M usic venues are just one piece of the ecosystem that sustains local bands and songwriters. Monthly mixers hosted by Hear Fort Worth, along with performance opportunities organized through Amplify 817 — a Fort Worth Public Library program — give musicians the support and connections they need to grow, collaborate, and thrive.

Beyond organizing events, Amplify 817 maintains a roster of over 100 artists who are paid for the rights to be featured on Amplify 817’s growing playlists . In 2022, the group launched an annual showcase as an opportunity to bring together a group of Amplify 817 musicians for live performances. The fourth annual event , which is free to the public, runs this Saturday from 6 to 10 pm at Birdie’s Social Club and The Post.

We caught up with three musicians perf

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