We Can't Make It Here Anymore

As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?

"...to find common strategic ground between 11 members," says Gavin Garcia, who assumed the Music Commission chair last July...."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Mayor’s Omnibus Resolution: Actualization Is Hard

Moving into Phase II

"...so far tapped three directly," says Music Commission Chair Gavin Garcia, emphasizing that the 2017 city budget focuses specifically..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

New Music Commission Convenes

“Data is everything right now,” says newly elected chair Nakia

"...musicians Elizabeth McQueen, Nakia Reynoso, and Buddy Quaid; activist/publisher Gavin Garcia, Latin music promoter Al Duarte, music educator Marshall..."

Aug. 4, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Cheer Up Charlies Principal Maggie Lea Takes on Breast Cancer

Cheer Up Charlies co-owner reflects on business and mental health evolution following diagnosis. Meanwhile, the Convention Center expansion gets approval by Music Commission, and Project ATX6 announces a new lineup.

"...Historically, funding has never reached music. Commission member Gavin Garcia, who later voted in support of the Convention..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Cutting Up on Tuesday

Queer nightlife gets a new clubhouse, SIMS Foundation faces spiked membership, Spoon’s greatest hits, and more

"...One fateful night during South by Southwest, local DJ Gavin Garcia got caught on Instagram video commentating on friends'..."

June 28, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Save the Music

Power Plays

"...claim that Melchior initiated a lunch with city employee Gavin Garcia and music commissioner Penelope Davies, at which time..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Faster Than Sound: Unlocking Oblivion Access

Leaving the Austin Terror Fest title behind, Oblivion Access partners Dusty Brooks and Dorian Domi reach for new horizons

"...individuals, rather than through venues. In response, commission member Gavin Garcia pointed out that $3.4 million split between 8,000..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Multidimensional Production Team Musically Reimagines Fantastic Planet

Lifted Traces rescores classic films, Harlem re-emerges locally with Oh Boy, and more

"...Summer Jam and SXSW events. EQ Austin Executive Director Gavin Garcia plans to continue a genre-spanning series Downtown with..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: The Greyhounds Hoof It

Groove-mongering R&B duo the Greyhounds get mule-headed, S.S. Hangover floats Laguna Gloria, and the Austin Music Commission overlooks music hub

"...in the local music industry. The recommendation, motioned by Gavin Garcia, gave examples of existing hubs and co-ops nationally,..."

April 13, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: Love Your Mother Earth

"...• District 4: Rock/Hard Rock/Metal – Greg Casar and Gavin Garcia. Sat., April 30, 1-3pm, Kick Butt Coffee, 5775..."

April 22, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Dancing About Architecture

¿Agua Fest?

"...named a liaison almost overnight in the person of Gavin Lance Garcia (formerly Gavin Lance, more formerly Gavin Gamma..."

May 30, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

"...last week's debut of the new Statesman supplement, editor Gavin Lance Garcia alludes to that now-infamous national trend of..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Liaison d'Etre

"...once again, thanks to the resignation of longtime scenester Gavin Lance Garcia. The former Chronicle and American-Statesman columnist credits..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Steamboat returns, SXSW looms closer.

"...in Austin? Wrong on both counts, says scene fixture Gavin Lance Garcia. Garcia claims it was he who instigated..."

March 1, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Gavin O'Connor; with Janet McTeer, Kimberly Brown, Gavin O'Connor...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...D: David Riker; with Ricardo Cuevas, Cipriano Garcia, Silvia Goiz, Leticia Herrera, Jose Rabelo...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dancing About Architecture

Every Dog Has His Day

"...run into Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau Music Liaison Gavin Lance Garcia; after all, that's how I got offered..."

May 22, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...and the woman he loves - clinical psychologist Trina Gavin (Fiorentino), now married to Corelli's boyhood chum and San..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...and the woman he loves - clinical psychologist Trina Gavin (Fiorentino), now married to Corelli's boyhood chum and San..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...Dagmara Dominczyk, Norbert Leo Butz. Homework (Director and screenwriter: Gavin Wiesen) — Quirky, rebellious George has no ambitions other..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Dancing About Architecture

"...up as the City of Austin's Music Liaison since Gavin Lance Garcia resigned? Okay, not a whole lot of..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

SXSW Music: Mega Third List

L7, the Cult, Loretta Lynn and 556 more added to the Fest

"...Destra Garcia (Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago)..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Hotlines

"...Office 201 E. Second Street, Austin, TX 78701 Contact: Gavin Lance Garcia 404-4368 Austin Federation of Musicians (local 433)..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Music Feature

Dancing about Architecture

We're Coming to Austin -- To Paint the Mother Pink!

"...bearing the proud legend "Austin Welcomes MTV" (courtesy of Gavin Lance Garcia, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and your..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

"...band I've heard since the Thunderbirds." City Music Liaison Gavin Lance Garcia, who's been pursuing the matter, says that,..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Pressure Drop

The State of Modern Reggae

"...alliance. Trachtenberg and Irie are both insistent that Jerry Garcia's early endorsement of reggae cemented a connection with hippie..."

July 4, 1997 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Another New Discovery

"...in: The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau has named Gavin Lance Garcia as Austin's new Music Liaison......"

May 16, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck