1st Tuesdays Live with B. Valentine
1st Tuesdays Live is a monthly live music and storytelling experience rooted in connection, creativity, and community — with a special focus on bringing creatives in the Austin area together.
Created and hosted by singer-songwriter B. Valentine, and brought to you by Matcha Entertainment with sponsorship support from the Austin Creative Alliance, the series serves as a creative gathering space where musicians, filmmakers, storytellers, and artists connect, collaborate, and celebrate one another’s work. Each episode is recorded live and shared online, creating an accessible platform that highlights Austin’s vibrant creative culture while welcoming a broader audience into the experience.
At its core, 1st Tuesdays Live exists to:
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Bring Austin-area creatives together and inspire new collaborations
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Highlight local talent and creative offerings across music, film, and storytelling
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Celebrate supporters of the creative community and the growing Circle of Love
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Create consistent, high-quality live programming that centers human connection through the arts
The series is designed not just as a performance, but as a community ritual — a place where artists feel supported, audiences feel included, and creativity is shared in real time.
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How Your Support Helps
As 1st Tuesdays Live continues to grow, community support allows the project to remain sustainable, accessible, and artist-centered. Funds raised through this campaign will be used to:
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Pay the creative and technical crew (musicians, audio engineers, camera operators, editors, and production support)
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Feed and care for the crew during production days
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Cover location and studio costs
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Purchase and maintain equipment needed for professional-quality audio and video
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Support marketing and outreach, helping highlight Austin creatives and expand the audience
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Cover additional production costs necessary to keep the project consistent and welcoming
Your contribution directly supports the people, infrastructure, and creative labor behind the scenes.
Donor Recognition
All contributors will receive a special credit at the end of the episode, recognizing your role in supporting the artists, crew, and community that make 1st Tuesdays Live possible. This project is built with — and for — the community.
Why This Matters
Austin is known for its creative spirit, yet many artists and collaborators lack consistent platforms that foster connection, visibility, and sustainability. 1st Tuesdays Live exists to help fill that gap — creating space for artists to be seen, celebrated, and inspired together, while also giving audiences a consistent way to connect more deeply with the music and stories behind the art.
At the same time, 1st Tuesdays Live serves as an intentional platform for B. Valentine to connect directly with her audience — sharing music in real time, telling stories behind the songs, celebrating supporters, and nurturing an ongoing relationship rooted in love, creativity, and community.
Your tax-deductible donation helps sustain a creative ecosystem where collaboration thrives, local talent is uplifted, and meaningful artist–audience connection remains at the center of the work — one Tuesday at a time.
Thank you for supporting the Circle of Love 💕
Matcha Entertainment was created by artists Eric and B. Valentine to serve audiences and artists through music that resonates emotionally, builds community, and honors diverse creative voices. We empower artists—both within our team and in the broader creative community—through music, live experiences, and media that inspire connection, growth, and emotional well-being. Our vision is a future where artists thrive creatively and sustainably, and where music and creative storytelling deepen connection, growth, and cultural enrichment.
The team at Matcha Entertainment participates in approximately 40–60 public-facing activities annually across live events, digital broadcasts, recordings, and community engagement initiatives. In a typical year, this includes one monthly public broadcast series (12 episodes of 1st Tuesdays Live with B. Valentine), the release of approximately one to two albums, contributions as performers and musicians on additional recording projects, approximately 30 national and international live performance appearances by Eric Valentine with established artists, additional live performances by B. Valentine, and ongoing music production and contribution to Film & TV projects. Through live audiences, digital streaming platforms, and online broadcasts, projects produced and supported by Matcha Entertainment reach approximately 600,000 to 1 million streams annually, as well as live audiences ranging from 300 to over 10,000 attendees per event, with growing programming and community engagement in the Austin, Texas area alongside national and international reach. Our programs directly engage artists, collaborators, and local businesses while providing accessible cultural experiences for the public. As the organization grows, Matcha Entertainment aims to expand its reach through education-focused partnerships, mentorship, and increased access to music and arts programming for youth and emerging creatives.
