On his return, he dove into the world of sustainability and permaculture. After the live music venue closed in 2012, he moved to New York City, where he participated in multiple hospitality projects as consultant and co-founder. Oveisi gained his hospitality chops during his time in the competitive Big Apple scene.Ĭlaiming multiple successes, he parted with New York City and headed back to Austin. Through it, he found a love for the hospitality industry. Momo’s was more than a musical melting pot for Oveisi. Looking back at the 12-month project, Oveisi called it “the most intense year of my life.” Life in the Big Apple and Return to Austin In 2008, Mayor Will Wynn appointed Oveisi to chair the Live Music Task Force and find solutions to issues facing the musical community in Austin. Oveisi took special interest in local musicians and became an active advocate in the community. Acts like Band of Heathens and Los Lonely Boys played some of their first shows here. In its 10 years, Momo’s became a cultural touchpoint in Austin, nurturing many musicians in its heyday. With that, his first venture came to life: Momo’s. Oveisi eventually realized being a lawyer wasn’t his calling, and found himself gravitating towards live music. He became a lawyer and spent a few years practicing one of the most stressful professions on the planet. In the course of those studies, John Grisham’s influence led Oveisi to change direction to pre-law. Paul Oveisi behind the bar, ready for Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden’s opening (Credit: Julia Reim)Ī native Austinite, Oveisi’s life growing up in Austin could be a scene from “Dazed and Confused.” But when adulthood beckoned, Oveisi chose to study pre-med.
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