Houston Calling

Entries from July 2007

The week in Houston rock

July 18th, 2007 · No Comments

Tonight (Wednesday, 7.18.07), David Vandervelde and Blitzen Trapper play at Walter’s on Washington. Also, The Format, The Honorary Title, Limbeck, and Steel Train play at The Meridian.
On Friday, there’s lots of local magic. Jana Hunter plays with Kable and Hearts of Animals at DiverseWorks. At The Mink’s Backroom, the line-up includes Spain Colored Orange, Heist […]

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Orange Is In CD release this Saturday w/ Arthur Yoria, Tody Castillo

July 17th, 2007 · No Comments

Local rock band Orange Is In celebrates their CD release party this Saturday (7.21.07) at Rudyard’s. Arthur Yoria and Tody Castillo are also on the bill.
Orange Is In will also be appearing on the Fox 26 morning show this Friday (7.20.07) from 7am-9am and on KPFT 90.1 FM from 2pm-3pm to promote the show and […]

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Battle of the good shows, 7.20.07

July 16th, 2007 · No Comments

vs.

Take your pick. Either will be great.

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Get the new Something Fierce split 7-inch!

July 14th, 2007 · No Comments

Finally. The new release from Houston’s finest punk band (well, they’re nominated anyway — go vote now), Something Fierce, is available for order online at the band’s MySpace page for a paltry $4 via PayPal.
The band is now touring around the USA. Tell your friends.

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The weekend in Houston rock

July 13th, 2007 · No Comments

I highly recommend checking out Motion Turns It On tonight with Blades and All Points Bulletin at Walter’s. This is Motion Turns It On’s CD release show. You may have read a recent review of their EP in the July issue of Envy magazine. If not, go pick one up.
Other shows around town this weekend:
Tonight […]

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Fondue Monks shows, nominated for Best Funk

July 13th, 2007 · No Comments

In Fondue Monks-related news:
Tonight (Friday,7.13.07), the band returns to Uncle Albert’s Pub at 6172 Barker Cypress Rd. (between Clay and W. Little York). The Monks hit the stage at 9.30pm.
On Saturday afternoon, the band plays as part of KPFT 90.1FM’s Joe’s Roadhouse radio show at Dan Electro’s in the Heights (1031 E. 24th St.). Showtime […]

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Chrome 44 return this Friday with new singer

July 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Houston Press Music Award nominee for best metal band, Chrome 44, return this Friday (July 13th) with a gig at Fitzgerald’s with Fallbrook, A Silent Method, Deafening, and Dine Alone. The show is all ages. Showtime is 9pm. Doors at 8pm.
This show marks the debut of new Chrome 44 frontman Sloane Gallegos, who replaces former […]

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Lanky at Full Throttle Coffee this Saturday

July 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Full Throttle Coffee & Gallery presents local musician Lanky this Saturday (7.14.07). More info on Lanky can be found at www.lankymusic.com.
Coming up at Full Throttle: On Sunday, July 22nd, Bamboula w/ Season of Nightmares. This is their first rockabilly band booking, so come and check it out! Then go to Charlie’s Big Top for Big […]

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Get your limited edition Jana Hunter EP

July 11th, 2007 · No Comments

Jana Hunter’s Carrion EP, on one-sided 12-inch vinyl that is limited to 500 copies, can be yours for the outrageous/special/whatever price of $12. Get yours here while they last.
Carrion includes some unreleased songs and a handful of demos of songs that you’ve probably already heard from Hunter’s 2007 release, There’s No Home. I am still […]

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Sharks and Sailors, Satin Hooks, Parts & Labor Wednesday at The Proletariat

July 10th, 2007 · No Comments

Tomorrow night (Wednesday, 7.11.07), locals Sharks and Sailors and Satin Hooks play with Brooklyn band Parts & Labor at The Proletariat. Showtime is 9pm and cover is $7.

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