I love that Jet Lounge is having bands play — it’s small, a cool place, and pretty centrally located without having to fight for parking. It’s next to the Engine Room (1515 Pease, near the Toyota Center).
Tonight, The Contingency plays Jet Lounge. Enjoy.

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Now is the time to help out those who do their best to help out local musicians. During the KPFT fund drive, you can show your gratitude to the radioACTIVE show by donating some money.
You can do it securely online by clicking here. It only take a couple of minutes — why not do it […]

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Please do not forget to nominate your favorite musicians for this year’s Houston Press Music Awards. The deadline is this Saturday, May 20th.
Go do it now.

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Tonight (Tuesday, 5.16.06), the Southern Backtones play an acoustic gig at Brasil (on Westheimer). This is the last chance to see them before they start their tour of the northeast, so be sure to come out and wish them well.
Also tonight, Violent Femmes play at Numbers with Zykos.
On Wednesday night, Tody Castillo plays at the […]

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Forgive me if you’re one of the few Houstonians who actually bothers to go out on at least a semi-regular basis to see local bands play, but this past Thursday night proved to me once again that the majority of people in this city are much too apathetic when it comes to supporting local musicians.
Two […]

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This Saturday (5.13.06), Sitka Sound plays at Rudyard’s with Savoy Special (new-ish Houston band!) and Austin-based Moonlight Towers.
For info on the bands can be found on MySpace:
Sitka Sound
Moonlight Towers
Savoy Special
Now Playing: Thurston Moore — Psychic Hearts

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This Saturday night, Bright Men of Learning have their CD release show at The Proletariat.
Also on the bill are churchbus, Hotel Brotherhood, DJ Under Warranty, and DJ Paramour.
You can stream Bright Men of Learning’s new album by clicking here.
Now Playing: The Damnwells

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This Thursday, the Southern Backtones and John Evans Band play at Jet Lounge (1515 Pease St., next to Engine Room). $5 Cover. This is the last chance to catch these bands before they head off for tours, so be sure to come out and see them play. Both of their 2006 CDs are great — […]

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Tonight, The Scout Bar plays host to .belville, Civa, and Anubis.
$5 cover 21+
The Scout Bar is located in Clear Lake at 18307 Egret Bay Blvd.

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Chris Sacco is playing a solo acoustic set tonight at The Big Top, which is located next to The Continental Club (3700 Main). Show time is 9:30. No cover.
Lisa Novak plays before and after Sacco’s set.

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