DOCSLIB.ORG

Billy Dee's Chris Gates Greyhounds

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Billy Dee's Chris Gates Greyhounds Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Billy Dee’s harrowing fight for survival P.5 Chris Gates cheats death P.7 Greyhounds double dilema P.9 More stories inside! 2008 Annual Report HAAMTM Letter from the Chairman of the Board Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Dear Friends: Carolyn Schwarz, Executive Director The year 2008 was an exciting year for Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) and me personally. In January I P.O. Box 301496 became the Board Chairman, and my enthusiasm for our organization’s mission and the musicians we serve redoubled. Austin, TX 78703-0025 I love living in Austin, and the abundance of live music is one of the aspects that makes it such a wonderful place to live. www.MyHaam.org Our city’s culture and economy rely heavily on the music industry (to the tune of $1 billion in economic activity and $25 512-322-5177 million in tax revenue), and yet the musicians themselves live on very low incomes and are uninsured; they are amongst the ranks of the working poor. Our Mission Before HAAM, affordable healthcare services were out of reach and musicians would delay seeking care until forced to go to the emergency room, the most expensive place to receive treatment. Since the inception of HAAM four years ago, more Health Alliance for Austin Musicians provides access to affordable than 1,400 musicians, most of whom earn less than $15,000 a year, have gained access to needed medical, dental and healthcare to Austin’s low-income, uninsured working musicians. mental health services, thus freeing up the emergency rooms for those in critical need of that care. Thank you for making this possible! Our Service Providers: In 2008, Carolyn Schwarz formally stepped into the role of executive director and I am proud to report that under her leadership HAAM maintained its 94 percent approval rating for quality of care and services. Thank you not only to Carolyn Seton Family of Hospitals but also to the affiliate service providers from Seton Family of Hospitals, St. David’s Community Health Foundation provides primary medical care. Leadership and The SIMS Foundation, which provides quality care year-round to HAAM member-musicians. St. David’s Community Health Foundation Leadership People often ask me what the music industry is doing to help its own. In 2008, the music community truly did its part provides basic dental care. to help provide for the health care of musicians. Thanks to The Austin Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards, Austin City Limits The SIMS Foundation Music Festival, Blurt, Nancy Coplin, Roky Erickson, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Old Settler’s Music Festival, Diane Scott, South provides mental health and addiction-recovery services. By Southwest and Texas Heritage Songwriter’s Association for your contributions this year. Additionally, because of the generous donation from Gibson’s Austin GuitarTown project, HAAM was able to create a reserve fund as a first step to move forward on its dream of creating an endowment to support musicians’ health in perpetuity. Our Board of Directors: Kudos also to the Austin business community that clearly recognizes the important role our musicians play in the local Lidia Agraz, community leader community. More than 200 businesses, both large and small, stepped forward to support musicians’ health through Karen Bartoletti, shareholder, Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody special events like the first Corporate Battle of the Bands and the third HAAM Benefit Day. We thank you for your support Ray Benson, Asleep at the Wheel and hope you’ll join us again in 2009. Mark your calendars; Corporate Battle of the Bands is slated for Tuesday, April 21, Carol Clark, general counsel, and the fourth HAAM Benefit Day on Tuesday, September 22. St. David’s Community Health Foundation Of course there is no way a non-profit like this one would be successful without the time and talent of volunteers. We Marsha Cook, executive director, thank all of our HAAMbassadors, including members of the Board and HAAM Benefit Day Committee, interns, and the St. David’s Community Health Foundation Leadership Dental Program nearly 150 volunteers who gave of themselves this year to