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We assist in providing surgical and related care for the shoulder, elbow, and hand injuries of under- and uninsured professional musicians.

08/31/2026

In 2022, Robert A. Kraft tore his biceps tendon, an injury painful enough to make him stop playing guitar altogether. A friend told Robert about MTF, and he soon consulted with Dr. Alton Barron, who surgically repaired Robert's tendon. Within weeks, he was playing guitar again.

“It’s still hard to believe that there are such kind, compassionate people in the world.”

Beyond his music and acting careers, Robert founded his own nonprofit, Bastrop Live Music Foundation in 2023. We’re proud to have helped him keep the music playing — and thrilled to have him on the lineup for Sunday’s Elvis Costello Tribute Show at Antone's as we celebrate MTF’s 9th anniversary 🎉

Get your tickets via the link in the Comments below -- and read more about Robert and his recovery story on the new MTF Blog.

08/28/2026

In 2017, Allan Mayes attended an MTF benefit headlined by his old friend Elvis Costello. The Liverpool guitarist had long been struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome and wondered if he might be eligible for care. So he sent EC an email. Within an hour, Dr. Alton Barron called to schedule his surgery.

“The improvement was immediate. I played a couple of gigs within 4 or 5 days.”

Nine years later, Allan will attend another MTF benefit — this time performing songs he wrote with his old friend and our founding board member Elvis Costello.

Join us September 6 at Antone's for this full-circle moment, as we celebrate Elvis Costello’s incredible songbook with live performances by MTF-assisted musicians, special auction items, and more — all to commemorate 9 years of helping musicians like Allan recover from upper limb injuries and keep the music playing.

🎟️ Get your tribute show tickets via the link in the Comments
📖 Read more about Allan’s recovery story on the new MTF Blog

08/27/2026

Tickets for our Elvis Costello Tribute Show on September 6 at Antone's are going fast...

Can't go? There are still ways you can support us on our 9th anniversary. Our online auction is happening now and will close right after the finale of our tribute show.

We're offering special Elvis Costello themed items, including:

- “Radio Radio” Soundwaves Art artwork signed by EC
- autographed EC albums
- EC & Friends commemorative bourbon from Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.

All winning bids will support MTF’s mission to help injured musicians and keep the music playing for all!

Bid online now via our link in the Comments below, or in-person at the event -- and we hope you’ll join us to celebrate the music of our founding board member and 9 years of MTF! 🎉

08/25/2026

"Musicians bring love into the air." 🥰

So says the birthday boy, MTF's founding board member Elvis Costello (he's also a rock & roll legend). His staunch support for our cause has been longstanding, filled with live performances, donated memorabilia, and PSAs like this one.

MTF's mission continues to grow thanks to EC's involvement from the jump, headlining our first-ever benefit concert at the Paramount Theatre in 2017. When others see EC in our corner, they're eager to join him in our band of supporters.

EC's catalog continues to grow, too - the 49th Anniversary edition "My Aim Is True" box set is out October 2nd 🎸

Happy Birthday EC! Thanks for bringing love into the air -- and for helping MTF keep the music playing for all 🎂

08/23/2026

It wouldn’t be an MTF event without support from our friends at Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. ❤️

Our Elvis Costello Tribute Show is just 2 weeks away, and Whiskey Thief will be there…in spirits! We’ll be auctioning off various special-edition bottles of their single-barrel bourbon at the event.

Can’t wait? Click the link in our bio to bid now in our online auction and get your tickets to join us September 6 at Antone's!

Come celebrate 9 years of MTF’s mission to keep the music playing and help us pay tribute to our founding board member Elvis Costello and his iconic songbook — performed by artists we’ve helped recover from upper limb injuries.

Cheers to Walter and the entire Whiskey Thief team for your loyal partnership with MTF! 🥃

08/21/2026

In 2024, Hilary York was unable to bend her thumb. She turned — for a second time — to MTF for help. Dr. Alton Barron removed a small benign tumor and “with great relief, I was playing guitar a week later.”

With help from supporters like you, MTF provides that relief to musicians with upper limb injuries so they can keep the music playing.

In addition to steady gigs around Austin, Hilary will keep the music playing at our Elvis Costello tribute show at Antone's on Sept 6 alongside other talented artists we’ve helped get back on stage.

Get your tix via the link in our the Comments below and come celebrate our 9th anniversary — and read more about how we’ve assisted Hilary and other artists like her on our new MTF Blog.

08/19/2026

The Musician Treatment Foundation helps deliver free orthopedic car...

08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🎶

At MTF, every dollar helps fund upper limb orthopedic care for musicians in need.

3 quick ways you can support our mission:

💸 TODAY: Make a one-time donation to directly fund care for an injured musician.

🎸 NEXT MONTH: Attend our Elvis Costello Tribute Show on Sept 6 at Antone's — get tickets & bid in our auction!

🥁 ANYTIME: Join the MTF Road Crew with a monthly gift to make a year-round impact.

Tap the links in the Comments below to take your spot in our band of supporters. Together, we can keep the music playing for all!

08/14/2026

Austin is about to get a dose of Texas-sized rock & roll! 🎸

Our friend and MTF artist supporter Billy F Gibbons and ZZ Top are coming to town August 22 + 23. After two nights at Moody Center ATX, 'The Big One!' tour rolls on thru mid-October.

Onstage, backstage, and via our MTF auctions, Billy has donated his valuable time, talent -- and a few guitars -- to support our mission.

We’re excited to see Billy & the band bringing their legendary sound back to Austin -- and we’re sending our best to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who recently stepped away from the tour to focus on his health. Wishing Frank a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

Rock on, Billy! — and thanks for helping MTF keep the music playing for all.

08/13/2026

After rupturing a tendon in his chest, Austin musician Nick Adamo could no longer strum his guitar.

“I got a phone call from Dr. Alton Barron less than 30 minutes after HAAM referred me to MTF. He immediately put me at ease… I’d be playing guitar again a week or two after surgery. He was right.”

Nick didn’t just get back to playing — he became a key member of Team MTF, helping manage our data and outreach and performing at events to champion our cause.

We couldn’t celebrate 9 years of MTF without Nick — and we won’t! He’ll be on the bill AND leading the Elvis Costello tribute show house band on Sunday, Sept. 6 at Antone's 🎸

🎟️ Get tickets via the link in the Comments below!

Read Nick’s story and meet more musicians MTF has helped on our new MTF Blog.

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