BENefit – The Cosmic Clash

In memoriam: We lost Adam Morehead of The Cavalier so we’re having a block party

March 5, 2026 Robert Dean 142 Views Adam Morehead, BENefit, Chadwick Legar, Eulogy, Fleet Coffee, in memoriam, live music, music venue, Rachelle Fox, SIMS Foundation, SXSW, SXSW 2026, The Cavalier, Webberville Block Party

I think when a person passes, how those in their wake tell their stories is an important, but telling way to show how much that person impacted their lives. Recently, Adam Morehead, one of the owners of The Cavalier, moved onto the next dimension and that’s one that stings. The Cavalier has served as the unofficial headquarters of The Cosmic Clash and anyone who’s snapped a photo, written a word, or had a quick meeting likely did so sitting out on the Webberville patio.

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Live music preview: Love is for Evermore benefit with Shinyribs, Sara Hickman at Radio East

October 13, 2025 Greg Ackerman 2122 Views alt-country, BENefit, Carruthers & Roush, concert, cosmic cowboy, Evermore, funk, Kevin Russell, live music, preview, R&B, Radio East, rock n roll, Sara Hickman, Shinyribs, singer songwriter, soul, Texas blues, The Bright Light Social Hour

Saturday, October 25 marks the third annual Love is for Evermore benefit at Radio East. The event supports Evermore, a national bereavement non-profit that advocates for benefits, education and resources for all Americans coping with the death of a loved one. One example is the group has gotten paid bereavment leave for military members. This year’s concert features Shinyribs, a rare live appearance by songwriter, Sara Hickman and special guests, Carruthers & Roush (members of The Bright Light Social Hour). There may even be some surprise guests onstage stage. Tickets for the event are currently on sale. There are VIP options which include a meet and greet with artists before the show.

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Live music preview: DAWA benefit to feature Killer Mike of Run the Jewels at Radio/East

September 9, 2025 Brian Hillsman 3074 Views Anastasia Hera, Austin Arts, Austin Music, BENefit, Blakchyl, David Shabani, DAWA, Hip Hop, Kidd Jones, Killer Mike, live music, Mike Melinoe, Radio East, rap, Riders Against The Storm

There is some big news for Austin music fans this weekend. This Friday, September 12, Atlanta-based MC, Killer Mike (Run the Jewels), will headline Radio/East as part of the first DAWA fest. DAWA (Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action) is celebrating their sixth anniversary is an Austin-based non-profit dedicated to providing opportunity to historically marginalized, underserved creative communities. Riders Against the Storm bandleader and former city Music Commission Chair Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone conceived the organization to directly fund BIPOC community frontliners via direct giving and thoughtful projects like DAWA Studios which provides a place for creatives to film and record with equipment provided by the upstart NPO which was founded in 2019.

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Live music preview: MeadowFest Saturday at Far Out Lounge to benefit SIMS Foundation

August 20, 2025 Greg Ackerman 3788 Views BENefit, Brownout, Cha Keeta B, Far Out Lounge, funk, Girl in A Coma, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Hip Hop, live music, Meadow E Goodman Foundation, MeadowFest, Mobley, music festival, Night Drive, preview, punk, SIMS Foundation

This Saturday, September 23 the punk to funk, MeadowFest benefiting music mental health organization, The SIMS Foundation takes place at Far Out Lounge and Stage in South Austin. The event is the brainchild of the Meadow Goodman Foundation for Mental Health Awareness and Austin music professional and SIMS Foundation Advisory Board Member, Adrienne Lake. The festival bill is a who’s who of Austin music led by funk fusion acts, Golden Dawn Arkestra and Brownout.

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Live music preview: The Bright Light Social Hour to play Evermore benefit at Radio East November 17

November 10, 2024 Greg Ackerman 2685 Views BENefit, Evermore, indie rock, live music, Love is Evermore, Oliver Steck, Parker Woodland, preview, psych-rock, Radio East, rock n roll

On the heels of Rocktober, as the holidays approach and touring shows become more infrequent, the live music focus in Austin turns towards local acts. Local lineups appear at the Armadillo Christmas Bazar, holiday themed events such at The Last Walz and occasionally worthwhile benefit concerts like the Love is Evermore event taking place at Radio East a week from today on November 17 at Radio East with The Bright Light Social Hour headlining their only Austin Fall performance with Parker Woodland and longtime Austin musician, Oliver Steck’s Squirrel Show. Evermore is a bereavement advocacy group that works on policy initiatives and provides resources to the public. The group is dedicated to making the world a more livable place for bereaved people.

