Weekend music preview: Casual Strangers, HAAM Chili Cook-off, Shakey Graves

This weekend is shaping up to be another great one for local live music in Austin. We realize the weather has been cold in Central Texas this week but Saturday forecasters predict a high of 72 degrees. Friday night The Boxing Lesson side project, Casual Strangers play the Mohawk. Music fans can warm up even more Saturday by sampling spicy goodness at the HAAM benefit chili cook-off which will feature music by... Continue reading at Examiner.com

Live music preview: HAAM announced benefit day band schedule on October 2

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians(HAAM) announced the 2012 schedule of bands for HAAM Benefit Day on October 2 yesterday at a press event at The Belmont. HAAM helps Austin musicians get access to proper health care. These artists are often self-employed and uninsured. Businesses throughout Austin (see list here) will donate a portion of their proceeds next Tuesday to HAAM while bands play free for audiences around the city.... Read more at Examiner.com