AMPD Music Community
GET ON THE INSIDE

GOOD MUSIC
FINDS
GOOD PEOPLE.

The right people in the right room.

AMPD was created for people who still believe music can bring us together. We're building a private music community around discovery, connection, and opportunity—where original artists are supported, audiences show up with intention, and unforgettable nights happen in unexpected spaces.

Unannounced
artists.
Unexpected
spaces.
Artist-first
experiences.
Real
connection.
Founded by musicians, creatives, performers, and producers. Austin, Texas USA.

WHY WE’RE
DOING THIS

Austin is a city built on music, but too often the most meaningful experiences get lost in noise, routine, and crowded scenes. AMPD was born from a simple belief: great original artists deserve more than background noise, and music lovers deserve more than another night out.

We wanted to create something more intentional—an experience that puts the artist first, brings the right people together, and makes discovery feel personal again.

This isn’t about building another venue, another bar crowd, or another passive audience. It’s about building a music community with soul.

NOT A BAR SCENE.
NOT A TYPICAL VENUE.

WE’RE BUILDING
AN ECOSYSTEM.

What we’re building

AMPD IS AN ARTIST FIRST,
COMMUNITY-BACKED EXPERIENCE.

A creative community where members, artists, supporters, and connectors all play a role in helping original music move forward.

01
DISCOVER
Find artists you didn’t know you were waiting for.
02
CONNECT
Bring the right people into the right room.
03
SUPPORT
Help original artists be heard, seen, and celebrated.
04
GROW
Create real momentum for artists and community alike.

HOW THE EXPERIENCE WORKS

It’s like a monthly mystery trip for music lovers—
built around discovery, connection, and unforgettable live performance.

1
ONE WEEK OUT
You receive the heads-up.
❯
2
TWO DAYS BEFORE
Your RSVP arrives.
❯
3
DAY OF EVENT
You get the location details.

You won’t know who you’re going to see until you arrive. That’s the magic.
Each month brings an intimate listening session featuring the best original
artists up close and personal in a unique space.

Membership is limited

BECOME PART OF
THE ECOSYSTEM.

Your membership helps fuel unforgettable experiences, elevate original artists, and build a creative community that lasts.

Availability is capped to protect the room, the artist experience, and the connections that make AMPD different.

Members-only pricing

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The people behind AMPD

MEET THE FOUNDERS

Creative leadership, music credibility, and operational experience — building AMPD from the inside out.

Blake Thomas
Blake Thomas
Founder, CEO & Creative Director

Brand strategist, songwriter, and creative leader shaping AMPD’s vision and member experience.

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Brian Lee
Brian Lee
Co-Founder & Chief Music Officer

Accomplished artist and producer guiding curation, programming, and artist relationships.

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Darrell Dragoo
Darrell Dragoo
Co-Founder, Production & Operations

Production and sound specialist ensuring every experience feels intimate and seamless.

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Membership is limited

NOT ANOTHER NIGHT
OUT. A DIFFERENT
WAY IN.

Memberships aren’t open yet. We’re protecting what makes AMPD different: the intimacy, the access, and the people in the room.

Join the list now to be among the first to know when memberships become available – and when the first invitation drops.

First AMPD Member Experience
MID-NOVEMBER 2026
First access starts here

EXPERIENCE THE UNEXPECTED
FIND YOUR PEOPLE.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
Our home. Our heartbeat.

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