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

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

"...the system already in the event of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), which will be open to self-employed workers...."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...will be made available. City officials also expect federal assistance for travel and housing vouchers. Walking through the convention..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Public Notice

Go Granny Go!

"...permanently disabled citizens may qualify for the Senior Wheels Program. The program makes power and manual wheelchairs, three- and..."

July 4, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Beethoven to Beyoncé

SXSW Music panels – topics over talent. Except they're also star-studded.

"...Pro Bono Legal Services for Musicians Wed., March 18, 5pm, ACC, Artist Central: Ballroom E..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on Disability recognizes three cities as models for designing programs and services with disabled citizens in mind. This year..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

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Waring Responds

"...Regarding "Naked City: Gold Bike Program?" [Vol.17, No.6] Your facts are wrong; journalistic privilege, making..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column

Faster Than Sound: City of Austin Delays Venue Funding – Again

Live music venues have asked for dedicated COVID-19 relief since March, but the city says applications won't open until next year.

"...wait that long," declared Nakia Reynoso of Austin Texas Musicians during a rally last Thursday at City Hall. "[The..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Every Day of Your Life

Remembering Sims Ellison, and profiling the SIMS Foundation

"...mused in print that a counseling service geared toward musicians would be an appropriate way to remember Sims. Inspired..."

July 7, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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"...little benefit was in order, and some very cool musicians like Toni Price, Chaparral (with little Victor -- a..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"...venues are wildly out of whack. The supply of musicians eager for gigs far exceeds the number of venues..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Living on the Air in Austin

Live Music Flourishes in the Studio

"...released three compilations culling performances from the long-running LiveSet program, but they are only available as premiums for listeners..."

April 10, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Faster Than Sound: City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street

Harold McMillan breaks down civic steps to the envisioned Kenny Dorham Center

"...Circuit – a collection of venues that hosted Black musicians throughout the Sixties – the area previously housed a..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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"...Association, we made the decision to start a mentor program at Johnston High School. A colleague of mine who..."

May 16, 2003 Column

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"...education, to elder care, to childhood inoculations, to wellness programs, to a first-class trauma service...."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

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"...the wall. To the contrary, our litigation and education programs are premised on just the opposite view, that the..."

June 28, 2002 Column

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part Two of a list of community groups that need YOU! (Part One ran last week.)

"...Project PHASE Transitional and permanent assistance for area homeless youth. 1800 Lavaca #110, 78701. 474-5606...."

March 31, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Some Fine, Fine Voices

"...to add that they are still Accepting Applications. The program run by UT faculty and students in the university's..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Node Exit

What ails singers

"...making music is first and foremost a physical activity, musicians are also prone to any number of afflictions concurrent..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The Little Station That Could

Austin's AAA station KGSR and its market ascendance.

"...outlet, 107.1 on the dial, at which Denberg is program director, had added incentive to carouse that night: It..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground

Austin slowly thaws out from an unprecedented – but not entirely unexpected – disaster

"...America," Abbott said of the mostly theoretical green infrastructure program that is not anywhere close to becoming law, let..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Checking In: Conjunto Los Pinkys Readies for the New Normal

“Conjunto has survived [here] for decades and will continue to do so”

"...bajo quinto, accordion, mandolin and fix instruments for neighborhood musicians. I've been watching a lot more Youtube videos, learning..."

Aug. 31, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Blist'ring Strings

This summer the Austin Chamber Music Festival really brings the heat

"...ACMC's regular season concerts. The composers represented on festival programs now go far beyond the usual suspects (those dead..."

July 8, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Steel Bluebonnet Determination

Robin Shivers, founder of HAAM, worked behind the scenes, and yet was one of the Austin music scene's most important faces

"...was instrumental in creating the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, yet her other efforts in the music community were..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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"...HB 1004: Work Activities for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Crosstalk: Take a Tour of UT's Moody Center, and More Music News

New business partnerships at the Paramount and Grapetree Records

"...Launch, a live music series designed to assist Austin-based musicians with creating and releasing albums. The program will provide..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Venues Are Out of Money

Following last week’s Barracuda closure, a domino effect will continue without emergency city funding

"...clubs. The group requests changes to the Paycheck Protection Program by Congress, including the equivalent of six months' worth..."

June 19, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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ACC Needs Planning, Not Damning

"...have adequate planning or evaluation to ensure that instructional programs were getting enough resources and measuring their results. In..."

June 20, 1997 Column

Going Up

A profile of Austin’s pre-eminent honky-tonkers, the Derailers

"...Angel" and the sound of shuffling feet accompanies the musicians on stage. Tonight, the Derailers are here to discuss..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Crosstalk: Miss Manners Retires From Hip Hop Hooray After 15 Years, and More Music News

DAWA Fund apps open May 15 and Lizzy McAlpine melts ACL Live

"...community funding on Monday, May 15, at dawaheals.org. The program is described as "direct financial assistance for living, learning,..."

May 12, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: SXSW Survey a Snooze

City's post-SXSW survey succumbs to poor planning

"...ancillary events, and traffic. Bill Manno, corporate special events program manager for the city, dutifully presented 18 slides of..."

June 6, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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