A Series Celebrating Folk and Traditional Arts in Austin

Featuring Ushaq, an ensemble that bridges Ottoman and Persian classical repertoire with folk and popular tunes from Anatolia and the Eastern Mediterranean, exploring the shared musical aesthetics that unite the diverse cultures of SWANA and its neighbors.

Experience the rhythms, stories, and cultural roots that shape Austin’s diverse music and dance traditions. This engaging series spotlights the depth and variety of folk and traditional practices from communities across the city.

Each evening begins with a brief talk or conversation that offers cultural and historical context for the featured tradition, followed by a performance by local artists and tradition bearers. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to these vibrant art forms, this series invites you to listen, learn, and connect through music and movement.

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Kim J. Simpson is a singer-songwriter and a dynamic acoustic guitarist with a vast multilingual and historically diverse repertoire. He has been releasing music since 1992 and is a familiar voice to Austinites as the host of KOOP Radio's "International Folk Bazaar." He is also the author of the book Early '70s Radio. Catch Kim at Batch and treat yourself to an adventurous and musically stimulating night.

The Open Mic with Tyler & Chris is a musical open mic night for performers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are trying out some original material, want to belt out your favorite song, or are overcoming stage fright, come hang out with us at this supportive and encouraging event. Every last Sunday of the month at 7:30pm. Check out this Google Form for sign-ups

Batch's legendary weekend Jazz Jam hosted by The Goulds, every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Bring your axe, or just relax. Regardless, good times will be had.

Devin is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, vocal coach, and disability rights activist based in Austin, Texas. Born with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, which resulted in blindness, and on the Autism Spectrum, Devin has turned his unique perspective and experiences into a wellspring of creative inspiration.

Music has been a lifelong passion for Devin, beginning with his first encounter with the piano at just three years old. Influenced by legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Donny Hathaway, and Ray Charles, he has honed his craft to encompass not only songwriting and performance but also mixing and production.

Beyond his musical pursuits, Devin is a dedicated advocate for disability rights, using his platform to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities. His work reflects a commitment to breaking barriers and celebrating the power of diversity.

"Hope is boundless; a light in the darkest of voids. It can be an endless resource when you have little else left. Something meant to inspire one to push on-or stand one's ground, against all odds. It never promises a better day, but instills a willingness to create one.

Join us for 'HOPE: A Poetry Lives Foundation Open Mic ,' a themed poetry open mic celebrating one of the most powerful emotions in the human experience. Bring your verses of resilience, dreams, light, and perseverance-or just have a listen. Whether seasoned or new, share your voice and nourish the soul. Let’s contribute to our community.  encouragement together. 

Open to all.

Held at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches on 4/25 at 5pm, This will be the first in a monthly 'Last Saturday' pop-up series, each held at different locations throughout Austin and spanning from April to August.

The Poetry Lives Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting both the art and culture of poetry. Our mission often includes not only fostering an appreciation for poetry, but also advocating for the culture of poetry as well. We will work to provide platforms for poets to share their work while supporting existing platforms, and encouraging new and diverse voices, thereby cultivating community.

We hope to see you there."

Austin’s favorite Swingers return for their bi-monthly residency at BATCH! No cover, yes Dancing!

Come join INVOKE, Austin’s premier genre-bending String Quartet, for an evening of experimentation and collaboration with brilliant groups from the local Austin scene and beyond.

This month featuring Invoke's music sounds impeccable without losing its sense of lightness and joy — no small feat.” – NPR Music.

Zack Wiggs is a multi instrumentalist from Austin. Established primarily as a freelance pedal steel player, he has more recently delved into an ambient/experimental realm, drawing from both the traditional country vernacular as well as his classical background.

DB King has the blues every night, almost every night, his version of the blues.
Presenting a wide musical palette, DB King's musical movements toe the endless spectrum between atmospheric ambience to gutteral broken beats without forgetting boogie woogie in all that

Welcome to Third Place Bocce, a weekly social league on Thursdays from 6:30p—10p. Spring leagues start in March; Fall leagues start in September.

Learn more or register for a future season here: https://playpass.com/third-place-bocce

Desert Blues From Central Texas with

Chuck Anastasiou - Guitar
Phil Spencer - Bass Guitar
Brennan Howell - Drums

Come out for a special evening with some of Austin’s most exciting musicians with

Jack Montesinos (THE POINT) on Double Bass and T-Bo Ripault (lots of stuff) on Guitar

Jazz Baggage is quartet of current and recovering Jazz Musicians. Guitarists Darin Layne and Jeff Bloom join bassist Tom Desmond and Drummer Doug Marcis and perform rites of worship to Jazz gods and demons and pray that they are worthy of the quest. Expect a unique rendering of original compositions and standard jazz, blues and funk hits delivered by veteran musicians desperate to find light in a pantheon of harmonic darkness.

