On July 15, 1975 - Clifford Antone officially opened the first music venue on Austin’s Sixth Street, tapping into his Gulf Coast roots with an inaugural performance by Clifton Chenier (The King Of Zydeco) and his Red Hot Louisiana Band. 50 years and countless groundbreaking sets later, Antone’s fittingly celebrates another milestone tonight with The Red Hot Louisiana Band on stage - now led by C.J. Chenier - who began performing at Antone’s with his late father as a young musician in 1978.

Antone’s: 50 Years Of The Blues - the five-disc, 41-track box set celebrating the legendary Austin music venue - has been previewed today with a pair of advance singles from Gary Clark Jr. and Los Lobos. Calling on their deep ties to the club’s rich history and enduring spirit, these trailblazing artists have each shared a never-heard recording in celebration of Antone’s 50th anniversary.

Tonight, Austin City Limits hosts a very special taping at ACL Live at The Moody Theater, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Antone’s – the legendary Austin nightclub that “helped put the live music capital of the world on the map” (Austin American Statesman).

Antone’s – Austin’s legendary “Home Of The Blues” – has announced a four-LP, 41-track box set celebrating its 50th anniversary, packed with the rich history and enduring spirit of a club that “helped put the live music capital of the world on the map” (Austin American Statesman). Set for release on August 22 via New West Records, Antone’s: 50 Years of the Blues, chronicles the development of Antone’s and its trailblazing music across three full-length albums (each capturing a unique element of the club’s history) and a special bonus 45.

Antone’s co-owner Gary Clark Jr. and Texas blues icon Jimmie Vaughan are among a group of illustrious musicians who will unite as the ‘Antone’s 50th Allstars’ at Austin Blues Fest next month; taking place April 26 and 27 in the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.