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Entries from February 2009

Houston gets in on the “Twestival” action

February 10th, 2009 · 2 Comments

This just in:
On February 12, 2009, over 175 cities around the world will host Twestivals to raise money for Charity:Water. Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States and home to a vibrant and diverse digital community, will join cities like London, Paris, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Beijing, Sydney, […]

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New Party Dream!

February 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Cool. Just in time for 2009, Gil Mantera’s Party Dream (who you might remember from their crazy shows at The Proletariat or their bizarre videos) just released its new album, Dreamscape.

Right now, the album is only available digitally or at shows. The band doesn’t have a Houston date scheduled, so get your copy of Dreamscape […]

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The Pons, Your Kisses Cause Crashes, The Western Civ, Guitars at Rudz

February 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Tonight at 9pm, join the fun at Rudyard’s for the official MERGE+MUSIC+FEST kickoff toast. I’ll post more information about the festival soon, but you can check it out and get tickets here.
Guitars kicks off the show at Rudz at 10pm, followed by Austin’s Your Kisses Cause Crashes and The Pons. Finishing out the evening is […]

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The Movers and Shakers at Warehouse Live

February 5th, 2009 · No Comments

The Movers and Shakers, a local funk band fronted by Fondue Monks‘ singer Denver Courtney, plays at Warehouse Live this Saturday night (2.7.09). Doors open at 8pm.
Ticket information here.

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Free Press Houston celebrates 100th issue this Saturday

February 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Congratulations to editor Omar Afra and the gang at Free Press Houston–keep up the good work.

Here’s to 100 more.

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Pale, Green River Ordinance at Meridian

February 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

This Thursday (2.5.09), Pale and Green River Ordinance play The Meridian’s Red Room.
Doors open at 7pm. Cover is $5.
Pale also plays at The Meridian on February 26th, opening for whatever line-up passes as Gene Loves Jezebel these days (with DJ Ceeplus). Tickets can be purchased here.

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