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The Parish
(Now Closed)Rock Club and Bar
Downtown Austin, Austin
"Quality music, cheap drinks & a great sound system!"(2 Tips)
"Parish has one of the best sound systems in the country."(2 Tips)
"One of the best acoustics in town and lots of varieties every week."(2 Tips)
"Cheap beers"(2 Tips)
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ℳ𝒶𝓎♍October 29, 2015Parish is one of those venues that defines Austin's music scene. One of the best acoustics in town and lots of varieties every week. A must-see venue during the big festivals like SXSW
My favorite spot in Austin to catch live music. The people who work here are like a family and a great crowd comes in for almost every event.
exfmFebruary 24, 2012If you're looking for a venue with great sound the Parish is it. Not to mention that you can see the stage perfectly from almost an locale. Make sure to check out the roof too!
One of my favorite music venues. This place has great sound and acoustics plus much more spacious and comfortable than most places in Austin.
Alex InmanJune 22, 2015Such an awesome venue with the greatest mix of artists. If you ever have even the slightest reason to go, GO. Read more
SpotifyMarch 1, 2013The locals recommend this place. They have a lot of greats shows this year @ SxSW, including Beach Fossils. Check them out on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/W8My91
R3MIX Wednesdays is a great monthly event with awesome EDM music. Goes down at the Parish Underground every third Wednesday of the month.
One of the best venues in Austin. Good sound & a nice interior space. But the sloped wooden walls are a bit odd.
Scion AdvisorJune 22, 2011on 07/22/2011: Ben Sollee is like the male Joanna Newsom. Make of that what you will, but we don't see you playing the cello and singing us some great tunes buddy. Take that! He'll be playing with Tho Read more- RCRD LBLMarch 15, 2011Check-in to at least 5 RCRD LBL-approved venues to enter to win an iPad 2! Hint: this is one of them. Head here for deets & more importantly, to discover our favorite SXSW '11 music bit.ly/SXSWRCRD
- Scion AdvisorJune 2, 2011AUSTIN TIP (SOUND): 06/03/2011 Bowling For Soup bring their Grammy- and Emmy-nominated pop/punk act to ATX to show off songs from their upcoming 10th (yes 10th) album! Read more
- Scion AdvisorJuly 28, 2011The sound is phenomenal and shows are always fairly priced. It is perfectly located a floor above the hustle and bustle of 6th Street. Read more
- RCRD LBLMarch 8, 2011Catch musicians who seriously care about their sound - the Parish has one of the best sound systems in the country.
MazdaOctober 28, 2010With a 450 capacity, The Parish has hosted musical legends such as Pete Townshend, Slash, and Perry Farrell as well as independent artists such as Grizzly Bear and Yeasayer.
Do512February 17, 2012The sound in here is unbeatable. Can't wait for "The Good Danny's + Navigational Society Party during SXSW! (FREE with RSVP on do512.com)- Do512January 20, 2012You have a great view of the stage from anywhere at this venue. Come to do512.com to see what's going on here during SXSW
Sheryl SarytchoffApril 24, 2013I challenge you to dislike a place where you can get an ice cold shot of Fireball and a Ruby Redbird for $7.
- Scion AdvisorJune 18, 201106/02/11: For all the pop punk kids having high school flashbacks, Bowling of Soup is in town. Come see your favorite band of unlikely looking rock stars at the Parish. Read more
VH1July 21, 2010Walk a few doors east (towards the highway) for one of my favorite places to get post/pre show drinks – Shakespeares. Make sure to head to the roof. – Robert F.
Not a bad spot in the place to see a show. Make sure to go to snag a photo from side stage on way to bathroom, pretty rad.
Great sightlines and sound. What more could you ask for?
CultureMap AustinJuly 11, 2011Drinks here tend to be more expensive than you'd pay for at any other venue, so pay attention to your tab or else you'll burn a hole in your wallet.
Big RedMarch 17, 2011Great sounding room. Stop by Casino el Camino beforehand for an amazing burger.
Luke Harvey-PalmerMarch 14, 2010want to know more about life@seggr...find Kim or Scotty at the Mashable party on Monday 14th and learn more. First 10 will be in the running for a Texan Makeover! Read more
Samantha JimenezDecember 6, 2013Awful venue. Came for Julianna Barwick on the 2nd floor and can't hear a thing. Floor and walls are shaking because there's a bar on the 1st floor. Worst audio experience ever. Won't be coming back.
Chris 'Kaz' WojtewiczDecember 31, 2011Available for weddings, probably cheaper than the downtown churches.
JDJMarch 18, 2010#sxsw tip: skip the line. Go in through in through bikinis bar next door. Walk through the back and around. Good luck.
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(512) 473-8381
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