March 2014 - Austin FREE SHOWS

INsite Magazine's

March 2014 FREE MUSIC List 

By Sean Claes

Wristbands are for tourists. I know... SXSW sells out every year, it's larger than life, so we're not even getting into that discussion. You can have your long lines and badges worn like yokes. Locals know that there are PLENTY of free shows happening during March 2014.

The bonus with free shows is, there is plenty of swag, free food, free drinks, and lots and lots of free music. Many of the bands who have an "official" showcase also play one-off free shows and are part of the many fringe festivals that take advantage of the crowds created by the "big show." And all of these fringe festivals and day shows are free.

Below you will find some of the posters and listings for free shows happening in Austin during MARCH MUSIC MADNESS. If you have a free show happening in March in Austin, Texas, feel free to reach out to INsite (sean@insiteaustinDOTcom) with the poster and/or details. we'll add it to this listing.

If you're looking for some great listings... that are in text format, check out a couple of our favorite places to find music information all year-round in Austin - Showlist Austin and Do512.

No Play Music at Cheer Up Charlies 3/11/14

Spring Fling Music Fest @ Giddy-ups 3/12 - 3/16

The Sailor Jerry House - 3/11 - 3/15/14 @ 1504 E. 6th Street

Honky Tonk Hootenanny @ The Trophy Club 3/11 - 3/15/14

Pitchfork Day Parties - 3/13 & 3/14 @ French Legation Museum

Dutch Impact Party - 3/12/14 @ Bar 96

South X San Jose @ Hotel San Jose 3/12/14

Pawn Takes King 4 - 3/14/14 - Metropolis

Canadian Blase 3/13 - 3/15 @ Friends

Quantum Collective @ Whole Foods Rooftop Plaza 3/14 - 3/15/14

Heart of Texas Rockfest - 3/12 - 3/15/14 - Multiple Locations - texasrockfest.com

Waterloo Records Day Parties - 3/12 - 3/15/14

HXHP 3/13 - 3/15 at Hyde Park Bar & Grill South

Girls Rock Austin - 3/14/14 @ Cherrywood Coffee House

Miles Davis House @ Old School Bar & Grill - 3/15/14

Burritos & Hip-Hop @ Spider House Ballroom 3/15/14

Texas Chainsaw Meltdown Funabration - 3/16/14 - Hotel Vegas