At the 33rd Annual Austin Music Awards, one venue took the top spot in a number of categories, including Best Live Music Venue, Best Club Sound and the overall award for Best Music Venue in Austin.
With an unmatched vibe and impeccable sound, Strange Brew – Lounge Side has risen above other Austin venues, offering musicians the perfect atmosphere to showcase their talent, no matter the genre.
“Although we host a lot of singer- songwriter and American acts, it is our goal to offer a wide variety of musical performances,” said Company President Scott Ward. “Our bookings consist of big bands, rock, pop, blues, jazz, country, folk and many more.”
When asked what genre, if any, can be heard at Strange Brew more so than others, Ward replied, “the good kind.”
Although it started out as just a coffee lounge, Ward had always planned to have music at Strange Brew.
“We had music on the weekend for the first six months of business,” he said. “One day, Guy Forsyth came through the line and I asked him how I could get him to play there. He looked around and said ‘How are you going to pay me? You can’t charge a cover.’”
“At that moment, I decided that I needed a separate room that I could use as a music venue,” Ward said. “The space next door became available and I started to build what is now the Lounge Side as you know it today.”
So, how would Scott Ward describe his venue in one word?
“Extraordinary,” he replied. “Strange Brew – Lounge Side offers a high-quality environment, great equipment, engineers and a friendly staff.”
Of all of the great upcoming music on the schedule this month, Ward recommended Wrenfro, a resident band that plays every Wednesday at 8 p.m.
More information about Strange Brew – Lounge side, as well as a schedule of upcoming events, can be found on their website at http://www.strangebrewloungeside.com.
