075 - Stephen Sternschein Built An Empire (Control Room)

Stephen Sternschein, owner of Empire Control Room, shares his journey from New Jersey to open one of the most successful venues in Austin: Being in a band from New Jersey and almost playing with The Roots and Lauryn Hill, Getting into the business side of the music industry, Coming to Austin during SXSW and organizing shows, How Empire Control Room came about and how it fits in the Red River Cultural District, The broken permit system in Austin Building a relationship with George Clinton aka P Funk Dealing with Fire Marshals Quote from the show: "Going back to my roots as an artist, being in a position wanting to work with a venue that cares more about the shows and wants to guide you through it rather than [showing you] tough love." - Stephen Sternschein