Episode 98: Processing and the State of Black Austin Music with Jackie Venson

photo credit: Ismael Quintanilla III

photo credit: Ismael Quintanilla III

On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Jackie Venson singer-songwriter and guitarist,  and native Austinite.

Jackie candidly details her June 12th letter (”Jackie Venson asks the Austin music scene: ‘What are you willing to do?’” ) which led to her curating Blues on the Green’s first all-Black lineup in the event’s 30-year history.

The event, titled Blues on the Screen (due to COVID-19 restrictions), premieres Wednesday July 8th at 7PM.

The Blues on the Screen Lineup

The two also discuss the state of Austin’s Black creative community and its place in the Black Lives Matter movement.

This episode was recorded remotely on June 28, 2020.

Contact Jackie at: management@jackievenson.com

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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Jackie Venson singer-songwriter and guitarist,  and native Austinite. Jackie candidly details her June 12th letter ("Jackie Venson asks the Austin music scene: ‘What are you willing to do?’" -> https://bit.ly/3gpDHPO ) which led to her curating Blues on the Green’s first all-Black lineup in the event’s 30-year history. The event, titled Blues on the Screen (due to COVID-19 restrictions), premieres Wednesday July 8th at 7PM. The Blues on the Screen Lineup Alesia Lani -> https://www.alesialanimusic.com/ Kydd Jones -> http://www.kyddjones.com/ Sam Houston -> https://samhoustonmusic.com/ Miss Lavelle White -> https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Lavelle-White-200420996812475/#!/Miss-Lavelle-White-200420996812475/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0 The two also discuss the state of Austin’s Black creative community and its place in the Black Lives Matter movement. This episode was recorded remotely on June 28, 2020. Contact Jackie at: management@jackievenson.com LINKS: ACL Blues on the Screen -> https://www.acl-radio.com/blues-on-the-screen/ Jackie Venson (Main page)-> https://www.acl-radio.com/blues-on-the-screen/ Jackie Venson (YouTube) -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA3ErHXiiufRE03fLwcLoA Jackie Venson (Facebook)-> Venson IG -> @jackievenson ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com You can listen to this episode and previous ones on all streaming platforms. Please leave a review and subscribe!

 
 

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