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Music NewsRobert Dean

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

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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Case CockrellLive MusicMusic News

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

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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Music NewsScott Rollinssongwriter

Charlie Robison: In Memoriam

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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Greg AckermanMusic News

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

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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Greg AckermanMusic News

LEVITATION announced 2021 lineup today and it is dope

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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