It's been standing there, just off MLK on Lavaca and 18th Street, since 1871, but most live-music-goers of Austin had no idea the former German opera house even existed before the Golden Arm Symphony packed its stately interior in spring 2000. Since then, South by Southwest used it for a raucous Asylum Street Spankers & Friends showcase, Cat Power sold it out, and the Laura Nyro-inspired musical Soul Picnic encamped there. Better yet, the scruffy DIY crowd has been on its best behavior when attending the thee-ta. Quite. All you junior promoters give a call.
