After venturing through two busy airports and braving the (to me, at least) blistering cold temperatures of Chicago for a couple of days, I was fortunate enough to attend the reunion concert of the year — Fig Dish. Back in 1995, the band broke out the the burgeoning Chicago music scene, along with the […]

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Tonight in Houston, musicians from across the nation will come together to honor Chris Whitley.
Sunday, March 5, 2006 – Warehouse Live (downtown) in Houston
More info from the press release:

Legendary singer-songwriter/guitarist, 45 years old, Chris Whitley died of lung cancer on November 20th at a friend’s home near Houston. Chris leaves behind a younger brother Dan, […]

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I am freezing to death as I write this, but YOU — the warm — can feel free to venture outside and attend one of two great shows this evening.
One is the John Evans Band CD release party/show at The Meridian. Hell City Kings and The Mighty Orq open the show.
Two, Tody Castillo headlines a […]

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There’s a lot going on around town this weekend.
Tonight is the CD release party for John Evans Band at The Meridian. The Mighty Orq and Hell City Kings round out the bill. Cover $10. Doors at 9 p.m.
Also, Tody Castillo, Arthur Yoria, and Reading Days play at The Continental Club. Molly & The Ringwalds play […]

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After hearing Guns ‘N’ Roses’ new song, “I.R.S.” and immediately listening to it again, I say bring on the Chinese Democracy. I would go to the store for it right now.
I assume the leaks are some half-assed “testing the waters”-type of thing by the label, but let’s hope they get the album out. Rumors have […]

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John Evans Band
Ramblin’ Boy
Crystal Clear Distribution
Just about the worst thing musicians can do is become complacent, rely on the grace of long-time fans, and never progress or push the boundaries of their craft. Thankfully, John Evans continually continues to explore his talents, and his latest album finds the musician turning inward, branching out from his […]

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