Houston has a thriving punk music scene. One of the better and newer bands to come out of it lately is the band Innermost Aggression. The band has played numerous gigs in the Houston area, and recently released a video and full-length CD, both availabe on the band’s website.
Be sure to see the band play […]

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The Scattered Pages are playing this Saturday night (Oct. 25th) at Continental Club (4700 Main St.). Show begins at 8:30 p.m. Also on the bill are performances from The Handsomes and The Allen Oldies Band.
Drop Trio will be at Rhythm Room on Friday night with Olospo.
Sunday night (Oct. 26th) is the Houston Music Foundation Public […]

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I recently came across an article on Pitchfork that talked about a man leaving The Smiths his fortune in his will. Apparently, ex-Smiths frontman Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr only have to meet for an hour to get the money, which will be theirs if the man’s wife dies before he does.
I was a pretty […]

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Tonight at @ Mary Jane’s/Fat Cat’s:
meoWcifer with Summer Hymns and 6 Parts 7
Enjoy.

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Houston’s best jazz combo, Drop Trio, is playing this Saturday night, with Dubtex, at the Dubtex warehouse (1211 Hutchins @ Polk). This will be a great show. Drop Trio are an amazing three-piece who make some great music together. They recently released their CD, Big Dipper, which is available at shows or on the band’s […]

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Tonight, Built To Spill will perform at Engine Room with The Delusions and The Solace Bros. For some God-awful reason, they think they can get $15 + fees from the kiddies. This is a Clear Channel-sponsored event, so that explains that. I checked on cc.com and the service fees for tickets were $7.10. Whatever.
I am […]

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The Decemberists are playing with Houston’s own meoWcifer Wednesday, 10.15.03 @ Rudyard’s.
Come blow part of your paycheck on a great show.
Cover is only $6 (21+).
Now Playing in My iPOD: The Darkness — Permission to Land

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I’ll jump on the bandwagon and say that I cannot stop listening to the album Permission to Land by UK glam rock/metal act The Darkness. After a couple of friends recommended the album recently, and the fact one of my favorite bands (The Webb Brothers) is opening for them on a sold-out UK tour, I […]

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Houston’s The Scattered Pages are appearing with Califone and Clem Snide on Friday, 10.10.03, at Mary Jane’s Fat Cat on Washington Ave.
This is an all ages show. $10 cover. Doors at 8 p.m.
“Don’t be afraid of your anger…” — Clem Snide
Now Playing: The Webb Brothers — “Ms. Moriarty”

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Here’s the live shows this week in Houston:
Monday, 10.6.03
Embrace Today/With Honor/Love Is Red/Die Young/The Horrid Affair @ Fat Cat’s
Maroon 5/Gavin Degraw/Mark Broussard @ The Engine Room
Ian Anderson @ Verizon Wireless Theater
Starr Project #1 @ Rudyard’s
Tuesday, 10.7.03
Widespread Panic @ Verizon Wireless Theater
Widespread Panic Post-Show Party, featuring Jerry Joseph and the Jack Mormons & Graham Guest @ […]

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