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It was the worst day of Shital Patel’s life. It had no right to start like it did, so normal a

“I miss live music,” Yvonne Salvatierra said for us all. “I miss going to different music venues to hear local musicians play their hearts out. I miss attending concerts the most. If I had to guess, I would say that I’ve attended no less than 100 concerts in my lifetime. Whoa, that’s a lot of concerts. I never really stopped to think about that before. I say I’ve contributed a small fortune to the music industry, don’t you think?” In this weirdest of timelines, when the world’s music fans are largely unable to gather for live shows, it seemed like a good time to ask

It’s no secret that the live music industry and all of its moving parts are hurting. Since the pandemic began the sector has been at a stand still with limited means to gain income for artists, venues and their support staff. As the government passed the long awaited COVID-19 relief package, which thankfully includes 15 billion dollars of relief for theaters and music venues, the entertainment industry can breathe a small sigh of relief but the battle for survival continues. A large part of the relief package is the $600 stimulus check which many Americans will be eligible for and anxiousl...

Here's how to help your fellow Houstonians during the holiday season Here's how to help your fellow Houstonians during the holiday season Dec 21, 2020, 3:01 pm The Lance McCullers Foundation aims to help make Houston a no-kill city when it comes to homeless animals.  Thus far, 2020 has been a pretty ugly affair for nearly everyone. Shuttered businesses. Lost jobs. The solitude of working from home. There are two silver linings, though. One, this year is nearly behind us. And two, for those who feel a keen sense of community connection, there are numerous ways to share time and treasu...

Bun B and Houston nonprofit deliver holiday help for local musicians Photo courtesy of Bun B Mark C Austin and wife, Rachel, started the organization to help area music industry locals in need. Photo by Pooneh Ghana The pandemic has had many local musicians singing the blues, but one cherished Houston legend is ensuring these performers have a brighter yuletide. Houston rap icon Bun B has helped the Houston Music Foundation (HMF) distribute more than $15,000 to area musicians just in time for the holidays. “These are trying times,” Bun B tells CultureMap. “The big stars will be oka...