The Bros Fresh, Jack Barksdale & Mike Meadows put on an incredible performance at Arlyn Studios to kick off the 2024 Pearl Society season…

On Wednesday, June 7, HAAM raised more than $255,000 during the 2023 annual Corporate Battle of the Bands, presented by Cirrus Logic with stage sponsors, H-E-B, Netspend, and PNC Bank, exceeding last year’s total of $227,000. Bands were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in front of a live audience at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Funds raised go directly toward providing healthcare services for the musicians HAAM serves.

Join us in celebrating some our our newest 2023 Corporate Battle of the Bands supporting sponsors, Opry Entertainment Group , ABC Home & Commercial Services, FBR Management, C3 Presents, SXSW, and NOW CFO.

Meet Austin-based soul & funk band Tomar and the FCs. The band will provide a special performance during the judge’s deliberations at 2023 Corporate Battle of the Bands. Immediately after the judge’s deliberations, vocalist Tomar Williams will announce the winners after their performance.

Watch this space in the weeks to come as we provide some bio highlights for the participating acts in our 2023 Corporate Battle of the Bands. This week we highlight the 2022 Best Band award winner Noella Grey and The Imaginary Band (from band sponsor Ascension Seton, pictured here) and co-winner of Best Song in 2022, The Mag Stripes (from stage sponsor Netspend). 

Watch this space in the weeks to come as we provide some bio highlights (serious and silly) for the participating acts in our 2023 Corporate Battle of the Bands. This week we highlight The Haptics ( formerly known as ReUnion Jacked from Cirrus Logic, Knuckle Sammich (from H-E-B, pictured here), and Useless Amenities (from Cushman & Wakefield).

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ (HAAM) and PNC Bank will celebrate Central Texas frontline workers with free food, drinks, and gifts as a thank you for their community service during the most difficult days of the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of the Sept. 13 HAAM Day, powered by PNC Bank.

Who's ready to put the LIVE back in live music for HAAM Day 2022?

Join us in person at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park - and at venues all over Central Texas - for a full day of free music with our stellar lineup! See live music showcases at 10+ iconic venues and take your pick enjoying more than 200 music performances around town!

HAAM is proud to announce this year’s HAAM Day’s date as Sept. 13, 2022 and the day’s presenting sponsor, PNC Bank. The event will feature in person live music for the first time since 2019. HAAM Day returns to how it has been historically hosted – a day of live music where Central Texans have access to hundreds of performances from local musicians at venues throughout the greater Austin area, including San Marcos, Pflugerville and Bastrop. Every year, HAAM Day is a celebration of Austin music and community, and this year is no different.

On the evening of June 2, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) raised more than $227,000 during the 13th annual Corporate Battle of the Bands, presented by Cirrus Logic with stage sponsors, PNC Bank and H-E-B. Bands were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in front of a live audience at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Funds raised will go directly towards providing healthcare services for the musicians HAAM serves.