URBANEXUS Austin - Salon
Can Austin continue to remain the live music capital of the world? On February 19, from 6-8 PM at The Independent at 501 Studios, Next American City hosted a salon on “The Future of Live Music.” Our host, Austin Poetry Slam’s Mike Henry, led our guests of honor into a conversation about the viability of Austin as a live music city and the ability of Austin to continue to host independent artists in the future years. Panelists included Momo’s owner Paul Oviesi, Rampart Arts talent agent John Riedie and hip hop artist Da’Shade of Blacklisted Individuals. Through their individual experiences, guests were able to take in a full-picture view of the music scene in Austin from the struggles of the underpaid musicians to the selecting of musical guests at clubs and finally, the ability of local talent to make it on the national stage.
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