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Entries from June 2009

Orange Is In seeks drummer

June 8th, 2009 · No Comments

This just in from Orange Is In’s Jeff Balke:
Hey there musician friends, people who love music and all that.  Not sure what that means, but whatever.
So, my band, orange is in, is looking for a new live drummer. We’re in the studio now working on album number 3 and are using session musicians for that […]

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The Watermarks, Glasnost CD release shows tonight

June 5th, 2009 · No Comments

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Caroline Collective one-year anniversary celebration

June 5th, 2009 · No Comments

This just in:
Can you believe it’s been a year since the Caroline Collective opened her doors to the Houston community?! It seems like just yesterday we were knocking down walls, breaking down sheds, and dancing on rooftops! And we are thrilled with the progress to date! We hope that all of you have fond memories […]

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Meridian’s MySpace showcase weekend

June 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Starting tonight, the Meridian hosts its MySpace showcase weekend. Punk, metal, and ska fans can find more information about the shows at the Meridian’s website.
Friday
Jumping Strays 9-9:25pm
Final Warning 9:40-10:05pm
Broken Autonomy 10:20-10:45pm
Slaves of Ares 11:00-11:25pm
Snowplow 11:40pm-12:05am
X-Pats 12:20 – 12:45

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Sir Richard Bishop & His Freak of Araby Ensemble at Notsuoh w/ Ether, Doggebi, Oaxacan

June 4th, 2009 · No Comments

This Friday night (6.5.09) at Notsuoh, Sir Richard Bishop & His Freak of Araby Ensemble (Richard Bishop of Sun City Girls) plays with Oakland’s Oaxacan, Doggebi (Houston flute and percussion), and Ether (Houston electrco-acoustic).
Cover is $10 and all ages are welcome.

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Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy tonight at Walter’s

June 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy plays tonight (Thursday, 6.4.09) at Walter’s On Washington with The Howling Hex.
Ticket information at SuperUnison.com.

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Who needs ACL? Houston has the Free Press Summer Fest!

June 4th, 2009 · 2 Comments

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Advance warning: Explosions in the Sky in Houston

June 2nd, 2009 · 3 Comments

I just found out that Austin’s Explosions in the Sky will play in Houston at Eleanor Tinsley Park on August 8th.

More info as I get it.
Find out more about EITS on MySpace.

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Windy & Carl, Golden Cities at DiverseWorks

June 1st, 2009 · No Comments

This Wednesday night (6.3.09), Michigan duo Windy & Carl play in Houston at DiverseWorks with Houston’s own Golden Cities. I have been a fan of Windy & Carl’s mellow music for years but have never seen them live–this is sure to be a treat at such an intimate venue.
No advance tickets are available. Doors open […]

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Chase Hamblin, Inner Lights at Boondocks

June 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Tonight (Monday, 6.1.09), Chase Hamblin–whose CD, A Fine Time, will be released on June 19th–and Inner Lights play at Boondocks.

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