Pause/Play

Here’s another way to think about music scenes — they’re legitimate economic clusters! Don’t know what we mean by that? Well, you can listen to this bonus episode and learn a little economic theory courtesy of Michael Seman, assistant professor in the LEAP Institute for the Arts’ arts management program at Colorado State University.   The post Bonus! Music Scenes as Economic Clusters appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin singer and songwriter Taméca Jones is leaving Austin for LA at the end of the year.  In the latest episode, you’ll hear the reasons why the Austin Music scene isn’t working for her.  Plus you’ll learn more about our music ecosystem. You’ll also hear from and Peter Schwarz  about the reality of music businesses in Austin’s music ecosystem. And Nikki Rowling explains how so many businesses operating independently can lead to burnout. Take our Season 3 Survey The post Why Taméca Jones, Austin’s Queen of Soul, is leaving for LA appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We’ve said the words Austin music ecosystem so many times on this podcast. But what do we actually mean when we say that? And how is our ecosystem different from other music cities like LA, Nashville or New York? In this episode we’ll try to start to answer those questions. First you’ll hear from Austin artist Sloan Struble aka Dayglow, who moved to Austin in part because of the music scene and who has no plans to leave.  You’ll also hear from three experts Michael Seman, Nikki Rowling and Peter Schwarz, who will shed some light on what Austin’s music ecosystem is actually like and how it compares to other music cities like New York, LA or Nashville. Take our Season 3 Survey       The post We’re Not New York, LA or Nashville. So What Kind of Music City is Austin? Part 1: Dayglow appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We look at this latest COVID surge in Austin and ask the question — What Do We Do Now? In this episode you’ll hear from Desmar Walkes, M.D — Medical Director/Health Authority for the City of Austin. Pat Buchta — Executive Director or Austin Texas Musicians Aubrey Hays — Musician Mike Hidalgo — Musician Autumn Cymone — Musician Matt the Electrician — Musician Erin Walter from Parker Woodland Kate Howard — Musician Jason McNeely — Managing Partner of Hotel Vegas Jung Kwak PhD, MSW — Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing specializing in end of life issues and Medical Ethics. Erin Walter poses for a portrait at Far Out Lounge and Stage on August 5, 2021. Michael Minasi/KUTX Portrait of Jung Kwak, Associate Professor in the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. Photo by Matt Wright-Steel, courtesy of the Texas Exes   The post What Do We Do Now? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We talk to musicians about what’s changed for them at this stage of the pandemic. You’ll learn what they’re doing differently creatively and with their businesses and how they’re feeling overall about the constantly changing Austin music landscape. In this episode you’ll hear from Jay Wile Sara Houser Jon Fichter from Sweet Spirit and Hong King Wigs Caleb de Casper Rene Chavez Stephanie Bergara from Bidi Bidi Banda Tee Double Hip-hop artist Tee-Double is pictured in his home studio on July 15, 2021, in Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX Caleb De Casper is pictured at the Steinway Piano Gallery on July 19, 2021, in Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX     The post What’s Changed for Musicians? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We talked to three club owners about what’s changed for music venues since things have opened back up, plus we  explore the saga behind the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. In this episode you’ll hear from: Angela Tharp from the Flamingo Cantina Will Bridges from Antone’s Independent music business manager  Peter Schwarz James Moody from Mohawk AUSTIN, TX. May 27, 2021. Mohawk reopens with a sold out performance of Heartless Bastards with The Tender Things. Michael Minasi/KUTX The post What’s Changed for Music Venues? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In this episode its all about the fans! You’ll hear about how they coped when there were no live shows and how they feel now that things are opening back up. