Notable Births

• 1874: Charles Edward Ives, the influential composer, was born.

🎵 Major Events & Releases

• 1969: The Plastic Ono Band released the song “Cold Turkey”.
• 1972: Elton John’s hit single “Crocodile Rock” was officially released in the United States.
• 1973: The Steve Miller Band released their classic track “The Joker”.
• 1976: Led Zeppelin’s legendary concert film, The Song Remains the Same, premiered in London.
• 1978: The Police made their highly anticipated United States performance debut in New York.
• 1980: U2 released their debut studio album, Boy.
• 1992: Madonna released her provocative and highly successful studio album, Erotica.

Bio-Musik Feature: Austin’s Live Music Pioneers

Continuing the focus on the venues that sustain the Texas music ecosystem, today we head to South Austin to spotlight a relaxed, indoor-outdoor hub that perfectly blends caffeine, craft beer, and live tunes.

• Radio Coffee & Beer: Located at 4204 Menchaca Road, Radio Coffee & Beer has become a beloved South Austin staple. Known for its sprawling, tree-shaded backyard and rotating food trucks, the venue is a prime spot for discovering local talent. With a strong emphasis on bluegrass, Americana, and indie folk, including their famously packed Monday night Bluegrass residencies, it serves as a community-driven anchor on the MusicWayATX calendar. It’s an ideal spot to grab a specialty espresso or a local draft and enjoy acoustic-driven Sonidos Frescos in a laid-back, quintessentially Austin environment.