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Support Musician Focused Organizations


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Eastside Kings Foundation
The Eastside Kings Festival is a free, family-friendly music festival that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of African American Blues, Jazz, and Gospel music. The festival takes place in East Austin, Texas, and features live performances from local and national artists, workshops, and community events.
Learn more at https://www.eastsidekingsfest.com/​
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Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers
HOME was formed by a group of concerned women in Austin, Texas, many of whom are musicians themselves, for the purpose of providing housing aid and assistance for musicians in need. The money they receive through donates goes to create more security for aging musicians of the Austin by pursuing low cost housing for them and providing emergency grants in their time of need.  
Learn more at https://www.homeaustin.org/

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Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
By resolving challenges such as long-neglected teeth to hearing loss, heart problems and depression, HAAM and their partners improve and save musicians’ lives and enhance Austin’s economy and quality of life. They provide access to affordable health care for Austin’s low-income working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness.
Learn more at ​https://myhaam.org/

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Sims Foundation
Musicians and music professionals are at higher risk for mental illness and substance abuse, working under the stress of an unstable income, a skyrocketing cost of living, erratic tour schedules, distance from family and support, and constant proximity to drugs and alcohol. The SIMS Foundation steps in to provide mental health and substance use recovery services for musicians, music industry professionals, and their families to support the well-being of the Austin music community.
Learn more at ​https://simsfoundation.org/

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Clifford Antone Foundation
The Clifford Antone Foundation was set up to live out the values of it's namesake. Clifford Antone was known for investing in living Blues musicians and investing in up can coming talent. Likewise, the foundation works to accelerate the growth of existing charities who share their mission, leads efforts in our music community to help those in need, and protects and stewards the Blues heritage for future generations

Learn more at ​https://cliffordantonefoundation.org//

  • HOME
  • Go Dancing!
  • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Code of Conduct
  • UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Get Involved
  • Support Live Music
  • Learn More
    • What is Blues Dance?
    • Get Inspired
    • Local Instructors
    • Listen and Learn