Sonic Guild Austin

06/17/2026

This is the Seattle summer evening you’ve been waiting for.

Tomorrow night, we’re heading to a rooftop in Greenwood for sunset, skyline views, and performances from two artists who know how to make time slow down.

Tiny Vipers creates songs that feel like they’re drifting in on the evening air, intimate, hypnotic, and impossible to rush.

glass egg creates hazy dream-pop full of warmth, texture, and the kind of summer-night emotion that lingers long after the song ends.

There’s something special about hearing music like this outdoors on a summer evening, surrounded by a community of people who genuinely love supporting Seattle music.

Members can RSVP now, and guests are always welcome.

See you on the rooftop!

Jesy Fortino 𝔤𝔩𝔞𝔰𝔰 𝔢𝔤𝔤

06/17/2026

Some songs were made for Texas summer nights.

Join us June 18 at Pershing for a Sonic Guild Member Showcase featuring Boomershack and Redbud.

Fresh off a series of standout Western AF sessions, Boomershack has quickly become one of Austin’s most beloved emerging bands. Their songs blend timeless songwriting, easygoing charm, and the kind of lived-in warmth that makes you want to stay for one more round.

Redbud creates music that feels expansive, luminous, and transformative. With a recent Tiny Desk submission and a captivating live presence, their songs shimmer somewhere between the earthly and the ethereal.

Come connect with fellow music lovers and experience two artists pushing Austin’s music scene forward in entirely different ways.

Members RSVP at sonicguild.org/austin
Not a member yet? Join us as a prospective member.

Boomershack R E D B U D

06/16/2026

The music industry changed. Support for artists had to change too.

In this new SPIN feature, we explore how a community of music lovers, donors, and partners is helping independent musicians build sustainable careers through artist grants, producer funding, and tour support.

For more than a decade, Sonic Guild members have gathered at intimate showcases, discovered emerging artists, and helped direct funding to the musicians they believe in, investing millions of dollars into local music communities along the way.

It’s a simple idea: if we want great music tomorrow, we have to invest in it today.

Thanks to SPIN for telling the story of the artists, fans, members, donors, and supporters behind this work.

Read the full feature at the link in our bio.

06/08/2026

05/22/2026

Last night felt like a glimpse into the future of Sonic Guild Austin.

We gathered early to welcome our new Executive Director, Bobby Garza, into the community before settling in for an incredible evening of music from Jennifer Foster & The Audacity and Nick Garza’s Get Along.

From Jennifer Foster’s powerhouse vocals and deep grooves to Nick Garza’s thoughtful, wide-open Texas songwriting, the night reminded us exactly why this community exists in the first place: to bring people together through music that moves us.

Thank you to everyone who came out, shared conversation, raised a glass, and helped make Bobby feel at home in this next chapter of Sonic Guild Austin.

📸: bob blakley

05/07/2026

📢Sonic Guild Austin has a new Executive Director: Bobby Garza.

A longtime Austin music and cultural leader, Bobby brings more than 25 years of experience supporting artists, producing iconic events, and building community around live music, from Fun Fun Fun Fest and Levitation to The Drop-In at the Long Center.

“There are only a handful of positions in Austin that are directly impactful to musicians,” Bobby shared. “Sonic Guild has created an incredible model that can be built upon to further help provide avenues for artists to succeed and hone their craft.”

Bobby steps into the role following 18 months of leadership from Dave Verratti, who helped guide the Austin chapter through an important period of transition with care and belief in the mission.

Since 2013, Sonic Guild has invested more than $7.3 million into local music, supporting over 300 bands and more than 1,000 musicians across Austin, Seattle, and Denver.

Join us in welcoming Bobby into this next chapter for Sonic Guild Austin.

Read more in the Austin Chronicle, and come meet Bobby at upcoming member showcases on May 21 and May 30.

05/04/2026

Saturday night at The Goose.

Sonic Guild members gathered at a private Hill Country hideaway above Lake Travis, a place many of our grantees have spent time creating, for a night of music up close with Lemongrass, Caroline Hale, and nolo.

This is the work. Creating spaces where artists and audiences can meet in a real way, where the room stays quiet, the songs land, and the connection is felt.

Membership makes nights like this possible, and supports the artists far beyond the stage.

Join us → sonicguild.org/join

📸: Photos by Bob Blakey

04/15/2026

🎶 LIVE AT PERSHING — APRIL 17 🎶

We’re back at Pershing for another Sonic Guild member showcase, featuring two incredible artists from our community:

✨ Dorio
✨ Los Coast

From rising voices to established favorites, this night is all about experiencing the depth of Austin’s music scene — up close and in the room where it happens.

📍 Pershing Hall
📅 Friday, April 17
⏰ Social hour: 6:00 PM
🎶 Music: 7:00 PM

🎟 Members — reserve your spot through the member portal
Not a member yet? Come see what it’s all about 👀

This is what Sonic Guild does best — connecting artists and community through unforgettable live music.

03/27/2026

These are the real stories behind touring.

Through Sounds Better with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, artists received grants to stay on the road and keep going.

Now, we’re continuing that support.

Tour Support Grants are open for the first round of applications through March 27 for Seattle, Denver, and Austin artists.

→ Direct funding for gas, hotels, meals, gear, and everything in between

This round closes Friday, but another round will reopen again for the next round.

Apply now at SonicGuild.org/TourSupport