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We’re looking at the art of live streaming. You’ll hear the different ways people are approaching it and what it could mean for the future of the Austin music community. In this episode you’ll hear from singer and Songwriter Kevin McKinney, Myf Mars from Hotel Free TV, photographer Ismael Quintanilla lll, Jason Reece from …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead, Evan and Dustin Bozarth & Grego Loboz from Purple Bee TV,  Sean Green and Eric Heirt from Safe House, Sarah Keilers aka Dossey and Drew Dunavan from Love and Lightstream This episode has music from, Kevin McKinney, Sweet Spirit, Sasha and the Valentines, Jaime Ospina, Pelvis Wrestley, …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, David Shabani, Jagtronica and Dossey. Links: Kevin McKinney Music Hotel Free TV Hotel Free TV’s Patreon. Ismael Quintanilla’s I Am Here All Day …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead Purple Bee TV Safe House Love and Lightstream Listen to music from this episode The post The Art of LiveStreaming appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On March 10th the Texas governor re-opened the state. Now businesses can operate at 100% capacity. He also lifted the statewide mask mandate. We talked to musicians, venue owners & staff about how they plan to navigate the reopening. In this episode you’ll hear from: Cody Cowan: Executive Director of the Red River Cultural District Stephen Sternschein: the managing partner of Heard Presents which operates Empire Control Room, James Moody: founder of the Austin music venue Mohawk , Kate Holley:  illustrator and also manager and bartender at Cheer-Up Charlies, Clayton England: musician and also bartender at the Far out Lounge Mama Duke  : singer songwriter and voice over actor Lili Hickman: musician and visual artist We have a survey and we’d love to hear what you think! Go ahead! Take the survey here!  Find out more about Mama Duke Check out Mama Duke as the voice of Hip-Hop Hippo Find out more about Lili Hickman’s art and her band Flora and Fawna. Check out Clayton England’s music Listen to the music by Austin Artists featured in this episode: The post The Reopening appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We talked to people from across the spectrum of the Austin music ecosystem around the 1-year anniversary of the cancellation of SXSW. In this episode, you’ll hear how they’ve coped, pivoted, evolved, gained new perspectives and dealt with trauma during the last 12 months. You’ll hear from singer, songwriter and guitar player Jackie Venson, songwriter, producer and activist Mobley, Stephanie Bergara who fronts the band Bidi Bidi Banda, Maggie Lea co-owner of Cheer-Up Charlies, musician and founder of Austin Texas Musicians Nakia, singer, songwriter and podcaster Walker Lukens,  live-event coordinator, screenwriter and co-founder of The Amplified Sound Coalition, Jeannette Gregor, executive director of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, Reenie Collins, and executive director of Austin Texas Musicians, Pat Buchta. We have a survey and we’d love to hear what you think! Go ahead! Take the survey here!  Links: Listen to Jackie Venson’s music Check out Mobley’s new record “Young and Dying in the Occident Supreme” Listen to Nakia’s new single “It’s Never Too Late.” The Amplified Sound Coalition Austin Texas Musicians The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians         The post One Year Later appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone from the Austin hip-hop duo Riders Against the Storm talks about how his experience as a Black musician in the Austin music community led him to create the DAWA Fund and the Black Live Music Fund. He also explains why his music is the reason he is able to continue to serve the community he loves. Links: DAWA Black Live Music Fund To Support the Black Live Music Fund Black Live Music Fund – “Thankful” Live Stream Event February 19th Riders Against the Storm Chaka’s Speech — It’s time for a Black Live Music Fund  The post Music and Activism with Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Graham Williams, the founder of Margin Walker, discusses his journey in the Austin music scene and explains why nine months into the pandemic he decided to close Texas’s largest independent concert promoter for good. Music in this episode by Sailor Poon The post Why Margin Walker Closed appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hear from mental healthcare providers and people in the Austin Music Ecosystem about mental health during the pandemic. You’ll hear from Kalu James from Kalu and the Electric Joint , Vanessa Burden of Los Alcos, Austen Bailey former Talent Buyer for Mohawk, Patty Bouressa from The SIMS Foundation, Brandee Smith MS, LPC, LCDC, Austin Mental Health Care Resources, The Sims Foundation Austin Texas Mental Health Resources Other Information: National Independent Venue Association Save Our Stages Music By: Kalu and The Electric Joint Los Alcos Check out Downfall —  the latest song from Kalu and the Electric Joint. The post Mental Health During the Pandemic appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the latest episode of Pause/Play Homer Hill tells the story of the Urban Music Fest and how it’s been hit hard by the pandemic. You’ll also learn the history of the festival, and hear the challenges Homer has faced in his thirty plus years as a Black Business owner in Austin, Texas. Urban Music Fest Mr. Catfish The City of Austin’s Virtual New Year’s Eve Check out Andrew Weber’s reporting on Venue Funding in Austin The post The Urban Music Fest & Homer Hill appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hear from people across the spectrum of the Austin music scene talk about their live music experiences during the pandemic. In the first segment you’ll hear Pedro Carvalho and Lawrence Boone from the venue The Far Out Lounge talk about how they’ve managed to stay open and have consistent live music. Then KUT reporter Andrew Weber takes you to a show that’s also a Dumpster Fire. Matt Ott from the Austin non-profit Black Fret brings you perspectives from an indoor show at ACL live. And Miles Bloxson talks to three fans about their risk tolerances and relationships with live music during COVID. Listen to this episode of Pause/Play Open Enrollment for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is open through December 15th. Find out more here: https://www.myhaam.org/become-a-member Some Austin Music Venues Won’t Get COVID Relief Money Until Next Year. They Say They’re Running Out Of Time. by Andrew Weber Austin City Council Takes Steps Toward Relief For Live Music Venues And ‘Legacy’ Business by Andrew Weber This song was featured in this episode of Pause/PlayJoy by Jackie Venson Listen on The Apple Podcasts App, Spotify   The post The Return of Live Music Part 2 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Live Music has returned to Austin, even as COVID cases continue to surge in Texas. Hear about three live music experiences from the perspective of a fan, three musicians and a promoter. Listen to this episode of Pause/Play In this episode you’ll hear from: host Elizabeth McQueen stepping into the role of a fan Greg Gonzalez, bass player for Money Chicha & Grupo Fantasma Tomar Williams from Tomar and the FC’s Geoff Earle from Stiletto Feels Walker Lukens from Walker Lukens and the Sidearms. He’s also the co-host of the Song Confessional Podcast Love and Lightstream Antones Central Machine Works  Listen on The Apple Podcasts App, Spotify Listen to Songs from this Episode The post The Return of Live Music Part 1 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

For the first 50 days of quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic, Austin musician Jackie Venson live-streamed hours of musical performances from her home. She awoke at the end of the meditative marathon to a new normal for Austin musicians: no touring, no in-person shows, and no idea of what would come next. But in her calmed state of mind, Venson focused on her practice and her music, and used her platform to stand for Black musicians and Black lives. Last month, she received the honor of playing her first ACL Live performance – a culmination of her patience and perseverance in this uncertain year. Video by Julia Reihs. The post Jackie Venson Artist Feature appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.