Pre Brazil Independence Day Dance Party w/ Seu Jacinto

Seu Jacinto is a music group interested in developing and introducing traditional Northeastern Brazilian culture to Central Texas. Since 2005 this grassroots collective has been focused on the traditional regional music forms such as Forró (pronounce Fo-ho), Coco, Ciranda, Banda de Pifanos, Maracatu, and other traditional rhythms. Sharing aspects of Brazilian culture that are generally overshadowed is a wonderful way to build community, educate the public in the richness of Brazilian music, and add another flavor to our eclectic city. This music is GREAT for dancing and enjoying! This evening will be a celebration of the upcoming Brazil Independence Day on September 8th.

Live Music: Mingo Fishtrap

Horn heavy soul driven danceable funk that will leave you soul satisfied and nicely overheated.

Live Music: Dan Dyer

Dan Dyer is an amazing performer. His soulful voice and keyboard playing is top-notch. He continually draws comparisons to some of the most soulful performers every: Stevie Wonder, Dr.John, D'angelo, and Jim Croce.

Live Music: Soul Track Mind

If one searches for heart and passion with their musical taste, look no further then Soul Track Mind. Blending 60's and 70's Soul and R&B with flares of Jazz, Blues, Funk, and Modern Dance Beat, the young dynamic group of seven can deliver a unique knockout punch. They are led by the electric frontman Donovan Keith, who not only carries unexpected range but also the energy and endurance of a racehorse. Dressed in vest suits or sometimes a shirt and tie they have the appearance of common used car salesmen, but the energy and skill they possess coupled with the ability to grip you emotionally can lift up the spirits of even the darkest feeling soul.

Live Music: Dustin Welch

Odds are most people familiar with Dustin Welch's background — his dad is acclaimed writer/performer Kevin Welch — probably thought Welch's debut album would aim for the center of the singer-songwriter market. No way. Backed by his regular band of young Austin hardcases, Welch's Whisky Priest has all the muscle of a band of Vikings on a raid

Kent Dugan's Republic of Texas Big Band

The Pre-Hot Rhythm Contest Finals! The Central Market Cafe will be hosting a special arrangement of the Republic of Texas Big Band, playing uptempo swing dance favorites from 6:30 to 9:00pm. The contest will take place during the band break at 7:30pm. Come watch the 1st and 2nd place winners of the ten previous Pre-Hot Rhythm Holiday dance contests compete in a mixed style dance-off (Charleston, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag). For more information about Hot Rhythm Holiday, visit hotrhythmholiday.com

Diez y Seis de Septiembre: Mexico Independence Day

Central Market is proud to sponsor a benefit concert in support of the Mexican nonprofit Aldesus, www.aldesus.org, which seeks to empower the poor by teaching them to use their own gifts and vision to lift themselves up to new plateaus of accomplishment. Charanga Calkwalk featuring Michael Ramos(8:30), Vanessa Lively (7:30), Gina Chavez (6:30), Vitera featuring Haydn Vitera (5:30)

Will Taylor & Strings Attached: The Willie Nelson Show

Beginning in 1999, Will Taylor implemented a new idea after brainstorming with other local Austin musicians. Taylor began collaborating with both local and nationally renowned artists, rearranging their known material, brought in his own crew of seasoned jazz and contemporary roots musicians to play, and moved the performance venue from the traditional smokey club scene to the beautiful interior and excellent acoustics of a church sanctuary. Since then Will Taylor and Strings Attached have presented over 50 concert collaborations to over 12000 audience members, countless more through four KGSR Live Radio broadcasts, and many appearances on KUT, KLBJ, KMFA and KOOP Radio.

Gulf Coast Wildlife Recovery Concert Featuring Marcia Ball

Central Market Presents: A Gulf Coast Concert to Benefit the National Wildlife Federation's Gulf Coast Recover Effort featuring: Marcia Ball (8pm), Charles Thibodeaux & the Austin Cajun Aces (6pm), Sponsored by Sound Check Austin.

Live Music: Charanga Si

As Austin's newest Latin band, Charanga Si is its only traditional Cuban dance band. Charanga groups became popular in Cuba during the 40's and 50's and feature percussion, violin, and flute. Charanga's are the mother of all Salsa music and are still popular today. Individually, the members of Charanga Si have played in some of the greatest charanga and salsa groups both in Cuba and the United States, performed in orchestras around the world, and have worked in numerous other genres of music. They bring their unique experiences together to take you on musical journey back to Havana, Cuba. Get ready to dance!

Live Music: Albert & Gage

Christine Albert and Chris Gage can rock, boogie, swing, trot down country roads and play sophisticated harmony while making it all sound as it should: like parts of a unified whole rather than a mishmash of different styles. Albert and Gage have that Americana magic, musicality, and charm. A Central Market main-stay and one of the most popular bands to play here for the last 10 years.

Live Music: Rumbullion

Rumbullion plays Parisian Cafe music that was popular in the late 1930s. Their sound is a mixture of early European jazz, French folk, & tango dance rhythms.

Live Music: The Recuperators

The Recuperator are a A-list all star blues group featuring Nick Connolly, Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff, Art Kidd, Terry Hale, and the legendary Derek O'Brien.