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Dr. Cornel West
Music NewsRobert Dean

Music News: When Dr. Cornel West Talks Music, You Listen

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Local nonprofit Austin Texas Musicians threw the event, entitled, “The State of the Music Industry”: A Roundtable with Dr. Cornel West which was moderated by the org’s Advocacy & Education Manager Sarah Hall; this roundtable included folks from the scene, including Ray Price, who is on the board of directors and heads the free Notes for Notes recording studio which gives kids interested in music a chance to explore their interests. Also involved were Pedro Carvalho, owner of the Far Out Lounge, Courtney Santana, singer and CEO of domestic violence resource Survive2Thrive, along with Sharon Mays, chief of staff for Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison

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Red River Cultural District time to rally
Case CockrellLive MusicMusic News

Music news: Red River Cultural District needs our help. Here’s how you can defend your favorite music venues

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Austin’s downtown Red River Cultural District (RRCD) is pushing for immediate aid to support growth and sustainability in its operations and events. RRCD is asking residents of Austin to assist in financial supplementation for the local entertainment district by contacting their city council representatives to support the initiative to provide funding relief for the organization.

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Charlie Robison
Music NewsScott Rollinssongwriter

Charlie Robison: In Memoriam

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Charlie Robison took his place amongst the fabled Texas troubadours even though he flirted with commercial success in Nashville a time or two. But he was a Texas boy. We all knew guys like Charlie, we saw them on Friday nights, around town. His relatable nature was part of his appeal. He passed on September 10, 2023 in San Antonio of complications from cardiac arrest. He was only 59.

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SIMS BLK Dec 17
Greg AckermanMusic News

Music News: BLK Vinyl to host fundraiser for SIMS Foundation on Saturday

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East Austin independent record store, BLK Vinyl is hosting a fundraiser for musicians mental health organization, SIMS Foundation this Saturday, December 17. The event runs all day from noon when the shop opens until close at 7 p.m.

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Hi How Are You podcast
Christina DeStefanoMusic News

Music news: “Hi, How Are You” podcast delves into mental health with musicians

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In early October, a new Daniel Johnston inspired podcast “Hi, How Are You?” premiered, a collaboration between the Hi, How Are You Project and The Drag Audio Production. The University of Texas at Austin hosted interview musicians on site at Austin City Limits Music Festival, alongside clinical advisors from American Psychological Association and Texas Psychological Association.

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Garza SIMS benefit poster
Greg AckermanMusic News

Music news: Travis County DA Jose Garza partners with RRCD for SIMS Foundation

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Today, recently elected Travis County DA Jose Garza announced a concert benefit partnership with Red River Cultural District (RRCD) Austin music mental health organization, SIMS Foundation called Safer Together: Overdose Prevention & Harm Reduction Saves Lives.  On December 4

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LEVITATION 2021 lineup poster
Greg AckermanMusic News

LEVITATION announced 2021 lineup today and it is dope

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LEVITATION Festival announced the psychdelic rock music event’s 2021 lineup today and it is dope. Besides the assumed performance by festival founders, The Black Angels, a ton of great acts have been invited to perform including: Thundercat, Japanese Breakfast, Fuzz, A Place to Bury Strangers, The Hives and Kikagaku Moyo among others.

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Tony Cruz of Hard Proof Afrobeat
Greg AckermanMusic News

Tony Congas Cruz: The Best Damn Percussionist I Ever Knew

Greg Ackerman 254 Views ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 

So is Tony Congas Cruz’s passing this week on December 4, 2021. Tony was the best damn percussionist I ever knew. Cruz was best known as the conga player for award-winning Afrobeat band, Hard Proof.

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