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Spring Fling Music Festival
Spring Fling Music Festival
We are back - after the forced hiatus of the global pandemic, we are happy to announce our 14th edition of the Spring Fling Music Festival - a showcase event favoring independent artists ready to be discovered.
We have a great line-up over the five days 3/15-3/19 - for more information we created a blog, that presents all the artists with necessary social and steaming media links.
Spring Fling Music Festival Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j2Cf3T6OHAGy6Qgi85XOU
Blog with all the musicians' info
https://mmm-musig-musik-musique-musica-music.blogspot.com/2023/03/spring-fling-music-festival-giddy-ups.html
Day 1 - Spring Fling Music Festival
Heart Strings And Highways Presents - 2 pm - 8 pm
Darci Carlson; Beaux Atkins; Sheyna Gee; Monty Russell; Dallas Burrow; George Devore; Patty Reese and host Robert Cline Jr.
- 8 pm - Mark Allan Atwood
- 9 pm - Mark Weber & Los Cuernos
- 10 pm - Jamie Krueger Group
- 11 pm - 421
Day 2 - Spring Fling Music Festival
- 2 pm - Mike Miz
- 3 pm - David Quinn
- 4 pm - Rachel Lynn
- 5 pm - Pi Jacobs
- 6 pm - The Waymores
- 7 pm - The Merles
- 8 pm - Cody Bolden & The Road Hands
- 9 pm - Cast Iron Shoes
- 10 pm - Rochelle & The Sidewinders
- 11 pm - Rock Eupora
- 12 am - The Minks
Day 3 - Spring Fling Music Festival
- 2 pm - Roanoke
- 3 pm - Kyle Newlin Jr.
- 4 pm - Kay Miracle
- 5 pm - Tommy Moore
- 6 pm - Rosy Nolan
- 7 pm - David Touchton
Giddy Ups - Honky Tonk Night
- 8 pm - 2 am Giddy Ups Honky Tonk Night with Big Joe & The Bigger Texas Band; Bakersfield, TX; Mandy Marie Luke; Ian Stewart
curated by Jerry Renshaw
Day 4 - Spring Fling Music Festival
- 2 pm - Rigby Summer
- 3 pm - Bovine
- 4 pm - "Billy Bass" Alford
- 5 pm - Chirs Berardo Trio
- 6 pm - Nathan Hamilton
- 7 pm - Bentley/Casner B and
- 8 pm - Taylor Honicutt
- 9 pm - Medicine Hat
- 10 pm - tba
- 11 pm - Will Travis & The County
- 12 am - The Prescriptions
Day 5 - Spring Fling Music Festival
- 3 pm - Barton Hollow
- 4 pm - Michael Notarthomas
- 5 pm - Dewey Lyon
- 6 pm - Bear Ryan
- 7 pm - Discount Pills
- 8 pm - Trashy Annie
- 9 pm - Rob Bray
- 10 pm - Glen Collins
About Us
Celebration of Nancy's Life
Celebration of Nancy's Life
Celebration of Nancy's Life
A celebration of Nancy's life is planned on her birthday on the 26th of January, 2024, and the following Saturday the 27th. Nancy's son Mike Morgan and bar manager Anna Bosworth continue to keep her dream alive at Giddy Ups, a fact that would have pleased Nancy.
Nancy M. Morgan - RIP
Celebration of Nancy's Life
Celebration of Nancy's Life
Nancy M. Morgan, a beloved figure in the Austin community and the owner of Giddy Ups passed away after a valiant battle with recurring cancer. She was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many with her warmth, generosity, and unwavering spirit.
Nancy, who owned Giddy Ups for more than two decades, transformed her honky-tonk into a
Nancy M. Morgan, a beloved figure in the Austin community and the owner of Giddy Ups passed away after a valiant battle with recurring cancer. She was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many with her warmth, generosity, and unwavering spirit.
Nancy, who owned Giddy Ups for more than two decades, transformed her honky-tonk into a place that feels like home to all who enter. In her own words, she described Giddy Ups as an extension of her living room, a place where people from all walks of life come together to share good times and create cherished memories. She is known as "Mom" or " Sister" to many patrons, and her nurturing spirit created a sense of family within the bar's walls.
Her principles of respect, decency, and manners are evident in the atmosphere she cultivated at Giddy Ups. She had a zero-tolerance policy for rude or vulgar behavior and firmly believed in treating people with kindness and respect. The motto "NO WHINING" spoke to her commitment to providing a welcoming and harmonious environment for everyone who crosses the threshold.
Nancy's establishment welcomes a diverse array of visitors, from bikers to attorneys, from hillbillies to real estate agents, spanning the entire spectrum of races and backgrounds. She often highlighted the remarkable unity that exists among her customers, showing that, beneath the surface, they all come together as friends.
Giddy Ups is more than just a bar; it is a place where lifelong friendships are formed. Nancy took pride in her role as a community builder, introducing newcomers to the regulars and ensuring that everyone felt at home. Her approach to welcoming "newbies" and later accepting them into the Giddy Ups family is a testament to her inclusive and nurturing nature.
