Hot Club of Cowtown live in Austin

Experience Hot Club of Cowtown live on July 1st

Hot Club of Cowtown will perform at The Continental Club in Austin, Texas on July 1st, 2026. The band is known for its energetic and virtuosic take on what they term “hot jazz” and “western swing.” Their sound draws heavily from the 1930s jazz manouche style popularized by Django Reinhardt, blended with influences from American swing, country, and blues traditions. Instrumentation typically features guitar, violin, and upright bass, with a focus on improvisation and lively tempos.

The Continental Club itself has a significant history within the Austin music scene. Established in 1955 as a burlesque club, it transitioned to a live music venue in the early 1970s. It quickly became central to the development of Austin’s thriving roots and rockabilly scenes, hosting legendary artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Wanda Jackson, and Dale Watson over the decades. The club is renowned for its intimate setting and preservation of classic American music genres. It was designated a Texas Historic Landmark in 1998 and continues to operate as a consistently active performance space dedicated to live music. The venue's interior maintains much of its original mid-century aesthetic.