Faster Than Sound: Historic Approval of City Tax Fund for Local Music

With $3 million in HOT monies, music advocates gear up for vote on Prop B, the Far Out finds its footing in South Austin, and more music news

"...In a huge victory for Austin advocates, City Council approved the first-ever source of ongoing..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Free Events at SXSW

Festival music and more on the cheap

"...badge? Never fear. SXSW offers its usual round of events free to the general public with a guest pass..."

March 16, 2018 Features Feature by Mae Hamilton

Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million

Music Makes Austin budget proposal warns full-capacity touring won't return until 2022

"...Despite lengthy discussion last year, Austin City Council did not allocate exclusive funding from the..."

April 30, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

With the Live Music Fund Off the Ground, Commission Brainstorms More Marketing Initiatives

Could a Local Entertainment Promotion Fund take off?

"...With applications for the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund open to the public until June..."

June 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Texas Music Venues Could Receive Rebates Up to $100,000 Under New Program

First-of-its-kind Texas Music Incubator to offer alcohol tax refunds

"...The Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program, signed into law back in 2021,..."

June 22, 2023 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Crosstalk: Lil Yachty to Make Austin City Limits Television Debut, and More Music News

Confusion over the Live Music Fund Event Program, and musical queerdo events

"...The Music Commission convened Monday night at Austin City Hall to..."

June 9, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

CMT Music Awards Sticks the Landing of Austin’s First Major Televised Awards Ceremony

Moody Center prime-time production made the city part of the show

"...Austin has never experienced a production quite like Sunday night’s..."

April 3, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Gary Clark Jr. Added to Perform Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute at the CMT Music Awards

Austin blues superstar joins the CBS broadcast this Sunday

"...Earlier this week, the CMT Music Awards announced the addition of rising Austin talent Jackie..."

March 31, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Underground Veterans Immortalize the Nineties in New Oral History

A Curious Mix of People's Greg Beets and Richard Whymark plot October launch events

"...Richard Whymark, it's not just about beloved, since-shuttered local music venues. A Curious Mix of People: The Underground Scene..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hot Luck Fest Reveals 2019 Chef Lineup & First Wave of Music Acts

Buy that Whole Enchilada pass before they sell out

"...hangout good time celebration of celebration of fire, food, music, and camaraderie back to the streets of Austin during..."

March 4, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...Thursday 28, Austin PBS (18.1)..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin 101 Giveaway

Get to know your city and enter to win a SXSW Music wristband

"...Oh, hey! Welcome or welcome back to Austin. We hope you enjoy your stay and find the..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Events Post

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

Two new municipal funding schemes look to finally impact Austin music

"...Wouldn't it be nice if musicians could derive income from the constant stream of tourists..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The City of Austin Is Still Tweaking the Live Music Fund

Music Commission plans 2025 grant program, meets new ACME director

"...The Austin Music Commission and Economic Development Department continue to tweak..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay

Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World

"...different kind: the furious guitars on Kiss’ album Alive! Music, specifically heavy metal, provided Zapata refuge during a childhood..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...look effortless. Join the Sesame Street gang in a musical caper filled to the brim with Canadian comedy celebrities..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: Bevis M. Griffin Teaches Austin Youth the Evolution of the Blues

School of Rock students play two events this weekend, and Stubb's sells to C3 and Live Nation

"...Known as a glam rock innovator of Seventies Austin origins, Bevis M. Griffin still keeps up...."

Feb. 18, 2022 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’?

"...familiar face behind the bar at Mohawk and a music festival force, made a Facebook video listing local businesses..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Now Streaming in Austin: A Night For Austin

Willie Nelson, Black Pumas, Paul Simon for music fundraiser

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. In..."

June 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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.

"...As the city of Austin continues to divvy COVID-19 relief, music advocates are making..."

May 29, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Living on the Air in Austin

Live Music Flourishes in the Studio

"...throughout the day to prepare news reports, plan fundraising events, and do whatever else is necessary to keep the..."

April 10, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Clock Runs Out on Music Hub: Mosaic Sound Collective Losing Lease to Development

Owners hold hopes to relocate music industry collective

"...Mosaic Sound Collective, the East Austin music/entrepreneurial hub that opened in 2017, is winding down..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Faster Than Sound: The Fall Music We Always Talked About

Music columnist returns to two major venues and a new one

"...to our self-mythologized "last show before," the March 2020 Austin Music Awards...."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback – Austin’s Darlin’: Toni Price

Quintessential Austin song stylist takes up residency at Little Darlin’

"...carved out a special place here in the live music capital, where she owns one of the most extraordinary..."

May 18, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: John Doe Moves to Austin

X's John Doe moves to Austin, Adam Nurre celebrates his late bandmates, and The Shopkeeper takes Congress House Studio to the movies

"..."I'm moving to Austin for an adventure," Doe tells "Playback," stopping short of..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound – Welcome to Red River World: The Future of Austin’s Music District

Forecasting the storm of developments between the state Capitol and I-35. Also, NPR warned and ACL Fest confirms: Austin’s pop soloists are stepping up.

"...Waller Creek Conservancy will oversee music and arts events at the park's 5,000-capacity Moody Amphitheater,..."

May 24, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

At the Crossroads: Joe Nick Patoski’s Austin to ATX

Book, launching Feb. 13, tracks Austin’s evolving character

"...For Joe Nick Patoski, Austin is a city like no other, an anomalous spot..."

Feb. 11, 2019 Arts Post by Lauren Jones

The Music of Hot Sauce Fest 2016

Get to know the bands scorching the Hot Sauce Fest stage this year

"...team works to bring Hot Sauce Fest attendees a music line up as diverse as the salsas they're tasting...."

Aug. 16, 2016 Events Post by Tamar Price

SXSW Music News: Stormy Friday

Wind, rain, and a weapon torments SXSW on Friday night

"...of concert fliers shooting down Fourth Street outside the Austin Convention Center. Miracle of miracles that I wasn’t blown..."

March 19, 2016 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Funk Band Extreme Heat Celebrates 50 Years With Anniversary Show

The longstanding groove-makers won't cool down

"...asks the crowd. It is the late 1970s in Austin and young funk group Extreme Heat is about to..."

Nov. 2, 2024 Music Post by Amber Williams

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