Podcasts about national independent venue association

The financial loss our industry faced when touring came to a halt during COVID-19 has brought attention to the importance of the long glossed over live sector. From here, NIVA (the National Independent Venue Association) was born, where Jamie Loeb, SVP of Marketing for Nederlander, worked tirelessly to help secure the biggest arts grant program in history from Congress – $16 billion of aid used to keep promoters, festivals and venues afloat. In this episode, we speak with Loeb on her work at NIVA & Nederlander, the career journey that brought her here, and the live event marketing process. Loeb zeros in on the power of social media for marketers & artists alike in targeting specific fan demographics, and explores how this knowledge can be translated into creating a live concert audience.

Musician and producer Laura Bird Burhenn talks about the changes in her vocation and life since we last spoke in 2018, including shifting more to work with her production company, Our Secret Handshake. Burhenn also shares how her commitment to a more loving, inclusive world, expressed through her art, has evolved and been re-imagined in her latest intimate tour across America.As a musician, Laura Bird Burhenn has toured the world as a member of The Postal Service, Bright Eyes, and her own band, The Mynabirds, releasing four full length albums and a host of other music. As a producer, Burhenn in 2018 founded her production company, Our Secret Handshake, based on one fundamental belief: Art Can Change the World, by exploring the spaces where art intersects activism, and where good storytelling reveals and encourages the human spirit. Burhenn has produced for various media, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and livestream events including the MTV EMAs, the "Honor Her Wish" Ruth Bader Ginsberg tribute concert, and the "Save Our Stages" concert, which raised nearly $2 million to fund the National Independent Venue Association's work to support music venues during the pandemic.

Episode Highlights: - From Lara to Sharkk: Dive into Lara Ruggles' musical roots, from her first piano compositions to adopting her vibrant alter ego, Sharkk Heartt. - Soundscapes of the Soul: Explore how Tucson's desert landscapes and vibrant community have shaped her sound and artistic vision. - Stage and Solidarity: Hear about Lara's impactful work with the National Independent Venue Association, advocating for music venues nationwide during challenging times. - Upcoming Echoes: Get the scoop on Sharkk Heartt's upcoming Tucson gigs and the dual albums on the horizon. Tune In For Tunes and Tales: Join us as we navigate the melodic metamorphosis of Lara Ruggles into her stage persona, Sharkk Heartt. This episode is a blend of rhythmic revelations and candid conversations, showcasing the creativity and community that define Tucson's music scene. Lara shares her journey with warmth and wit, revealing the stories behind her songs and the reasons she fights for independent music venues. Don't Miss a Beat:

Dayna Frank is CEO of First Avenue Productions. She's also the co-founder and first President of the Board of the National Independent Venue Association. We discuss her involvement in the passage of the Save Our Stages Act and the formulation of the new TICKET Act and the ins and outs of getting things accomplished in D.C. as well as concert promotion in the Twin Cities. Dayna is a powerhouse, she gets things done!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many small to medium-sized arts venues, the last few years were some of the toughest to navigate. The COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain struggles, and the contracting of the global economy all played a part. Many venues struggled to stay open or were forced to close down permanently, and ultimately support from COVID era stimulus packages saved the industry from mass collapse. Independent venues play important roles as third spaces for social engagement, but they also generate jobs and contribute greatly to economic activity.rnrnFormed during the pandemic, the National Independent Venue Association recently hosted its first conference in Cleveland in 2022; and the Cleveland chapter just recently announced the Cleveland Music Census--an effort to gather measurable data on the economic impact of independent venues.

Today Josh and Corey chat with Adam Valen, the Director of Marketing for Drusky Entertainment as well as the Pennsylvania Precinct Captain at the National Independent Venue Association. We discuss tour marketing, D Tour, and the world of promoting artists. Finding your path by focusing on your passion and priorities. How venues came together to survive during the pandemic. And making collaborative decisions and working with the right people. All that and more! So tune in for another Thoughtful Discussion. To learn more about Adam and D Tour check out the links below. https://www.instagram.com/adam_valen/ https://d-tour.live/ Don't miss out on the chance to follow Corey's exciting journey by clicking on the links provided! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/muve_78/⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/1028podcast_studio⁠   Make sure to stay connected by following Josh, PGH Print Ship, as well as Thoughtful Discussions for more captivating content! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joshsnider86/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pghprintship/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thoughtfuldiscussions/⁠ Or visit PGHPrintShip.com today!

