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Best Low-down, Texas Guitar Blues Club On Sixth Street

Joe's Generic Bar

Yeah, we know that other place has rightfully earned the title of Austin's Home of the Blues, but they haven't been the only game in town for a long time. For well over a decade, Joe's unpretentious, no-frills dive has never charged a cover and has been a much-needed venue for countless up-and-coming blues bands and musicians. The time-honored Texas guitar power trio reigns supreme here. On any given night you can fall by, grab a cheap beer, and check out the latest SRV wannabe blasting out a Texas shuffle or a gritty blues dirge. The vibe is low-down to be sure, but Joe's deserves our respect for giving a cozy home to the blues on Sixth Street.