The Record Machine.
Many assumed
Elon Musk s pricey bro-
ification of Austin wouldn t be good for local music, but few could have predicted something so emblematic so soon. Say goodbye to Music Lab (Photo by John Anderson)
Tesla intends to renovate longtime rehearsal space
Music Lab at 500 E. St. Elmo into a showroom and service center, reported the
Austin Business Journal last Thursday based on public records. In an email to the
Chronicle, Music Lab Secretary
Joe Cabela now discloses plans to close the practice facility within 30 days. Tenants of the facility – popular for music lessons, hourly rooms, and long-term rentals – have been notified.