Waterloo Records Hosts Our August 2026 Pearl Society Concert
On Tuesday, August 11, our HAAM Pearl Society members and special guests from Ascension Seton enjoyed a wonderful night of music featuring Farmer’s Wife and Gina Chavez at Waterloo Records. Check out a photo gallery from the evening on our Facebook page, featuring photography by Jake Rabin.
Thank you to founding HAAM Board Member and legend of Waterloo Records, John T. Kunz, and to Caren Kelleher of Gold Rush Vinyl and Trey Watson of Armadillo Records for hosting our third Pearl Society of the year. 5% of proceeds from last night’s Waterloo sales benefit HAAM!
A special thanks to our friends at Waterloo Records, Bespoke Food, Brown Distributing, Central Market, Dulce Vida Tequila, Flat Creek Estate Winery & Vineyard, JuiceLand, Music Water, Drink Slingers, Still Austin Whiskey Co., St. Elmo Brewing, and Tito's Handmade Vodka.
Celebrating Our Partners in Care: Ascension Seton
HAAM member Vanessa Lively
Throughout the evening, HAAM celebrated our long-standing and foundational partnership with Ascension Seton, as well as a new Women’s Healthcare Initiative to provide free mammogram screenings for uninsured women musicians. These “HAAMograms” are provided at no cost to eligible HAAM members thanks to the generous support of the Ascension Seton Foundation and its donors.
George Gomez, Ascension Texas Foundations,
George Gomez, Chief Operating Officer at Ascension Texas Foundations, joined us onstage to share a few words about HAAM’s partnership with Ascension Seton, and a recent healthcare story he experienced as a performing musician himself! HAAM member Vanessa Lively also joined us onstage to share how Ascension Seton has made an impact in her life as a musician, founder of a nonprofit, and as a mother of two.
We are especially grateful to Ascension Seton for their sustained support during an uncertain time for healthcare funding. We were honored to celebrate our partnership together with our Pearl Society members.
Austin Music Scene Book Bundle
Our friends at Thunderhouse Media (the team behind the award-winning book Austin's Music Scene: Your Guide to the City's Most Iconic Artists & Venues) just posted two extended interviews — with Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gina Chavez and Southern Gothic shoegazers Farmer's Wife. A little fun pre-reading before next week's show.
Tiers & Perks for Pearl Society
Our Pearl Society members get insider access to exclusive concerts, backstage moments, and invites to events at iconic spaces, like Waterloo Records, throughout the year. Every Pearl Society occasion is an investment in keeping our local music scene alive.
We have incredible perks for Gold, Diamond, and Platinum Pearl Society memberships, so check out all the benefits members enjoy throughout the year atmyhaam.org/pearl-society.
Supporters can choose to give a monthly, sustaining membership gift, or give annually. Sustaining monthly Pearl Society members save on a full year of benefits! Whichever membership you choose, know your support directly funds access to affordable healthcare for local musicians, ensuring the Austin music scene continues to thrive.
Get your invites for our final Pearl Society concert! Join the Pearl Society today.
