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SIMS Foundation

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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Live music preview: Safer Together returns for second edition at Mohawk Thursday

The Travis County District Attorney, Jose Garza’s office, music mental health org, SIMS Foundation and the Red River Cultural District have joined forces to sponsor the second annual Safer Together benefit concert for mental health and recovery awareness for the Austin music community this Thursday (tomorrow). 

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Live music preview: Liz Burrito & Geannie Friedman play BLK Vinyl for SIMS this Sunday

This Sunday afternoon BLK Vinyl is hosting a benefit for SIMS Foundation featuring solo sets by Liz Burrito and Geannie Friedman (Semihelix) from 4-7 p.m.. KOOP DJs will also be on hand to spin records while visitors browse the bins at the independent record store tucked away on East 6th Street.

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Live music review: The Bright Light Social Hour, Lolita Lynne played SIMS Foundation event

On Saturday, May 14, Austin rockers The Bright Light Social Hour along with Lolita Lynn and DJ Cassandra entertained SIMS Foundation supporters at Central Machine Works. The concert and fundraiser sponsored by The Zebra, Storable and CMW has already raised over $7,000 to help SIMS Foundation

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Live music preview: SIMS Foundation benefit shows this weekend at Far Out and Meanwhile

This weekend Austin music fans will have not one but two live music events they can attend and show support for SIMS Foundation. his weekend’s shows at Far Out Lounge and a beer launch by Meanwhile Brewing with a rad KVRX radio party are two ways music fans can support SIMS and local artists

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Live music preview: DA Garza’s Office, RRCD announced lineup for SIMS Foundation Safer Together benefit

Today, Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza and the Red River Cultural District (RRCD) along with SIMS Foundation announced the lineup for their Safer Together concert event on December 4  in downtown Austin. An impressive slate of ten local and up and coming acts have been announced.

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

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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Live music preview: Sagebrush to host SIMS benefit Saturday with Croy and the Boys

This Saturday at Austin honky tonk, Sagebrush Croy and the Boys will perform with Soulman Sam, Danny B Harvey and The Tender Things to benefit SIMS Foundation. Music will kick off at 5 p.m. with Soulman Sam

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Live music preview: Fest-sized bill by Indy Brewing benefits SIMS this weekend

This weekend, May 29-30, Independence Brewing (Indy Brewing) is hosting live, local music from some heavy Austin hitters at the brewery this weekend. The Bright Light Social Hour, live visual artist and benefits SIMS Foundation.

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Interview: Ley Line to share stage at Paramount Theater Friday with Nané

Acclaimed Austin acts, Ley Line and Nané will share the stage this Friday (May 21) evening at the historic Paramount Theater for a special dual screening of their films, “We Saw Blue,” an audio-visual Journey through Brazil” and “Don’t Let This Love Go to Waste” along with live performances by both bands for a socially distanced live audience.

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