If you’ve experienced a show at the 86-year-old State Theatre, the 106-year-old Paramount Theatre’s little sister, you know the storied space offers an even more intimate experience with a 300-person capacity that guarantees every seat is a great seat.

Scroll on down for a whole slew of new music shows that are the perfect excuse to take in a show at another historic gem, Stateside at the Paramount. State marquee photo by @thrudeeslens on Instagram.

Stateside at the Paramount presents

John Doe Trio

Sat, 5/7 | 8pm
Stateside at the Paramount

The John Doe Folk Trio is the latest project from the X frontman. Formed in his home of Austin, TX, the trio recorded Doe’s latest album “Fables In a Foreign Land” and consists of Doe, bassist Kevin Smith (Willie Nelson) and drum Conrad Choucron (NRBQ).

On sale Thu, 3/24 at 10am

Stateside at the Paramount presents

Bombino

with special guest Mélat

Wed, 5/18 | 8pm
Stateside at the Paramount

Born in 1980 in the nomadic Tuareg encampment Tidene, just outside Agadez, Niger, Bombino came of age during much political upheaval, fleeing with his family to Algeria by 1990, teaching himself guitar by watching videos of his heroes Jimi Hendrix, Dire Straits, Ali Farka Toure and Tinariwen. He marches ever forward on his mission to use music to spread love, understanding, and the beauty of Tuareg culture throughout the world.

On sale Thu, 3/24 at 10am

Stateside at the Paramount presents

Darden Smith with Kathy Valentine

Who Said You Could Do That?

Thu, 5/19 | 8pm
Stateside at the Paramount

“Who Said You Could Do That?” is a live interview series where Darden Smith talks with artists, musicians, and people with strange jobs, about what they do, why they do it, and how they got where they are today. Darden and Kathy will also perform a selection of songs.

Kathy Valentine has been a working musician and songwriter for over 40 years, ever since she started her first band at age 16 in her hometown of Austin, Texas. Kathy would later join a band that would go on to make music history: The Go-Go’s. She has gone on to explore many other creative pursuits, including public speaker, spokesperson, producer, actor and author.

On sale Thu, 3/24 at 10am

KUTX Live and The Paramount Theatre present

Carrie Rodriguez’ Laboratorio

Featuring Gaby Moreno & Oscar Cásares

Thu, 5/19 | 8pm
Stateside at the Paramount

At its heart, Carrie Rodriguez’ Laboratorio is a musical exploration and celebration of Latinx culture and its contribution to the American experiment. For each unique live performance, Carrie and her all-star band collaborate with various guest artists, ensuring that no two shows are ever the same.

On May 22nd, the Stateside welcomes Laboratorio back to the stage with a show featuring music, images, and spoken word. Special guests will be Gaby Moreno, a Guatemalan-born, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter-producer and Brownsville native, the author Oscar Cásares, reading from his recent work, “Postcards from the Border,” published by Texas Monthly. 

On sale Thu, 3/24 at 10am

Stateside at the Paramount presents

Kathleen Edwards & John Paul White

Fri, 5/27 | 8pm
Stateside at the Paramount

The New York Times on Kathleen Edwards: “Since releasing her acclaimed debut album, ‘Failer,’ in 2003, Edwards has been a critical darling with a steadily growing cult following. Her sweet-hoarse holler drew countless comparisons to Lucinda Williams, but her songwriting has a droll, observant and unsparing tone that is all her own.”

John Paul White has cultivated his career in Nashville for two decades, first as a songwriter for a major publisher, then as half of The Civil Wars – a groundbreaking duo that won four Grammy Awards before disbanding in 2012. 

On sale Thu, 3/24 at 10am

Stateside at the Paramount presents

Brennen Leigh

Album Release

Sat, 6/11 | 8pm
Stateside at the Paramount

Brennen Leigh is an American songwriter, guitar player, mandolin player and singer whose to-the-point storytelling style has elevated her to cult icon status around the world. Her songs have been recorded by Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Crowell, Sunny Sweeney, Charley Crockett, and many others. As renowned for her musicianship as for her writing, it’s easy to see how Leigh caught the ear of many greats. 

On sale Thu, 3/24 at 10am

Curate Your Own Comedy Festival

The Moontower Just For Laughs Austin comedy festival is officially 3 WEEKS AWAY! Grab your STAR badge to become a festival VIP, getting your pick of 20+ Paramount & Stateside headliners, in addition to over 100 Satellite club shows, featuring stand-up, podcasts, parties, and more. Enjoy premium seats, plus drink tickets and concierge fest service. Star badge holders will be choosing their headliner shows very soon, so act now!

The 2022 SXSW Film Was Worth the Wait

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the grand return of the SXSW Film Festival was an incredible success with countless unforgettable moments at world premieres and independent film screenings hosted at the Paramount and Stateside Theatres.

We were thrilled to roll out the red carpet and welcome back the SXSW team and their special guests, including Donald Glover for FX’s ATLANTA season 3 premiere, Daniel Radcliffe and Sandra Bullock at the world premiere of THE LOST CITY, Kid Cudi at X, Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal for THE UBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT, Rosario Dawson and Benjamin Bratt at HBO’s DMZ, Ethan Hawke, Lee Pace, Dakota Johnson, and many more.

To get a better look at SXSW special guests, check out our latest Instagram posts. 

The Paramount Theatre presents

Welcome to Night Vale

Tue, 4/5 | 8pm
The Paramount Theatre

"Incredible, spooky, funny, and monumentally charming" – BoingBoing | Broadcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff’s Secret Police, mysterious lights, and more. Experience the beloved podcast live.