Black Fret is happy to announce the first annual “Keep Live Music Alive” festival May 14-16, 2021 as well as their plans for the 2021 season as we emerge from the COVID-19 global pandemic. The festival, a membership drive for Black Fret, will feature over 25 bands over three days, as well as a special tribute from Austin musicians to Bob Dylan for his 80th birthday to kick off Sunday’s festivities. This event is made possible through generous support from Ben E. Keith Beverages and City of Austin Cultural Contracts. Those interested in becoming Black Fret members and attending the festival may do so at blackfret.org/join.

The Keep Live Music Alive festival will feature an all Austin lineup from the Terrace at the Long Center. This seated, outdoor, socially distant event will be for Black Fret Members. Those who wish to attend can join Black Fret for only $750 per person per year and enjoy not only the Keep Live Music Alive festival, but the entire season of events. Currently scheduled to appear are American Dreamer, Buffalo Hunt, Clarence James, Darkbird, Deezie Brown, Dom Fisher, Eimaral Sol, Harry Edohoukwa, Jake Lloyd and Geto Gala, Jon Muq, Ley Line, Lisa Morales, Miggy Milla, Mike Melinoe, Motenko, Nané, Night Blooms, Parker Chapin, Pat Byrne, Dave Scher and Andrea Magee, Sam Houston and Zach Person. Additional bands will be announced as they are added to the lineup.