For those of us who are unable to make it to SXSW this year (believe me when I say I am unthrilled about not being able to make it), at least there are a handful of good shows this week by bands also performing in Austin as part of the SXSW festivities.
Shows of note this […]

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Tonight (Thursday), I suggest you check out Mono at Fat Cat’s with Parlour and By the End of Tonight. Friday night, go see Tody Castillo downtown at St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin. On Saturday, might I suggest the incredible Flametrick Subs at Continental Club.
Here’s some of the other shows in and around Houston this weekend.
Thursday (3.10.05)
Big […]

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I just came across some interesting information about this year’s Dreamfest benefit concert. It is supposedly May 7th and will feature the following bands:
Strangelight, Pale, 61 Cygni, Casino, The Chemistry Set (Dallas), Christin Cook, My Education (Austin), Alan (Dallas), The John Sparrow, Mansion, The Methods, Sound Theory, Flowers to Hide, DJ Jeffrey Thames, […]

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I recently wrote a column for Splendid Magazine [website] about Chicago bands you haven’t heard but probably should. You can read it here. Since I’m a slave to tradition, I decided to work up a similar column for Houston bands. It’s up today at www.splendidezine.com — go to the Departments section on the right side […]

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Last year, I heard some advance buzz about an album by a North Carolina band called The Comas. I found the CD at Cactus Music and Video, brought it home, and was instantly blown away by the band’s music (although to be honest, the included DVD didn’t hurt…).
The Comas are like a rawer, indier Radiohead, […]

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Along with adelaide on Friday night at Aurora Picture Show, Southern Backtones & duneTX at Rudz on Saturday, and The Comas at Fat Cat’s on Sunday, there are a lot of other shows around town this week.
Take your pick.
Wednesday, 3.2.05
Absolute Pistol @ Rhythm Room
Rodeo Houston, featuring Alan Jackson @ Reliant Stadium
Thursday, 3.3.05
Merauder w/ The […]

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