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Live music preview: Been There 3 for The Other Ones Foundation levels up at Radio East November 2

October 15, 2024 Greg Ackerman 2667 Views Been There 3, BENefit, blues rock, Carolyn Wonderland, Chali 2Na, film, funk, Galactic, Grandmaster, Grupo Fantasma, Hip Hop, HOME FREE, jam bands, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, live music, preview, Riders Against The Storm, soul, The Other Ones Foundation

The Other Ones Foundation is entering year three of their annual event, Been There which launched with performances by Grupo Fantasma and the once red-hot Nané (whose incendiary bandleader tragically passed away not long after) played the inaugural event at Camp Esperanza which is also where The Other Ones Foundation is located, providing housing, job training, meal service and more to unhoused individuals. Many staffers are musicians which makes this organization particularly beloved amid the sea of NPOs with Austin’s music community. This year’s event, Been There 3 moves to Radio East’s more accessible outdoor venue space on Nov 2, while the lineup upgrades to something worthy of an annual event fans may opt to travel to Austin for with headliners Galactic and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe along some of Austin’s best musical acts on the bill; Carolyn Wonderland, Chali 2Na, Deadeye, Grandmaster and Riders Against the Storm. It’s a full day of amazing live music programming versus an evening event like the previous events.

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Live music preview: SIMS Saturdays rolls on September 7 with Forever Changes, The Living Pins and The John-Pauls

September 4, 2024 Greg Ackerman 2550 Views BENefit, Forever Changes, Love Wheel Records, new music, post-punk, psych-rock, rock n roll, SIMS Foundation, SIMS Saturdays, The John-Pauls, The Living Pins, vinyl

The quarterly live music series that benefits The SIMS Foundation, SIMS Saturdays rolls on September 7 at Love Wheel Records with performances by Forever Changes (Love tribute) along with The Living Pins and The John-Pauls presented by The Cosmic Clash. The rotating act show which matches store sales for the day by an anonymous donor, raises funds for the Austin-area music industry mental health and recovery organization that puts those services in reach of industry members who cannot afford a therapist on their own. This Saturday the store is open at 11 a.m. with music running from 4-7 p.m. RSVP here.

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Live music preview: 13th Floor hosting art and music benefit for SIMS Foundation Saturday with Satalights, Semihelix and The Stayres

August 7, 2024 Greg Ackerman 2412 Views 13th Floor, art, BENefit, Conrad Keely, DJ Dead Flowers, indie rock, live music, preview, Satalights, Semihelix, shoegasze, SIMS Foundation, The Stayres

This Saturday, 13th Floor on Red River is hosting a SIMS Foundation benefit featuring art and live music by Austin musicians at the venue. Live music by Satalights, Semihelix, The Stayres with tunes by DJ Dead Flowers will begin at 8 p.m. In addition, four musicians; Conrad Keely (And You Will Know Us by the Trail of the Dead), Anna Troxell, Ruben Mendez and Wes Coleman will be presenting their visual art for sale, all to benefit The SIMS Foundation, a music mental health organization that provides mental health and recovery services to Austin area music industry members and their dependent families.

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Live music preview: Birds Barbershop and Feels So Good presents Good Hair Day show benefiting HAAM Sunday

October 18, 2023 Greg Ackerman 2117 Views BENefit, Birds Barbershop, Feels So Good, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, HAAM, Play to the Plants

Sunday at Feels So Good’s headquarters in South Austin. Headliners Frankie and the Witch Fingers top the bill at the show that only requires a donation to HAAM to join the fun, Supporting Frankie are local acts, Cast of Thousands, GF Shannon, Ladyfingers and Nick Garza’s Get Along. DJ Boi Orbison will also be spinning tunes.

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Live music preview: Moondance Festival to raise funds for SIMS Foundation at Empire August 12

June 26, 2023 Greg Ackerman 3170 Views BENefit, Empire Garage, live music, Moondance Festival, Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band, preview, SIMS Foundation, Superfonicos

One of the more pleasant aspects of partnering with music mental health organization, SIMS Foundation is learning about folks who make the decision to support the NPO with their own events because they recognize the value to the local music community. In that vein, Community Partners created Moondance Festival with a killer lineup of bands to perform at Empire Garage and Control Room August 12.

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

December 13, 2022 Greg Ackerman 1631 Views BENefit, BLK Vinyl, fundraiser, Independence Brewing, music news, Nine Banded Whiskey, SIMS Foundation, Spoon

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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