live music

Spencer Thomas (SXSW)

4.6

Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Spencer Thomas is performing at the iconic Continental Club on South Congress in Austin! Catch this official event featuring tracks from his brand new album Cynical Vision, dropping March 20, 2026—his third and sharpest release yet.

Known for his wry, sardonic style blending humor with existential vibes, Spencer's sound fuses retro synths, vintage drum machines, and fuzzed guitars. Influenced by legends like Randy Newman, Lou Reed, Warren Zevon, and Tom Petty, he delivers whip-smart songs about the absurdity and beauty of 21st-century life.

From his solo debut Hangin' Tough (2019) to rave-reviewed The Joke of Life (2024), Spencer evolved through stints with Futurebirds as keyboardist and roots in Jackson, MS country rock. Now fully focused on his own music, expect visceral, honest tunes like 'This Is Your Life Now,' 'The World Is Fucked And I Love You,' and the title track 'Cynical Vision.'

Genre: Alternative Singer-Songwriter
Recorded in Athens, GA with producer Nate Nelson
Badges, wristbands & priority access available—check for more info!
Photo cred: Garrett Cardoso

Don't miss this intimate gig—perfect for fans of clever, cathartic indie rock with a nostalgic twist!

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.