The Blues Specialists
Head to 1315 S Congress Ave in Austin for an electrifying evening with The Blues Specialists at 6:30pm—no cover charge and perfect for 21+ blues lovers!
This iconic Austin band, founded 36 years ago by blues legends T.D. Bell and Erbie Bowser, delivers traditional Texas jump blues with jazzy flair, rooted in T-Bone Walker's influence. Catch original member and bandleader Mel Davis on vocals, harmonica, and sax, alongside Lawrence Bell (son of T.D.) on organ/bass, Rob Richardson on guitar, and Isaac Bratchett on drums. They've rocked concerts, festivals, weddings, and clubs across the US and Europe, including Carnegie Hall and Utrecht Blues Festival.
Since January 1988, they've been a Friday happy hour staple—pure Austin blues history in action!
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