A few weeks back, an old friend was in town visiting for the weekend. We went out one night and naturally, the discussion eventually wound its way to music. My friend commented how he would rather have his “eyeballs gouged out with a spoon” than attend a live music show. I was not all that […]

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Check out this site: Music Plasma.
Enjoy.
Now Playing in My iPOD: Chomsky

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Arthur Yoria is one of the most refreshing acts I’ve seen in Houston in a while. It’s good to see someone who seems to really enjoy playing live and making music. Last time I saw him play, he peformed a set of mostly new songs. It will probably be a while before these are committed […]

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While Austin gets all the press with its South by Southwest (SXSW) flim and music conference, Houston’s own South By Due East Music Festival is going on as well at Super Happy Fun Land (2610 Ashland at Yale). The fun starts today (Saturday, March 20th) and continues through tomorrow (Sunday, March 21st).
Performers include:
Guy Swartz and […]

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Should be a good time. Let me know if you’re going and who you’re planning to see while you’re there.
Now Playing in My iPOD: Caviar — demos

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A friend sent me this link the other day. It’s an excellent article on Kevin Shields, formerly of My Bloody Valentine.
An excellent read.
Now Playing in My iPOD: Kopaz — Future Radiant Shine

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Tonight, Arthur Yoria will plays with local favs Pale (!) and Canvas @ Fat Cat’s. Show is at 10 p.m.
Also tonight, Houston’s Fondue Monks bring their eclectic funk-rock sound to Rhythm Room (1815 Washington near downtown). Be sure to pick up their latest CD, Live.
This Saturday night at the Rhythm Room, duneTX will play their […]

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Last night, I was lucky enough to witness (as least in name and talent level) one of the best jazz/swing bands out there–the Glenn Miller Orchestra. This was the third of three shows the band played in Houston this weekend. It also brings up one of the things I love about this city–that you can […]

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Pale, who are headed into the studio soon, are playing at Helio’s tonight (3.6.04) with local favorite popster Arthur Yoria and a band from San Marcos called Isola. The show starts at 10 p.m. This is going to be a good one. All are good musicians so come out and show your support.
For you risk-takers […]

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So, one year has gone by since I first started work on Houston Calling. During that time, I have met a lot of great people, received email from a lot of great people, seen countless concerts, and interviewed quite a few musicians?some local, some not.
This year, I hope to continue in the same vein. If […]

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