That’s right. VietNam is playing at the Mink tonight. Houston’s own Studemont Project, The Dimes and Greg Ashley are also on the bill.
The Mink is located in the same block as The Continental Club (West Alabama @ Main St.).
Enjoy.

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Maserati, w/ My Education, Sharks and Sailors
Walter’s On Washington, 6.12.07
After a much-too-long hiatus between albums, Athens-based instrumental rockers Maserati return this month with their new full-length, Inventions For The New Season (on the Temporary Residence Ltd. label). While better known bands like Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky have paved the way for this genre’s […]

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The Brit-rock influenced Dallas group The Hourly Radio play at The Mink’s Backroom this Thursday night (6.7.07).
I have been a fan of The Hourly Radio since I heard their album earlier this year, and interviewed them for the Dallas edition of Envy magazine. Their album, History Will Never Hold Me, is a nice poppy affair–perfect […]

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The third annual Houston Press “City of Spin” takes place this Thursday, 6.7.07 through Saturday, 6.9.07, and features top djs from different styles of electronic and house music. At each venue three local djs will compete for a spot on the Houston Press Music Awards ballot.
Here’s the schedule:
Thursday, 6.7.07 @ Status: 10pm Esteban Torres […]

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A while back, I was the recipient of an earful of buzz about an up-and-coming young band from the Isle of Man. I didn’t really pay the band–Back Door Slam–much attention and as a result missed their show here at Warehouse Live a few weeks ago. Luckily, they played the same venue just a few […]

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I just heard about this and thought I’d help spread the word.

More info at HoustonSoReal.

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Here’s some new and upcoming releases you should check out.

Great Northern, Trading Twilight For Daylight [website]
A pretty mellow affair, but this L.A.-based foursome rocks in their own shoegazey way.

Glen Reynolds, In Between Days [website]
Former Chomsky guitarist Reynolds shows his affection for all things Britrock (and who can blame him?) on his solo debut. Dallas […]

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A must-see!

WHAT: The Feel Good Hits of the Summer Festival
WHEN: Saturday, June 9th, Starts at 3:00 PM
DONDE: The Proletariat (903 Richmond, just off Montrose)
18 +
The Lineup: Spain Colored Orange | Paris Falls | The Kimonos | Tody Castillo | The Western Civilization | The Watermarks | Arthur Yoria | Bright Men of Learning | Dizzy […]

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Legendary British musician Bert Jansch and Houston’s own Jana Hunter–whose 2007 release, There’s No Home, you should definitely check out–will perform at The Orange Show next Friday, 6.8.07. Doors are at 8pm. Tickets are $20.
Visit www.orangeshow.org for more information.
More info on Bert Jansch can be found here. Visit Jana Hunter online here.

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