Antone's Record Label


Antone's was a record label based in Austin, Texas.

History

Antone's was founded by Clifford Antone in 1987. He also opened a nightclub and a record store in Austin, Texas. Antone's specialized in blues music, particularly blues artists who performed at his nightclub.
Antone's was awarded best local record label by Austin Chronicle readers in 1993.
Texas Clef Entertainment Group, an affiliate of Antone's Records, acquired the assets of the defunct Watermelon Records label.
After Clifford Antone's death in 2006, the record label filed for bankruptcy. Masters of Antone's and Watermelon recordings went to New West as part of the Texas Music Group.

Artists

Here is a partial list of artists who have released recordings on the Antone’s label.