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 […]
Entries from June 2009
Reminder: Texas Heat Music & Arts Festival downtown this weekend
June 30th, 2009 · No Comments
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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
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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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