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A podcast about live music, why it matters and what comes next.

Pause/Play Season 2, Episode 10: What Do We Do Now?

KUT 90.5 | By KUT/X Staff

Published August 10, 2021 at 11:53 AM CDT

Kate Howard poses for a portrait in South Austin on Aug. 5, 2021.

We look at this latest COVID surge in Austin and ask: What do we do now?

In this episode you'll hear from

Desmar Walkes, health authority for Austin-Travis County
Pat Buchta, Austin Texas Musicians
Aubrey Hays, musician
Mike Hidalgo, musician
Autumn Cymone, musician
Matt the Electrician, musician
Erin Walter of Parker Woodland
Kate Howard, musician
Jason McNeely, managing partner of Hotel Vegas
Jung Kwak, associate professor, UT Austin School of Nursing

Erin Walter poses for a portrait at Far Out Lounge and Stage on Aug. 5, 2021. — Erin Walter poses for a portrait at Far Out Lounge and Stage on Aug. 5

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