Podcast appearances and mentions of chad swiatecki

It's a struggle to operate a live music venue in Austin — even despite the city's tagline as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” In recent years, the local industry has been sucker-punched by rising real estate costs and property taxes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Winter Storm Uri, not to mention dwindling crowds at hot outdoor summer concerts. But finally, local efforts are underway to keep Austin's musical havens intact, and freelance reporter Chad Swiatecki joins host Nikki DaVaughn to talk about them all. Stay tuned for our special weekly segment, A Mile in Their Boots, featuring a bonus interview with Erica Nix, a self-described body positive ambassador.  This is the first of five episodes we'll be doing about the music community in Austin, brought to you by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. Tecovas knows more than handmade boots and fine Western wear — they've got an ear for great music, too. From legends of the past to rising stars on the scene, they love supporting musicians and music fans right here in Austin. So if you're headed for a good time on the stage or in the crowd, go in good boots from Tecovas. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

We discuss the federal government investigating why McDonald's ice cream machines are always broken, the success of Emo Nite at Barbarella with Chad Swiatecki, and how students have already gotten stuck on the Bevo Blvd ferris wheel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another death due to Covid-19 could be Austin's famed title of "Live Music Capital of the World." JB and Whitney talk with Chad Swiatecki, music and business writer, about the alarmingly high percentage of music venues that will be forced to close their doors for good by October.

One Man Brand's Ray Seggern and producer Chad Swiatecki talk about the value of content marketing for small businesses.

One Man Brand's Ray Seggern and producer Chad Swiatecki talk about the value of content marketing for small businesses.

By now, we're familiar with the Blackalicious mojo: Gift of Gab throwing obsessive, complicated rhymes over the steady propulsive backbeat dropped by one Chief Xcel, a formula that's earned the pair accolades. But all rocket ships launch from somewhere, and it's clear word spread about the duo during production...how else might we factor the parade of guest turns on their first full-length from Cut Chemist to Rage Against the Machine's Zack de la Rocha to, well, Harry Nilsson? Okay, maybe Nillson didn't 'actively' participate, but that doesn't mean Blazing Arrow is less than a tempting stew of influences and co-conspirators, stirring intrigue and a quickened pulse. Friend of the show and music journalist Chad Swiatecki drops by as we try to unpack where the head bobs begin, exactly. Buy This Week's Vinyl on Amazon A Few Minutes With [**Bjork** - It's Oh So Quiet][2] A Current Affair [**Bhad Bhabie** - These Heaux][3]

Austin Monitor freelancer Chad Swiatecki chats with guests Amy Lombardi and Rick Carney about the City of Austin's live music policies.

With Chad Swiatecki, writer at Austin Business Journal, http://www.rollingstone.com/contributor/chad-swiatecki (Rolling Stone), Spin, Austin Monitor) and http://tamecajones.com/ (Taméca Jones), R&B artist - Live from The Side Bar. Writing for multiple publications. Updates on Omnibus initiatives. Potential new entertainment districts in Austin. Diversifying revenue streams as an artist. The process of covering a song or track to make it your own. Performing at the Women's March on Austin. Things to look forward to in 2017. "We're under what's probably going to be the worst president in United States history. Art needs to respond. Music needs to respond." - Chad "I knew I had something special to offer Austin. Austin doesn't have a lot of soul. Austin doesn't have a lot of sauce." - Taméca

As producer Todd Rundgren reportedly put it as he recorded the glam-punk-whatever pioneers that he’d seen at Max’s Kansas City: “Get the glitter out of your asses and play.” It’s up to debate however much glitter ultimately was expelled from various band members’ sphincters, but there’s little debate as to the effect that The New York Dolls had on both punk and (what ultimately became) glam rock/glam metal. For good or ill, they were there at the beginning. Also, singer David Johansen inexplicably morphed into novelty one-hit-wonder Buster Poindexter in the 80’s with his hit Hot Hot Hot, so there’s that. This week, we’re joined this week by third-time-offender and music journalist-about-town/the nation Chad Swiatecki, who was gracious enough to provide commentary to make the rest of us look smart.

Fun Fun Fun Fest recap with friend of the show Chad Swiatecki by J.B. Hager

“So”, as Kevin Newsum, (and let’s face it, Shane Bartell) is “so” fond of saying, we didn’t record an episode of “Somebody Likes It” last week. Instead Ryan and I recorded this together (not Kevin because he was being a grown-up somewhere, and not Producer Mark because he was…being lazy (I guess?) taking a break from making us idiots sound less like idiots, spending a Tuesday night with his lovely wife and lovely children and not shoved into a garage being a grown-up with “Adult Men” that are, let’s face it, less adult every god-damned week we record this freaking show? Wait, were was I?) Oh yeah, Ryan and I took a Tuesday night to join Chris and Brian (our podcast overlords) to watch the N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton. That was fun. Way more fun than Ryan and I thought the movie wazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz….oh wait, just woke up from the nap I was taking during the last hour of this TWO AND A HALF HOUR LONG MOVIE. Can somebody explain to me how you make an AIDS death, the beginning of Gansta Rap, Los Angeles and its crazy racial politics circa 1991, and a jew purportedly stealing money from young black men the snooze fest of the summer? Also, apparently I’m in the wrong here, because in the 2 weeks since we watched Straight Outta Compton it has become the run-away hit of 2015. I guess while I was napping, some other people found time to love this film. Anyway, our take on this movie is all over at “Highly Suspect Reviews”, and I have to say, after listening to Ryan and I on the show, I truly understand where that title comes from Now…onto the actual episode… ASK…and ye shall receive! (borrowed, nay, stolen from Michael Jordan or some other important athlete I’m pretty sure). We finally got around to answering the question, “So, what’s the chance you look up from your collective 4 navels for half a second, and listen to a record that a member of the unwashed masses thinks might be an interesting listen”? Well what WOULD happen if we hypothetically did that? I’ll tell you what would happen. WE DID IT! Cue the bad-ass music (probably Danger Zone-Kenny Loggins) and insert unrelenting motorcycle revving noises here! We listened to the listener suggested “Stone Roses-Second Coming” with a bona-fide “Stone Roses-Second Coming” fan, and it kicked out the proverbial jams (even if not all of us thought the album kicked out the proverbial jams). So credit where credit is due… Nicholas Collier thanks for poking this particular lazy bear in the ribs. Let’s just say we didn’t all agree on our opinion of it, but we did all agree that Chad Swiatecki is a great guest and we need to get his ass back on our show more often. Show "Second Coming" Some Love Over on Amazon