Owner and main talent buyer for Rebel Lounge, and 6th generation Arizonan, Stephen Chilton, aka Psyko Steve, stops by for a chat. We dive deep into his punk rock roots, from booking friends' bands at Modified Arts in Phoenix in 2000 to putting on his own festival downtown in 2022 called Zona Music Festival. He shares his experience working for Stateside Presents and Crescent Ballroom and promoting shows as Psyko Steve. We also rap about his idea to start his own music venue The Rebel Lounge, in the former Mason Jar, in 2015. We rap about the evolution of the Phoenix scene and how a handful of venues changed it completely and the current state of the music industry. We also touch on his important work during the pandemic to create the National Independent Venue Association and the #saveourstages movement which resulted in important legislation which saved thousands of independent stages across the country. For more information on The Rebel Lounge, please visit https://therebellounge.com/

Three years ago, much of the Bay Area was ordered to shelter in place.  Industries that evolve around human interaction came to a halt. And out of them, the live music industry was one that perhaps suffered the most.  In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio's Mallory Somera spoke with Oakland-based activist and rapper Bambu about what was behind his decision to step away from the live music scene heading into the COVID-19 endemic. We also heard from Jonathan Gunton, general manager of The Independent in San Francisco, a member of the National Independent Venue Association.

Join Leela for a conversation with Holly Hagerman, founder at AmptUp.com, an online marketplace to connect venues and musicians through a lens of equity, fair pay and contract usage. Holly shares stories about the founding of the company and talks about AmptUp's mission-based objectives of making it easier for music and venues to make a living; increasing equity, both in pay and representation, for people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ commuities; and making any city a Music City. All while using booking fees to create a steady stream of grants. Links! AmtUp website: https://www.amptup.com/ (https://www.amptup.com/) Find AmptUp on https://www.instagram.com/amptupmusic/ (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/AmptUpMusic (Facebook). Find NIVA (the National Independent Venue Association): https://www.nivassoc.org/ (https://www.nivassoc.org/) and information about the Save Our Stages Act: https://www.saveourstages.com/ (https://www.saveourstages.com/)

A conference that convenes club owners from across the country is happening in Northeast Ohio Monday and Tuesday. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/first-ever-national-independent-venue-association-conference-comes-to-cleveland-this-week.

Lawrence Peryer is an American producer, writer, filmmaker, and business person best known for his work with Keith Richards, for whom he has produced numerous projects, including an ongoing series of reissues from Richards' solo catalog. In 2021, Peryer produced and oversaw Bowie 75, two temporary, experiential retail locations dedicated to the work and legacy of musician David Bowie. The shops were open to the public from October 25, 2021 and closed on January 23, 2022. His 2016 project, UNBOUND: A ★ Miniseries, made as part of the promotion of Bowie's final album, ★, won best film at the Austin Arthouse Film Festival.Since 1993, Peryer has been a pioneer in direct-to-consumer and digital marketing in the music and entertainment spaces. He has held leadership and executive positions at companies including early online music retailer CD Universe, digital music startup Imix.com, artist online services company UltraStar Entertainmet (sold in 2007 to Live Nation Entertainment), Warner Music Group and Amazon. As of January 2022, Peryer was Chief Strategy Officer at e-commerce company Lyte and hosts the company's podcast Spot Lyte On, where he discusses the life and work of his guests, including celebrity musicians, artists, writers, and business leaders. Peryer's community work has included board and advisory positions with the National Independent Venue Association, iVoted Concerts, and Seattle Music Partners. He is also an Arts Commissioner in the city of Normandy Park, Washington.Learn more about Lyte. 