Julie Slim is a Lebanese-Palestinian-American multilingual jazz/world vocalist based in Austin, TX.  She founded her band, Julie Slim & RendezVous, in 2013, bringing forth the cultural influences that shaped her life. A child of the world, Julie aims to create cultural bridges and heart connections through her warm vocals which are known to soothe, uplift and transport her listeners. A true gem of the Austin scene, Batch is thrilled to host Julie for what will be an incredible night of music.

An intimate evening of poetry and music featuring César Iván Álvarez Ibarra and Santiago Villalobos, artists whose work moves between spoken word, performance, and songwriting. Their performances explore vulnerability, experimentation, and contemporary Latin American creative voices

Hosted by Johnny Serrano and featuring a rotating cast of Austin mainstays and suprise guests from all over, our Django Djams transform Batch into the Hot Club du Austin.

Anthropos Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect low-income youth with professional musicians, cultivating confidence, integrity and life-skills through musical instruction and mentorship. Our students get free instruction and mentoring from some of the best artists in the country, performance opportunities at Austin’s seminal venues and events and exposure to a wide range of music as both audience and performer.

Wish Nat King Cole a belated happy birthday with Luke Allen and Friends!

Dual threat trumpet player/crooner Luke Allen (“Austin #1 Jazz Entertainer”) teams up with pianist and veteran Austin Jazzer Shane Dickens and special guests Ryan Gould (bass) and Jamie Cummings (guitar) for a toe-tapping, flapper-flapping good time.

Formed by Austin drummer Kevin Witt, who studied in NYC with veteran timekeepers, Jimmy Cobb, Cindy Blackman and Peter Retzlaff, B-Side is group so dedicated to the classic hard bop ethos they prefer to dig into the second sides of great albums, rather than stick with the traditional standards. Expect Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and their peers, but not necessarily the songs you expect. Song selections will be wrapped in historical context through narratives, spoken word and samples

Diana Burgess and Curtis McMurtry deliver live, emotionally charged Chamber Pop. A Batch House favorite and, dare we say, one the best acts in town.

"Nicole Hale is a deeply thoughtful songwriter and sound sculptor drawing inspiration from a life fully lived in every capacity. Lindsey Verrill, Austin musician writing her third act under the current moniker Little Mazarn (a cool float a few feet from the ground through a dimly lit, almost familiar forest)."

Cento Threeo is an instrumental trio performing original compositions that live somewhere between straight-ahead jazz, a midwestern sunset after a thunderstorm, and Ernie Kovacs’ dressing room. Conversational musical improvisation that ebbs and flows and gives and takes. Featuring Don Cento on electric guitar, Phil Spencer on upright bass and Norm Bergeron on drumset.

Welcome to Third Place Bocce, a weekly social league on Thursdays from 6:30p—10p. Spring leagues start in March; Fall leagues start in September.

Learn more or register for a future season here: https://playpass.com/third-place-bocce

BLUESQUEEZEBOX utilizes mostly traditional instruments to create and perform their own songs and carefully curated covers from many styles of American music such as blues, country, jazz and classic rock. They were recently described by a fan as a band that a mescaline-fueled Captain Beefheart might create if he lived in the 1920s.

It’s an experience you won’t forget.

Char Good, visiting from the east coast of Florida, adds tremendous flair and style to the violin. All your favorite rock, pop, and jazz songs approached in a new way: being sung through the violin. Expect party vibes, classic songs, and an evening of beautiful music.

Tony Perez's Strings 'n' Things is an all string fusion band that plays an eclectic mix of jazz, fiddle, and funk music styles. Strings 'n' Things pays homage to legendary virtuosos like Mark O'Connor, Stephane Grappelli, Bela Fleck, Chris Thile, Jean Luc-Ponty, and more. Expect hot licks, sick grooves, and beautiful melodies as Perez and company play a fun evening of music in his signature jazz-fiddle style.

Local songwriters and storytellers are coming to Batch, curated by Batch favorite Caroline Sears

Sunday Night Live is a FREE monthly comedy show featuring all disciplines of comedy by the best of Austin's writers and comedians. Come early and get a Batch Pilz and enjoy your last gasp of the weekend. Show starts at 7:00. Reserve your free spot here

Batch's legendary weekend Jazz Jam hosted by The Goulds, every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Bring your axe, or just relax. Regardless, good times will be had.

Electronic Music Night featuring Austin’s best. Nothing says ‘I Love You’ like a Sawtooth Wave.