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Entries from June 2009

Reminder: Texas Heat Music & Arts Festival downtown this weekend

June 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Texas Heat Music & Arts Festival, which is this Saturday and Sunday in Jones Plaza in downtown Houston.
Among the acts scheduled to perform: The Rapture (dj set), 2020 Soundsystem, RJD2, Felix Cartal, People Under The Stairs, Ceeplus Bad Knives, Electric Attitude, The Sour Notes, Springfield Riots, Tax […]

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Interview: American Fangs

June 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Earlier this year, I received an EP from American Fangs, a local band I had never heard before. The pop-punk genre has been wearing thin on me for a while now, however, within just a few minutes of listening to the band’s energetic songs, I was sold. “Le Kick” [see video here] is among the […]

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Review: Benjamin Wesley, Geschichte

June 25th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Benjamin Wesley
Geschichte
Self-released
The multi-instrumentalist behind some of Houston’s best-known underground bands, Wesley is no stranger to creating unique, original music. On his solo debut, the musician creates a wildly inventive set of songs that implements beats with acoustic guitar, keyboards, and other instruments–all by his lonesome, and often all at once. Musically, Wesley does his best […]

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B L A C K I E tour kick-off show

June 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Local rapper B L A C K I E is about to embark on a tour and starts with a kick-off show at Mango’s this Thursday (6.25.09).

sIngs, I Am Mesmer, and Cop Warmth are also on the bill.

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Roky Erickson at The Continental Club tonight

June 24th, 2009 · No Comments

As you can read about here and here, Texas psychedelic music legend Roky Erickson plays in Houston at The Continental Club tonight (Wednesday, 6.23.09). This is one for the books, so be sure to check it out. A small amount of tickets are still available.
More information at The Continental Club’s website.

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Flowers to Hide, Indian Jewelry, Wicked Poseur at The Mink

June 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

This Saturday (6.27.09), Indian Jewelry returns to Houston for a show at The Mink‘s Backroom with Flowers to Hide and Wicked Poseur.

This will be a great show.

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Texas Heat Music & Arts Festival 4th of July weekend

June 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

On Saturday and Sunday, July 4th and 5th, Jones Plaza (downtown Houston) plays host to the Texas Heat Music & Arts Festival, which features an impressive line-up of electronic and indie bands, and DJs.

In addition to locals Factory Party, The Mathletes, Satin Hooks, Glasnost, American Sharks, Benjamin Wesley, The Gold Sounds, Tax the Wolf, Ceeplus […]

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Something Fierce releases “Aliens” video

June 21st, 2009 · No Comments

Check it:

Also, There Are No Answers is available on vinyl via Dirtnap Records.

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Alkari at Mango’s tonight

June 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Alkari plays at Mango’s tonight (Friday, 6.19.09).
Mango’s is located at 403 Westheimer (between Montrose and Bagby at the corner of Taft). This is an all ages show, which costs $8 at the door.
Royal Bangs (Knoxville, TN) and Houston synth-pop band The Live Lights open the show.

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“Vinyl Saturday” at Cactus this Saturday

June 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Cactus Music hosts Record Store Day/Vinyl Saturday this Saturday (6.20.09). There will be refreshments, entertainment, and specials, including:
* Save 20% on most used and new vinyl
* Exclusive 7″ releases from Wilco, Green Day, and others
* DJ Session 11am-2pm w/ Clint Broussard of KTRU’s Blues in Hi-Fi
* In-store performances by Joel Guzman w/ Sarah Fox (2pm) […]

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