Hot Off The Press:
The Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes describes Nancy Coplin as "A Compressed Bundle of Infinite Energy," in a full-length feature story:
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/entertainment/music-advocate-nancy-coplin-is-a-compressed-bundle/ng4zW/#63b6bc41.3604352.735512
New Orleans is bursting with pride for their newest live music venue(s)! Passengers landing at Louis Armstrong International Airport this week after a taxing day of travel will have something besides the humidity to remind them they’ve arrived: a rocking dose of live New Orleans music.
http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/9589478-171/live-no-music-to-greet
New Orleans' Offbeat Magazine writes about Nancy Coplin's role in bringing live music to New Orleans airport:
http://www.offbeat.com/2014/06/25/new-orleans-music-finally-arrives-louis-armstrong-airport/?utm_source=WB+06+26+14+&utm_campaign=WB+06+26+14&utm_medium=email
The Austin Chronicle offered a nice tribute to Nancy's tenure with the City of Austin and Austin Bergstrom International Airport: Read it here: http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2013-12-16/nancy-coplin-retires-from-abia/
What they are saying about Nancy Coplin:
CITY OF AUSTIN
"Nancy Coplin helped make Austin's creative scene and took her knowledge to our public spaces. At Austin's airport, Nancy built the most successful public space-music program in the country, and created a sense of place that could not be rivaled. Through the capture of local innovation and culture, Nancy creates successful, and unforgettable public spaces. She is a real innovator who takes boring space, and turns it into memorable public space."
- Mayor Lee Leffingwell, City of Austin
Chairman, United States Conference of Mayors Aviation Subcommittee
TRAVIS COUNTY
Nancy Coplin was the driving force for the Austin music community when I became Mayor of Austin in 1991. She spearheaded the measure for the City of Austin to adopt the slogan, “Live Music Capital of the World”. Nancy helped create the live music program at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and turn it into an internationally renowned and award winning program.
-- Bruce Todd
Commissioner Precinct 2
Travis County
STATE OF TEXAS
Music is part of Austin's DNA; it was Nancy's job to weave it into the DNA of the airport. She succeeded in remarkable ways. Except for things specifically built for concerts, you'll find few a public facilities that showcase music as prominently or as gracefully as Austin-Bergstrom International Airport does. That's a great asset for Austin and a testament to Nancy's work."
-- Senator Kirk Watson
Texas District 14
UNITED STATES CONGRESS
“For years, Nancy, you have been music to my ears and to everyone traveling through our Austin airport. Your ability to work with all aspects of the music industry, public officials, and the airport management has contributed so much to our valued music in public spaces. Thanks so much for your insight and leadership in assuring that the Live Music Capital of the World lives up to its name.”
--Congressman Lloyd Doggett
Texas District 45
United States Congress
The Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes describes Nancy Coplin as "A Compressed Bundle of Infinite Energy," in a full-length feature story:
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/entertainment/music-advocate-nancy-coplin-is-a-compressed-bundle/ng4zW/#63b6bc41.3604352.735512
New Orleans is bursting with pride for their newest live music venue(s)! Passengers landing at Louis Armstrong International Airport this week after a taxing day of travel will have something besides the humidity to remind them they’ve arrived: a rocking dose of live New Orleans music.
http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/news/9589478-171/live-no-music-to-greet
New Orleans' Offbeat Magazine writes about Nancy Coplin's role in bringing live music to New Orleans airport:
http://www.offbeat.com/2014/06/25/new-orleans-music-finally-arrives-louis-armstrong-airport/?utm_source=WB+06+26+14+&utm_campaign=WB+06+26+14&utm_medium=email
The Austin Chronicle offered a nice tribute to Nancy's tenure with the City of Austin and Austin Bergstrom International Airport: Read it here: http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2013-12-16/nancy-coplin-retires-from-abia/
What they are saying about Nancy Coplin:
CITY OF AUSTIN
"Nancy Coplin helped make Austin's creative scene and took her knowledge to our public spaces. At Austin's airport, Nancy built the most successful public space-music program in the country, and created a sense of place that could not be rivaled. Through the capture of local innovation and culture, Nancy creates successful, and unforgettable public spaces. She is a real innovator who takes boring space, and turns it into memorable public space."
- Mayor Lee Leffingwell, City of Austin
Chairman, United States Conference of Mayors Aviation Subcommittee
TRAVIS COUNTY
Nancy Coplin was the driving force for the Austin music community when I became Mayor of Austin in 1991. She spearheaded the measure for the City of Austin to adopt the slogan, “Live Music Capital of the World”. Nancy helped create the live music program at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and turn it into an internationally renowned and award winning program.
-- Bruce Todd
Commissioner Precinct 2
Travis County
STATE OF TEXAS
Music is part of Austin's DNA; it was Nancy's job to weave it into the DNA of the airport. She succeeded in remarkable ways. Except for things specifically built for concerts, you'll find few a public facilities that showcase music as prominently or as gracefully as Austin-Bergstrom International Airport does. That's a great asset for Austin and a testament to Nancy's work."
-- Senator Kirk Watson
Texas District 14
UNITED STATES CONGRESS
“For years, Nancy, you have been music to my ears and to everyone traveling through our Austin airport. Your ability to work with all aspects of the music industry, public officials, and the airport management has contributed so much to our valued music in public spaces. Thanks so much for your insight and leadership in assuring that the Live Music Capital of the World lives up to its name.”
--Congressman Lloyd Doggett
Texas District 45
United States Congress