About HAAM

HAAM provides access to affordable healthcare for greater Austin’s low-income, working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. Many Austin musicians are self-employed and have no access to health insurance or basic healthcare. They often work multiple jobs and struggle to pay for basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter, with nothing left for healthcare.

That’s where HAAM comes in. By resolving challenges such as long-neglected dental work to hearing loss, heart problems and depression, HAAM and our healthcare partners improve and save musicians’ lives, enhancing Austin’s economy and quality of life. Austin is the "Live Music Capital of the World," and we aim to keep it that way.

HAAM has helped 6,700 musicians across seven counties access over $144 million in healthcare services since we began in 2005. Services include routine dental work, doctor visits and prescriptions, psychiatric counseling sessions, eye exams, out-patient procedures,
specialist referrals, hearing screenings, basic needs assistance and more.

SHINYRIBS

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Shinyribs defies genres as a sonic melting pot of Texas Blues, New Orleans R&B funk, horn- driven Memphis Soul, country twang, border music, big band swing, and roots-rock. The Austin-based nine-piece (sometimes 10-piece) supergroup is led by Kevin Russell, the charismatic frontman with colorful suits and extravagant shoes who continuously swaps out an electric guitar for a ukulele and never falls short of creating a cinematic experience with on- stage antics that often include him donning a light-up cloak or leading a conga line through the crowd.

Shinyribs was named ‘Best Austin Band’ at the Austin Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards in 2017 and 2018.

HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN

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Since its beginnings in the late 1990s, the Hot Club of Cowtown’s star has continued to rise as its reputation for jaw-dropping virtuosity and unforgettable live shows has become the band’s global brand. Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times, London), the Hot Club has always woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, setting up camp “at that crossroads where country meets jazz and chases the blues away” (The Independent), remaining “conscious always that above all else, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time” (New York Times). The band’s musical alchemy has been described as “another breathless journey in the Texas tardis” (The Times, London), while American Songwriter observed that “the excellent three players of this band could be doing anything but have chosen to honor the greats of jazz and swing with their sound.” The Belfast Telegraph calls the Hot Club of Cowtown “a pretty much perfect country trio at the very top of their game,” and the New York Times, in a live review the trio as armed with “an arsenal full of technique and joy.”

The Hot Club of Cowtown has toured extensively worldwide for over twenty-five years, both on its own and with with artists including Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Gatemouth Brown, the Avett Brothers, Dan Hicks, Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music, the Squirell Nut Zippers, the Mavericks, Dustbowl Revival, Tyler Hilton.  Festivals/career highlights include the Women in Jazz series (part of Jazz at Lincoln Center), the Cambridge Folk Festival (UK), the Glastonbury Festival (UK), the Fuji Rock Festival (Japan), Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival (AU), the National Folk Festival (US and AU), the Stagecoach Festival, the Winnipeg Folk Festival (CA), Waiting for Waits Festival (SP), the grand opening of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, The Barns at Wolf Trap, the Rochester Jazz Festival, the Strawberry Festival, the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, traveling as US State Department Musical Ambassadors to Azerbaijan, Armenia, Algeria, the Republic of Georgia, and the Sultanate of Oman, and being inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame.

THE TIARRAS

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Meet The Tiarras: Tori, Sophia, and Tiffany Baltierra, a dynamic trio of multi-faceted artists who effortlessly blend genres and cultural influences to create global music that knows no boundaries. Sisters turned bandmates, The Tiarras have embarked on a journey that defies conventions and embraces sonic exploration.

Hailing from a Mexican-American heritage, The Tiarras draw from the rich tapestry of musical diversity that surrounded their upbringing. Their vibrant compositions seamlessly weave together elements of rock, Latin, pop, soul, reggae, and blues, resulting in an eclectic yet refined sound that challenges the very notion of genre.

Fuelled by a passion for community and inclusivity, The Tiarras' music is a conduit for spreading positive energy and empowering messages. Their tracks, like "Soy Chingona" and "Let Love Free," resonate far and wide, gaining recognition on prestigious platforms including NPR World Cafe, Mitú, Grimy Goods, and Latin Alt. Radio. These impactful tunes have also found a home within campaigns for Rock the Vote, Jolt, and Voto Latino, solidifying The Tiarras' role in advocating social advancement and equality.

Having graced stages internationally, including notable performances at SXSW Sydney International, The Tiarras look ahead to a future brimming with promise. Committed to releasing more original music that defies expectations and embraces their global influences, their journey is one of breaking boundaries, sparking positive change, and leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape.

NIK PARR AND THE SELFLESS LOVERS

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Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers are a piano-driven rock n’ roll group from Austin, Texas. The band tours nonstop, performing over one hundred and fifty shows per year around the country.

Nik leads the band on vocals, saxophone and as a throwback rockin piano man, while also working the crowd and bringing blistering energy to the live set. Lots of sweat and saxophone solos. The band features Keegan Flynn on guitar, Daniel Warner on drums and Evan Durr on bass.

The group’s vintage sound is inspired by a mix of 60’s and 70’s rock n roll from The Rolling Stones to Jerry Lee Lewis to ZZ Top and Bruce Springsteen to the early Fitz and The Tantrums tunes.

Keep your eyes out for their new EP “American Lover Boy,” recorded live on tape in Memphis at the legendary Sam Phillips studios (Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash.) Coming soon…