Austin Texas Musicians

First Tuesdays = ATXM Night Shift! 🎸
Austin music community, join us next Tuesday, October 6, from 7–10 p.m. at the super-cool How Much?! Studios for Austin's longest-running music industry mixer & open mic!

Catch up with friends, meet fellow musicians and industry folks, and cheer on local talent. Come ready to connect, share your music, or simply enjoy the evening—you belong here. 💛

Want to perform? Sign up for the open mic lottery when you arrive!

📍 How Much?! Studios
📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 7–10 p.m.
🎟️ Free to attend. Advance RSVP required.

Bring a friend and join us!
RSVP>>https://buff.ly/PNAKT8h


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Yesterday, Austin lost a cornerstone of our music community.

Roberto Paolo Riggio was a gifted musician, a generous spirit, and to us here at Austin Texas Musicians he was a passionate advocate and a good friend.

His artistry, friendship, and contributions touched countless lives, and his absence will be deeply felt.

We send our love to Roberto’s family, friends, bandmates, and everyone who had the privilege of sharing music and community with him.

Rest in peace, Roberto. Thank you for the music. ❤️

Austin-area musicians, DJs, and music teachers: The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) has you covered. 🎶

HAAM membership is free and can help you access affordable health coverage, healthcare guidance, and free or discounted dental, vision, hearing, and wellness services.

You can apply year-round. Already a member? HAAM’s annual Open Enrollment and membership renewal period runs November 1–December 15.

Read our blog to learn who qualifies and how to get started: https://buff.ly/ScDPc5u

or apply directly: https://buff.ly/RUz9ZtX

Tag a musician, DJ, or music teacher who should know! 💙

🎥 THE FULL MASTER CLASS VIDEO IS NOW LIVE!
Missed ATXM’s Beyond the Stage: Build a Brand That Creates Revenue—or want to go back and revisit all that great advice?

Now you can watch the full Music Business Education Master Class featuring:

⭐ Bev Lambert — sharing lessons from the formative years of daughter Miranda Lambert’s career, including fan engagement, merchandising, retail, and building an artist brand
🎸 Scott Friedeck — Founder & CEO, The Graphic Guitar Guys
🎨 Dorothy Nottingham — Graphic Designer & Creative Director, Baby Snakes Creative
👕 Clint Avants — Senior Account Executive, C.C. Creations

This is two hours of practical Music Business Education covering artist branding, merchandising, visual identity, fan engagement, and creating revenue beyond the stage.

If you're an independent musician, grab a notebook. There is a LOT to learn from this conversation.

▶️ WATCH NOW:
Beyond the Stage — Full ATXM Master Class
https://buff.ly/r4kRFJr

Please share it with another musician who could benefit!

🎤 Community grows when we show up for one another.

October Night Shift is your opportunity to connect with fellow musicians, meet music-industry professionals, build your network, and support Austin artists in a welcoming, collaborative environment.

Bring your instrument and enter the open mic lottery for a chance to perform—or come ready to listen, encourage, and discover someone new. Every introduction, conversation, and round of applause helps build a stronger music community. 🎸🥁🎹

📅 Tuesday, October 6
📍 How Much?! Studios
🎟️ FREE—RSVP required: https://buff.ly/67fCSBe

Come meet your people. Build your network. Support the open mic. Make some music!

🎶 Musicians, DJs and Music Teachers: Are You Enrolled in HAAM?
HAAM membership is completely FREE and provides eligible members of Austin’s music community with access to essential healthcare and wellness services.

If you’re a working musician, DJ, or music teacher living in Travis County or a surrounding county, you may qualify for:

🩺 Help enrolling in health coverage and paying insurance premiums
🦷 Free or discounted dental, vision and hearing care
🧠 Medical and mental healthcare navigation
💊 Medication cost support
🧘 Fitness and mind-body wellness services
🎟️ Exclusive educational and social events

There's no cost to join!
Learn more and apply today: https://buff.ly/RUz9ZtX

What an honor it was to join St. Edward's University Kozmetsky in hosting today’s industry symposium “Is Austin Still the Live Music Capital of the World?”

This panel discussion, featuring Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Texas Music Office Courtney Alexis Santana Guy Forsyth Joe Nick Patoski Pat Buchta and longtime Austin Entertainment Attorney Mike Tolleson, dug deep into the biggest questions facing our ecosystem today.

Stay tuned for a full video recording of today’s session, and come check out our next symposium on Oct. 6!

🎶 Come for the music. Stay for the conversation.
Join us Tuesday, September 22, for a special live performance by award-winning Austin singer-songwriter, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist Guy Forsyth Band!

Guy will perform from **11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.** during the community reception preceding the first forum in the Is Austin Still the Live Music Capital? series.

Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and meaningful connections before an urgent public conversation about protecting Austin’s creative culture and supporting the musicians who make it possible.

📅 Tuesday, September 22
🎸 Guy Forsyth: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Carriage House at the Kozmetsky Center, St. Edward’s University
🎤 Community Forum: 1:00–3:00 p.m., Jones Auditorium
🎟️ Free and open to the public; RSVP required

Reserve your seat: https://buff.ly/HlePdZr



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