Today at noon, come out to Jones Plaza downtown for the 12th Annual Houston Women’s Festival. There are several musicians slated to perform, including Austin’s Patrice Pike.
The event is organized by The Athena Art Project. According to the website, The Athena Art Project is organized with these principles in mind:
1. Art can and does change […]

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Not going to the Rolling Stones show this weekend? No worries! Come on out to Mcgonigel’s Mucky Duck this Sunday for a special unplugged show with two of Houston’s finest – The Mighty Orq and Tody Castillo! Together on one stage for the first time!!
Did somebody say FREE??? Get […]

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Please make plans to come out to The Proletariat on Monday, October 23rd, from 7-10pm for the Houston Calling happy hour show I organized. That’s this Monday at 7pm.

Here are links to the bands’ websites:
Bright Men Of Learning
Something Fierce
Southern Backtones
If this one gets a decent crowd, I will probably continue to organize these happy hours […]

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I don’t really care one way or the other on this. On one hand, I think people should be able to smoke if they want to. On the other, bartenders shouldn’t be forced to deal with the health hazard.
That being said, I enjoy not having to come home and shower after attending a concert. […]

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Someone just sent me this old record cover with the subject “Two Gallants – Remembering AK-47” and it made me laugh.

More info on the Texas Punk Discography can be found here and here.

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Houston Chronicle has a new story out called “Melee could put the hurt on Houston’s music scene” which discusses the recent Two Gallants show incident. The article mentions a few things that stuck out at me, mainly that the Houston Police Department officer’s actions at Walter’s last Friday could have a profound effect on whether […]

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Pitchfork, naturally, has the scoop: Two Gallants speak about the indicent that happened here last Friday night at Walter’s. Here’s some of what the band has to say in the article:

It’s been a confusing few days,” Stephens said. “I guess I’m getting over feeling absolutely powerless in a so-called free and democratic society. It’s a […]

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The John Evans Band are now scheduling auditions for a bassist and lead guitarist. We’re hoping you can help get the word out!
Candidates should contact via MySpace with the following:
–Audio samples of your playing (video is good too)
–Photos
–History
Requirements:
–Pro chops are a must
–Must have a cool rock n roll vibe (look, stage presence, etc.)
–Must […]

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HandStamp’s Sara Cress recently posted about the incident this past Friday night at Walter’s on Washington‘s Two Gallants concert. An interesting note is that she was at a house behind Walter’s while the show was going on and didn’t hear any excessive noise.
Read the post here.
Oh, and I have been informed that one of the […]

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I.R.S.
…starring Wesley Snipes…
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4265113.html
This doesn’t have anything to do with Houston or music, but I found it amusing. What an idiot.

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