We host local, regional, and international artists representing music of many genres including jazz, soul, blues, Latin, indie, electronic, experimental, world, ska, punk, pop, rock, classical, etc.
Shows are either booked via the Axelrad team or by our friends Wonky Power. To reach the booking team, click the link below.
See Calendar for more info on this week's events and our monthly residencies. All Axelrad Concerts are free. Full detailed calendar can be viewed here.
Upcoming Events
2.12.25
HOUSTON MUSIC CLASSIFIEDS: TINY DESK WATCH PARTY
upstairs room
Monthly residency
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An Artist and Audience mixer celebrating the hard work of local musicians on their NPR Tiny Desk Submissions!
Presented by Wonky Power. Join us for Houston's biggest Cumbia party! Noche de Cumbia is every 2nd Friday of the month. We will have 2 stages, a lot of live music, y un mercadito. Free party! 21+
with FIFA, Super Smash Bros Tournament, Halo 2 LAN party, Marvel VS Capcom 2 and more!
Monthly residency
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Neon Garden presented by Wonky Power. The popular monthly gaming event returns to Axelrad! Over 40 modern and retro video game stations, electro & synth music, visual installations, and video game themed cocktails. FIFA, Halo 2 LAN party with 16 players and surround sound, Marvel VS Capcom 2, Super Smash Bros Tournament. Over 30 retro video game stations and more. Join us for this free event, 21+ only
Influenced by melodies and imagery from her Armenian heritage and her parents' birthplaces of Lebanon and Ethiopia, Kali fuses her lineage with sonics of the modern countercultures she grew up embracing, exploring everything from punk to Brit-pop. With fiery live sets and swirling sonics, Taleen and her band have quickly become a fixture in the L.A. music underground.
past shows
PREVIOUS PERFORMERS INCLUDE Ruben Albarran de Cafe Tacvba, Thee Sacred Souls, Lower Dens, Adan Jodorowsky, Washed Out, Neon Indian, Twin Shadow, Nite Jewel, Paul Banks, The Octopus Project, Black Pumas, The Chamanas, Chancha Via Circuito, The Red Pears, Kermit Ruffins, Midnight Generation, and more.
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Thee Sacred Souls
June 2022
RUBÉN ALBARRÁN de CAFE TACVBA
April 2022
Estereomance
April 2022
LA Witch
October 2021
DAZE
October 2021
Glove
October 2021
Kermit Ruffins
September 2021
Washed Out
August 2021
Drive In Concert 2
July 2020
Drive In Concert 1
June 2020
The Tontons
October 2019
Black Pumas
August 2019
Wild Moccasins
July 2019
Booking info
We have a large outdoor music stage and 2 indoor stages equipped with pro sound and light production. If you are interested in performing at Axelrad please reach out to us using the link below.