Anyone who lives in Austin knows why the city council adopted the slogan "live music capital of the world" in 1991. For those just visiting, the city offers many opportunities to find out.
The famed music scene of Austin began in the 60s and 70s at the Vulcan Gas Company. Musicians played country music here to crowds of loud and enthusiastic fans. Willie Nelson moved to Austin in 1965 and kick started his career in front of these audiences. He went on to become one of the most successful country music artists of all time. Not long after, the Vulcan Gas Company became known as the Armadillo World Headquarters, or just The Armadillo, and Austin's music really took off.

As the music scene grew more popular, Austin gained a reputation for welcoming struggling artists. Bands and singers knew they would find receptive audiences at numerous informal establishments and the type of music played expanded to include jazz, blues, rock and roll, and everything in between.

The music scene in Austin has fostered the career of many now famous musicians. Perhaps the most legendary, Stevie Ray Vaughan is one of the most influential blues guitarists in the world. He first played at Antone's, the club founded by his mentor and record producer, Clifford Antone.

Television and annual festivals have helped Austin develop into the live music capital. The show Austin City Limits first aired on PBS in 1975. The live music experience showcased the variety of artists heard in Austin and helped significantly to grow the city's music reputation. Almost every kind of music imaginable can be heard at the three day Austin City Limits Music Festival held every September. Since its inception in 2002, it has become one of the premier music festivals in the country.

The Sixth Street area of downtown Austin houses the largest collection of live music venues and is the location of the South by Southwest Festival. SXSW, as it is known, is a music and film festival that has generated more revenue than even the Texas Longhorn's home games.

Certainly, the times of year that coincide with the music festivals are the most exciting for fans of live music. At any other time of year, tourists may be disappointed with the atmosphere of the famed Sixth Street area. Several of the original, small music venues have closed and in their place are more profitable bars and clubs.

While some may believe the eclectic, small feel of Austin's music scene is waning, others still revel in the live entertainment.
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Oct 3 : Film premiere of Bollywood fantasy-thriller "Drona" was held in Mumbai on Wednesday evening.

The film is produced by Shrishti Arya and directed by Goldie Behl.

Behl''s film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Kay Kay Menon and Jaya Bachchan.

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan who essays the role of Drona in the film said that entire team had really worked hard on the film and hoped that it did well in theaters.

"I am very excited and nervous as well. We will come to know in one two days that how did people like the film. We have all worked very hard for the film and I want it to do well," said Abhishek.

Drona is the modern tale of one man''s spectacular voyage through the labyrinths of mystic myths and legendary legacies. As good and evil clash in this contemporary fantasy fable, a breathtaking journey beckons one into a world of mythic heroes and malicious magicians, of cunning curses and absolute innocence.

Shahrukh Khan walked into the premiere with his wife and daughter to put at rest the rumours about his differences with the Bachchan family.

Bollywood super star Amitabh Bachchan congratulated the makers of the film for its unique presentation and said Bachchan family''s expectations about it are high.

"This is our profession. In our profession we make films and want the public to appreciate them. In this film Goldie, Abhishek and Priyanka have done the same and as colleagues we are putting in an effort that people should like the film," said Amitabh.

Former Miss World and Bollywood actor, Aishwarya Rai looking at her best in an off-shoulder dress sought media''s help in the success of the film.

"He (Abhishek) is a darling and I am very happy for him and entire team''s effort. So looking forward to Drona and you (the media) do your job and invite the audience to watch the film," said Aishwarya.

Vaibhav Modi has penned the lyrics of the film, while Dhruv Ghanekar has given the music to the film.

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