Austin Music Community Rallies for Central Texas Flood Relief

Austin’s music community is contributing to relief efforts following tragic floods that ravaged the greater Central Texas area over the July 4 weekend.

Levitation Festival is selling "Texas Hill Country Flood Relief" t-shirts with all proceeds going to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

Music venues and booking groups are organizing benefit shows. Local bands are even pledging to give money they earn from playing shows and merchandise sales to charity. Famous musicians have also been speaking out on the recent devastation.

Country crooner Robert Earl Keen vowed to donate 100% of his tour merchandise sales to flood relief efforts in his hometown. The singer-songwriter, who has a ranch in Kerrville, is in the process of organizing a benefit concert.

Texas is just beginning its road to recovery, and the Austin music scene is helping to raise money in any way they can. From benefit concerts to individual contributions, here’s a list of upcoming music fundraisers to support affected communities.

July 11: Resound Presents’ Central Texas Flood Relief Pledge

Resound Presents, an Austin-based live music booking company, will be donating a portion of proceeds collected from all ticket sales to support the Kerr County Relief Fund. That means all day Friday, if you buy tickets to any concert listed on Resound’s calendar, a portion will support those affected by the July 4th weekend floods. Info: resoundpresents.com.

July 11: promqueen’s "Scarlett" Music Video Release Party at ArtUSCO

Local Vietnamese American singer promqueen will be performing acoustic versions of three new songs and screening the new music video for her song "Scarlett." The show, hosted at ArtUsCO, starts at 8 p.m., and will include behind-the-scenes clips from the music video and a Q&A panel with cast and crew. Light refreshments will be provided, and a portion of ticket sales will go to Hands Off Central TX’s July 4th flood mutual aid fundraiser. Info: tickettailor.com.

July 11: Billy King & The Bad Bad Bad at the 13th Floor

Austin "power psych" band Billy King & The Bad Bad Bad will be donating all of their pay from this Friday’s show to the Kerrville Flood Relief Fund. They will be playing with Hidden Floors, Ma and Friday Boys starting at 8 p.m. Info: dice.fm.

July 11-12: Paul Val at C-Boy’s Heart and Soul and the Continental Club

Local guitarist Paul Val will be donating a portion of his cover charge from two shows he is playing this weekend for the release of two new songs. He will be at C-Boy’s Heart and Soul this Friday at 10 p.m. and at the Continental Club at the same time on Saturday. Val has also pledged to give 100% of the profit made from merchandise sales and tip jar cash this weekend to those affected by the recent floods. Info: paulval.com.

July 12: "Down to the River" Benefit Concert at Blue Rock Studio

The owners of Wimberley’s Blue Rock Studio still remember the floods that devastated their community during Memorial Day in 2015. The Blue Rock Foundation, in partnership with the Texas Music Office, has already received over $10,000 in donations to distribute to flood relief efforts. Blue Rock is taking things even further by hosting "Down to the River," an intimate, in-studio benefit concert featuring Walt Wilkins, Erin Ivey, Sam Baker and Billy Crockett. Tickets to attend the live show are $100, but you can also donate online through their free live stream from 2 to 4 p.m. All proceeds will go to Mercy Chefs, Convoy of Hope and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Info: bluerocktexas.com.

July 13: "For The Heart of Texas" Benefit Concert at the Long Center

This Sunday, the Long Center is hosting "For The Heart of Texas," an all-ages benefit showcase with all proceeds going to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. The concert will feature over 15 artists, including Aaron Behrens of Ghostland Observatory, Gina Chavez, TheBrosFresh, Jackie Venson and Chaparelle. The "pay what you want" event starts at 4 p.m. and will also have food trucks, a silent auction and more ways to support communities impacted by the July 4 floods. Info: thelongcenter.org.

July 25: Together For Texas at the Far Out Lounge

SumWhatGolden is partnering with the Far Out Lounge to present "Together For Texas," a benefit show with all proceeds going directly to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Bands are TBA, but so far we know that there will be live music and raffle prizes. Visit thefaroutaustin.com for updates.