Austin, Texas serves as the self-proclaimed 'Live Music Capital of the World'¹ with over 250 live music venues² hosting diverse genres including folk, blues, jazz, bluegrass, Tejano, zydeco, new wave, punk, and indie rock³. The city's music industry generates $1.8 billion in tourism revenue⁴ and hosts major festivals like SXSW and Austin City Limits, cementing its position as a global music hub that attracts innovative musicians with its creative atmosphere and vibrant scene.