Houston Calling

Entries from July 2004

Weekend music

July 30th, 2004 · Comments Off on Weekend music

The 18th Annual Watermelon Festival is on this Saturday and Sunday. Featuring tons of local acts, the festival is sure to be a big hit this year.
Sponsored by KPFT 90.1 FM, the show will feature live acts starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Be sure to come on out and […]

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Ten Questions for Modulator

July 24th, 2004 · Comments Off on Ten Questions for Modulator

Local electronic band Modulator is hosting the release party for their new EP at Walter’s on Washington this Thursday night (July 29th).
The band recently wrapped up recording their new EP with Ed Bueller, former keyboardist for Psychedelic Furs (and producer for Pulp, Suede, and Ben Lee), and is offering it to fans for the low […]

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Chomsky/Old 97’s + The Week in Rock

July 21st, 2004 · Comments Off on Chomsky/Old 97’s + The Week in Rock

Chomsky and the Old 97’s are playing at The Meridian this Thursday night (July 22nd). The show starts around 9 p.m. More info on Chomsky can be found here.
Also, this Sunday is the Houston Press Music Awards, featuring Dune.Tx & more in downtown Houston. For more information, visit the Houston Press website.
Other shows this week […]

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Houston Music Roundtable

July 18th, 2004 · Comments Off on Houston Music Roundtable

The Houston Music Roundtable is a chance to meet other members of the music & arts communities in Houston. Started by John Nova Lomax, music editor of the Houston Press, the rountable meets every Tuesday at Under The Volcano, 349 Bissonnett near Rice Village. There is free admission, happy hour drink prices, and free appetizers.
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10 Questions for Gerling

July 12th, 2004 · Comments Off on 10 Questions for Gerling

It seems like a lot of bands have been coming to America from Australia recently to gain a wider audience. There’s been The Vines and Jet, End of Fashion and Ground Components, Silverchair–like I said, there’s a lot of bands from Australia trying to make a name for themselves in the USA. But one that’s […]

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Three Days in Summer festival

July 10th, 2004 · Comments Off on Three Days in Summer festival

Finally, someone has put together another festival to promote local music. This should be me, but I am prone to slack.
Billed as “A Festival of All Star Proportions,” the Three Days in Summer festival, smartly held this weekend (same as the Major League Baseball All-Star game and related downtown festivities),is being held at Houston’s newest […]

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Houston music this weekend

July 9th, 2004 · Comments Off on Houston music this weekend

I know the Major League Baseball All-Star game is coming to town so there are plenty of opportunities to see bands play at downtown venues during the hype. I don’t know them all, so check local listings.
Also, please make sure to cast your votes in the Houston Press Music Awards by clicking here.
Here is this […]

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The Cure

July 4th, 2004 · Comments Off on The Cure

As a long-time fan of The Cure, I’m always happy with anticipation (yes, Cure fans can be happy) when I hear rumors about a new album or tour. This year, I almost choked on my Manic Panic when I found out that not only is The Cure releasing a new album (June 29), but that […]

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Ten Questions for The Pleased

July 1st, 2004 · Comments Off on Ten Questions for The Pleased

Earlier this year, I saw The Pleased, a great band I had never heard of before, open for Psychedelic Furs here in Houston. Hailing from San Francisco, this band came out and blew the crowd into stunned appreciation. My jaw repeatedly dropped throughout their set–it was an amazing show that seemed to come out of […]

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