The Tontons–which played its last show until January on Saturday night–are partnering with the Greater Houston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to film a video that will be used to help promote Houston.
You can be a part of the video shoot by coming to the House Of Blues in downtown at 6:30pm tonight (Monday, 8.31.09). The […]

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Action Town Records will release a new 7″ single by local punk band Something Fierce. “Where You Goin Man” b/w “Spray Coat” (The Party Owls cover) should be released in September or October.
Get more information at Action Town Records.

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Tonight (Friday, 8.28.09) is the Back to School Blues Concert benefit at the House of Blues. Local bands Southern Backtones, Sideshow Tramps, and Buxton are on the bill. Doors at 7pm.
Admission is a $10 donation of school supplies or a $10 cash donation at the door. Proceeds benefit the Houston Independent School District.

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As I have written about before, during college I was exposed to a lot of music I had never heard before. Among the standouts was Scottish band Cocteau Twins. Anyone interested in different music during the late Eighties was probably exposed to the band’s ethereal music at some point, whether from 120 Minutes or college […]

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Tax The Wolf plays as part of Steel Lounge Underground tonight (Friday, 8.28.09) at the Contemporary Arts Museum, along with DJ Drew and Eddie Spettro. There is no cover charge. The fun begins at 8pm.

The band also has its live EP on MySpace for free download. Check it out.

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Stoner rock band Nebula plays Walter’s on Washington this Monday (8.31.09). The band’s latest album, Heavy Psych, was recently released. Here’s a bit about the band:
With a penchant for Fuzz-wah pedals, wild drums and debauchery, Nebula plays feedback-heavy, guitar-driven psychedelic rock in the tradition of The Stooges, MC5, Jimi Hendrix, and Cream– laced with the […]

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In the wake of today’s announcement that underground rock haven Walter’s on Washington will soon close its doors, local musician/photographer/writer Jeff Balke (of Orange Is In) has penned “The Doucheification of Washington Avenue Soon Complete,” which you can read here.
Here’s hoping that the venue’s new location involves a newer building with much cleaner restrooms.
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As always, Cactus Music offers music fans the chance to see some great local music live (during the day, no less), at a great price: free. Here’s this weekend’s line-up:
Friday, 8.28.09
Adam & Lena, 5:30pm
Saturday, 8.29.09
Elaine Greer, 1pm
Electric Attitude, 4pm
Enjoy.

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Austin Collins and The Rainbirds return to Houston this Saturday night. The Austin-based band plays at the Firehouse this Saturday night with Austin Hartley-Leonard.
More information on Austin Collins may be found at www.austincollins.net.

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