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Newcomer Dennis O'Neil urges outreach to attract music businesses to Alpine
Summary
Dennis O'Neil, who said he moved to Alpine six months ago, told the board he sees momentum in the local music scene and asked whether the advisory board is pursuing projects or recruiting music-related businesses to the city.
Dennis O'Neil, a musician who said he moved to Alpine "six months ago," used the public-comment period to press the board on plans to support and recruit music businesses. "I recently relocated here 6 months ago," he said, adding that he observed local assets — a professional sound company, a print shop and a guitar store — and wants to know whether the city is pursuing outside recruitment or other projects listed under item 6 on the agenda.
O'Neil said a music-friendly designation and visible markers — he mentioned seeing a music-friendly sticker online — drew him to Alpine and argued targeted promotion could attract more musicians and music-industry ventures. He recommended online outreach and industry-trade placements to raise awareness among musicians and small music businesses who might consider relocating or touring through the Big Bend region.
