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Austin Chronicle's Hair of the Three-Legged Dog Party Hosts Lively Performances
The annual event featured a lineup of local acts that got the crowd dancing and singing along.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:18pm
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The 11th annual Austin Chronicle Hair of the Three-Legged Dog day party at Hotel Vegas had an energetic atmosphere, with the crowd enjoying Bloody Marys, Dirty Shirleys, and lively musical performances. The event featured sets from Free Hamze, Égaux Sells, Team Trust, and BRUCE, showcasing a range of genres from rap to indie rock to pop.
Why it matters
The Hair of the Three-Legged Dog party is a longstanding Austin tradition that kicks off the South by Southwest music festival. This year's condensed SXSW schedule gave the event an extra boost of energy, highlighting the city's vibrant local music scene and the community's enthusiasm for live performances.
The details
The party featured a lineup of local Austin acts that got the crowd moving and singing along. Free Hamze performed a live band adaptation of his FREETAPE 5 project, blending rap, jazz, and electronic elements. Égaux Sells brought their synth-pop sound and theatrical stage presence, while indie rock trio Team Trust led the audience in a "trust exercise" dance party. Finally, Carrie Fussell's project BRUCE closed out the event with a set of their dramatic, urgent pop-rock.
- The 11th annual Hair of the Three-Legged Dog party took place on March 14, 2026.
- The event was held in the lead-up to the condensed 2026 South by Southwest music festival.
The players
Free Hamze
A rapper and mixtape artist who performed a live band adaptation of his FREETAPE 5 project at the event.
Égaux Sells
A synth-pop artist who brought their theatrical stage presence and dance-inducing sound to the party.
Team Trust
An indie rock trio that led the audience in a "trust exercise" dance party during their set.
BRUCE
The pop-rock project of Austin musician Carrie Fussell, who closed out the event with a set showcasing her dramatic, urgent sound.
Champ
The successor to the event's late mascot, Hank the Tripaw, who made his first public appearance at the party.
The takeaway
The Hair of the Three-Legged Dog party showcased the vibrant local music scene in Austin, with a diverse lineup of acts that got the crowd energized and engaged. The event's longstanding tradition and the community's enthusiasm for live performances underscored the city's reputation as a hub for music and entertainment.
