AUSTIN, Texas — The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) Day event took place on Tuesday, Sept. 13, to benefit low-income and working musicians throughout the community.
HAAM Day, which is sponsored by PNC Bank, was held all throughout the Austin area, including San Marcos and Pflugerville. The event started on Tuesday at 6 a.m. with a kickoff speech from Austin Mayor Steve Adler at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.
After Adler's speech, a variety of bands played at the Moody Amphitheater, as well as throughout the greater Austin area. See the full lineup.
This was the first in-person HAAM Day since 2019, allowing residents to immerse themselves fully in music around town. Additionally, select restaurants and retail locations donated 5% or more of their daily sales return to HAAM.
“We are excited to formally announce HAAM Day 2022’s date and this year’s presenting sponsor, PNC Bank,” said Paul Scott, CEO of HAAM. "We will be merging some of the best of what we have learned over the past two years, such as hosting performances on our social media platforms, while also making a splash across town.”
All funds raised on HAAM Day will help the organization continue to provide medical care services to Austin musicians. Every dollar donated yields a $7 match in direct services, meaning a $10 donation equates to $70 in medical care.
Shelley King was one of the performers Tuesday. King said the services really help her and her family out.
"Me and my husband are full-time musicians and we have HAAM and we actually have a son who recently this week, in fact, ended up in the hospital. So without HAAM, I don't know what we would have done. It’s a life saver," said King.
If you would like to donate directly to the organization, visit HAAM's website.
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