Lawrence Peryer is an American producer, writer, filmmaker, and business person best known for his work with Keith Richards, for whom he has produced numerous projects, including an ongoing series of reissues from Richards' solo catalog. In 2021, Peryer produced and oversaw Bowie 75, two temporary, experiential retail locations dedicated to the work and legacy of musician David Bowie. The shops were open to the public from October 25, 2021 and closed on January 23, 2022. His 2016 project, UNBOUND: A ★ Miniseries, made as part of the promotion of Bowie's final album, ★, won best film at the Austin Arthouse Film Festival.Since 1993, Peryer has been a pioneer in direct-to-consumer and digital marketing in the music and entertainment spaces. He has held leadership and executive positions at companies including early online music retailer CD Universe, digital music startup Imix.com, artist online services company UltraStar Entertainmet (sold in 2007 to Live Nation Entertainment), Warner Music Group and Amazon. As of January 2022, Peryer was Chief Strategy Officer at e-commerce company Lyte and hosts the company's podcast Spot Lyte On, where he discusses the life and work of his guests, including celebrity musicians, artists, writers, and business leaders. Peryer's community work has included board and advisory positions with the National Independent Venue Association, iVoted Concerts, and Seattle Music Partners. He is also an Arts Commissioner in the city of Normandy Park, Washington.Learn more about Lyte.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brompton Jackson of Action/Adventure joins me to talk about Mest's "Jaded" (ft. Benji Madden). Brompton tells me all about signing to Pure Noise Records, the viral "Barricades" video, and the barricades they're breaking down in the pop-punk scene. Plus, we dive into Good Charlotte and Mest's friendship, and how this song fits in to Mest's catalogue. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the show on iTunes, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Donate to National Independent Venue Association: nivassoc.org To learn more about Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks, take action, donate, and more, visit https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/. To learn more about anti-semitism and sign petitions, visit https://antisemitism.carrd.co/. To learn about Black Lives Matter and how you can help - from protests to donations to petitions - visit https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and https://allcards.carrd.co/. Follow Action/Adventure: http://actadvband.com https://www.facebook.com/ActAdvBand http://twitter.com/ActAdvBand https://www.instagram.com/ActAdvBand http://tiktok.com/@ActAdvBand Follow Generation GC: https://facebook.com/generationGCpod https://twitter.com/generationGCpod https://instagram.com/generationGCpod Follow Molly Hudelson: https://twitter.com/mhudelson https://instagram.com/mhudelson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/generationgcpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generationgcpod/support

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I saw my first show at Once Ballroom in Somerville a few years ago, entering the building, wondering if I just walked into a bar mitzvah, or as JJ Gonson first thought when she saw the room for the first time, a high school prom.But on the raised stage I saw the band, Dada. That was only the first time among many. Mostly I was there for the infamous Boston Emissions Rock and Roll Rumble, where the place transformed into a community of music fans and bands who supported each other and the music for which Boston is famous.JJ Gonson saw the room not as a ballroom, but as an opportunity to share her love of music with the world. That may sound a bit cheesy, but JJ is all about the music.Starting off as a rock photographer, (she is responsible for the Elliott Smith self-titled album cover as well as his Roman Candle album), she eventually began to manage Elliott's band Heatmiser and then Elliott himself before he left us all too soon.ONCE was to become a catering company but soon morphed into one of the great, unique independent venues in Boston. COVID hit hard, unfortunately, and ONCE had to close. But the community JJ worked so hard to pull together through music, well, pulled together to raise money to try and keep ONCE alive. And while the venue did eventually have to close, she was able to go virtual with the ONCE Virtual Venue to give musicians the ability to continue playing for people.It also gave JJ the opportunity to search for another location, which she found at Boynton Yards. I'll let her talk about that. But JJ continues to fight for venues, Boston music, and the musicians that make up this amazing city, through her incredible work with Save Our Stages and the National Independent Venue Association.Suffice it to say that we are all fortunate to have our friend JJ Gonson on our side.

