On March 10, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reopened the state. Now, businesses can operate at 100% capacity. He also lifted the statewide mask mandate. We talked to musicians, venue owners and staff about how they plan to navigate the reopening.
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Gabriel C. Pérez
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In this episode you’ll hear from:
- Cody Cowan: executive director of the Red River Cultural District
- Stephen Sternschein: the managing partner of Heard Presents, which operates Empire Control Room
- James Moody: founder of the Austin music venue Mohawk
- Kate Holley: illustrator, and manager and bartender at Cheer Up Charlies
- Clayton England: musician and bartender at The Far Out Lounge
- Mama Duke: singer songwriter and voice-over actor
- Lili Hickman: musician and visual artist
Lessons from Lockdown: The Artist
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- Find out more about Mama Duke.
- Check out Mama Duke as the voice of Hip-Hop Hippo.
- Find out more about Lili Hickman’s art and her band Flora and Fawna.
- Check out Clayton England’s music.