live music

Lew Apollo (SXSW)

4.6

Discover the soulful vibes of Lew Apollo, a rising star in modern soul music hailing from rural Minnesota but now calling Austin home! With hypnotic guitar riffs, cinematic production, and a sultry smoky voice, Lew blends influences from Bob Dylan and Prince with contemporary artists like Hozier, Leon Bridges, and Labrinth to create lush, resonant soundscapes.

His music dives deep into themes of grief, isolation, resilience, and hope, inspired by personal experiences including the tragic loss of his father in 2022. Catch his electrifying live shows—he's sold out iconic Austin spots like The Pershing and Antone's, and he's touring with legends like Los Lonely Boys. Don't miss his debut EP JUNGLE produced by BLK ODYSSY or his buzzing self-produced album Fool's Gold, featuring hits like "Diamonds and Gold" and "Let the Light In" that have racked up hundreds of thousands of streams.

Praised by KUTX as the "perfect summer vibe," Lew Apollo is a must-watch artist delivering genre-bending R&B with indie pop flair—pure emotional magic on stage!

Soul-stirring melodies and honest songwriting
High-energy performances with his five-piece band
A fresh voice in R&B ready to captivate Austin crowds

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.