further our mission. Betty Dunkerley, partner, Civic Interests LLC Jesus Garza, executive vice president and COO, In 2009 we are exploring opportunities to expand service offerings. We surveyed the member-musicians to learn what Seton Family of Hospitals additional services they desire and we learned that optometry and audiology services are high priorities crucial to their John T. Kunz, president, Waterloo Records & Video profession and financially out of reach. Hearing loss can severely debilitate a musician, and vision loss can be prevented through early diagnosis and treatment. With your continued support we will be able to add these much needed services. Diana Resnik, senior vice president, Community Care, Seton Family of Hospitals Thank you for keeping music in Austin alive and well! Edward Safady, chairman, Central Texas Area, Prosperity Bank Richard Topfer Robin Shivers, The Shivers Group and president, RRS Management Tim Taylor, partner, Jackson Walker LLP Richard Topfer, Topfer Family Foundation and managing director, Castletop Capital Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Annual Report 2008 HAAM Services in 2008 Seton Family of Hospitals provided: HAAM Members 1,714 clinic visits to 757 patients 1200 1,199 No medical insurance kept him 694 prescriptions 1000 927 from going to the doctor. He 616 hospital services including outpatient, inpatient and emergency room procedures 800 almost paid for it with his life. 667 36 referrals to specialists 600 450 400 St. David’s Community Health Foundation Leadership 200 provided: 716 dental visits to 417 patients 2005 2006 2007 2008 Number of Members The SIMS Foundation provided: more than 3,100 sessions of counseling, psychiatric and addiction-recovery services 78% Members who earn Billy Dee less than $15,000/year 66% Billy Dee has paid his dues, and then some. He has my blood and that’s when I found out I had diabetes. My been the consummate side-man, singer, and songwriter doctor said I probably had it for two or three years and Members who are to great and famous musicians over many years. He lead didn’t even know it.” under the age of 40 Gilley’s house band for six years, then played bass for “I had just signed up for HAAM. Without it, I would have to Redd Volkaert and Dale Watson. Billy has now decided to go to the emergency room which would cost a lot of money go on his own and perform his original music. that I couldn’t afford. They said if I had waited another day I “I’m a full time musician. I have my own band but I also would have ended up in a diabetic coma.” “I would not be in such good mental health without the play with other people like Haybale, Cornell Hurd, Jessie “Without HAAM I couldn’t afford the insulin and all the assistance of SIMS. They helped me get the care I needed Dayton and Dale Watson. I keep pretty busy.” other medications that go with it. HAAM has made a huge in a crisis and then continued to lend me support for 94% “I would say I make enough to keep a roof over my head difference in my life.” a year of psychotherapy. The experience absolutely and pay the bills. But that’s about it. ” “I’m healthy now and I feel a lot better. I’ve lost about changed my life for the better. SIMS is a lifesaver.” Approval rating for quality of care and services “About 2 years ago, I felt lethargic one day. I couldn’t eighty pounds and can sing better because of it. I love —HAAM member musician get out of bed and I thought something’s wrong here. I singing for people. I want to be the best musician I can and had to get a friend take me to the doctor and the nurse I’m thankful that Austin gives me a place to do that. I love asked if I ever had my sugar checked. I said no. They check to entertain people and make them feel good.” Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Annual Report 2008 Sustaining Sponsors The goal of the HAAM Sustaining Sponsor campaign is to Corporate Battle of the Bands secure and expand musicians’ access to affordable healthcare “The tremendous response from the business community services in the years to come. Sustaining Sponsors recognize for Corporate Battle of the Bands shows that the passion for that the medical, dental and mental health needs of low- making music extends beyond Austin’s live music scene and Chris income, uninsured musicians are ongoing, and they make a goes into the boardrooms of some of Austin’s most successful 3-year commitment of $5,000 or more each year. companies. We thank these business leaders for their support HAAM wants to recognize the pioneers of this campaign, of musicians’ health.” including AT&T; The Garber Family Foundation; Robin and Allan — Tim Taylor, partner at Jackson Walker LLP, and chairman Gates Shivers Jr.; A. Bratten Thomason; and Neil Webber. Your multi- of the HAAM Benefit Day Committee. Punk pioneer, headbanging rockstar, year commitment is a great gift to the musicians of Austin! On Wednesday, September 3 HAAM held its first-ever singer-songwriter, and family man Corporate Battle of the Bands fundraiser and concert. Eight survives 29 years of the rock ‘n’ roll 2008 Special Events bands made up of business professionals who play music as a lifestyle, with some help. Roky Erickson’s Psychedelic Ice Cream Social hobby competed against each other in front of celebrity judges Psychedelic rock pioneer Roky Erickson hosted and and their friends to raise awareness and funds for HAAM.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Mar.-Apr.2020 Highlites
    Prospect Senior Center 6 Center Street Prospect, CT 06712 (203)758-5300 (203)758-3837 Fax Lucy Smegielski Mar.-Apr.2020 Director - Editor Municipal Agent Highlites Town of Prospect STAFF Lorraine Lori Susan Lirene Melody Matt Maglaris Anderson DaSilva Lorensen Heitz Kalitta From the Director… Dear Members… I believe in being upfront and addressing things head-on. Therefore, I am using this plat- form to address some issues that have come to my attention. Since the cost for out-of-town memberships to our Senior Center went up in January 2020, there have been a few miscon- ceptions that have come to my attention. First and foremost, the one rumor that I would definitely like to address is the story going around that the Prospect Town Council raised the dues of our out-of-town members because they are trying to “get rid” of the non-residents that come here. The story goes that the Town Council is trying to keep our Senior Center strictly for Prospect residents only. Nothing could be further from the truth. I value the out-of-town members who come here. I feel they have contributed significantly to the growth of our Senior Center. Many of these members run programs here and volun- teer in a number of different capacities. They are my lifeline and help me in ways that I could never repay them for. I and the Town Council members would never want to “get rid” of them. I will tell you point blank why the Town Council decided to raise membership dues for out- of-town members.
    [Show full text]
  • Waylon Jennings
    TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 About the Guide 5 Pre and Post-Lesson: Anticipation Guide 6 Lesson 1: Introduction to Outlaws 7 Lesson 1: Worksheet 8 Lyric Sheet: Me and Paul 9 Lesson 2: Who Were The Outlaws? 10 Lesson 3: Outlaw Influence 11 Lesson 3: Worksheet 12 Activities: Jigsaw Texts 14 Lyric Sheet: Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way 15 Lesson 4: T for Texas, T for Tennessee 16 Lesson 4: Worksheet 17 Lesson 5: Literary Lyrics 19 “London” by William Blake 20 Complete Tennessee Standards 22 Complete Texas Standards 23 Biographies 3-6 Table of Contents 2 Outlaws and Armadillos: Country’s Roaring ‘70s examines how the Outlaw movement greatly enlarged country music’s audience during the 1970s. Led by pacesetters such as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Bobby Bare, artists in Nashville and Austin demanded the creative freedom to make their own country music, different from the pop-oriented sound that prevailed at the time. This exhibition also examines the cultures of Nashville and fiercely independent Austin, and the complicated, surprising relationships between the two. Artwork by Sam Yeates, Rising from the Ashes, Willie Takes Flight for Austin (2017) 3-6 Introduction 3 This interdisciplinary lesson guide allows classrooms to explore the exhibition Outlaws and Armadillos: Country’s Roaring ‘70s on view at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum® from May 25, 2018 – February 14, 2021. Students will examine the causes and effects of the Outlaw movement through analysis of art, music, video, and nonfiction texts. In doing so, students will gain an understanding of the culture of this movement; who and what influenced it; and how these changes diversified country music’s audience during this time.