The National Independent Venue Association of California, which has more than 600 members, is pushing for state legislators and the governor to support a $250 million stimulus grant program. This comes as they prepare for the state to reopen on June 15. Guest: Joe Rinaldi, Managing Partner at Music Box in San Diego The owners of Starline Social Club, a popular venue in Oakland, announced late last month that they would re-open later this year, as a worker-owned co-op. The news took former employees by surprise as they found out through media reports. Guest: Nastia Voynovskaya, Associate Editor, KQED Arts & Culture A recent survey from CapRadio in Sacramento and the nonprofit “Valley Vision” has found that Black millennials suffered great financial losses during the pandemic. But they're now looking at investing to build that wealth back. Reporter: Sarah Mizes-Tan, CapRadio  If you shopped for health insurance last year and decided you just couldn’t afford it, state officials are now saying: it’s time to check again. Money from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan is bringing the monthly cost of health plans to new lows -– as long as you buy through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, Covered California. Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED 

This week we talk to Audrey Fix Schaefer about the National Independent Venue Association and the recently launched portal where venues can apply to receive funds through the Save Our Stages Act (now known as the "Shuttered Venue Operators" Grant) program to keep operating during the pandemic. Audrey is the communications director for I.M.P. and its world-renowned venues in Washington, D.C.: 9:30 Club, The Anthem, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Lincoln Theatre. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enjoyeverysecondofit/message

Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), 2021 has started off on a positive note for event promoters and entertainment venues with the passing of the Save Our Stages (SOS) Act.

2020 was quite a wild ride! While we are assured to have a little more stability going forward, 2021 won't be a walk in the park either. In this episode, Ken will briefly touch upon some high and low lights of 2020, as well as a bright spot just over the horizon, the successful "Save Our Stages" campaign, spearheaded by the National Independent Venue Association! To find out more about NIVA, just visit: https://www.nivassoc.org/Don't forget to to visit our website: https://muchmore2say.weebly.com/. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The Culture Journalist is an independent journalism project that relies on word-of-mouth and is funded entirely by listeners. To help us get this project off the ground, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. For a small monthly contribution, you'll get a shout-out on the podcast and other bonus goodies. Even if you can't contribute, we hope you'll tell a friend or two about it.Everyone in the music industry remembers that chilly day in early March when Austin's SXSW announced it was pulling the plug on this year's festival. Reading the news from a distance, it felt surreal—a confirmation that an invisible menace we didn't quite understand away was much closer than we thought, and it was going to effect all of us. Six months later, our cities are slowly opening back up, for better or for worse—but America's live music industry is still on pause, with no clear indication of when we'll be able to gather together in public again and feel the mysterious sensation of a bassline vibrating up through the floor. For independent artists who rely on touring as their primary source of income, the pandemic has been financially devastating; for independent venues who host them when they come to town, it's an extinction-level threat. Part of the problem is that nobody knows when it'll be safe to open for business again, mostly because nobody knows when we'll finally have access to a vaccine. But the live music industry runs on razor-thin margins to begin with, and even with no money coming through the door, the bills for mortgage, rent, utilities, and other operating expenses are still coming due. If music is an important part of your life, the consequences are almost too upsetting to fathom: In a survey by the National Independent Venue Association, an organization uniting 2,800 entertainment establishments and promoters from across the U.S. in the fight to save America's stages, some 90 percent of independent venues reported that they will be forced to shutter permanently in a few months without relief from the Federal government. James Moody, owner of beloved Austin venue The Mohawk, was on the ground the day the city became ground zero for the pandemic in the music industry. On this week's episode, he takes us behind the scenes to describe what the past six months have been like for the people who work tirelessly to bring music to our cities every night of the week—and what the pandemic means for the Austin scene and the communities that depend on it. We also talk with Audrey Fix Schaefer, director of communications at NIVA and Washington D.C.'s iconic 9:30 Club, about why the fate of live music in this country rests in part on an upcoming vote in Congress regarding two pieces of legislation, the RESTART Act and the Save Our Stages Act—and how the crisis has brought a notoriously competitive corner of the music industry together. Read more about NIVA: Under threat of closure, famed music venues unite to lobby CongressHow to Help Save Our Stages This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theculturejournalist.substack.com/subscribe

When the pandemic reached the United States earlier this year, independent entertainment venues were among the first to close to prevent the spread of the disease. They will also likely be the last to re-open. In response, two U.S. senators have introduced the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act, which would support independent live music venues. But is it enough? Join us at the City Club as Kyle Kidd, Angela Meleca, Executive Director of Ohio Citizens for the Arts and Sean Watterson, Ohio Precinct Captain of the National Independent Venue Association, explain.