Nancy's journey as a music venue owner was a labor of love. She embraced the spirit of Austin as the "Live Music Capital of the World" and worked tirelessly to make Giddy Ups a hub for local talent. Her commitment to providing a platform for musicians to express themselves and support each other was unwavering. She had a profound respect for artists and believed in creating an environment where they could share their art comfortably.
Nancy's legacy at Giddy Ups is a testament to her dedication to the local music scene and her belief in the power of community. She did not involve herself in the politics of charging money for musical events and focused on the musicians' well-being. Her establishment proudly boasts "the biggest little stage in South Austin."
Nancy Morgan was not just a business owner; she was a cherished friend, confidante, and mentor. Her enduring impact on the Austin community and the lives she touched will be remembered with deep affection. Her direct quotes, which showcased her authenticity and the spirit of Giddy Ups, will continue to resonate with all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Nancy M. Morgan will forever be loved, respected, and remembered by the many people whose lives she enriched. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of calling her friend.
A celebration of Nancy's life is planned on her birthday on the 26th of January, 2024, and the following Saturday the 27th. Nancy's son Mike Morgan and bar manager Anna Bosworth continue to keep her dream alive at Giddy Ups, a fact that would have pleased Nancy.
Live Music
Celebration of Nancy's Life
Live Music
Our music scene on "the biggest little stage in So. Austin" is popping and we do showcase some of the best talent around. Come by on Thursday evenings to enjoy open mic live music. You never know who will grace our stage.
Happy Hour
Shuffleboard
Live Music
We all need a place to relax after work, so why not do it with a drink in your hand? Join us for Happy Hour every weekday from 4pm-7pm!
Shuffleboard
Shuffleboard
Shuffleboard
What bar would be complete without a few games to blow off steam? After you grab a drink, feel free to ask any of our staff to get shuffleboard pucks and play away! We also have a selection of dice & board games - just ask staff
Menu
Whiskey Flights
Small Batch Whiskey
1/2 oz each
Basil Hayden, Bookers, Baker's &
Knob Creek
Texas Whiskey
1/2 oz each
Rebecca Creek, 1835,Ghost Hill &
TX Whiskey
Highfalutin Whiskey
1/2 oz each
Bulliet Barrel Strength, Dickel Barrel Select, Crown Texas Mesquite & Black Feather
Beer
fantastic selection of beer
Texas Beers
Pearl Snap - Pilz; Fire Eagle - APA;
Peacemaker - Anytime Ale; Austin East Ciders Blood Orange & Original; Fireman's #4; Thirsty Goat; Love Street; Shamus Irish Red; Christie Blonde; Violet Blueberry Blonde; Austin Amber; Native Texas; Altstadt Kolsch & Lager
Domestic
Bud; Bud Light; Busch; Coors; Coors Light; Lone Star; Lone Star Light; Michelob Ultra; Miller High Life; Miller Light
Imports
Corona; Dos XX; Guiness; Heineken; Imperial; Modelo; Shiner; Sierra Nevada Pale Ale; Blue Moon;
IPA
Hopadillo
Dogfish 60
Seasonal
June Shine - Acai Kambucha
Giddy Ups Signature Cocktails
Delicious Signature Cocktails just for you- try one :)
Giddy Ups Sunset
Monkey Coconut rum, pineapple juce, club soda & a splash of grenadine
Boots & Spurs
Tequila, grapefruit juice & tonic
Tweety Bird
Deep Eddy Lemon & Crown, topped with club soda
Not .007 Martini
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Butter Finger
Bailey Irish Cream, Butterscotch Schnapps, Kahlua, Vodka
Bailey Irish Cream, Butterscotch Schnapps, Kahula, Vodka
Giddy Ups Signature Bloody Mary
Iron Wolf Giddy Up Horseradish Vodka & Zing Zang
Spring Fling Music Festival
Spring Fling Music Festival at Giddy Ups
The Spring Fling Music Festival at Giddy Ups will be celebrating its 15th inauguration at Giddy Ups, the fourteenth as a multi-day festival in March 2024.
What started out as a private house concert under a massive, 500-year-old oak tree, featuring over a dozen bands in the mid-90s, mostly for visiting Europeans, has now become an integral part of the "Biggest Little Stage in South Austin," Giddy Ups.
Trying to feature mostly independent artists and bands, its main emphasis has always been to showcase local Austin and Texas talent, and our Sunday is considered a homecoming for some of the talent that regularly graces our stage.
For more information see our little SFMF 2024independent box to the right.
See you in March!
SFMF 2024
The booking for the 15th Spring Fling Music Festival at Giddy Ups, our annual musical showcase festival is now open.
Contact us by email at springflingmusicfestival at gmail.com if you would like to showcase you or your band for 45 minutes during the SFMF,
Showcases are unpaid; full backline and soundperson in-house.