SPIN Magazine, in partnership with Stand Together Music proudly present Austin’s very own 4X GRAMMY® winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and performer Gary Clark Jr. live at Emo’s Austin located at 2015 E. Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741 on Wednesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. CST. Renowned for his unparalleled talent and mesmerizing live performances, guests won’t want to miss this evening of soul-stirring rock ‘n’ roll. In addition to Gary’s headlining performance, attendees can also anticipate a captivating set from a very special surprise guest. Mocktails will be provided by 1 Million Strong, an impact initiative created in partnership between Stand Together Music and The Phoenix, that is working to unite the music industry, artists and fans to change the way people think about and approach addiction recovery by replacing isolation with community and shame with strength, so everyone can overcome obstacles and achieve their potential. General admission tickets are now on sale for $80 + applicable fees and can be purchased online here. For more information, see this article and for more on SPIN Magazine, please see here.
“Gary Clark Jr. is one of the most talented artists of his time,” said Daniel Kohn, SPIN’s SVP of Artist Relations and Music. “To present this show in his hometown on the eve of his new album is something we don’t take lightly. We can’t wait to see Gary tear it up.”
In addition to this show, as well as their Dayparty at Stubb’s on March 16featuring legendary emo band Sunny Day Real Estate, The Get Up Kids and powerful local group Die Spitz, SPIN is gearing up to deliver a series of exceptional activations to Austin that same week in March. SPIN will again be working with Stand Together Music, an organization uniting musicians and their teams with proven changemakers to co-create solutions to some of the most pressing issues in our country, on an invite-only brunch, bringing together industry leaders for a discussion on community impact in Austin and beyond. Tickets for the Stubb’s show are now available and can be purchased in advance here.
As a long-standing pillar of the entertainment media industry, SPIN Magazine is known for its alternative approach to music coverage. For decades, the publication has given a national voice to underground artists from a wide range of genres while also highlighting household names through earnest interviews and riveting editorial pieces. Always on the cutting edge of what’s new in music, SPIN was one of the first outlets to report on the early punk scene, grunge rock, world music and new wave before other mainstream outlets acknowledged the styles. Furthermore, the magazine’s extensive coverage of hip-hop and culture in the ‘90s showed that their stories dove deeper than the tracks themselves. Additionally, in partnership with Stand Together Music, SPIN launched SPIN Impact Hub — the first and only media platform dedicated to highlighting musicians’ and the music industry’s impact on critical social issues to empower artists and industry leaders to create change around the subjects that matter most to them.
In the same decade, SPIN began to promote the up-and-coming city of Austin, Texas, as a cultural incubator in the independent music scene. In addition to previous articles centered around Lone Star legends such as Willie Nelsonand Stevie Ray Vaughan, the magazine also focused on Austin’s alternative country atmosphere and its distinctive influence on the local music community. This national exposure further amplified the sentiments of the “Live Music Capital of the World,” and since then, SPIN has continued to spotlight honorary Austinites and other Texas greats, including Daniel Johnston, Paul Wall, Leon Bridges, groups such as the Black Pumas, Khruangbin, Urban Heatand many more. Over the years, the magazine has also continued to cover performances from the city’s iconic Austin City Limits television series as well as the annual ACL Music Festival, and just last year SPIN published a piece highlighting Texas counterculture and renowned artist, illustrator and underground cartoonist Jim Franklin, “The Man Who Made Austin Weird” who famously created the poster art for the Armadillo World Headquarters.
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ABOUT SPIN MAGAZINE:
SPIN is one of the most recognizable names in music and pop culture. In early 2020, SPIN launched a new generation of the legendary media group, putting the brand back where it belongs — at the center of the zeitgeist.
SPIN’s digital covers have featured some of today’s biggest stars, including Noah Kahan, Demi Lovato, The Black Keys, YungBlud, Machine Gun Kelly, Rüfüs Du Sol, Jack Harlow, Denzel Curry, Run the Jewels, and Kehlani, coupled with probing journalism and in-depth interviews, hit series 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without, A Day In the Life Of, and Artist x Artist, as well as original videos. The company launched SPIN IMPACT, a platform that harnesses the music industry’s most powerful voices to raise awareness and take action around some of society’s most pressing issues.
SPIN has also brought its legendary music brand to merchandise, joining forces with Life Clothing to release a series of T-shirt designs at Urban Outfitters. A powerhouse in the media world, SPIN launched in Japan, as well as partnered with Amazon for a music free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel exclusively on Amazon Freevee. In 2023, the company launched SPIN Labs, an incubator for music tech startups that is designed to help artists thrive in the quickly-changing music technology space.
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ABOUT STAND TOGETHER MUSIC:
Stand Together Music unites musicians and their teams with proven changemakers to co-create solutions to some of the most pressing problems in our country, including criminal justice reform, addiction recovery, education, free speech and ending the war on drugs. To learn more about Stand Together Music, visit www.standtogethermusic.org.
ABOUT 1 MILLION STRONG:
Together with the music industry, 1 Million Strong is committed to breaking down the barriers to sobriety for allies and their loved ones, We believe that the most powerful solutions are rooted in communities like The Phoenix, an organization that uses the transformative power of physical activity and social connection to help individuals impacted by substance us. To learn more about 1 Million Strong, visit www.1millionstrong.com.
