Some local bands have organized a benefit concert this Saturday to raise money to help pay for the medical bills associated with a friend of theirs’ daughter, who is severely ill.

The benefit show feaures Econo and The Delta Block (formerly MK Ultra), The Electricks, and The Squishees. There will also be a compilation CD, with […]

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The Warlocks
Heavy Deavy Skull Lover
Tee Pee Records
Studio wankery has given many a band chops they often can’t imitate in concert. While California psych-rock band The Warlocks never actually let this affect their music, earlier albums often had too pristine of a sound when compared to their live sets.
Heavy Deavy Skull Lover is full of the […]

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Only a month or so left until 2008, so I’ve been working on my top 20 favorite albums of 2007. As always, it’s tough to cull it down but I think I have a handle on it now. Some of the top 10 will undoubtedly include Maserati, The Shins, BRMC, and Porcupine Tree. I’ll probably […]

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As previously mentioned, Groovesnipers do their funky DJ thing at The Flat tonight. Bring your dancin’ shoes.
I was hoping for a hook-up, but it didn’t come through — therefore, no Tool for me. Probably for the best, I like some of their music and hate the way shows at Toyota Center sound.  They’re playing with […]

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If you’ve been foolish enough to avoid the hilarious and irresistible performances of Gil Mantera and Ultimate Donny, aka Gil Mantera’s Party Dream, you’ll have another chance on Friday, December 14th, at The Proletariat. The band’s new DVD, Live Video Archive Vol. 1, is now available and chronicles their onstage spectacle.
Here’s a review I found […]

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Finally — John Evans is playing at The Continental Club again. His set begins this Saturday (11.17.07) at 9:30pm, the opening slot for The Road Kings (who play at 11pm).

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Email me for a chance to win two tickets to this Saturday’s sold-out show at Warehouse Live that features Thrice, Brand New, and mewithoutyou.
Stream some Thrice here: Digital Sea | Firebreather
I’ll choose the winner this Thursday.

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There’s something called Atmospheric Love at The Flat this Friday night (11.16.07), featuring the DJ stylings of Groovesnipers. One of them is Denver Courtney, frontman for local funk-rock legends Fondue Monks.
Should be interesting.

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Yes, another musician has left Houston for greener pastures. This time, it’s singer-songwriter Lanky, who came to us from New Jersey and built quite a nice little following here in Houston. He’s moved on to Nashville to try his hand there. He says he’ll be back in Houston soon for a show. I’ll keep you […]

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Saturday, 11.10.07
Tody Castillo plays tonight at Warehouse Live with The Small Sounds and Travis Hopper. Tonight at The Proletariat is The Linus Pauling Quartet’s CD release show, and they share the stage with The Mathletes, The Jonx, and Jenny Westbury.
Another good show tonight is Spain Colored Orange at Rudz, with The Invisible Czars. And, The […]

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