1700 Brewing
Newport News, VA
Hampton Roads · Williamsburg to Virginia Beach
Solo acoustic music that feels alive, lands at the right volume, and gives the room something to sing along with.

On the calendar
Come hear the set in a real room—the easiest way to know if it fits yours.
Newport News, VA
Gloucester, VA
Hampton, VA
Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg, VA
Newport News, VA
Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg, VA
Newport News, VA
Location TBA
Newport News, VA
Location TBA
Schedule maintained from Austin’s gig calendars.
The sound
Austin reshapes recognizable rock, folk, country, and alternative songs for one voice and one guitar. The result is familiar enough to pull people in and personal enough to feel like a live show.
A wide lane
Heartland rock, 80s and 90s favorites, 2000s alternative, Americana, country, and modern folk—all shaped into a cohesive set.
Room aware
Easy conversation between songs, strong singalong moments when the room wants them, and dynamics that suit a patio, taproom, dinner service, or private gathering.
Something original
Original material slips naturally into the set—story-first songs with the same honest, melodic character as the covers around them.
Live from the room
The solo acoustic set is the center of the site, backed by years of full-band stage experience.





Repertoire
A representative look at the artists and songs currently in rotation.
Performance options
Choose a straightforward solo set or build a complete night of music with performers and sound support.
From 60 minutes to three hours for taprooms, restaurants, patios, house concerts, festivals, and private events.
Book Austin with friends, pair him with another artist, or build a complete shared bill with up to four hours of music and sound support.
Professional digital mixing and PA support for solo artists through full bands with drums at intimate venues and festival stages.
A welcoming host, organized performer flow, and compact sound for a one-night event or recurring series.
Good to know
Practical details about performance fees, included sound, and production support.
Quotes are based on the date, performance length, location, travel, room size, and production needs. The full fee and any event-specific requirements are confirmed before the date is booked. Private events may require a deposit to reserve the date.
Austin serves Hampton Roads, from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach. Travel beyond the area is available for select events.
Yes. Sets can be tailored to the room, and advance requests are welcome when they fit Austin’s style and repertoire.
For most solo bookings, yes. Austin can provide the PA and amplification needed for voice and guitar. Larger rooms, unusual layouts, or events requiring additional coverage may need a separate production plan.
Yes. Austin provides small-stage sound support for solo artists, songwriter rounds, open mics, shared bills, festivals, and full bands with drums at intimate indoor or outdoor venues of roughly 30–50 people. He can provide a professional digital mixer, main PA, basic microphones and stands, cabling, and monitoring. Artists supply their instruments and backline and are welcome to use their own preferred microphones or other compatible equipment. If it suits the event, Austin can also play a short acoustic set during an artist’s break or changeover. All sound support fees are negotiable based on service complexity and venue.
Yes. Austin can help shape a one-night event or recurring series, provide welcoming stage hosting, organize the performer rotation and changeovers, and handle compact sound support. A short acoustic set during gaps can also be included if desired. Venue and event responsibilities are agreed in advance.
Yes. Austin can work with a venue-provided lineup or help assemble and coordinate a complete shared bill. He can also perform and provide sound support for the full event, with split-bill bookings available for up to four hours.
Yes. Austin can tailor the set around a venue’s stated licensing restrictions, including preparing a SESAC-free set from his broad BMI/ASCAP repertoire. Please provide any restrictions before the event. The venue or event organizer remains responsible for maintaining the required public-performance licenses.
Outdoor bookings require reliable electrical power and either a covered performance and mixing area or a suitable indoor alternative in the event of inclement weather or intense heat.
Booking
Send the date, venue and location, event type, performance window, audience size, and a little about the room. Austin can confirm fit, setup needs, and availability from there.
austinziltzlive@gmail.com