Ricky Skaggs, The Hanson Brothers, Ice Cube In Austin This Week

December 8, 2008 10:07 p.m. EST

Austin, TX (CNS) - Grammy-winner Ricky Skaggs, a country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer, will bring his sound to Austin this week. Skaggs plays fiddle, guitar, banjo, and the mandolin.

Skaggs racked up 12 No. 1 hits and six top 10 singles during the 1980s. Throughout the years he has also picked up dozens of industry awards, including four Grammy Awards and eight awards from the Country Music Association including Entertainer of the Year in 1985.

A list of concerts and events in the Austin area this week, according to Celebrity News Service, is as follows:

David Banner, Fishbone at Austin Music Hall on 12/09

The Hanson Brothers at Red 7 on 12/09

The Uglysuit at The Mohawk on 12/09

The Monarchs at Beerland on 12/09

Michael Martin Murphey at One World Theater on 12/09

Brendan James at Stubb's BBQ on 12/10

Bruce Robison at Paramount Theater on 12/11

MC Overlord at Lucky Lounge on 12/11

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at One World Theater on 12/11

The Ting Tings, Black Kids, The Airborne Toxic Event at Emo's Alternative Lounge on 12/11

Congratulations at Flamingo Cantina on 12/12

Greyhounds at Historic Victory Grill on 12/12

Van Wilks at One-2-One Bar on 12/12

Alter Egos at Barfly's on 12/12

Job For A Cowboy at Red 7 on 12/13

Blaggards at Fado Irish Pub on 12/13

Porterdavis at Saxon Pub on 12/13

Muchos Backflips! at Hole in the Wall on 12/13

The Gourds at Antone's on 12/13

Dale Watson at Broken Spoke on 12/13

Animosity at Red 7 on 12/13

Guitar Shorty at Continental Club on 12/13

Lions at Trophy's Sports Bar on 12/13

Ice Cube at The Mohawk on 12/14

Justin Townes Earle at Cactus Cafe on 12/14