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Entries from August 2005

The week in Houston rock

August 30th, 2005 · Comments Off on The week in Houston rock

Tonight, you can catch Los Skarnales, Sean Reefer and the Resin Valley Boys, Hell City Kings and Throw Rag at Fat Cat’s (Mary Jane’s) on Washington Ave.
On Wednesday (8.31.05), catch the always interesting Dynamite Club at the Rhythm Room. This should be a great show — be sure to check it out.
On Friday, there’s an […]

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Please tell me you have this CD (I Hate It Here…)

August 27th, 2005 · Comments Off on Please tell me you have this CD (I Hate It Here…)

I can’t remember if I posted about this or not, but you definitely need to check out the Houston band compilation CD, I Hate It Here, I Never Want To Leave. It’s a great collection of songs by Houston indie rock musicians.
You can get it in Houston at Cactus Music and Video for under $10, […]

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The week in Houston rock

August 24th, 2005 · Comments Off on The week in Houston rock

This Thursday, be sure to catch The Wrens, The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up, and Thane Matcek and His Band @ Fat Cat’s. The Wrens put on a great show and the newest album by The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up will make you cry. Check it out. More info on the SuperUnison website.
Or, you can catch HairyApesBMX at […]

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A Backtone on PBS tonight

August 24th, 2005 · Comments Off on A Backtone on PBS tonight

Hank Schyma of the Southern Backtones will be performing tonight (Wednesday, 8.24.05) on PBS (channel 8) with violinist Nikola Augsburger to promote the Southern Backtones‘ show this Saturday night at Rudyards.
Be sure to tune in to the new show on PBS called “The After Party” with host Ernie Manouse at 11:00 p.m. tonight.
Now Playing: BRMC […]

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Not sure if you saw this or not…

August 22nd, 2005 · Comments Off on Not sure if you saw this or not…

I hate to rerun posts, but I posted a lot over the past few weeks and wanted to make sure this didn’t slip through the cracks.
33 1/3
Enjoy.

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Helping Houston’s Homeless benefit

August 17th, 2005 · Comments Off on Helping Houston’s Homeless benefit

This Saturday night, several local bands (including Mansion) are playing a benefit at The Proletariat for Helping Houston’s Homeless, a non-profit food distibution outfit.
The bands start at 6 p.m. and cover is a $5 donation at the door.
The line-up includes the following:
6 – Virginia Plain
7 – Leah Sari [website]
7:45 – Permanent Daylight [website]
8:45 – Self […]

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The week in Houston rock

August 16th, 2005 · Comments Off on The week in Houston rock

This Friday night, why don’t you check out the amazing
Sharks and Sailors [website] @ Mary Jane’s/Fat Cat’s (4216 Washington). The band is playing with God’s Temple of Family Deliverance, The Cherry Valence, and Those Peabody’s. Should be a good night. Sharks and Sailors, by the way, will open for Mono when they come to Houston […]

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By The End Of Tonight review in Spendid Magazine

August 13th, 2005 · Comments Off on By The End Of Tonight review in Spendid Magazine

Local experimenters By The End Of Tonight‘s latest release for Portland’s Temporary Residence label was recently reviewed in Splendid.
You can read the review here. You can purchase A Tribute To Tigers here.
The band was recently awarded the Best New Act in the Houston Press Music Awards. Visit the By The End Of Tonight website here. […]

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Doves in Houston

August 13th, 2005 · Comments Off on Doves in Houston

Manchester’s Doves are coming to The Meridian on September 23, 2005. This will be a great show. You can get tickets online for $20 here.
FYI

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The weekend in Houston music

August 12th, 2005 · Comments Off on The weekend in Houston music

Tonight (Friday, 8.12.05), Arthur Yoria and Tody Castillo play at Helios. Also, The Jonx, Ume, and Oneida play at Rudyard’s.
Saturday night, catch The Black Math Experiment with Camino and Poison Apple Martini at Helios.
For a jazz fix, check out Drop Trio at the A>S>H>S Warehouse (2215 Commerce). The show starts at 10:30 p.m. (doors […]

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