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We ask the question, “Is the Pandemic Over For Austin Music?” You’ll hear from public health experts, a musician, a fan, a venue owner and a venue manager about what whether or not the CDC’s change in mask guidance for vaccinated individuals coupled with the big reopening in Austin music venues that took place on […]

We ask the question, “Is the Pandemic Over For Austin Music?” You’ll hear from public health experts, a musician, a fan, a venue owner and a venue manager about what whether or not the CDC’s change in mask guidance for vaccinated individuals coupled with the big reopening in Austin music venues that took place on Memorial Day weekend signals the end of the pandemic for Austin’s music scene.


In this episode you’ll hear from:


Jason R. Pickett, MD, FACEP, FAEMS: Deputy Medical Director for Austin

Matt Lara: Public Information Officer – City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

The Teeta: Austin based hip-hop artist

Sabrina Mikan RN, PhD: Music fan

Steve Sternshein: Managing Partner of Heard Presents and Owner of Empire Control Room and Garage

Jeanette Gregor — Venue Manager for Mohawk and Co-founder of The Amplified Sound Coalition.


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AUSTIN, TX. May 28, 2021. The Teeta in East Austin. Michael Minasi/KUTX

You can listen to Jason Pickett’s podcast here: https://atcomd.wordpress.com/category/podcasts/


You can follow Sabrina Mikan on @lovefromatx on Instagram.


AUSTIN, TX. May 27, 2021. Sabrina Mikan. Michael Minasi/KUTX