    [Show full text]
  • My Guitar Is a Camera
    My Guitar Is a Camera John and Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music Sponsored by the Center for Texas Music History Texas State University–San Marcos Gary Hartman, General Editor Casey_pages.indd 1 7/10/17 10:23 AM Contents Foreword ix Steve Miller Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii Tom Reynolds From Hendrix to Now: Watt, His Camera, and His Odyssey xv Herman Bennett, with Watt M. Casey Jr. 1. Witnesses: The Music, the Wizard, and Me 1 Mark Seal 2. At Home and on the Road: 1970–1975 11 3. Got Them Texas Blues: Early Days at Antone’s 31 4. Rolling Thunder: Dylan, Guitar Gods, and Joni 54 5. Willie, Sir Douglas, and the Austin Music Creation Myth 60 Joe Nick Patoski 6. Cosmic Cowboys and Heavenly Hippies: The Armadillo and Elsewhere 68 7. The Boss in Texas and the USA 96 8. And What Has Happened Since 104 Photographer and Contributors 123 Index 125 Casey_pages.indd 7 7/10/17 10:23 AM Casey_pages.indd 10 7/10/17 10:23 AM Jimi Hendrix poster. Courtesy Paul Gongaware and Concerts West. Casey_pages.indd 14 7/10/17 10:24 AM From Hendrix to Now Watt, His Camera, and His Odyssey HERMAN BENNETT, WITH WATT M. CASEY JR. Watt Casey’s journey as a photographer can be In the summer of 1970, Watt arrived in Aus- traced back to an event on May 10, 1970, at San tin with the intention of getting a degree from Antonio’s Hemisphere Arena: the Cry of Love the University of Texas. Having heard about a Tour.
    [Show full text]
  • Haam Annual Report 2013
    PHOTO BY BRENDA LADD PHOTOGRAPHY HAAM ANNUAL REPORT 2013 www.myhaam.org Dear Friends of HAAM: The year 2013 brought many changes to the health care landscape in our nation, our community and to the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). But through it all, HAAM’s core values and mission remained rock solid. We love Austin. We love live music. And we love what HAAM does for Austin’s musicians. Two major changes affected HAAM in 2013. First, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began to take effect—opening new doors for many HAAM members to obtain health insurance. Although some people thought that the ACA might reduce the need for HAAM, nothing could be further from the truth. Because Texas did not follow many other states and expand its Medicaid eligibility, more than 60% of current HAAM members still need HAAM to access affordable health care. Additionally, the ACA does not usually provide the dental, vision, hearing and other health care services that are currently available to HAAM members. The second major change for HAAM in 2013 was the departure of our much loved, longtime executive director, Carolyn Schwarz, who deftly guided the organization for eight years. We wish her well and welcome Reenie Collins to our team as executive director. A native Austinite with deep roots in the health care and non-profit community, Reenie is passionate about HAAM and its mission. Reenie has a long-standing history with the HAAM family and actually worked as a health care consultant to our founder Robin Shivers in 2005 when HAAM was being formed.
    [Show full text]
  • Weird City: Sense of Place and Creative Resistance in Austin, Texas
    Weird City: Sense of Place and Creative Resistance in Austin, Texas BY Joshua Long 2008 Submitted to the graduate degree program in Geography and the Graduate Faculty of the University of Kansas in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Human Geography __________________________________ Dr. Garth Andrew Myers, Chairperson __________________________________ Dr. Jane Gibson __________________________________ Dr. Brent Metz __________________________________ Dr. J. Christopher Brown __________________________________ Dr. Shannon O’Lear Date Defended: June 5, 2008. The Dissertation Committee for Joshua Long certifies that this is the approved version of the following dissertation: Weird City: Sense of Place and Creative Resistance in Austin, Texas ___________________________________ Dr. Garth Andrew Myers, Chairperson Date Approved: June 10, 2008 ii Acknowledgments This page does not begin to represent the number of people who helped with this dissertation, but there are a few who must be recognized for their contributions. Red, this dissertation might have never materialized if you hadn’t answered a random email from a KU graduate student. Thank you for all your help and continuing advice. Eddie, you revealed pieces of Austin that I had only read about in books. Thank you. Betty, thank you for providing such a fair-minded perspective on city planning in Austin. It is easy to see why so many Austinites respect you. Richard, thank you for answering all my emails. Seriously, when do you sleep? Ricky, thanks for providing a great place to crash and for being a great guide. Mycha, thanks for all the insider info and for introducing me to RARE and Mean-Eyed Chris.