Jaimie talks to guitarist Mark Lettieri about the North Texas jazz fusion scene, from how he found is way into it to how it led to him joining Snarky Puppy. He shares what he's learned from playing music with living legends like Bernard Wright and Bobby Sparks, and how he became a part of the Fearless Flyers, the Vulfpeck spinoff super group. (Watch Mark and the Fearless Flyers in their latest music video "Ace of Aces" here.) We play a song from his 2019 album "Things of That Nature" and find out what's going on with Mark's follow-up to his other 2019 record "Deep: The Baritone Sessions"). Check out all of Mark's music on Bandcamp, Spotify, and all other platforms. Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association for all that they are doing to #SaveOurStages. NIVA recently endorsed the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to offer relief to independent venues affected by the pandemic. Read more and PLEASE take action here. Please consider supporting The Other Ones Foundation, an Austin-based nonprofit that provides aid, employment and case management to people experiencing homelessness. SHOW NOTES + LINKS

Who is Lou Charle$? Find out in this episode in Ep. 112, when Jaimie Siegle talks to the up-and-coming Texas rapper about growing up in Cairo, going to TCU, and making the decision to do music full-time. Having grown up on Houston rap, Lou reveals how he met Paul Wall—at a Beto rally, of all places—and wound up collaborating with The People's Champ on “Showin' Out,” which was released this spring. (We play some of it here, too!) He shares his experience at the George Floyd / Black Lives Matter protests in Fort Worth, gives a little insight into his forthcoming full-length album, and reflects on how he's honed his craft and found his voice over the last five years. Listen to Spotify's “This is Lou Charle$” playlist or find him on IG. His latest music video for “Hate Me 4 (ft. Brandon Marcel)" drops the same day as this episode, so might as well check out both, right? ;) Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association for all that they are doing to #SaveOurStages. NIVA recently endorsed the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to offer relief to independent venues affected by the pandemic. Read more and PLEASE take action here. Please consider supporting The Other Ones Foundation, an Austin-based nonprofit that provides aid, employment and case management to people experiencing homelessness. SHOW NOTES + LINKS

In this very special episode, we chat with Rhett Miller (solo artist, frontman of Texas band the Old 97's) about the band's new album "Twelfth," which came out today (Friday, Aug. 21)! We discuss the "juicy" linguistics of that title and the significance of putting Dallas Cowboys legend Roger Staubach on the album cover. We talk about songwriting, and the new "Belmont Hotel" song in particular, as well as how he's been dealing with lockdown and livestream culture. :: Listen to Rhett's podcast, Wheels Off :: Check out the new Old 97's album, Twelfth :: See Rhett's livestream schedule on StageIt :: Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association for all that they are doing to #SaveOurStages. NIVA recently endorsed the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to offer relief to independent venues affected by the pandemic. Read more and PLEASE take action here. Please consider supporting The Other Ones Foundation, an Austin-based nonprofit that provides aid, employment and case management to people experiencing homelessness. LONE SOUND LINKS

I love a good story, but even more so when there's a good storyteller that comes with it. Such is the case with Norman "MouseQuake" Barrett, an audio engineer and producer who is as full of wisdom and great advice as he is of unbelievable anecdotes. An Air Force veteran with degrees in English and audio engineering (plus a few certifications), he is an advocate of reading and continuing education, as well as self-discipline and brutal honesty. Today he works with artists ranging from Rakim Al-Jabbaar to an up-and-coming East Texas rock band. His latest project, "Love's Paradox," features award-winning musicians and vocalists in a composition about, well, love: the good, the bad, and the bittersweet. We also play an unreleased track mixed by MouseQuake from Pimp C's 2015 posthumous album "Long Live the Pimp," on which Mouse mixed several tracks. From working under Grammy Award-winning producer Gerald Hall in Atlanta to Houston's Mr. Lee, MouseQuake has had a lifetime of experiences that have led him to where he is Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association for all that they are doing to #SaveOurStages. NIVA recently endorsed the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to offer relief to independent venues affected by the pandemic. Read more and PLEASE take action here. Please consider supporting The Other Ones Foundation, an Austin-based nonprofit that provides aid, employment and case management to people experiencing homelessness. If you've been enjoying our podcast, please support us by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts (bonus points if you'd like to rate us on Apple Podcasts ;)) and sharing with your friends and family! We've got a magazine (print/online) coming out in a few months and we think y'all are going to love it. SHOW NOTES + LINKS

