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AUSTIN, Texas 鈥� Feb. 26, 2019 鈥� No badge? No problem. KUTX 98.9, the Austin Music Experience, is bringing together some of the most anticipated 2019 SXSX Music Conference artists 鈥� and those poised to break out 鈥� for four mornings of music appreciation and discovery at . Proceeds benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM).
Now in its ninth year*, this annual tradition continues in 2019 with four early morning broadcasts live from the Four Seasons ballroom from 7 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 13 through Friday, March 15; and from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 16.
The following acts are scheduled to perform at KUTX Live at the Four Seasons 2019:
Wednesday, March 13
7 a.m. uses cumbia as a building block for what they describe as tropical futurism, which gets psychedelic and freaky, with a combination of rhythms and sounds from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America.
8 a.m. , self-proclaimed 鈥渟ynth queen鈥� and former keyboardist for L.A. indie rockers Cherry Glazerr.
9 a.m. American soul, rhythm and blues outfit
10 a.m. Haitian rapper, musician and actor , R&B and soul songstress and neo soul and jazz-infused artist
Thursday, March 14
7 a.m. , the project between Sabrina Ellis (A Giant Dog and Sweet Spirit) and Har Mar Superstar (aka Sean Tillmann), reflecting influences from doo-wop, classic duets, musical theater and electro dance.
8 a.m. Austin-based minimalist composer and electronic musician (aka Roger Sellers)
9 a.m. NPR Slingshot artist
10 a.m. London-based trio , who craft a danceable, blend of atmospheric synth-rock, spare electro-pop and elemental trip-hop
Friday, March 15
7 a.m. Austin psych-pop ensemble
8 a.m. Austin-based alt-indie band , who deliver a hazy dream-pop rock sound
9 a.m. Rock, country and folk singer-songwriter
10 a.m. Americana singer-songwriter and Grammy award-winner
Saturday, March 16
8 a.m. who delivers a hybrid sound of rap and melodic pop musings
9 a.m. Northern Ireland alt-indie act (aka Naomi Hamilton)
10 a.m. British singer-songwriter , whose sound spans country, folk, classic soul and 鈥�70s-era Britpop
11 a.m. Indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter
KUTX Live at the Four Seasons is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission to the show, which includes a breakfast taco, KIND granola bar and bottomless coffee, is $15 per adult and $5 for children 12 and under (cash only).
KUTX Live at the Four Seasons 2019 benefits the (HAAM), an Austin-based non-profit organization that provides local musicians with access to affordable health care, with a focus on prevention and wellness.
鈥淎ustin鈥檚 live music scene is a key reason our city is so beloved by locals and visitors alike, but none of that would exist if it weren鈥檛 for the hard-working musicians who call this city home,鈥� said Rob Hagelberg, general manager at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. 鈥淗AAM provides much-needed assistance to these individuals, ensuring they remain a vital part of our community for many years to come.鈥�
Limited self-parking is available in the hotel garage on a first-come, first served basis at a discounted rate of $5 per car until 1 p.m.
KUTX thanks sponsors and for helping to make KUTX Live at the Four Seasons possible.
*This music series started with sister station KUT before KUTX launched in 2013.
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Media Contacts:
Erin Geisler, KUTX 98.9, (512) 475-8071
Kerri Sholly, Four Seasons Hotel Austin, (512) 685-8058