    [Show full text]
  • Off the Beaten Path EXPLORING HAMILTON POOL’S WATERFALL and GEOLOGICAL WONDERS
    Iid Guide AUSTIN2015/2016 Off the Beaten Path EXPLORING HAMILTON POOL’S WATERFALL AND GEOLOGICAL WONDERS TUNE IN: ESSENTIAL YOUR GUIDE TO AUSTIN’S NEARBY GEMS: PERFECT MUSIC EXPERIENCES NEIGHBORHOODS HILL COUNTRY ROAD TRIPS PAGE 10 PAGE 15 PAGE 45 WE DITCHED THE LANDSCAPES FOR MORE SOUNDSCAPES. If you’re going to spend some time in Austin, shouldn’t you stay in a suite that feels like it’s actually in Austin? EXPLORE OUR REINVENTION at Radisson.com/AustinTX AUSTIN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 111 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, TX 78701 800-926-2282, Fax: 512-583-7282, www.austintexas.org President & CEO Robert M. Lander Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Julie Chase Director of Marketing Communications Jennifer Walker Director of Digital Marketing Katie Cook Director of Content & Publishing Susan Richardson Director of Austin Film Commission Brian Gannon Senior Communications Manager Shilpa Bakre Tourism & PR Manager Lourdes Gomez Film, Music & Marketing Coordinator Kristen Maurel Marketing & Tourism Coordinator Rebekah Grmela AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER 602 E. Fourth St., Austin, TX 78701 866-GO-AUSTIN, 512-478-0098 Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Director of Retail and Visitor Services Cheri Winterrowd Visitor Center Staff Erin Bevins, Harrison Eppright, Tracy Flynn, Patsy Stephenson, Spencer Streetman, Cynthia Trenckmann PUBLISHED BY MILES www.milespartnership.com Sales Office: P.O. Box 42253, Austin, TX 78704 512-432-5470, Fax: 512-857-0137 National Sales: 303-867-8236 Corporate Office: 800-303-9328 PUBLICATION TEAM Account Director Rachael Root Publication Editor Lisa Blake Art Director Kelly Ruhland Ad & Data Manager Hanna Berglund Account Executives Daja Gegen, Susan Richardson Contributing Writers Amy Gabriel, Laura Mier, Kelly Stocker SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP Chief Executive Officer/President Roger Miles Chief Financial Officer Dianne Gates Chief Operating Officer David Burgess For advertising inquiries, please contact Daja Gegen at [email protected].
    [Show full text]
  • 8 Must-Visit American Record Stores (Travel Channel, 2017)
    Source: http://www.travelchannel.com/roam­blog/food­culture/eight­essential­record­stores­in­the­u­s 8 Must­Visit American Record Stores Check out these vinyl meccas for LP connoisseurs. JEFF STAFFORD TAGS ARTS AND CULTURE The record industry seemed headed for oblivion in the early Nineties and then something unexpected happened. A whole new generation of music lovers created a vinyl renaissance that continues to grow at a surprising rate. According to a recent Forbes magazine article, vinyl record sales are projected to earn close to one billion dollars for the first time this century. www.amoeba.com Streaming music services may have their converts but collectors of vinyl prefer the tactile sensation of holding an album, putting it on the turntable, studying the cover and liner notes and listening to the unmistakable sound of an authentic vinyl recording, imperfections and all. Another part of the appeal for vinyl fans is hunting for rare LPs or long­desired acquisitions in stores where the employees are more likely to be self­taught musicologists who can advise and aid them in their audio explorations. Here is just a small sampling of some of the most beloved vinyl meccas in the U.S. from coast to coast. Amoeba Music, Los Angeles, California www.amoeba.com The gold standard among independent music chains, Amoeba opened its first store in Berkeley, California in 1990, added a second store in San Francisco in 1997 and followed that with a third outlet in Los Angeles in 2001. A one­stop destination for buying CDs, DVDs, Blu­Rays and especially used and new vinyl, Amoeba can be an overwhelming experience due to the sheer volume of pop culture on display.
