Empire Control Room & Garage

Event venue · Swedish Hill Historic District

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"Empire Control Room, a venue in Austin’s Red River Cultural District, is one of the music venues heavily impacted by the SXSW festival's shift to digital format. The venue, along with others in the district, relies significantly on SXSW for annual income." - Gabrielle Pharms

How the Virtual SXSW 2021 Impacts Austin Bars and Live Venues - Eater Austin

606 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701 Get directions

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