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April 23, 2025

The Hype-Beast for Austin’s Live Music Scene (Sponsored)

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The Hype-Beast for Austin’s Live Music Scene (Sponsored)

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Believe it or not, it’s someone’s full-time job to promote Austin as the “Live Music Capital of the World” that we proclaim to be. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Omar Lozano, the Director of Live Music Marketing for Visit Austin, to find out exactly what being the hype man for Austin’s music scene entails. Plus, he shares musicians’ favorite local venues, and the local musicians he’s got his eyes on these days. 

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