    [Show full text]
  • Getting Around in Austin
    GETTING AROUND IN AUSTIN Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) is a state-of-the-art airport with 25 gates, full customs facilities ready for the international traveler, and two parallel runways including a 12,250 foot runway. Easy to get to (only seven and a half miles from the Austin Convention Center), the airport saw an all-time passenger record of nearly 11.9 million passengers in 2015, up 11% from 2014. In operation since 1999, the airport has roughly 300 daily flights with nonstop service to 45+ destinations including international flights to London, Cancun, Guadalajara, San Jose Del Cabo and Toronto, and seasonal summer flights to Frankfurt, Germany. Austin is one of only seven airports with year-round service to all United Airlines hubs. Live music has been a distinguishing feature of the airport since its Music in the Air program launched in June 1999, just one month after the airport opened. What started as two performances per week has grown to 23 shows per week in six different venues throughout the airport: Ray Benson’s Roadhouse, the Saxon Pub, Annie’s Café & Bar, Earl Campbell’s Sports Bar, Austin City Limits/Waterloo Records & Video, and Ruta Maya. ABIA participates in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Pre-Check and Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program. Construction begins in 2016 on a nine-gate terminal expansion. ABIA reported 1,190 live music performances, 65.5 tons of brisket and 693,375 breakfast tacos were enjoyed by its passengers in 2015. ABIA ranked third among airports in North America for Airport Service Quality (ASQ) in 2015.
    [Show full text]
  • The Dicks Top: the Dicks in the Early 1980S
    The Dicks Top: The Dicks in the early 1980s. Photo: Mark Christal. Bottom: The Dicks in 2005. L to R: Buxf Parrot (bass), Gary Floyd (vocals), Pat Deason (drums). Photo: Carlos Lowry. 4 The Dicks The Dicks were confrontational right out of the gate. A seminal band, and not just because singer Gary Floyd sometimes threw condoms filled with fake cum into the crowd. By all accounts, the Dicks challenged their audiences and revealed new possibilities. They made their concerts a hell of an experience and created memorable political music with a sound that was completely their own. The Dicks formed in Austin in 1980. They relocated to San Francisco and changed personnel halfway through the duration of the group, before breaking up in 1986. When one thinks of early hardcore punk music in Texas, a small but critical list of bands comes to mind immediately: the Big Boys, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (DRI), Butthole Surfers, Really Red, the Stains (later renamed MDC), the Offenders and the Dicks. The Dicks first came to the ears of many with a three song 7”, The Dicks Hate the Police . The band re - leased this 7” in 1980 on their own Radical Records label (by the way, no relation to the more well known R Radical label that Dave Dictor from Stains and MDC created soon after). The song “The Dicks Hate the Police” is an exceptionally memorable and passionate first statement for a band. These lyrics by guitarist Glen Taylor remain stinging and painful, especially while being delivered in a voice that is both mournful and pissed off at the same time: Daddy, Daddy, Daddy Proud of his son He’s got a good job Kills niggers and Mexicans We’ll tell you something and it’s true If you can’t find justice it’ll find you The popular Seattle-based band Mudhoney covered the song as “Hate the Police.” This brought the Dicks’ music to the attention of many thousands of people that might not have heard them otherwise.
