Houston Calling

Entries from August 2006

The week in Houston rock

August 21st, 2006 · No Comments

Here’s what happening around Houston this week.
Tonight, Monday 8.21.06, Tody Castillo plays a set from 8-10pm at Onion Creek. Also tonight, The Mighty Orq plays around 9pm at The Big Easy (5731 Kirby Dr.). Then head over to The Proletariat for D2 with Cool Tapes and Mr. Castillo.
On Tuesday night, The McKay Brothers — whose […]

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2D tonight at The Proletariat w/ Cool Tapes and Mr. Castillo

August 21st, 2006 · No Comments

Tonight (Monday, 8.21.06) is another night of 2D at The Proletariat with DJs Cool Tapes and Mr Castillo.
As usual, theyplan to have have some great guest DJs. It gets started at 10pm.
You can view the flyer online here.
Visit The Proletariat online here.

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Rad Rich B-day Bash wrap-up

August 20th, 2006 · No Comments

Yesterday’s Rad Rich Birthday Bash at The Meridian was a good time. Unfortunately, not more of you know this since the event was pretty poorly attended (at least the 5 or so hours I was there). I am not sure why I am continually surprised at poor turnouts for local events — maybe because for […]

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All-day music fest/benefit today at The Meridian

August 19th, 2006 · No Comments

Today’s the day of Rad Rich’s 4th Annual Backyard Birthday Bash at The Meridian.
The show, which starts around 4pm (doors are now open), features The Kimonos, MC Skills, Desangeri, Zipperneck, Otenki, Will 2 Live, Les Saucy Pants, The Black Math Experiment, Something Fierce, High Divers, Luxurious Panthers, skyblue72, Refuse To Fall, The Grave Robbers, […]

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The Dimes finish recording EP at SugarHill

August 19th, 2006 · No Comments

This just in:

SugarHill’s Senior Staff Engineer Steve Christensen recently completed tracking, mixing and producing 6 songs for popular Houston indie/rock band The Dimes.
Well known for his mixing skills, Steve Christensen has an impressive repertoire including Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, Cash Money Records, Music World/Sanctuary Urban Records, Ann Margaret, Southern Backtones, Arthur Yoria, Tody Castillo, John Evans […]

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Angels & Airwaves video spoof

August 18th, 2006 · No Comments

The son of a woman I work with & his friends spoofed a video by Angels & Airwaves. Check it out on YouTube — pretty funny stuff.
See the spoof here.
See the Angels & Airwaves video here.
Enjoy.
Now Playing: Pink Floyd — Pulse (Disc 1)

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The week in Houston rock

August 15th, 2006 · No Comments

There’s a lot going on in town this week.
On Wednesday, Bright Men Of Learning (whose CD I reviewed here) plays at The Proletariat with Nothus. Tx, The Summer Wardrobe, and Judeross.
On Thursday, Sharks and Sailors, Sinews, and Blades play at Rudyard’s. Also, The Scattered Pages play at The Continental Club on Thursday night is cancelled […]

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Monday Sessions at Dean’s

August 14th, 2006 · 2 Comments

Tonight (8.14.06), Dean’s Credit Clothing hosts its Monday Sessions from 8 to 11pm.
More info can be found here.
Come out to catch these musicians: Keith Serpa | Jennifer Fitts | Joe Kowan
There’s no cover for tonight’s show, but the bar will pass the hat for the musicians.

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A pirate looks at the (Top) 40

August 12th, 2006 · No Comments

I read a humorous article from the Assocated Press’ David Bauder on CNN.com, in which the 40-something listens and dissects songs in the Top 40.
Here’s a snippet:

Culture’s splintering has made the Top 40 less influential. Hundreds of radio stations cater to individual tastes. If that’s not good enough, you can program your iPod. If you […]

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Reminder: Sitka Sound, Clientele tonight at Walter’s

August 11th, 2006 · No Comments

Local indie rockers Sitka Sound, who recently played the Houston Calling Happy Hour show, play at Walter’s this Friday, 8.11.06, with UK-based The Clientele. Great Lakes, a Brooklyn-based band, are also on the bill. Sitka Sound will open, so be sure to come out early to catch their set.
Check out the bands online:
The Clientele or […]

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