Kick up your weekend plans with music, food, and good times at the third annual Rock the Lot, a two-day music party on Friday, Mar. 13 and Saturday, Mar. 14 presented by American-Statesman and Austin360.com. Bands will set up in the west parking lot of the Austin American-Statesman. Both days are free, open to the public, and for all ages. In fact, on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., you can even plan on catching a set geared just towards kids from local hip hop artist, Big Don.
Photo from the Rock the Lot Facebook Page; 2014 Headliner Ben Kweller at Austin360 Rock 2014
Music Lineup:
–> Friday: Gates open at 4 p.m.
- 5 – 5:45 p.m. – Graham Wilkinson
- 6 -6:45 p.m. – The Peterson Brothers
- 7- 8 p.m. – Whiskey Shivers
- 8:15 – 9:15 p.m. – The Crooks
- 9:30 – 11 p.m. – Dirty River Boys
–> Saturday: Gates open 2 p.m.
- 3 – 3:45 p.m. – Bidi Bidi Banda (Selena tribute band)
- 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. – Bidi Bidi Banda Look-a-like Dance Contest
- 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. – Big Don (children’s hip hop artist)
- 5:20 – 6:05 p.m. – Gina Chavez Band
- 6:10 -6:55 p.m. – T Bird & the Breaks
- 7 – 8 p.m. – East Cameron Folklore
- 8:15 – 9:15 p.m. – Quiet Company
- 9:30 -11 p.m. – Shinyribs
Click here for to see what food trucks and vendors will be on site.
Rock the Lot also raises funds for local charities each year. The 2015 Rock the Lot beneficiary this year is Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. Since HAAM was founded in 2005 they have helped over 3,500 Austin musicians access over $30 million dollars in healthcare services.
Event organizers encourage you to take public transportation to and from the shows. For info about parking options, click here.
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Have fun!
