Tonight (Wednesday, 7.27.05) at The Meridian is the Houston Press Music Awards ceremony and after-party. There is no cover and doors open at 7 p.m.

Come out and see live performances by these nominees:

Michael Haaga’s Plus and Minus Show [website]
Nomination: Best New Act, Best Rock/Pop, Best Male Vocalist, Best Guitarist, Best Drummer, Local Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year

Drop Trio [website]
Nomination: Best Jazz, Best Keyboardist, Best Funk/R&B/Reggae

Faceplant [website]
Nomination: Best Metal

Skyblue72 [website]
Nomination: Best Female Vocalist

The Meridian is located at 1503 Chartres, between Leeland and Bell, across 59 from the George R. Brown Convention Center. More info can be found at The Meridian website.

Hope to see you there.

Also, don’t forget that this Sunday (7.31.05), David Garza returns to Continental Club.

Now Playing: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club — “Shuffle Your Feet”