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Entries from September 2005

Buddhacrush benefit show this Sunday

September 13th, 2005 · Comments Off on Buddhacrush benefit show this Sunday

This Sunday (9.18.05), there will be a musical gathering at The Meridian to honor local musician Tim McGlashen.
From the press release:
“A loss, a struggle, a celebration,” was the way Buddhacrush described their last CD (Change Reaction) due to the death of former drummer, Joe Jackson, and the way the band progressed through that ordeal. Now […]

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Houston Hip Hop hurricane benefit show

September 12th, 2005 · Comments Off on Houston Hip Hop hurricane benefit show

This Saturday, there’s a benefit for hurricane victims by a ton of local hip-hop artists. It’s presented by The Houston Underground.
More info can be found here:
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Tonight! Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings

September 10th, 2005 · Comments Off on Tonight! Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings

Tonight (Saturday, 9.10.05), Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings are playing at the Continental Club.
Also, don’t forget the hurricane benefit show at Number’s. Here’s the line-up:
Saturday
7:45 p.m. The Last Saints (New Orleans band)
8:30 p.m. Sheltered Life
9:15 p.m. Sharks and Sailors
10 p.m. Heist at Hand
10:45 p.m. Bring Back the Guns
11:30 p.m. Spain Colored Orange
12:15 a.m. Arthur […]

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An update on Mary Jane’s & Walter’s

September 9th, 2005 · Comments Off on An update on Mary Jane’s & Walter’s

From Super Unison:
So the future of Walters and Mary Jane’s isn’t as bad as feared. The clubs WILL re-open possibly as soon as Monday. Pam, the owner of both clubs, has been on the phone with city officials all morning and has hashed out most (if not all) of the details surrounding the clubs’ reopening.
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Mary Jane’s/Fat Cat’s & Walter’s closed?

September 9th, 2005 · Comments Off on Mary Jane’s/Fat Cat’s & Walter’s closed?

This just in from Super Unison:
Well, first and foremost, sorry to anyone inconvenienced by last night’s Pernice Brothers cancellation. The short and sweet of it is that Mary Jane’s Fat Cat and Walter’s On Washington’s futures are a bit hazy at the moment. For now, please take note to tonight’s The Jonbenet and Veda show […]

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Rozino Smith

September 8th, 2005 · Comments Off on Rozino Smith

Have you heard Rozino Smith? If not, pick up his latest album, Blurry Summer, and introduce yourself to his eclectic and poppy music. His songs have been voted track of the day, best male vocals, best bass, best keyboards (courtesy of Drop Trio‘s Ian Varley), among others on GarageBand.com, and his guitar-based balladry is similar […]

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Miwa in Houston + the week in Houston rock

September 7th, 2005 · Comments Off on Miwa in Houston + the week in Houston rock

NYC’s jangly indie-folkstress Miwa brings her unique style to Super Happy Fun Land this Thursday (9.8.05). She will also play the Fainting Goat in Bellville this Friday. Come check out her show. More information on Miwa can be found at her website.
Tonight (Wednesday, 9.7.05), Flowers to Hide [website | myspace site] plays at Super […]

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New Orleans musicians play Houston clubs

September 7th, 2005 · Comments Off on New Orleans musicians play Houston clubs

Starting this Thursday (9.8.05) and Sunday at 5 p.m. Sammy’s at 2016 Main will have live music from New Orleans musicians and their friends. As an ongoing effort to help out victims of the recent hurricane, Sammy’s will continue to only feature New Orleans musicians on Thursday and Sunday. Sammy will continue to perform on […]

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Houston Rocks for Hurricane Relief I

September 4th, 2005 · Comments Off on Houston Rocks for Hurricane Relief I

This just in:
The Houston music community comes together September 10-11, 2005 for the first of many events designed to support the victims of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy.
Houston ROCKS for Hurricane Katrina Relief 1 will take place at Numbers Nightclub at 300 Westheimer in Houston from 7 pm – 2 am on Saturday, September 10 and […]

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Bringing Back the Big Easy (benefit for Hurricane Katrina victims)

September 4th, 2005 · Comments Off on Bringing Back the Big Easy (benefit for Hurricane Katrina victims)

Mark your calendars for this upcoming event.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Benefit
On October 8th, Houston will continue its help to bring back the Big Easy in a day-long, multi-stage fundraiser for the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The parking lot of The Meridian will be fenced off for the event with a main stage featuring entertainers […]

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