Leadership
Pat Buchta, Chief Executive Officer
Pat Buchta serves as CEO of Austin Texas Musicians. As a working musician, an experienced community advocate, and a liver transplant recipient, Pat has found purpose in paying it forward, leading with an open heart, and helping his tribe of artists keep music alive in the "Live Music Capital of the World".
In additional to his solo career under the “Buchta” moniker, Pat also works with local Austin band Big Trick and all-original Christmas crooners The Misfit Toys.
Sarah Hall, Advocacy & Education Manager
Since early childhood, Sarah has studied Harp to become one of Texas’ premiere Harpists, performing professionally for over seven years for recitals, session work, concerts, weddings and events. As an active Voter Registrar and ATXM VOTES team lead in 2022, Sarah coordinated our massive Músicos Unidos Para Votar campaign to register voters in Texas border cities.
After retrofitting her van, Sarah enjoys celebrity status on TikTok as she shares her travels with the world. She’s become an invaluable member of the ATXM team, and we’re so grateful to have her on board!
Musicians Advisory Panel (MAP)
Our Musicians Advisory Panel (MAP) is made up of musicians from each diverse community, genre and Council District so that all musicians are equitably represented. Their voices bring real forth real change for our community.
From working on teams that address specific needs, providing valuable feedback to city staff, and volunteering, MAP Members work to create a better music community.
Our ATXM REACH team addresses issue of equity so that POC, LGBTQIA+ and women musicians have access to opportunities that help them thrive.
Our ATXM VOTES team provides valuable education about voter rights, registration, and policy.
Our ATXM BRIDGE builds bridges between musicians and venues, nonprofit partners, city staff and corporate interests in order to cultivate communication, understanding and support.
Board of Directors
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Charlie Faye
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Ray Price
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Genesis Vasquez
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Tom Van Schaik
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Pat Buchta
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Founders
In 2008, just before competing in the first season of “The Voice”, Nakia Reynoso created a private Facebook group where Austin musicians could share resources, information and opportunities. As membership grew, so did the need for advocacy, and in 2019, Nakia gathered a small group of working musicians to formalize next steps. Out of this effort, Austin Texas Musicians nonprofit was born, with Nakia, Sonya and Pat serving as our Founding Board of Directors.