AUSTIN MUSIC LIVE

Three iconic venues helped make Austin the live music capital of the world

By Teresa Bitler

From the moment Allegiant passengers step inside Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, it’s clear why Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World. Live music plays on six different stages throughout the terminal. But that’s just the beginning, from restaurants to retail stores, music is everywhere. ANTONE’S NIGHTCLUB

Since 1975, blues greats have performed at Antone’s Nightclub. Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and B.B. King headlined at Antone’s, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Triple Threat Revue got their start here. If that weren’t enough, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles and Eric Clapton have stepped onstage at Antone’s, too.

The club’s new 5th Street location features photos of these and other greats hanging on white walls, a long bar under a tin ceiling and space enough for 400 music lovers. Big Henry’s, an attached record store, sells a selection of carefully curated albums. antonesnightclub.com

STUBB’S BAR-B-Q

Christopher B. Stubblefield opened his original barbecue joint in Lubbock in the 1970s. While the focus was great barbecue, great music was always a given. Over the years, Johnny Cash, George Thorogood, Willie Nelson, John Lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughn and others “played for their supper” at Stubb’s.

Today, the music continues to complement Stubb’s smokey fare, served in a historic 1850s limestone building in Austin. At night, concertgoers listen to rock, country and other genres at the property’s outdoor amphitheater. On Sunday, they can atone for their revelries at Stubb’s Gospel Brunch. stubbsaustin.com

It’s not all country and rock. Groups like Big Wys Brass Band are popular in Austin, too

“Austin City Limits,” featuring acts like Sweet Spirit, is the longest-running music program in television history

Musician Jake Lloyd is a staple on the Austin music scene

THE ACL LIVE AT THE MOODY THEATER

Although the Moody Theater opened in 2011, the PBS television program “Austin City Limits” (ACL) dates back to 1974, when a still relatively unknown Willie Nelson performed before the cameras. Since then, everyone from Jerry Lee Lewis to the Foo Fighters have appeared on what has turned out to be the longest-running music program in television history.

Allegiant passengers can buy tickets for one of 100 ACL concerts held at the theater every year. Tickets are also available for the more intimate 3TEN ACL Live venue next door. acl-live.com

STAY & PLAY

at Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor

Florida’s newest premier Gulf Coast oasis

The highly anticipated Sunseeker Resort is officially accepting guest reservations for stays May 2023.

Slated to open in Spring 2023, Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is set to bring more than just traditional resort style amenities to Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. As the first completely new-build resort with more than 300 rooms to open in Southwest Florida in over 13 years, the highly anticipated resort will offer guests the finest amenities, becoming the perfect place to stay and play!

At Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, guests can escape to an endlessly entertaining, totally relaxing waterfront destination where life is so simple and simply amazing. Featuring 785 well-appointed guest rooms, which include 596 state rooms and 189 signature Sunsuites™, The Resort will be fully equipped with world-class amenities including a rooftop pool oasis, ground level ultra-luxe resort style pool, retail outlets situated along a scenic harbor walk, a stateof-the-art fitness center, tranquil spa, a championship golf course exclusive to hotel guests and 20 wholly-owned and branded food & beverage concepts, including seven restaurant destinations with dedicated private dining rooms.

When completed, the resort will offer guests the utmost in comfort for those traveling for a weekend getaway, special occasion or looking for short-or-long term residence to escape for the season. The Sunsuites hotelwithin-a-hotel experience offers exclusive amenities that make guests feel like a VIP. Arrival at the Sunsuites begins at the designated Lotus Tower porte-cochère with a personal welcome curbside by a luxury experience representative, who will then breeze guests through check-in and assist with all needs throughout the stay. Before heading upstairs via private elevator, guests can swing by the private lounge area with complimentary light snacks and beverages. The coastal inspired one-to three-bedroom suites come complete with a private covered balcony, separate living area, fully equipped kitchen, serene spa-like bathroom and

Sunsuites One Bedroom Harbor View King

unsurpassed amenities. Sunsuites pair the comforts of a full-time residence with a luxury resort lifestyle.

From tarpon fishing to sunset cruises, Sunseeker Resort’s curated excursions allow guests to experience Port Charlotte’s natural beauty from the air, land and sea. One of the many amenities available at Sunseeker Resort is the private championship level, par 72, 18-hole golf course, Aileron Golf Club. Designed by renowned golf course architect and former collegiate golfer Kipp Schulties, Aileron Golf Club will offer Sunseeker guests the ultimate resort-level golf experience. The private course, exclusive to hotel patrons only, will feature five different teeing selections on every hole, providing golfers with options of play from 5,000 yards to over 7,000 yards. The exclusive golf club will boast a fullservice pro shop, a 10,000-square-foot luxe clubhouse complete with a restaurant, bar and a retail area offering Aileron merchandise that is only available for purchase at the course.

Golfers will also enjoy the use of state-ofthe-art lithium-ion golf carts with PACE technology GOLFLOGIX, which includes GPS distances and 3D heat maps of the greens.

On property, guests can relax and step into serenity at the full service Lorelei Spa. Offering a holistic array of beauty, wellness products and services, the Lorelei Spa offers unique and exclusive treatments such as aromatherapy and chronotherapy, as well as more traditional

World-Class Fitness Center

day spa services including, massages and waxing. With 10 individual treatment rooms, a private relaxation area, a full service salon, luxurious robes and slippers and more, the Lorelei Spa is the perfect place to unwind.

At the state-of-the-art wellness center, guests can stay fit using the latest fitness equipment and technology with expert-led workout classes ranging from yoga, pilates, spin, endurance training, barre and more. The 7,100-square-foot space is powered by innovative Technogym equipment, and has something suited for every guest’s personal goals. From challenging strength training and high-energy kickboxing to meaningful meditation, one-on-one personal training services are also available to guests.

Set upon the Peace River and easily situated close to five airports (Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)) and accessible to Tampa, Sarasota, Miami and Orlando, Sunseeker Resort offers the perfect combination of versatility and leisure for groups of all sizes. For groups looking for VIP treatment directly into Punta Gorda, Allegiant Air’s private charters are available from any U.S. airport for easy access to Sunseeker Resort. Allegiant Allways Rewards® members also receive 15 percent off all stays at Sunseeker Resorts.

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is now accepting guest reservations for stays in May 2023 and is conveniently located at 4949 Tamiami Trail, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980. For more information or to make reservations at Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, visit www.sunseekerresorts.com or call (833) 909-5700. For the most up-to-date news and information, please follow the hotel on Instagram @sunseekerresorts.