The Health Alliance For Austin Musicians is raising money today in excellent fashion, with shows all over town starting early morning and stretching until the wee hours. The whole schedule is here. more ›

SXZT will be a tea party worthy of St. Paddy's Day, fueled by free sweet tea-infused vodka, and a performance from South Korea's Apollo 18, who are on their first American tour. Proceeds will benefit HAAM, the Health Alliance of Austin Musicians. more ›

In order to keep Austin the "Live Music Capital of the World', those hard-working musicians have to stay healthy. Last year, HAAM Benefit Day raised $164,000 for just that purpose through donations from businesses and individuals. Today everyone has the chance to help surpass the 2009 amount by eating out, sending a text message, or checking out a live show! more ›

This Saturday, the Austin Art + Music Partnership will host a service commemorating the life of Aaron S. Williams. Williams, a co-founder and director of the local non-profit, passed away last week. He spent a good chunk of the last two decades helping local artists and musicians acquire the necessities needed for a fruitful career in town. more ›

Fashion, art and music collide this Friday at the Mohawk for the first ever Pixel Pop event. The brainchild of From the Mind of Adi, Electric Promotions and Team Fabrication, Pixel Pop is a fusion of live fashion, visual art, comic books and local music. more ›

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians announced some board and staff changes today. The new chairman of the Board of Directors is Tim Taylor, partner at Jackson Walker LLP and three-time chair of the organization’s HAAM Benefit Day Committee. They also announced new additions to the board: Chris Adams of Maxell Locke & Ritter, Madge Vasquez and Earl Maxwell, both of St. David's Foundation, and Howard Yancy of Zydeco Development. The new Assistant Director of Services is Jennifer Stowe. more ›

Propelled by irresistible anthems such as “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” and “Cold Hard Bitch,” Australia’s JET fast became a staple of mainstream radio a few years ago on the heels of their debut full-length Get Born. The band formed during the early part of this decade, releasing the Dirty Sweet EP in 2002 and immediately gaining the attention of U.K. hype-mongers NME and probably more importantly, Elektra Records. The aforementioned Get Born, released on Elektra Records in 2003, was followed by a high profile tour in Australia in support of The Rolling Stones and a lengthy jaunt overseas. The ensuing albums, 2006’s Shine On (Atlantic Records) and this year’s Shaka Rock (EMI), continued to utilize the tried-and-test formula, showcasing JET’s love for classic-rock and penchant for undeniable hooks. more ›

The Deli is sharing a new video for "Hometown Fantasy" from local minimalist darlings the Wooden Birds. more ›

All week long, Austinist is giving away tickets and guestlist spots to some of the hottest private, unofficial parties taking place during the annual SXSW Festival. Contests will be posted throughout the day and run for a few hours apiece, so check back frequently for your best chance to win. more ›

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians benefit day back in October was a huge success, raising $150,000. With the funds, the 3 1/2-year-old HAAM can sustain high-quality services for its members, "the city's hard-working, professional musicians, self-employed and without health insurance." Since March 2005, HAAM has raised a total of more than $1 million. (myhaam.org)
more ›

In case you weren't aware, there are thousands of working musicians in Austin, many of whom don't have health insurance. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians has existed for three years, working daily to provide low-cost primary health care services, basic dental care and mental health counseling for Austin-area musicians and their families. more ›