GRAMMY-nominated country stars Midland will kick off season six of Longhorn City Limits on the LBJ Lawn on August 31.
Here’s everything you need to know about the FREE Longhorn City Limits concert with Midland!
Presented by Still Austin Whiskey Co., the FREE gameday concert will take place on the LBJ Lawn. The tailgate will open at 10 a.m., prior to Texas Football’s season opener versus Colorado State at 2:30 p.m.
Formed in Dripping Springs in 2016, Midland consists of lead vocalist Mark Wystrach, lead guitarist Jess Carson and bassist Cameron Duddy. The band quickly rose to fame with their debut album On the Rocks which earned them both Grammy Award and the Academy of Country Music Award nominations. Their hit single “Drinkin’ Problem” is certified 2X Platinum and has over 250 million streams on Spotify alone. They are set to release their newest LP, Barely Blue, on September 20.
West 22nd will join Midland on Saturday. Formed in 2022 in West Campus by University of Texas students Logan Madsen, Gabe Acevedo and Jeremy Ancheta, the indie rock quintet released their debut EP All The Way Home in August 2023. The band is set to perform at ACL Music Festival this October.
West 22nd will hit the stage at 11 a.m., followed by Midland at 12:30 p.m.
Fans ages 21-and-up can enjoy signature experiences at Longhorn City Limits including the Still Austin Music Lounge. Also returning to LCL is the Tito’s Tailgate located in front of the LBJ Fountain. New this season, Pinkerton’s BBQ will be serving up barbecue on the LBJ Lawn on gamedays.