Joshua Ray Walker is putting the storytelling back into the tradition of Texas country music. In this episode of the Lone Sound Magazine Podcast, we talk about the making of his sophomore album "Glad You Made It" (State Fair Records), released last month. He tells me about his 2019 tour through Scandinavia following the success of his debut LP "Wish You Were Here," and why his surprisingly large fan base there has such an appreciation for Texas songwriters. We talk about what he's been up to during quarantine, which has been quite a lot: recording with Ottoman Turks (the other band he's in); preparing to record his third album (he already has the title!); working with State Fair Records label; and launching High Wide & Handsome, a size-inclusive clothing brand. Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association for all that they are doing to #SaveOurStages. NIVA recently endorsed the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to offer relief to independent venues affected by the pandemic. Read more and PLEASE take action here. Please consider supporting The Other Ones Foundation, an Austin-based nonprofit that provides aid, employment and case management to people experiencing homelessness. You can stream Joshua Ray Walker's music on all platforms, and you can even purchase the latest album on vinyl (check your local record store first, or get it on Amazon). If you've been enjoying our podcast, please support us by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts (bonus points if you'd like to rate us on Apple Podcasts ;)) and sharing with your friends and family! We've got a magazine (print/online) coming out in a few months and we think y'all are going to love it. SHOW NOTES + LINKS

Hyacinth Belcher, president/owner of production company Onstage Systems, talks to host Jaimie Siegle about how she's been staying sane during quarantine and how her business — which survives off of tours, festivals, and live music events — has had to pivot during the pandemic. From staff furloughs to drive-in shows, Hyacinth shares her take on the industry. I also loved hearing about her Burning Man experiences, and how her Burning Man camp is helping to bring a virtual Black Rock City experience to viewers next month! **A HUGE THANK YOU to the National Independent Venue Association (@nivassoc) and the Houston Arts Alliance for sharing their messages in hopes that together, we can #SaveOurStages and keep the creative industry thriving.** If you've been enjoying our podcast, please support us by rating, subscribing, and sharing with your friends and family! We've got a magazine (print/online) coming out in a few months and we think y'all are going to love it. SHOW NOTES + LINKS

Salim Nourallah is totally aware of the fact that the phrase “Texas music” carries with it a certain connotation, and he's been defying the stereotype since he figured out how to make a living as a musician. An award-winning producer, studio owner, record label co-founder and solo artist, Salim is a lot of things. At his core, though, he's a songwriter; just check out the volume of music he's released on Bandcamp. Aptly titled “Let's Be Miserable Together,” his latest EP was released in May of this year and we're sharing a catchy tune from it in this week's episode. Salim also tells me about Pleasantry Lane, a modern recording studio with a mid-century modern feel that you wouldn't know existed (and you wouldn't be able to find) unless someone told you. It's also the headquarters of the label Palo Santo Records, whose niche is discovering up-and-coming artists not necessarily from Texas. We talk about how his friendship with Dallas musician Rhett Miller developed, and he gives me the back story on a few songs on which he's worked with Rhett and the Old 97's. (Also, if you are a fan of the Old 97's, Salim has some scoop about their new album “Twelfth.”) Finally, the National Independent Venue Association needs our help, and the Houston Arts Alliance would love your participation at its Arts Town Hall. (NIVA recently endorsed the #SaveOurStages Act to offer relief to music venues affected by the pandemic. Read more about that here.) If you've been enjoying our podcast, please support us by rating, subscribing, and sharing with your friends and family! We've got a magazine (print/online) coming out in a few months and we think y'all are going to love it. SHOW NOTES + LINKS

