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Entries from November 2008

Something Fierce to release There Are No Answers in December

November 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Here’s a promo video about the upcoming album from local punk band extraordinaire Something Fierce. I have heard some demos of the album and love it, so I’m excited about the December 19 release of There Are No Answers.

Visit the band on MySpace and pre-order the album. More info as I get it…

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The Duke Spirit, Eagles of Death Metal at The Meridian

November 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Happy Thanksgiving indeed! England’s The Duke Spirit–whose Neptune is vying for the top spot in my 2008 favorites list and who put on a great live show–come to Houston tomorrow night (Tuesday, 11.25.08) to open for Eagles of Death Metal at The Meridian.
If you haven’t yet checked out Neptune, I highly suggest picking it up. […]

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It’s that time again: SXSW announces first wave of confirmed acts

November 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

South By Southwest Music recently announced a few of the artists that will play showcases at the 2009 SXSW Music Festival, which runs March 18-22, 2009. Visit Done Waiting’s SXSW site for up-to-the-minute news and features.
Here are the band confirmed so far.
Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele | St. Vincent | Beach House | Anni […]

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Bright Men Of Learning at Rudz tonight

November 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Tonight (Saturday, 11.22.08), local rockers Bright Men Of Learning play at Rudyard’s with The Gary. The show starts at 10pm.
Also, be sure to check out BMOL frontman Marshall Preddy‘s latest post on The Nonalignment Pact.

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Mechanical Boy in-store at Cactus Music today

November 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Mechanical Boy celebrate the release of their new album, Play Along, with an in-store performance at Cactus Music today (Saturday, 11.22.08). Showtime is 4pm. The usual free goodies will be supplied.

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Wolves At The Door, Studemont, Yokomono & more at Dan Electro’s

November 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Tonight (Friday, 11.21.08), Wolves At The Door, Studemont, Ozeal, Yokomono, and Juzcoz play at Dan Electro’s in the Heights.

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The Sword opens for Metallica

November 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Austin metal band The Sword snagged the opening spot on Metallica‘s fall tour, which hits Houston at Toyota Center tonight (Thursday, 11.20.08). Here’s a video of the band live:

If you’re one of the few who haven’t yet heard anything from Metallica’s “comeback” album, Death Magnetic, then feast your eyes (and ears):

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Via Colori features local music line-up

November 19th, 2008 · No Comments

This year’s Via Colori, which is a free event held at Sam Houston Park (Allen Parkway and Bagby) this Saturday and Sunday (11.22.08-11.23.08), features more than 175 artists who will create original artwork on the Houston streets. The event, which is organized by The Center for Hearing and Speech, also features a diverse line-up of […]

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The Mathletes open for Danielson at Walter’s

November 19th, 2008 · No Comments

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Tody Castillo, Antarctica Starts Here open for Augustana

November 18th, 2008 · No Comments

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