Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...local musicians $1,000 grants, overseen by the Grammys' charitable MusiCares. Black Lives Matter in Music..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund

When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?

"...relief programs, totaling $1.14 million. By contrast, the Grammys-run MusiCares initiative charged a 2% fee for divvying the Austin..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

In a Previously Unpublished Interview Late Power Trip Frontman Riley Gale Talks SXSW, COVID, & American Health Care

“I’m having nightmares about what [COVID] is going to do to the status quo”

"...[Now,] we don't get anything. MusiCares is a joke. If I went to the public..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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.

"...concern. Additionally, musicians who already received grants from the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund are now eligible...."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound – Summer in the City: Concerts, Protests, Relief Controversy, Potentially Less HAAM

Clubs navigate show safety, local musicians soundtrack protests, and HAAM asks for city aid.

"...The city contracted Grammys charitable arm MusiCares to oversee fund distribution. Two stipulations drew criticism: Applicants..."

June 12, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Now Streaming in Austin: A Night For Austin

Willie Nelson, Black Pumas, Paul Simon for music fundraiser

"...(HAAM) and specifically for its Basic Needs Assistance • MusiCares, providing financial, medical, and emergency support for musicians and..."

June 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund Is Now Open

Eligibility requirements center on two key stipulations

"...The city contracted Grammys charitable arm MusiCares to oversee distribution of monies. Local musicians criticized the..."

June 10, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Could Austin Arts & Music Finally Get a Cultural Trust?

It's not here yet, but talks are intensifying. Also, bars and a few live music venues reopen.

"...MusiCares, the Grammys' charitable arm, will oversee distribution of the..."

May 29, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Locals Join Over 1,000 Independent Clubs Fighting for Survival

Meet the National Independent Venue Association, goodbye Shady Grove, and more music news

"...force to support partnering with the Grammys' charitable arm, MusiCares, to distribute the fund. Speakers including local artists Harry..."

May 15, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Independent contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...MusiCares, a charitable organization operated by the Recording Academy, accepts..."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Indie contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...MusiCares, a charitable organization operated by the Recording Academy, accepts..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Texas Flexes Its Musical Muscle at Grammy Gala

Recording Academy’s Lone Star Chapter celebrates 25 with diversity

"...The event, benefitting the Academy’s non-profit Musicares program, also poignantly turned into a rally as Albert..."

July 19, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Playback: HAAM Payback

Austin music says thanks for saving our butt, HAAM

"...to call off a speaking engagement in Nashville for MusiCares. I don't think there's anything worse as an artist..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Music Column

Playback: In a New York State of Mind

Mother Falcon hits Gotham, Not in the Face sears Vancouver, and Black Joe Lewis comes home

"...and education, as well as its running of the MusiCares charity, a foundation that provides financial assistance to musicians..."

June 21, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Glory, Glamor & Grammys

Time for everyone to get over trashing the Grammy's

"...also worth pointing out that the Grammy Foundation and MusiCares already do a lot of great work...."

Feb. 17, 2012 Music Post by Zoe Cordes Selbin

1, 2, Tres, Cuatro: Five Degrees of Chinanine

Thirty years of the Austin Music Poll, five layers of Chinanine, and a fistful of Austin Music Awards confirmations

"...social responsibility, so when someone snored online during the MusiCares segment, I got defensive about it, as well as..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Nelson Bassist Bee Spears Dies

Willie Nelson's bassist Bee Spears plays his final note

"...memorials in Spears’ name may be made to NARAS MusiCares, 1904 Wedgewood, Nashville, TN., 37212...."

Dec. 12, 2011 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...proceeds benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians and MusiCares...."

March 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Rawks Off

Sin City Social Club is both the stone and the moss

"...to the Exile on South Lamar show Thursday, benefiting MusiCares' Nashville Flood Relief fund. Between the devastation of Mardi..."

May 18, 2010 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Talking 'Bout New Orleans

Talking 'Bout New Orleans

"...of the Wetlands, Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Fund, and MusiCares Hurricane Relief 2005, a series of collections has arrived..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Music Review by Robert Gabriel

Cured HAAM

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is now served

"...partnered with Sweet Relief and the national Recording Academy's MusiCares program on various projects. Bultman's also reached out toward..."

May 13, 2005 Music Feature by Matt Dentler

TCB

SXSW news

"...a member and announcing the assignment of a full-time MusiCares staffer to the Texas chapter… Warner Bros. VP Bill..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

TCB

Rocking out on Red River, all the way to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Oct. 8, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

TCB

Time to get suicide out of the bars and back in 'Heathers' where it belongs

July 9, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Dancing About Architecture

The new noise ordinance goes to council as Jupiter Records goes round the clock.

"...Chapter of the Recording Academy hosts its fourth annual MusiCares Health Fair on Monday, Dec. 9, at Music Lab,..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Recovery Issues Forum/Mental Health Issues Forum, Austin Convention Center, Saturday 17

"...pursuit can lead to addiction and depression. Moderated by MusiCares Foundation representative Harold Owens, the "Recovery Issues Forum" featured..."

March 16, 2001 Music Review by David Lynch

A View From the Cheap Seats

"...the recording industry to facets of the biz, and MusiCares, a financial assistance program for musicians in dire need..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Hand-to-Mouthville

Health and Legal Services for Musicians

"...whom Mercier turned in her hour of need, is MusiCares, a national program that serves health and human service..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

The Hotlines

"...4300 N. Lamar Blvd. 78756, Austin, TX 78756 451-2222 MusiCares 7447 Bee Caves Road, Ste. #209, Austin, TX 78746..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Music Feature

Police Blotter

"...Richards, the dinner and accompanying Silent Auction will benefit MusiCares, a financial assistance program for musicians. No word on..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Music Column