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Hady Mawajdeh. : Hady produced a great podcast called “Gun Play.” You can listen here. Joanna Castillo Jonathan Weldon Jen Leduc Lulu Bryant AUSTIN, TX. May 27, 2021. Joanna Castillo poses for a portrait with three 15-inch high piles of music shirts that celebrate a variety of artists, venues, concerts and festivals. Castillo bought between 40-50 shirts in just the past year to support artists that were unable to perform due to the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Minasi/KUTX Check out Andrew Weber’s piece on venues not yet receiving federal relief Let us know your thoughts! Take the Pause/Play Survey! Listen to songs from this episode of Pause/Play AUSTIN, TX. May 28, 2021. Jonathan Weldon, his wife Laura, and sons Pierce, 8, and Oliver, 4, have been organizing small concerts in their front-yard over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Minasi/KUTX The post For the Fans appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We ask the question, “Is the Pandemic Over For Austin Music?” You’ll hear from public health experts, a musician, a fan, a venue owner and a venue manager about what whether or not the CDC’s change in mask guidance for vaccinated individuals coupled with the big reopening in Austin music venues that took place on Memorial Day weekend signals the end of the pandemic for Austin’s music scene. In this episode you’ll hear from: Jason R. Pickett, MD, FACEP, FAEMS: Deputy Medical Director for Austin Matt Lara: Public Information Officer – City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management The Teeta: Austin based hip-hop artist Sabrina Mikan RN, PhD: Music fan Steve Sternshein: Managing Partner of Heard Presents and Owner of Empire Control Room and Garage Jeanette Gregor — Venue Manager for Mohawk and Co-founder of The Amplified Sound Coalition. Let us know your thoughts! Take the Pause/Play Survey! AUSTIN, TX. May 28, 2021. The Teeta in East Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX You can listen to Jason Pickett’s podcast here: https://atcomd.wordpress.com/category/podcasts/ You can follow Sabrina Mikan on @lovefromatx on Instagram. AUSTIN, TX. May 27, 2021. Sabrina Mikan. Michael Minasi/KUTX       The post Is the Pandemic Over for Austin Music? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the latest episode of Pause/Play we tackle the question “To Play, or Play or not Play?” We asked 15 Austin Musicians the same questions — Have you performed during the pandemic?  Are you ready to perform now?  What would it take to make you feel comfortable performing the way we used to pre-pandemic? Their answers provide insight into what it’s been like to be a musician during COVID and what kind of decisions artists are faced with now that more people are getting vaccinated and COVID restrictions are loosening. AUSTIN, TX. May 7, 2021. Pause/Play. Tameca Jones is pictured in Central Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX In this episode you’ll hear from: Tameca Jones Chinasa Broxton from Tribe Mafia Daisy O’connor Nayome Topaz McGarrigle from Golden Dawn Arkestra Yin & Yang Gina Chavez Corey Baum from Croy and the Boys Jaehross Megz Kelli and Dougie Do from Magna Carda Sara Houser Chris Conde Daniel Fears Let us know your thoughts! Take the Pause/Play Survey! AUSTIN, TX. May 4, 2021. Pause/Play. Jaeh Ross is pictured in South Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX Listen to the Songs featured in “To Play, or Not To Play?” AUSTIN, TX. May 4, 2021. Pause/Play. Topaz McGarrigle, of Golden Dawn Arkestra, is pictured at his home in East Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX The post To Play, or Not to Play? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the latest episode of Pause/Play we talk to the lunch ladies of Free Lunch, musician J Soulja, the founders of Mosaic Live Wire and entrepreneur and artist Cam the TSTMKR about how they’ve pivoted during the pandemic. You’ll hear from Jazz Mills — event producer and co-founder of Free Lunch Carrie Fussell Bickley — singer and songwriter with Calliope Musicals and co-founder of Free Lunch Caroline Rose –singer, songwriter and producer and lunch lady at Free Lunch J Soulja — hip-hop artist and promoter Dan Redman — founder of Mosaic Sound Collective and co-founder of Mosaic Live Wire Mike Henry — co-founder of Mosaic Live Wire Stuart Sullivan — owner of Wire Recording and co-founder of Mosaic Live Wire Cam the TSTMKR — hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Let us know your thoughts! Take the Pause/Play Survey! AUSTIN, TX. April 20, 2021. Jazz Mills, of Free Lunch, serves fresh fruit at an event. Michael Minasi/KUTX    AUSTIN, TX. April 24, 2021. From the left: Dan Redman, Mike Henry, and Stuart Sullivan, of the Mosaic Sound Collective and Mosaic Live. Michael Minasi/KUTX Find out how to contribute to Free Lunch Find out more about Caroline Rose Find out more about Calliope Musicals Find out more about Jazz Mills project Popecoke Check out Behind the Song on The Smokeout’s InstagramTV Find out more about Behind the Song Live, Which airs May 4th at 8pm Find out more about Mosaic Sound Collective Find out more about Mosaic Live Wire Find out more about Wire Recording Find out more about Rent a Record Label The post The Pivot appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.