Houston Calling

Entries from September 2007

Queens of the Stone Age, Arctic Monkeys, The Coral tonight at Verizon

September 17th, 2007 · No Comments

That’s right. Three shows for the price of, well, probably at least two. I think tickets are $32.50 or so, plus fees. But it’ll be worth it. QOTSA is one of the best rock shows I have seen. After one listen, I can honestly say that The Coral’s new album is not bad at all. […]

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Weekend picks

September 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Tonight (Thursday, 9.13.07), everyone’s favorite Smiths fans The Scattered Pages play at the CAM. It’s pricey for museum non-members ($25) but could be cool regardless.
On Friday (9.14.07), I suggest catching Another Day outside the Astros game around 5pm. Then, there’s a few things going on:
Southern Backtones at Howling Coyote
The Flametrick Subs w/ Sean Reefer… @ […]

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Local rockers Another Day play Astros pre-game concert this Friday

September 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Local rock band Another Day, whose music is already getting airplay on Sirius even though they don’t have an album out plays a pre-game show outside Minute Maid park at Lefty’s. The concert is part of Astros College Night, and discounted tickets are available with student ID. The Astros College Night is sponsored by The […]

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Louis XIV plays Houston with The Killers this weekend, new digital EP available

September 11th, 2007 · No Comments

San Diego-based Louis XIV opens for The Killers at the Reliant Center this Saturday (9.15.07).
The band’s new digital EP, The Distances From Everyone To You, was released today (9.11.07) via iTunes and other online music stores. The EP features three new songs and a cover of Queen’s “Flash’s Theme.” Seriously. Flash…ahh…
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UH Graphics Alumni Partnership presents Jim Sherraden of Hatch Show Print at Rockefeller’s

September 10th, 2007 · No Comments

You’ve undoubtedly seen Sherraden’s work if you’ve looked at concert posters. More info can be found here.
Hope to see you there.

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Be sure to check out the new issue of Envy magazine

September 7th, 2007 · No Comments

Available in various locations around Houston and Dallas. Let me know what you think.

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The weekend in Houston rock

September 5th, 2007 · No Comments

By far, Friday night’s show at The Mink’s Backroom is the one to be excited about: Maserati, with locals By the End of Tonight, Sharks and Sailors, and Blades, along with sets by DJ Ceeplus Bad Knives and Dunnock. Unfortunately, I’ll be out of town, which is frustrating since Maserati’s latest album is probably my […]

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Dallas musician Carter Albrecht killed

September 4th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Sorta (and New Bohemians) guitarist Carter Albrecht was shot and killed this weekend while apparently attempting to enter his girlfriend’s apartment.
The Houston Chronicle has an article from the AP and Dallas Observer‘s blog has some information as well.
I am a fan of Sorta’s music and have heard good things about Albrecht. The article doesn’t paint […]

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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn 40th set, Gilmour live DVD

September 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

Pink Floyd is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their classic album The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn with a 3-CD set that includes remastered stereo and mono versions of the album and a CD of bonus tracks, including all the Pink Floyd singles and B-sides from 1967 as well as previously unissued versions of […]

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