live music

Tomar & The FCs, Heart of the City

4.5

Details

Get ready to feel the soul shake your bones at C-Boy's Heart & Soul with Tomar & The FCs kicking off at 10pm, followed by Heart of the City at midnight! Doors open at 9:30pm, $15 at the door—no advance tickets, 21+ only.

Tomar Williams, Austin's soul sensation, started belting hits on the Chitlin Circuit with his family band in the late '80s. After years as a sideman and hip-hop production wizard, he reclaimed the spotlight in 2015.
Teamed up with the killer instrumental crew The FCs—sparks flew from the first note! Their debut EP 'Day by Day' got props from the Austin American-Statesman for Tom's searing, sweat-soaked vocals.
Full-length 'Rise Above' dropped in 2020 on Splice Records; Austin Chronicle raved about Tomar hitting his prime north of 50 after four decades on stage.
These guys are live legends at spots like The Continental Club, Antone's, and The White Horse—a must-see for soul lovers!
Then Heart of the City blasts in at midnight: a supercharged soul outfit powered by Paco Estrada and Brandon Callies, ready to keep the party pulsing.

Don't miss this double dose of authentic Austin soul—pure fire!

Venue Details

Step into C-Boy's Heart & Soul, Austin's ultimate neighborhood juke-joint where the spirit of classic soul, R&B, and blues pulses through every corner!

Nestled on vibrant South Congress Avenue, this retro gem pays homage to legendary manager Louis Charles “C-Boy” Parks of the iconic Rome Inn, with red velvet vibes, a glowing heart-shaped neon bar, and live music rocking seven nights a week. Catch blues legends, country twang, or rock 'n' roll on the glitzy stage, then head upstairs to the cozy Jade Room—a 1950s Japanese GI bar-inspired lounge with sake, craft cocktails, and one of Austin's coolest emerald bathrooms.

Don't miss Sunday's legendary **Chickenshit Bingo**—bet on where the chicken poops for a shot at cash prizes, pure 'Keep Austin Weird' fun!
Spacious outdoor patio with vintage shuffleboard, food trucks (open Tue-Sun 6pm-2am), and easy parking.
Perfect for dancing to local heroes like Soul Man Sam Evans, Mike and the Burnalls, or Jimmy Vaughan—staff keep it safe and welcoming for all.
Bonus: Hosts the free SoCo Stomp music fest with 50 bands over five days!

Whether you're a music junkie or just chasing that authentic Austin heart and soul, C-Boy's delivers unforgettable nights of swagger, tunes, and good times.