Earl Poole Ball
Legendary pianist Earl Poole Ball, aka "Mr. Honky-Tonk Piano," brings his electrifying mix of showmanship, mirth, and musical wizardry to the stage! Dive into an energetic rockin' show packed with piano and vocal spins on Classic Honky-Tonk, Country Blues, Delta Rhythm Boogie, Gulf Coast Boogie-Woogie, Rockabilly, and Hard-Driving Country Rock.
This isn't just any gig—Earl played keys on Gram Parsons' groundbreaking first Country Rock album Safe at Home and The Byrds' iconic Sweetheart of the Rodeo. His stellar resume boasts sessions with country giants like Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Linda Ronstadt, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Buck Owens, Freddie Hart, Wynn Stewart, Rick Nelson, Marty Robbins, Marty Stuart, Mickey Gilley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and his longtime boss, Johnny Cash, with whom he toured and recorded for 20 years!
Expect a high-octane night of timeless tunes and piano magic from a true living legend who's shaped country rock history.
The Venue
Step into the neon-lit legend of The Continental Club at 1315 S Congress Ave in Austin, TX—a South Congress icon that's been rocking since 1955!
From its swanky supper club roots with big-band stars like Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller, it evolved through burlesque shows, dive-bar days, and exploded into a live music mecca. Catch Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Replacements, Joe Ely, and punk pioneers shaking the red velvet curtains—now it's the go-to spot for roots rock, rockabilly, blues, swing, country, and garage rock every night.
- Historic murals of European streets restored to 1950s glory.
- Classic neon sign glowing over hot rods on SoCo.
- Home to epic happy hours with legends like Roosevelt 'The Grey Ghost' Williams.
- Over 70 years of non-stop vibes in Austin's coolest neighborhood.
Whether you're a music junkie or history buff, the Continental delivers that timeless Texas twang—grab a drink and let the good times roll!
Location
Open Hours
- monday6 PM-2 AM
- tuesday4 PM-2 AM
- wednesday4 PM-2 AM
- thursday4 PM-2 AM
- friday4 PM-2 AM
- saturday2 PM-2 AM
- sunday2 PM-12 AM