HAAM ANNOUNCES EIGHTH ANNUAL CORPORATE BATTLE OF THE BANDS Austin's Corporate Musicians Take the Stage to Raise Money for Austin Musicians on May 8 at ACL Live Tickets On Sale April 13th AUSTIN, TX (April 7, 2014) Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) announced today the return of the Corporate Battle of the Bands on Friday, May 8. The eighth annual … [Read more...]
HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR AUSTIN MUSICIANS CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ‘HAAMIVERSARY’ AT VUKA MARCH 4th
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF KEEPING AUSTIN MUSIC ALIVE & WELL In 2005 Robin Shivers founded HAAM with the dream of providing Austin’s working musicians with access to affordable healthcare. When we opened our doors to 450 musicians that first year, many thought the program sounded too good to be true. Ten years later, we are proud to report that we have helped more than 3,500 … [Read more...]
PAOLO NUTINI HELPS KICK-OFF ACL MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR AUSTIN MUSICANS AND KGSR AT THREADGILLS
KGSR and the Health Alliance For Austin Musicians (HAAM) started the ACL Festival today with a live morning show broadcast at Threadgill’s World HQ from 8 a.m.to noon. A $5 donation to HAAM gave access to 4 hours of live music and interviews with Night Terrors of 1927, Arum Rae, James Bay, Robert Ellis, Bleachers, Paolo Nutini and. The first hundred people were served … [Read more...]
HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR AUSTIN MUSICIANS CHILI COOK-OFF FEBRUARY 8th IN MEMORY OF NICK CURRAN
A benefit for Health Alliance for Austin Musicians in memory of Nick Curran featuring performances by Chili Cold Blood, Barfield, Woodsboss & The Neon Hearts Tuesday, January 21, 2014 (Austin, TX) - Local artist Chili Cold Blood is proud to present the 8th Annual Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook-Off at The White Horse on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 3pm to 8pm. All … [Read more...]
HOT TUNA at the One World Theater, Austin
Just when you think the music couldn't get any better, it does. I should know, my first Hot Tuna show was in 1972. Back then I had a seat on stage (a trunk), behind the band, my uncle being the concert promoter. Mesmerized, I watched the band play with Papa John Creach (former member) on the Fiddle. Today I'm still in awe of these legendary musicians. … [Read more...]
HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR AUSTIN MUSICIANS GEARS UP FOR BIG FUN OCTOBER 2nd
Austin Texas considers its musicians to be a key asset and takes great pride in being "the Live Music Capitol of the World." The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, or HAAM is a unique organization that serves the creative class by providing access to affordable health care for Austin's low income, uninsured working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. On … [Read more...]
CINDY CASHDOLLAR
Photo: Cindy Cashdollar by Rob Buck One of the most well-respected sidemen in the music industry, Cindy Cashdollar plays Dobro/Steel Guitar with the likes of Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, John Herald, Levon Helm, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, The Dixie Chicks, Ryan Adams, Jorma Kaukonen, Redd Vokaert, Van Morrison as well as many others. She has 5 Grammy Awards, and … [Read more...]