We cover a lot of ground in this week's episode with Fort Works Art's Lauren Childs—gallery owner, artist, mom, and constant supporter of the arts. Her gallery quickly became one of my favorite places in Fort Worth when it opened 2016, first for its unique roster of artists but eventually for its continued dedication to bringing international attention to Texas artists. In Episode 106, we talk about some of my favorite artists from previous Fort Works exhibitions (Dan Lam, Marshall Harris, Kate Simon), as well as a few of my favorite things: art activism, Art Basel, the Burning Man experience, and how we can help one another as we navigate these uncertain times. We also explore the collective nature of the Fort Worth arts scene, the state of art in 2020, and how she's remained busy organizing fundraising efforts for the city's creative community through her nonprofit foundation, Gallery of Dreams. (Head's up: the latest grant initiative for musicians is called Sounds of Resilience—details here.) Thanks for listening! Please consider supporting the National Independent Venue Association and Houston Arts Alliance. Find out more about HAA's local events and artist outreach programs on Facebook. Reach out to them on Facebook to learn more. #SaveOurStages SHOW NOTES + LINKS

EPISODE 50!!!! We speak with Russell Keith - owner of The Grey Eagle Music Hall and The Grey Eagle Taqueria.  We talk about the plight of independent music venues and how they have to wait right now, deal with lost revenue that won't be recouped for some time and try to find creative ways to keep income coming in.  We speak about the importance of music venues and everyone involved in them and how that loss to our cultural lexicon is being felt.  We establish the cost associated with owning a venue and all of the people who are affected by this long term closure.  Russ describes what they are doing to be safe and how, even amidst uncertainty, they are planning to have shows at smaller capacities once they are able to do so.   He discusses the streaming of shows he has been doing and how , while not economically viable for the venue or the artists, did create more opportunities as to how to deliver music to more people. Russ is hopeful and he reminds all of us that we have to band together to save independent music venues and the artists who work there and all of the employees who make those shows happen.  Find out more about the National Independent Venue Association and what you can do to help here:  NIVA Go buy a taco and some merch from the Grey Eagle and let's make sure that they are still around for all of us!

Punk scene support for Black Lives Matter. Also, the National Independent Venue Association promotes the RESTART Act through www.SaveOurStages.com. Fat Wreck Chords releases 25th Anniversary Edition of No Use For A Name's Leche Con Carne. Coachella and Lollapalooza are cancelled -- what about Aftershock? Plus, new releases from Joyce Manor and Taking Back Sunday. Almost Punk Podcast - Best Punk of 2020

Advice from a Democratic Socialist to the National Independent Venue Association on how to get public support for reasonable government action plan that isn't an expensive bailout, but will still allow their member venues to survive the COVID pandemic.

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day is this week's topic in the Food segment. Lauren and Tracy talk about their top favorite breakfast burritos including Conservatory, Tacos Tu Madre and Santa Palm carwash as well as the waffles from Dialog Cafe and caviar from Petrossian. If you are cooking at home for your four-legged furry pal, Lauren shares an important tip about important nutrients you need to ensure you are adding available from Just Food For Dogs. Don't miss this week's guest featured in the Neighborhood segment from infamous Rainbow Bar and Grill on the Sunset Strip. You can pick up your favorite rock n roll beer to go including Iron Maiden, Metallica and Megadeath with food to go..and make sure to include a Lemmy (Jack & coke) with your order! You can contribute to the Rainbow employee relief Gofundme at https://www.gofundme.com/f/1z07qvn2qo.Sign the petition for federal assistance for small venues like the Rainbow being fought by the National Independent Venue Association https://www.nivassoc.org/take-action

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) was recently formed to lobby with a unified voice for assistance from the federal government after thousands of small businesses across the country were imperiled by the spread of coronavirus. Within a matter of days its membership grew to some 450 members and a week later it had expanded to 900.First Avenue CEO Dayna Frank, Pabst Theater Group CEO and co-owner Gary Witt and Marauder Managing Partner Rev. Moose join Lawrence Peryer from Lyte to discuss it's formation, their goals and how independent venues are economic staples for their communities.There is more information, including signup and contact forms, at NIVA's website: www.nivassoc.org. You can support the staffs of these venues by donating to their respective GoFundMe's at Lyte's COVID-19 Relief Page.Learn more about Lyte at: http://www.lyte.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.