live music

Kembe X (SXSW)

4.5

Experience the raw energy of Chicago hip-hop legend Kembe X live at the iconic Antone's on 305 E 5th St! This official event promises an unforgettable night of introspective lyrics, gritty beats, and crowd-hyping vibes from the trailblazing rapper known for mixtapes like Talk Back and his Village 777 crew ties.

Dive into Kembe's world of thought-provoking bars inspired by Chicago greats like Common and Lupe Fiasco, blending jazz-soul vibes with boom-bap fire. Perfect for hip-hop heads seeking authentic underground heat with details on badges, wristbands, and priority access for the ultimate fan experience!

Genre: Pure Hip-Hop / Rap
Venue: Historic Antone's Nightclub
Expect: High-energy setlists, possible collabs, and mental-health-real-talk anthems

The Venue

Antone's Nightclub at 305 E 5th St in Austin, TX, is the legendary Home of the Blues, founded in 1975 by Clifford Antone in a gritty downtown spot on Sixth Street.

From its explosive opening with zydeco king Clifton Chenier, the club has rocked with blues giants like B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, and James Brown, while launching local stars such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Fabulous Thunderbirds.

Started as a funky furniture store turned music haven, defying the era's redneck rock scene.
Moved around Austin—Guadalupe near UT, Riverside, and back to its spiritual Fifth Street home in 2015.
Over 50 years, it's a living shrine to authentic blues, drawing crowds for soul-stirring nights of live music magic.

Step inside for that timeless vibe where the blues never dies—pure Austin legend!