Did you see this entry about the top 11 worst songs of 2004? It’s a humorous stab at U2’s latest album. Check it out sometime.
“There’s been a lot of talk about this next song. Maybe, maybe too much talk. This song if not a rebel song. This song is ‘Sunday Blood Sunday.’” — Bono, U2 […]

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Down With The Scene [website] is helping stir up the independent music scene in Houston. Their next show is this Friday night — all ages — at Rhythm Room (1815 Washington Ave.).
The show features Dead Roses, The Wiggins, and Birth to Burial (from Denton). Information on the bands, including free MP3 downloads, are available at […]

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This Tuesday night (1.25.05) is a benefit for the Star of Hope mission. The show features Billy Joe Shaver, The Weary Boys, and Carolyn Wonderland at Last Concert Cafe.
Wednesday night marks the return of MeoWcifer [website]at Rudyard’s, with local musician Tody Castillo [website], and NYC’s Blank Stares. The show starts around 10 p.m.
Tody Castillo, whose […]

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Texas musician Kinky Friedman is going to run for governor. More details here.
Visit his website here.
Odd.

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Earlimart [website], whose 2004 album Treble & Tremble won over fans and critics alike, is playing in Houston today at Fat Cat’s [website] with Pedro the Lion [website]. Doors are at 2 p.m., and tickets are $12 at the door. The shows begins at 3 p.m.
I voted Treble & Tremble one of my favorite albums […]

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The second day of the Houston Band Coalition‘s [website] showcase with the Austin Indie Alliance at Forgetta’boutit Club (Jones Rd. @ Grant Rd. in NW Houston). There are 30 bands performing at this event this weekend (event started last night).
The best bet to get to the club from downtown is to take 45N to […]

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Tonight, there’s a good show at Continental Club. Tres Chicas w/ Caitlin Cary (formerly of Whiskeytown) at The Continental Club.
Thursday, 1.20.05, around 6 p.m., you should check out Camper van Beethoven [website] at Cactus Music & Video for their in-store performance. Later that night, they play at Fitzgerald’s with local favorites Southern Backtones [website] […]

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This just in from Camper Van Beethoven’s management:
Thank you for supporting the artists of Vanguard Records. We specifically write you beause you live in the TexArkAna region. We thank you for your time in reading the following:
Camper Van Beethoven’s gear has (once again) been stolen. This time, from their hotel in Dallas. Below is a […]

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The Meridian is hosting the Ev1.net Art Car Weekend Rally Registration Party on Wednesday (1.19.05) starting at 6 p.m. There is no cover for this event. Featuring live music by Chad Hogue & The Bad Habits, the event will also feature specials and, of course, a few art cars.
The parade is looking for bands to […]

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Tomorrow night, Tuesday (1.18.05), the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is playing at Rhythm Room on Washington Ave. (near downtown). The Dead Kenny G’s are opening. More information can be found at the Rhythm Room website. It is a non-smoking show.
This should be a great show. Fans of experimental music and jazz should definitely attend. More […]

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