Five Takeaways From the New Austin Music Census

2022 survey shows musicians moving farther from city core

"...by Sound Music Cities, the consulting group founded by Don Pitts, the former head of the city's music office..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

For the First Time Since 2015, a New Austin Music Census Is Now Open

Survey seeks measurable industry feedback to guide policy and support

"...Music Cities. Former Austin Music & Entertainment Division Manager Don Pitts launched Sound Music Cities after running the city..."

July 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Census Returns While the Live Music Fund Faces Delays

A spring music ecosystem news roundup with all those familiar players: the Austin Music Census, Live Music Fund, and HAAM

"...Music Cities. Former Austin Music & Entertainment Division Manager Don Pitts launched Sound Music Cities after running the city..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

City Officials Rebuke Out-of-Town Rep Wanting Austin’s Sound Levels Decided at a State Level

Adler says “outside interference” not welcome

"...come across my desk in a long time,” offered Don Pitts, the former Austin Music & Entertainment Division Manager..."

April 5, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Local Writer Makes Black History Month Accessible to All

Autumn Arnett knows there are stories to be told

"...to this year, I decided to not allow 'We don't know what to do, or where to start' to..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Faster Than Sound: R&B Innovator Nayome Gets Personal

Sade-loving local Naomi Sutton previews sophomore EP, Latin music enters Live Music Fund conversation, and more music news.

"...told Deezie, 'I want to get very experimental. I don't want to sound like anything that's out there,'" she..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Grapples With Reopening & Protests

Civil unrest erupts nationwide as Austin clubs begin reopening

"...Every Venue Safely. Former Music & Entertainment Division Manager Don Pitts, who helps lead the program, says REVS isn't..."

June 5, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Music Industry Award Winners Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, music writer, and more honored

"...3) Charles Attal, C3 Presents 4) Kevin Wommack 5) Don Pitts Runners-Up: Vallejo, Tim Gerron, Waterloo Records..."

Feb. 25, 2018 Music Post by James Renovitch

Playback: Best Austin Music Controversies of 2017

The year in quarrel

"...who filed a bogus invoice to recoup travel expenses, Don Pitts resigned from his founding post as head of..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Death by David Vincent

Hanging with Morbid Angel singer-turned-country outlaw David Vincent and other dark tales of the live music capital

"...downed trees from a neighborhood and unloading trucks of donated goods...."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Sizing Up Music's Bite of the Hotel Tax

Two new municipal funding schemes look to finally impact Austin music

"...years that the therapist for former Music Office manager Don Pitts forbade him from even uttering the words "HOT..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...for ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Shamaly succeeds Don Pitts, who resigned from the post in February. News..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature

New City Music Manager: Erica Shamaly

Marketing veteran takes over top municipal music post

"...to thrive, and for our culture to thrive. I don’t want to see any more people leaving.”..."

July 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Come & Take It

On Austin as a metal town, and a leaked shortlist for the next Austin Music Office boss

"...Theater brings in big-ticket acts like Slayer, Megadeth, and Mastodon. We're not Satan Tonio, but we ain't Branson either...."

July 7, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Sunday Morning Coming Down

Last Sunday marked the death of two Austin music connectors; plus, in regards to local public policy, Mayor Steve Adler calls

"...that it's not going to be poor when it's done," he said of the legislation...."

May 26, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Music Policy Draft Fails Venues

A complete detachment from the original vision of the Omnibus

"...a unique opportunity for positive change" to "Please just don't make it worse." The Economic Development Department's recently unveiled..."

May 19, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: Extreme Douchebaggery

Stealthing is sexual assault, and sexual assault is considered a second degree felony in the state of Texas

"...Why? It might be because to do so would..."

May 19, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Playback – Now Hiring: Austin Music Office

Austin’s top governmental job in music is up for grabs

"...their Music Division, a top governmental position held by Don Pitts since the office's inception in 2010. Pitts resigned..."

April 28, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Mayor’s Omnibus Resolution: Actualization Is Hard

Moving into Phase II

"...resurfaced with last week's resignation of City Music Manager Don Pitts, specifically citing the challenges of city bureaucracy...."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Playback: Mosaic Sound Collective Comes Into Focus

Mosaic Sound Collective's music hub and ancient atmospheric Adam Torres point to the future

"...White Horse/Hard Luck Lounge co-owner Denis O'Donnell says he's going to be Mosaic's food and beverage..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

City Report on Music Division Revealed

Findings: Manager Don Pitts didn’t report fraudulent invoice

"...by city auditors, found evidence that Music Division head Don Pitts became aware that his subordinate attempted to defraud..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: The 2016/17 Austin Music Awards Reveal

"...Don Pitts shocked Austin's music community Tuesday by resigning as..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Don Pitts Calls It Quits

City Music Manager resigns citing bureaucracy

"...Don Pitts has vacated his post as program manager of..."

Feb. 14, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Patio Smoking Ban in Flames

The Central Health Equity Policy Council's efforts to ban smoking on smoking patios meets with community resistance

"...Health met with ATX Music & Entertainment Division head Don Pitts, who related the experience in his department's newsletter,..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: The Future of Austin Recording Studios

Studio owners look at different solutions to surviving in an increasingly expensive city

"...for the run I've had in Austin, but I don't know how I could have made it last forever...."

Aug. 5, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback – Omnibus: Destination Unknown

Vetting City Hall's recommendations to Mayor Adler's arts Omnibus and unveiling Sound on Sound Fest's Renaissance location and debut lineup

"...is the pre-game warm-up," cautions ATX Music Office Manager Don Pitts. "The game hasn't even started. The game is..."

July 1, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Music Venue Summit Today at 3pm

Club owners and city officials convene on permits and public safety

"...communication and enforcement as an issue for their business,” Don Pitts, manager of the Music & Entertainment Division, said..."

Jan. 25, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: The New Industrial Revolution?

Is Mayor Adler our Teddy Roosevelt?

"...can solve this big, sticky mess, you will have done the world a favor possibly as large as what..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Playback – Agents of Change: Downtown Clubs vs. Downtown Hotels

Can clubs and hotels coexist in Downtown Austin?

"...into the building," reads the report, authored by manager Don Pitts...."

Nov. 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Luv Doc: - * - = +

When is it appropriate to punch the Dalai Lama in the face?

"...the two of them spending time together, I just don't want to be involved. But now I regret saying..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Column

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