Closings and Openings, Hirings and Aspirings, Wining and Dining and Economic Undermining in Austin’s Food Industry

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Austin has become too expensive for so many, especially workers in the food industry. “In the last 2½ years,..."

Oct. 5, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: The 13th Floor Moves to Red River, Taking Over the Green Jay Space

The former Beerland building continues to evolve, and more music news

"...Despite a gig poster for the outgoing 13th Floor's final night (yesterday,..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The 13th Floor Moves to 711 Red River, formerly Beerland and the Green Jay

Small Eastside rock & roll bar debuts as downtown music venue, Sept. 3

"...Despite a gig poster for the outgoing 13th Floor’s final night (this..."

Aug. 29, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cater 2 CEOs: Do gig workers really need to make the generous federal minimum..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Census Returns While the Live Music Fund Faces Delays

A spring music ecosystem news roundup with all those familiar players: the Austin Music Census, Live Music Fund, and HAAM

"...will be open for three weeks to music industry workers living or working in the Greater Austin area, including..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Pimping Art, Roasting Beans, Milking Oats: The Dear Diary Story

Amalia Litsa’s vegan coffee shop stays creative to survive

"...and varying safety levels. And together, somehow, with willing workers and a loyal neighborhood community, they helped the place..."

April 15, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...of Labor Marty Walsh. Resignations, unionization, hustle culture, essential workers and the gig economy – buzz words that pack..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Rideshare Drivers Get Organized

Local chapter forms in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, a renewal of workers' rights

"...Protecting the Right to Organize Act, a renewal of workers' rights, which passed the U.S. House of Repre­sent­a­tives in..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Grassroots Culinary Communities Offer Food-Based Mutual Aid

Cuarantine Delivery Coop and Oven Mitt Movement cook for the greater good

"...All three Oven Mitt team members are former industry workers, and when the pandemic left them without a food-service..."

July 2, 2021 Food Feature by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: Bartender-Turned-Activist Jeannette Gregor Amplifies Her Profession

Mohawk's new venue manager on her "messy and fickle" industry and getting back to live music

"...lack of economic stability for festival, venue, and production workers. Keeping up with industry discussion, Mohawk rolled out an..."

June 25, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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

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

"...places that it was in 2019, meaning musicians and workers are still largely unemployed," explains Cowan. "We know there..."

April 30, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...together multiple partners who've worked alongside Casar, such as Workers Defense Action Fund and BASTA, to distribute bulk water..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Festival Films of 2020 You Haven't Seen Yet

The best of the fests from Austin and beyond

"...ultimate everyman as Ray, one of hundreds of low-paid workers out there unrolling cables across America. He doesn't know..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Old Friends John Doe and Michael Mogavero Combine Paintings and Poetry to Reach the "Promised Land"

The exhibition at Bale Creek Allen Gallery celebrates a 47-year-old friendship

"...mostly, but they aren't above playing covers for a gig at a D.C. Holiday Inn. (There's a fun story..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Be Filled With Dredd For Other Worlds

Judge Dredd retrospective plus new hits for SF fest

"...he stumbles into a strange new berth in the gig economy; trekking deep into the forest, pulling cable over..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Roots Chicken Shak to Open at Revamped H-E-B Mueller Food Hall

Chef Tiffany Derry proves that working moms should run the world

"...it totally sucked." From there she got a side gig as a Central Market cashier while in grad school..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Faster Than Sound: New Cocktail Lounge Takes Over Ex-Sidewinder Space

Run by former Scoot Inn and Longbranch owner James Stockbauer, Birdie Num Nums maintains the outdoor stage.

"...people of color who work as musicians, artists, social workers, teachers, healing practitioners, and in the service industry. Apply..."

July 3, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Black Fret Wants to Pay You $500 to Play for Workers on Zoom

Nonprofit reimagines the corporate gig in the age of COVID-19

"...As such, a certain type of corporate gig – where musicians perform exclusively for the workers of..."

June 12, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

We Have an Issue: Stages and Phases

In this week’s issue, a closer look at what the reopening of Texas entails

"...protocols is guidance on the knottier stuff business owners, workers, and customers are weighing right now – economic concerns,..."

May 22, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Islands in the (Live)stream

Crossing over from 3D to the pixelated world of livestreams

"...sound engineers – felt the most like a real gig. The group's blend of upright bass, ukulele, talking drum,..."

May 1, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Learn to Make a White Tuxedo With a Livestreamed Happy Hour

Roosevelt Room's spirits wizard Matthew Korzelius shows you how

"...all those tips via a contribution to the Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation...."

April 20, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Checking In: Mike & the Moonpies Begin Assembling Home Recording Rigs

Lead cowpoke Mike Harmeier: “Nice being home for this length of time”

"...aspect of their business. Most people I know are “gig workers” and as soon as SXSW canceled, they were..."

April 5, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Workforce Commission Overflowing With Unemployment Claims

Has COVID-19 exposed the flaws in an inadequate state system?

"...While self-employed workers usually can’t apply for unemployment, the CARES Act recently..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Adjusts to Life Without Gigs

Creative pivots, City Council relief resolution, and meet Quinn Ryan Curtin!

"...views on the topic of "pivoting" during months without gigs. Louie Carr lauded the "unique opportunity" for his client..."

April 3, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Public Notice: Congress CARES About You

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

"...benefits that seem to be solidly targeted at keeping workers employed and giving direct, immediate aid to those who..."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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

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

"...An independent contractor employed seasonally, she lost a crucial gig following the conference and festival’s unprecedented cancellation on March..."

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”

"...An independent contractor employed seasonally, she lost a crucial gig following the Conference and Festival’s unprecedented cancellation on March..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...have no social responsibility and no responsibility to their workers, which you think would be obvious to all those..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Startups Join the Techstars

Entrepreneurs train the next gen at Techstars Austin Demo Day

"...from VR emergency response training to a “LinkedIn” for gig workers, a crop of startup founders gave presentations to..."

March 10, 2020 Screens Post by Tom Cheredar

City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...concern to elected leaders, business owners, and the frontline workers who make the festival run smoothly...."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

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