Chicago born & raised. Chicago & Paris Educated. Creator of "The Groove Temple". Radio Personality. DJ. Music Journalist. MS & cancer warrior. Curating the Black side of Electronic music. Spreading love through my Universal Groove.
On Tuesday, April 2, the Long Center and Health Alliance for Austin Musicians are excited to bring you a special evening with Brené Brown, Texas Monthly’s John Spong, and Austin artists, Gina Chavez and Carrie Rodriguez presented by Fern Santini Collaborative with support from Soriya Estes & Kelli House.
Through the course of the evening, researcher, storyteller, and professor, author, podcast host, and Texan, Dr. Brené Brown, John Spong, and Austin musicians Gina Chavez and Carrie Rodriguez will use storytelling and song to explore the issues that make us human – love, loss, change, and hope.
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit HAAM and its mission to provide access to affordable healthcare to Austin’s low-income, working musicians. Funds from this event support HAAM’s programs and will directly help Austin-area musicians afford life-saving health insurance and services. Since 2005, HAAM has helped over 6,700 musicians access over $144M in healthcare services, including primary and specialty care, mental, dental, hearing, wellness, and vision services.
On Tuesday, April 2, the Long Center and Health Alliance for Austin Musicians are excited to bring you a special evening with Brené Brown, Texas Monthly’s John Spong, and Austin artists, Gina Chavez and Carrie Rodriguez presented by Fern Santini Collaborative with support from Soriya Estes & Kelli House.
Through the course of the evening, researcher, storyteller, and professor, author, podcast host, and Texan, Dr. Brené Brown, John Spong, and Austin musicians Gina Chavez and Carrie Rodriguez will use storytelling and song to explore the issues that make us human – love, loss, change, and hope.
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit HAAM and its mission to provide access to affordable healthcare to Austin’s low-income, working musicians. Funds from this event support HAAM’s programs and will directly help Austin-area musicians afford life-saving health insurance and services. Since 2005, HAAM has helped over 6,700 musicians access over $144M in healthcare services, including primary and specialty care, mental, dental, hearing, wellness, and vision services.
Happy SXSW! I’m speaking on a panel TUES 3/12 discussing how to shape the future of nightlife. RSVP for free to attend this great discussion about #UrbanPlanning #sustainability #access #safety.
I'm excited to announce that I'll be on a SXSW panel discussing a greener future in nightlife. Free and open to the public at the Thompson Hotel 6-8pm. Presented by VibeLab part of German House. Get your free tickets here!
You are cordially invited to The Groove Temple's UNITED VOL 8: A Black History Month Boogie. We can't express our excitement about our 8th annual celebration of blackness, house music culture, women, fellowship, and dance in #Austin! This go-round, we welcome for the first time ever DJ BLUE LOTUS (SATX/ATX) and DJ LÓA (NYC/ATX), and LetaK Photography, alongside the creator of “UNITED”, DJ SHANI (CHI/ATX)! This one-of-a-kind event, in partnership with #Polaroid, is where you need to be for a dose of your #BlackHistoryMonth celebration!
We will always educate #Austin about the #AfricanAmerican and #LGBTQ+ communities that created #HouseMusic in #Chicago! DJ Lóa, DJ Blue Lotus, and DJ Shani will play a mix of #DeepHouse#SoulfulHouse #ClassicHouse #GospelHouse #AfroHouse & #TechHouse all night long.
The Groove Temple and Limestone Rooftop (Cambria Hotel - Downtown) are committed to ensuring that our #MobilityImpaired sisters and brothers are able to come and boogie with us! Take the elevator to the 16th floor to join our gathering. If you use wheelchairs, walkers, canes and any other devices, you are always welcome. There is also a ton of seating when you order from the delicious menu. If you have any questions, please email with Subject: UNITED VOL 8 to "[email protected]".
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ALL ARE WELCOME no matter what you look like or who you love. Come celebrate with us!
Start the last month of the year with me! I'll be at the Limestone Rooftop Lounge at the Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, Friday December 1st. I've got 3 hours to spread my musical wings.
Hello good people! This is my Motive Artistry Music YouTube debut. It was a fun time followed by home-cooked meals, drinks, and laughter! Follow Motive Artistry Music it's good for ya!