Westway to the World

Momo's celebrates a decade on Sixth

"...when it was called Top of the Marc? Owner Paul Oveisi does...."

Aug. 25, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Missing Momo's

Updating the closure of Momo's

"...become her home base even before she began dating Paul Oveisi, the owner. She played there Christmas Eve, a..."

Feb. 2, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Dancing About Architecture

Danny Crooks, down with the ship once again

"...news two days later that Momo's/Six of Clubs owner Paul Oveisi would be taking over the reins and keeping..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Can the Bands Play On?

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

"...(Continental Club), James Moody (Mohawk and Transmission Entertainment), Chair Paul Oveisi (Momo's and Second Floor Management). Other members include..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Dancing About Architecture

Another festival weekend, this time jazz; plus Mars Music not going under, and Bill Hicks -- still dead, more CDs.

"...from being Danny Crooks' baby to being one of Paul Oveisi's venues, along with Momo's and Six of Clubs,..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Latin Flare

2002-03 AMA Band of the Year winners Del Castillo ride a wave of Latinization.

"...If there's an ambassador to Austin's new syncretism, it's Paul Oveisi at Steamboat, winner of this year's Best New..."

April 11, 2003 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Dancing About Architecture

Mars Music store goes the way of Halley's Comet.

"...Back here in Austin, there were rumors about Paul Oveisi's other clubs as soon as he took over..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Momo's manager and 2008 Live Music Task Force Chair Paul Oveisi as its inaugural executive director. Attendees at the..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Daniel Lanois confirms as SXSW keynote, Springsteen cancels, and another club -- the Six of Clubs -- closes. Biz as usual, in other words.

"...Mere days after reports from Paul Oveisi that he was working on selling the Six..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

How the Red River Cultural District Was Made

Decades of off-kilter activity and music activism culminate in our current concert hub

"...Cosmic Coffee owner Paul Oveisi, then head of Momo's on West Sixth, initially..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Suzanna Choffel’s Sliding Doors

Mother’s Day weekend celebrant grooves effervescent

"...at Momo’s, where she got to know its owner Paul Oveisi. They’d hang out at diners after late shows..."

May 12, 2017 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Off the Record

Ian McLagan snubs the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame while Suzanna Choffel uproots to New York

"...and a place to play. Her boyfriend, Momo's owner Paul Oveisi, is taking over management duties of Manhattan's Hill..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Music News

"...the AMP board of directors and advisers: Executive Director Paul Oveisi (Momo's), Roland Swenson (South by Southwest), Charles Attal..."

April 8, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Live Music Task Force (of Millions)

There's the 15-member task force, which makes its recommendations to council this week, and then there's you – what are your plans for saving Austin music?

"...in Austin music," declared Live Music Task Force Chair Paul Oveisi, who also owns Momo's on Sixth Street. "We..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Jim Caligiuri Exit Interview

Ten minutes, 20 questions, and 20-plus years of Americana chronicles

"...people like Randy Newman, John Fogerty, Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & the Raiders, Elvis Costello, and Kris Kristofferson..."

April 13, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Dancing About Architecture

Noise ordinance debate blows over -- for now -- while Internet radio crisis threatens, and SIMS crisis subsides.

"...the heels of a landmark court decision that kept Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics to "Hey, Jude" off the auction..."

May 10, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Off the Record

A curated survival guide to the Austin City Limits Music Festival

"...Understood," May 2, 2008) was honored with the John Paul DeJoria Award following a benefit performance for the Texas..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Playback: C3 in Talks to Co-Produce Levitation Fest

ACL Fest promoters partner with psych fest?

"...Paul Oveisi, owner of West Sixth music hub Momo's (2000-11),..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Food-o-File

Texas, New York

"...ex-Ft. Worthian Michael Ginsberg, former Austin music venue owner Paul Oveisi, and Morgan Robinson, formerly of El Real in..."

April 24, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Playback

Austin Music People wants to meet up

"...the reigns as AMP's Executive Director after Momo's owner Paul Oveisi's tenure ended, points out that if other economy-impacting..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Boards & Commissions

"...GarzaMike Martinez Randy HoustonChris Riley Duane Ter’ell HunterSheryl Cole Paul OveisiBill Spelman Board of Adjustment Clarke HammondLee Leffingwell Jeff..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

Disharmony Over City Music Department

Live Music Task Force members resign from SAM board after Troy Dillinger criticizes city

"...resigned from SAM's board of advisers – Bobby Garza, Paul Oveisi, Rose Reyes, and Don Pitts. In a letter..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Hall Hustle: High Times at the Hunker A-Go-Go

Campaign antics are a good way to kill time in the mayor's race

"...Dee Graham and Sara Hickman) and club owners (Momo's Paul Oveisi and Mohawk's James Moody) Wednesday to endorse him..."

April 3, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Counseling: If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old

Stop, hey, what's that sound?

"...as sinister. Said task force head and Momo's owner Paul Oveisi, "What a great illustration of a need for..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Singing From the Hymnal

Library and music advocates still looking for official harmony

"...the building.") For the next hour, task force Chair Paul Oveisi made the case for "this thing we call..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Music Deportment

The Live Music Task Force recommends a Music Department under Austin government. Time for the Austin music community to put its many heads together.

"...a lot of these cities," offers task force Chairman Paul Oveisi. "What we're asking for is a team that..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Rockin' Solutions: A Four-Piece Combo

Highlights of solutions emerging from the four Live Music Task Force subcommittees

"...official entertainment districts: Sixth Street and the Warehouse District. Paul Oveisi said the LMTF subcommittee may recommend a change..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Off the Record

Hayes Carll searches for Ooga Kabooga Juice, Alejandro Escovedo finds a friend in Houston, and introducing the lineup for the 2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival

"...of entertainment districts. Venue owners – task force Chairman Paul Oveisi (Momo's), Charles Attal (Stubb's), James Moody (Mohawk), and..."

April 18, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Dancing About Architecture

"...Benefit Carl Sephton (aka Carl Normal)" takes place at Paul Oveisi's new Six of Clubs, 507 Sixth Street next..."

May 24, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck