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Friday, February 26, 2010
Happy Friday! I’m totally digging The Avett Brothers video for the song “Slight Figure of Speech” from their new album “I and Love and You”. Based out of Concord, North Carolina the bands sound is a mash up of bluegrass, country, punk, pop, folk and good old fashioned rock-n-roll. Check out their excellent video:
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
The first Saturday (TONIGHT!) of every month DJ Brett Koshkin & the Bayou City Soul Club hosts a party at Boondocks at 1417 Westheimer called Dirty Honey. Playing rare and obscure funk and soul 45’s – this dance party looks completely awesome. Check out the party’s myspace page here for more information. Admission is [...]
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
With a brand new record called “Transference” and world tour scheduled, Austin’s much acclaimed rock-n-roll band Spoon has finally returned. Best known for their 2007 record “Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga” that went all the way to #10 on the Billboard 200 – it included the hit songs “The Underdog” and “Don’t You Evah”. This [...]
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
A perfect song for a quiet Sunday afternoon…
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
My favorite band of all time, Yo La Tengo, is playing here in Houston tomorrow night and you’d better not miss out.
Playing some of the best live shows ever, if you are not a die-hard fan now – you will be after seeing this show. Performing for all ages at Houston’s Warehouse Live, tickets are [...]
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
This past Monday Houston Press revealed part of their showcase for the upcoming SXSW by announcing the addition of local pop band The Wild Moccassins. Known for their infectious energetic live performances, these kids really know how to put on a fun show. If you are making plans to head down to Austin in March, [...]
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Monday, January 18, 2010
In business since the 1960’s, Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant is one of the oldest folk and original music venues in continuous operation in the United States. Hosting such performers as Lyle Lovett and Lucinda Williams, the place has a very long history of hosting many esteemed troubadours of the genre. For over 40 years [...]
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Born on this day in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis would have turned 75 today – Happy Birthday, Elvis Presley!
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Red Headed Stranger, The Original Outlaw, and the American legend – Willie Nelson is playing here in Houston this weekend. Tickets are still available for Saturday nights show at the Arena Theater. Still kickin strong at 76 years of age, there is absolutely no reason not to go. Tickets are available HERE.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
Born into total poverty, Brenda Lee (Brenda Mae Tarpley) and her family discovered her amazing musical talent when she was just three years old while listening to a transistor radio. Later discovered singing at schools and for local radio stations, Brenda went on to being signed to Decca Nashville Records (home of Patsy Cline, Loretta [...]
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