Love music? Join Austin Music People.

I guess that it's no secret by now: I love music. And when I say that, I mean, I love music. If you happen to physically witness me talking about a new album release and I begin to foam at the mouth, do not panic - it will pass. Whether happy, sad, nostalgic or simply complacent, music has always accompanied those moments in my life. Now that I happen to attend school in the "Live Music Capital of the World," well, things have been just peachy. Fellow music advocators in the community care so much about Austin's music that they decided to unite and create an organization that provides support and communication for Austin's music industry: Austin Music People.

Austin Music People is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2010. The organization has come together under one love - Austin music. 

AMP's mission is to protect and grow Austin's music culture and its representation as the live music capital of the world by fostering networking and cooperation among Austin's community of music professionals, creatives and fans. So whether you're an audio engineer, the lead singer of a band or even just "that" fan who happens to throw your panties on stage, AMP wants your membership.

The organization takes the initiative to research and discuss ideas, policies and issues that face the music industry in order to enhance Austin's music scene. AMP also provides fans/musicians a voice to be heard and a forum to celebrate Austin music.

Austin Music People will be hosting events in hopes to strengthen the connection between Austin music professionals and fans. In fact, the Austin Music People Launch Party kicks off tomorrow evening at the new Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater with bands such as Ghostland Observatory (mentioned in my previous blog), The Bright Light Social Hour and Blue October. Ticket purchases result in immediate membership. Unfortunately the $20 tickets have sold out; however, if you happen to have $250, you can still snag a much coveted mezzanine seat at this website.

To join, check out AMP's membership options here. Memberships range anywhere between $1 to $25,000; so if you're a college student living off of Ramen Noodles and coupons discounts, don't sweat financial aspect.

Keep Austin weird. Support local music. Join Austin Music People.