CBOB 2026 Digital Program

Lineup NETSPEND: THE MAG STRIPES ASCENSION SETON: THE DEFIBRILLATORS ABC: THE ANTEATERS CIRRUS LOGIC: THE HAPTICS H-E-B: KNUCKLE SAMMICH PNC BANK: C NOTES THANK YOU COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARE

Judges KENDALL BEARD Kendall Beard is a Texas-based singer/songwriter and one half of the Americana duo Love and Chaos alongside producer and musician AJ Vallejo.

Blending country storytelling with rock energy and soulful harmonies, the duo has become a rising force in the Texas music scene with chart-topping singles including "Wildflower," "Come Back to Bed," and "Rather Be Alone." A former semifinalist on Season 8 of American Idol, Kendall has performed everywhere from intimate songwriter rounds to major festivals, with touring credits alongside REO Speedwagon and Styx. In 2023, Love and Chaos took home "Best New Band" at the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards and earned three nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year. Beyond music, Kendall is a content creator, entrepreneur, and mom of two — bringing creativity, humor, and authenticity to everything she does on and off stage.

TRENNIS JONES Trennis serves as Vice President - Community Impact for Austin FC, the only major sports team in Austin, TX. He is passionate about using the power of sport to empower people who enrich our community. Previous to Austin FC, Trennis has served as an Executive in the sports industry for more than two decades, leading non-profit Positive Coaching Alliance in the state of Texas, serving as a Player Agent at Octagon, and in Basketball Operations for the Phoenix Suns. Born and raised in Austin, TX, Trennis is a graduate of The University of Colorado at Boulder with a BA in Communication. While in Boulder, Trennis was a scholarship athlete for the Men’s Basketball Team from 2000-2004. In his free time, Trennis enjoys playing golf, reading, and walking Jack, the family dog. He is most proud to be husband to his wife, Amy, and Dad to their daughter.

Judges NAKIA Nakia is an influential queer artist whose commanding, soulful voice has captivated audiences for over 20 years. A fan-favorite semi-finalist on Season 1 of The Voice, he has shared stages with legends including Willie Nelson and B.B. King, and performed at Austin City Limits, SXSW, and queer celebrations across the country. Deeply respected for his community leadership, Nakia helped create emergency relief for Austin's musicians during the pandemic — earning the title of "Local Legend" from Matthew McConaughey. A three-time Recording Academy Texas Board Governor, he remains a leading queer voice in the industry. His 2025 album Signal marks his first collection of originals since 2009, blending 80s synth-rock with his signature soul. His band, Nakia & The Never Not Now, holds a residency at Austin's C-Boy's Heart & Soul, and he DJs four nights a week. Nakia lives in Austin with his husband of 22 years, Robert, and their dog, Baker.

TAYLOR WALLACE Taylor Wallace has been a KUTX host since 2014 and has helmed the morning drive time slot for the last six years. For the last two years, she's been the Head Producer for KUTX's Song of the Day, offering her an extra opportunity to do her favorite part of her job: giving up-and-coming Austin artists their first feature and spin on the airwaves. She always wants to know what you're reading.

Emcees TREVOR SCOTT Trevor Scott is an Austin television personality and host of the CBS Austin morning program ‘We Are Austin.’ You can catch him on TV every weekday morning highlighting the people, stories, and organizations that make central Texas such a special place to call home.

He has a passion for storytelling and big love for Austin’s robust music community. Each and every Monday on his show, Trevor hosts a local band or musician during his Music Monday series benefiting HAAM. He is actively involved in many of Austin’s other non-profit efforts, and is always looking for opportunities to engage with the community in positive, productive ways. He lives here in Austin with his husband and two rescue pups, Julie and Dot.

QUITA CULPEPPER Quita Culpepper is the 6 and 10pm anchor at KVUE in Austin, Texas.

Quita is one of Austin’s most celebrated and trusted TV journalists.

With more than 25 years of experience, Quita has met everyone from the President of the United States to the man who works behind the counter at her favorite resturant.

VIP Performance by DJ MAHEALANI DJ Mahealani believes there are ghosts in grooves that are divine remedies wanting to be heard. She spins vinyl spells & a wicked bitch- es brew of beats. Her sound is old school new wave lunar bump; dusty ol' space age jams & modern beats from back in the day. She flips the familiar into future fun & makes heart beats & booties collide. Her beat matching and vinyl blends conjure magic on the dance floor.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 CORPORATE BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMMITTEE Denise Grodé - Cirrus Logic Meredith Cranch - Cirrus Logic Laura V Johnson - PNC Bank Steven Gonzalez - PNC Bank Summer Schott - Schlotzsky’s

Lauren Baker - Ascension Seton Miguel Romano - Ascension Seton Marcus Moreno - Netspend Caitlyn Macaluso - FVF Law Megan Davis - LatticeWorks

