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Entries from December 2004

Ten Questions for UME

December 30th, 2004 · Comments Off on Ten Questions for UME

UME is playing a New Year’s Eve show this Friday night at The Proletariat with Fatal Flying Guilloteens.
The band has a new record coming out in the spring on Pretty Activity
Records and will be touring to support the new stuff.
Eric, Jeff, and Lauren of UME were kind enough to take some time and answer a […]

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My favorites of 2004 (again)…

December 30th, 2004 · Comments Off on My favorites of 2004 (again)…

Did everyone see my favorite Houston releases of 2004? Please visit the message board to view and discuss.

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Best music compilations (from CNN)

December 29th, 2004 · Comments Off on Best music compilations (from CNN)

CNN has a great list of the best compilations. One of my favorites, Echo & The Bunnymen, top the list. Click here for the list.
Maybe 2005 will be the year for Gang of Four. Who knew? Heh…
Enjoy.

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Music this week

December 29th, 2004 · Comments Off on Music this week

Fondue Monks will be playing their last gig of the 2004 year this Thursday (12.30.04) at Sherlock’s Pub on West Grey. Rumor has it the band should have a new studio CD sometime in 2005 (their first full-length studio CD since 1998’s Baila Toca). The show begins at 9:30 p.m. More information on the Monks […]

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RIP Mark Needs A Chick

December 28th, 2004 · Comments Off on RIP Mark Needs A Chick

Another one bites the dust…
Local band Mark Needs A Chick played their last show on December 23rd.
Last year, I interviewed Mark Ellis for Houston Calling. I am running it again so you can get one last glimpse of the band.
Ten Questions for Mark Needs A Chick
HC: How did Mark Needs A Chick get started?
Mark: Back […]

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Holiday music picks

December 21st, 2004 · Comments Off on Holiday music picks

Enjoy the music of the holidays.
Tonight (Tuesday, 12.21.04)
The Unicorns w/ Fatal Flying Guillotines & Animals of the Bible @ Engine Room
Wednesday, 12.22.04
Lisa Novak w/ The Sleeping Rubies @ The Continental Club
Absolute Pistol w/ Hellbound Hearse @ The Proletariat
Route To Nowhere @ Super Happy Fun Land
Thursday, 12.23.04
Clouseaux/Mike Haaga/Beetle @ The Continental Club
Pride Kills/Love $ponge/Grave Robbers/Everybody […]

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Weekend music picks

December 18th, 2004 · Comments Off on Weekend music picks

Here are a few of the shows around the area this weekend. Choose for yourself.
Saturday, 12.18.04
Chris Sacco (duneTX) @ The Speakeasy, 10 p.m. (110 Main, downtown)
The John Sparrow w/ 8-Track Charade & a new band with Sean from Sound Theory @ Rudyard’s
Southern Backtones @ Whiskey Blues (Galveston, 10 p.m.)
Fondue Monks @ Al’s Sports Bar (16203 […]

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Celtic Christmas Festival

December 18th, 2004 · Comments Off on Celtic Christmas Festival

The Meridian is hosting a Celtic Christmas festival on Sunday, 12.19.04.
Performers include: Beth Patterson, The Trinity River Whalers, The McTeggart Irish Dancers, The Flying Fish Sailors, Godfrey?s Rangers, and The Battle of the Oak King and the Holly King.
There will also be Celtic food and drink, and crafts and wares.
The Meridian is located at 1503 […]

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Local music tonight

December 15th, 2004 · Comments Off on Local music tonight

Local musicians Arthur Yoria, Tody Castillo, and the Cameron Dezen Band will be playing tonight at The Proletariat.
The music starts around 9 or 9:30, so be sure to brave the cold and come on out to the show.
Now Playing in My iPod: Years — [self-titled]

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Ten Questions for Dynamite Club

December 12th, 2004 · Comments Off on Ten Questions for Dynamite Club

I recently heard about a kooky band called Dynamite Club. Their music is a mixture of jazz, punk, and kung-fu. Uh huh…kung-fu.
The band will play two shows in Houston this week–Sunday, 12.12.04 @ Axiom, and Tuesday, 12.14.04 @ Rhythm Room. Be sure to come out and show your support.
Here’s the band’s bio (from their website):
Dynamite […]

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