    [Show full text]
  • Getting Around Austin To/From ABIA
    Getting Around Austin To/From ABIA Downtown Austin is only 10 miles from the airport. It only takes a quick 15-minute drive to downtown. Look for convention electronic sign and volunteers at the luggage pick up area! Airport is small and you should meet your ride directly outside the door of the luggage area. Rideshare (Average $15) - Pick up at Level G of the Rental Car Area. From backage go outside, cross the street to the garage, go up a level, cross the garage to the Level G of the Rental Car area. See the Airport Rental Car Map. Check for discounts or share with a brother. • Uber - download at uber.com • Lyft - download at lyft.com • Ride Austin - download at rideaustin.com • Wingz - download at wingz.me Super Shuttle (Average $15) - check out discounts! Cab (Average $30) - check out discounts! Minimum fare for taxi customers is $12.30, this includes a $1 airport surcharge. All taxis have a four passenger maximum, excluding children 12-years and under. All taxis accept major credit cards. • ATX Co Op: 512-333-5555 • Austin Cab: 512-478-2222 • Lone Star Cab: 512-836-4900 • Yellow Cab: 512-452-9999 Capital Metro Airport Flyer (Average $1.25 - CHEAPEST) - Route 20 Runs about every 20 minutes and stops at 4th. Find the Guitar Sign after walking outside the baggage claim at the airport. Check the airport flyer times and wait. Once on the bus, get off at the 4th street drop off. Once off the bus, walk a few steps north to 4th Street, take a right, you will see the rainbow flags, walk two blocks to Congress, cross Congress and walk two blocks south to the JW Marriot.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Impact Report
    HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR AUSTIN MUSICIANS annual impact report 2017-2018 LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Dear Friends of HAAM: In spite of having no musical talent, both of my parents had a strong appreciation for music and weekends growing up included a steady stream of vinyl. While my father leaned more towards traditional country music, my mother paid attention to the sounds coming from my hometown’s biggest neighbor, Austin. In the late 70’s that meant Willie, Jerry Jeff and Townes. My mom was always quick to point out when an Austin musician was playing on the radio and at an early age, I became aware of the quality of musicians living and playing only 30 miles away. During college in Lubbock, I was introduced to the likes of Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and the Maines Brothers, but my passion for “live music” started when I returned to Austin. I was truly stunned at the quality of musicians playing small Austin clubs on random evenings. Maybe I was lucky that my first show was Charlie & Will Sexton at the Continental Club, but either way, I was hooked. Like most music lovers, I simply cannot imagine Austin without live music. But the truth is that most of the musicians who make the music we all love, barely earn enough to pay their bills. Because our members are so passionate about their music, they do whatever it takes to make ends meet and keep playing. Unfortunately, getting sick or injured without access to healthcare coverage can be detrimental to their careers, and their mental and financial stability.
    [Show full text]
  • Raoul Hernandez
    Raoul Hernandez PROFESSIONAL GOAL Clinical professorship at the university level. EDUCATION Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., M.A., Communication, 1992 Pomona College, Claremont, Calif., B.A., English 1987 EXPERTISE / PROPOSED CLASSES Editing Music Journalism Reporting Art of the Review Music Interview Technique Film Editing in Real Time Public Speaking Jazz History LANGUAGES Spanish (bilingual) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Music Editor/Senior Editor The Austin Chronicle, 1994-present Assistant Music Editor The Austin Chronicle, 1993-1994 2603 Roxmoor Dr. Editorial Assistant Austin, Texas, 78723 The San Francisco Examiner, 1991-1992 News Assistant (512) 914-4441 National Broadcasting Company: KNBR-68, San Francisco, 1987-1988 [email protected] Delivery Adolescent @ChroniclyRaoul The Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., 1975-1980 BOOKS EDITOR Bentley, Bill, Smithsonian Rock & Roll: Live & Unseen, Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Books, 2017 CONTRIBUTOR The Jesus Lizard & David Yow, The Jesus Lizard Book, New York: Akashic Books, 2014 Powell, Austin & Doug Freeman, The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology, Austin: The University of Texas Press, 2011 Peveto, Geoff & Paula Scher, Rock Paper Show: Flatstock Volume One, New York: Soundscreen Design, 2011 PERIODICALS (select) PUBLICATIONS “The Austin Music Awards’ Ecstatic “John Carpenter, Rock Star,” Experience, The Austin Chronicle, The Austin Chronicle, 15 June 2016 1 March 2018 “Charles Attal Discusses C3/Live Nation “Where Does Margo Price Get Off?” Deal,” The Austin Chronicle, 26
    [Show full text]