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SPECIAL THANKS TO

THANK YOU TO OUR PICK-A-PICK & AUCTION DONORS ACL Live at the Moody Theater Alotten Anna Kraft Fine Art Antone’s Nightclub ATX Backline ATX Event Systems Austin FC Austin Film Festival Brane Audio Breakaway Records Butler Pitch & Putt Brown Distributing C3 Presents Carpenter Hotel Canned Beets Patrick & Judy Cantilo Central Machine Works The Circuit of the Americas Criquet Shirts Dulce Vida Tequila Flat Creek Estates Gibson Gives

Graphic Guitar Guys Gold Rush Vinyl Hai Hospitality Hattie B’s Hot Chicken The Hemby Estate imogene + willie KUTX La Condesa La Lumiere New York Live Nation Luck Presents Mañana Coffee Milam & Greene Whiskey Misc. Rentals Moody Center Mythic Guitar Company New Waterloo Nova Hospitality PNC Bank Resound Presents Room Service Vintage Schlotzsky’s SharpeVision

Shake Shack Snarf’s Sandwiches Soundwaves Art Foundation Spokesman Coffee StarVista Live St. Elmo Brewing Stephen F. Austin Hotel Strait Music Joshua Stringer Sway Thai Tacodeli Tecovas Tejas Tonic Thunderhouse Media Troublemake Studios Tupelo Goods University of Texas Press Waterloo Audiology Waterloo Gateway Waterloo Ice House YETI Zilker Belts

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HAAM PEARL SOCIETY The Pearl Society is an outlet for music lovers to plug into Austin’s legendary music scene, while backing HAAM’s life-saving healthcare programs. Pearl Society members make an annual financial contribution of $1,200 or more to HAAM and gain exclusive access to industry events and concerts through the year, including access to Ray Benson’s Annual Birthday Bash and the Corporate Battle of the Bands VIP Pre-Party, which includes backstage tours of ACL Live at the Moody Theater.

To learn more about HAAM’s Pearl Society and how to get involved, please contact Ally Keeper at ally@myhaam.org or visit myhaam.org/Pearl-Society

Corporate Battle

Corporate Battle

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Bands 2026

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Essential for your money.

At PNC, we’re like the roadies who set up your gear, so your gig goes off without a hitch. Providing sound financial advice so you can rock on with confidence. But tonight, we’re taking the stage as a proud supporter of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) with our band, The C Notes. And we’re ready to shred. Not your money, though. We’ll be more careful with that.

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The Mag Stripes

…have lit up the HAAM Corporate Battle of the Bands Stage since 2007, earning crowd favorite awards along theway. Their amazing performances have brought home such titles as Best Stage Performance (2017), Fan Favorite (2019), and Song of the Year (2022) for their soulful cover of Colors, by The Black Pumas. Now entering their 9th year, the band is back with a power-house set sure to bring the place down.

The Mag Stripes are made of wonderful souls who give their passion to music, arts, community, and each other. The representation is a mere reflection of; who, what, they and our company encompasses to our community, customers and the greater good.

Andrew Yao - Keyboards | Mike Ruscio - Guitar | Natasha Bridell - Vocals | Olibeti Moultry - Vocals | Vineeth Chohan - Bass

Get Ready! Get Loud! Get pumped and ready to throw down on this performance by The Mag Stripes!

THANK YOU TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS JULIE FITCH - BOARD CHAIR STEPHANIE BERGARA - CHAIR ELECT SORIYA ESTES - SECRETARY MAX HAMPTON - TREASURER NIKELLE MEADE - PAST CHAIR BECKY ARREAGA LAUREN BAKER EMMETT BELIVEAY RAY BENSON BRUCE CALLAHAN PATRICK CANTILO

CLIFFORD CHIU JOSHUA GINDELE STEVEN GONZÁLEZ DENISE GRODÉ JOHN T. KUNZ LUIS PATIÑO WENDY SMITH JOHN TRUBE AARON VON FLATERN CHAD WHITHED, MD

SAVE THE DATE! SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 Three-time winner of ‘Most Creative Event’ at the Austin Music Awards HAAM Day 2026, powered by PNC & SXSW is more than just HAAM's largest and most important fundraiser of the year, it’s also Central Texas’ largest one day music festival!

250+ performances, 105+ venues, 300+ local musicians!

On HAAM Day, music lovers will hear live music bouncing off the walls of grocery stores, restaurants, shops, rooftops, in parks, iconic live music venues and more, in an effort to raise awareness and critical funds for HAAM. Most performances are free, open to the public & familyfriendly! HAAM Day will also feature prominently on area TV, radio, digital & print and will again this year feature a mobile-friendly, interactive event map, making it easy to plan your HAAM Day… and night!

INTERESTED IN JOINING AS A SPONSOR? Visit www.myhaam.org for more information or email Leilani Perry at leilani@myhaam.org.

For over 20 Years...

HAAM provides Austin-area musicians access to affordable health, wellness, and prevention services to strengthen their quality of life in support of our vibrant music culture.

Since our founding in 2005, HAAM has been a lifeline for the musicians who power the Live Music Capital of the World. We've transformed the landscape of healthcare for our musicians in partnership with a community-minded network of providers and supporters.