Upcoming Events
ROCK* by Chuck Klosterman, in conversation with Mitch Baranowski
On HAAM Day, join us at BookPeople as Editor in Chief Mitch Baranowski sits down with celebrated culture critic Chuck Klosterman to talk about his new book, “Rock: A Mainstream Alternative History of Alternative Mainstream Music,” and the state of American music today. Copies of “Austin’s Music Scene” and its special festival bundle will be on hand, too. Proceeds support HAAM’s mission to give working musicians access to affordable care.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7:00 pm
BOOKPEOPLE
603 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Bird's Bookstore: Performance & Q+A with Todd Deatherage
Austin Goes to Dallas: Book Signing + Live Set by Todd Deatherage, in conversation with Mitch Baranowski
Dallas natives Mitch Baranowski and Todd Deatherage go home for an evening celebrating “Austin’s Music Scene.” Todd, who came up in Deep Ellum before landing in Austin, where he now fronts The Merles, will perform a short acoustic set and sit down with Mitch for a Q&A about the book, his own musical journey, and what makes Austin’s scene so special.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 6:30pm
BIRD’S BOOKSTORE
6025 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX
Texas Book Festival
The Texas Book Festival (TBF), the largest book event in Texas and one of the premier literary Festivals in the nation, returns on November 14–15 to downtown Austin. Thunderhouse will be on hand to speak about “Austin’s Music Scene” and exhibit during the festival. Stay tuned for more details.
Saturday and Sunday, Nov 14-15
Downtown Austin
Free and open to the public.
HAAM's Corporate Battle of the Bands
Join us for the 17th Corporate Battle of the Bands, benefiting the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.
Austin Record Convention
Join us as we promote “Austin’s Music Scene” at the nation’s largest sale of recorded music.
May 30-31 (Doors open 10a. General admission $5.)
AUSTIN RECORD CONVENTION
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Ray Benson's 75th Birthday Bash
We're proud to be sponsoring Ray Benson’s annual birthday benefit for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM). This year's bash is his last one at the helm, which means it’s guaranteed to be something special. Happy birthday, Ray!
More info here.
Book Signing @ Armadillo Bazaar
Please join us at the Armadillo Bazaar as we partner with our friends at AUSPOP, Austin’s Museum of Popular Culture.
Come meet Editor in Chief Mitch Baranowski and co-curator and Photo Editor David Brendan Hall.
December 20, 2-5pm
ARMADILLO BAZAAR
900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Book Signing @ Waterloo Records
Please join us as we partner with Oxford American to celebrate the release of their Southern Music Issue on Austin and showcase our field guide to Austin’s dynamic music scene today. On hand will be Editor in Chief Mitch Baranowski, Creative Director and Designer Chris Ritchie and co-curator and Photo Editor David Brendan Hall.
December 13, 4-6pm
WATERLOO RECORDS
1105 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
THIS IS A FREE EVENT BUT RSVPS ARE ENCOURAGED. VISIT THIS LINK.
Official Book Launch @ Austin Visitor Center
Come celebrate the release of "Austin's Music Scene: Your Guide to the City's Most Iconic Artists & Venues."
Please join us at the Austin Visitor Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21, for an invite-only reception from 5-7 p.m. celebrating the publication of this first-of-its-kind field guide highlighting the people, places and events that make Austin the "Live Music Capital of the World."
Half of all proceeds from book sales will benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, directly funding access to care for Central Texas artists.
Meet the editorial team, pick up your copy, mingle with fellow artists and enjoy music by DJ Chorizo Funk. Complimentary bites and refreshments courtesy of Dripping Springs Distilling.
Remarks by HAAM CEO Paul Scott and the book's Editor in Chief Mitch Baranowski at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 5-7 p.m.
AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
103 E. 5th St., Austin, TX