July 18, 2008
If you know Johnny Rivers solely as Secret Agent Man then you are neglecting some of his best work, which includes a bevy of Motown-esque hits recorded during the later half of the 1960s.
There was a time in our teens when Houstonist would listen solely to oldies radio. At one point we discovered that almost all of our favorite angst-y simple-heartbreak songs (Poor Side of Town, Mountain of Love, Tracks of My Tears, Summer Rain, Memphis) as well as several hand-clappy dance numbers (Maybelline, Midnight Special, Seventh Sun, but not the ridiculous Rockin' Pneumonia) were written or covered by Johnny Rivers.
So we were excited to learn that Rivers will be playing the Houston-area August 9. Tickets are on sale now. Unfortunately, he's playing at the Stafford Center. Splashtown over Spring must have already been booked.
Still, we're going. The Fab Five is opening. And we'll have on our favorite pair of white go-go boots.
And because we're feeling generous, here's a bonus video complete with hand-claps:
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Technology Bytes, Houston's longest running computer call in show turns thirteen this month and they are having a party to celebrate.
Join the hosts Jay Lee, Dwight Silverman, Peter, Barrett, Phliktid and Groovehouse for the Technology Bytes 13th Anniversary Party, Saturday night at Dean's Credit Clothing at 316 Main St. from 7:30pm until who knows when.
There will be a cash bar with the most amazing frozen cosmos in town and entertainment provided by DJ Amanda Robinson.
"We want all our friends and listeners to come out and join us including the good folks from Houstonist, Twitterers, co-workers from Caroline Collective and everyone who loves technology."
So head over to Dean's on Saturday to get your geek on and bring any cool gadgetry or mobile devices you may have to show off.
Technology Bytes broadcasts Wednesday nights from 8-10pm central time on 90.1 FM KPFT in Houston, Texas and streamed live on the Internet. The crew of Tech Bytes helps to solve computer problems on the air during each show.
Date: Saturday, July 19th
Location: Dean's Credit Clothing
Address: 316 Main St. (Preston St. MetroRail stop)
Time: 7:30pm - ?
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Using a long exposure and a little creativity, Houstonist Photo Group contributor, lM II lL lL S, created a light painting. It appears the figure he painted is a bit frustrated waiting on the bus.
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July 18, 2008
The Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows is back in town this weekend, marking 31 years of the beloved canine competition. We can't think of a better or more enjoyable way to spend a hot Houston afternoon than inside the Reliant Center watching some fine canine athletic competitions. Less strict and far more fun than its stuffy cousins, the Reliant dog show offers events such as flyball, agility and obedience, doggie dancing competitions and...
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While enjoying a "pleasant" summer Houston evening at a local patio-bar this week, we found ourselves itching for a new drink to replace our usual "Goose and Diet Tonic" (hey, we're watching our figure!) While conversing with our cocktail waitress to garner ideas, we overheard a young lady at the table next to us order a "Humid in H-Town." Having had our curiosity piqued, we glanced at the young lady and stated, "Wow, that's...
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Each week Houstonist checks out the Missed Connections on Craiglist. Here's a few that we found interesting. You were talking to a squirrel - m4w - 22 ...and I made some smartass comment. Just wanted to let you know that I wasn't trying to be a jerk. Sometimes those squirrels need to be told who's the boss. You probably won't ever see this, but if you do, let me know where it happened so...
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Oy, Monty Python fans! It's not too late to catch everyone's favorite member of the troupe, Eric Idle, as he performs with the Houston Symphony tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in an "adaptation" of the classic religious spoof film, The Life of Brian. The hugely-popular hour-long show, Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy), kicks off its American tour in Houston. Here's a bragging point for you: Houston is one of only...
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Over 20 years ago we all collectively asked, "Where's the beef?" But today, in an era of advanced technology, Houstonians are left to ponder alternative queries, such as “Where's the free wireless Internet?” We live in an era where automobiles can parallel park themselves. We live in an era where our televisions can predict what type programming we might enjoy and record it for us to watch at our own leisure. We live in...
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Dreamy Kemah by laanba Here's a great image of Kemah taken with a Holga. A Holga is a Chinese made camera that has an incredible low-aesthetic quality that gives its photos a unique look and feel. ________________________________________________________________ Every day, Houstonist features an outstanding photo from our flickr pool. If you have a passion for Houston and photography, consider joining Houston's best photographers in the Houstonist Flickr Photo Group. If Houstonist uses your photo for...
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Houston's psychedelic rock band Indian Jewelry were featured Friday on Beware of the Blog, the mp3s-and-more website for New York's freeform radio station WFMU (highly recommended reading and listening on any day for music lovers). Indian Jewelry stopped by the station to promote of their second album "Free Gold," and WFMU has kindly made seven of the songs from their performance available for free download or streaming. If you like what you hear, you can...
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For the Weekend of July 17th – 20th Hello there Houston. We’re glad that you’ve returned to us here at the H-Town Rock portion of Houstonist and we know that you’re glad that we’re back for yet another week. This is a lovely symbiotic relationship we have: we write about the upcoming music happenings in our fair city and you read what we write, taking in the information we provide and making plans for an...
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With the very last of the stimulus checks being sent out to taxpayers this week, economic analysts are looking forward to viewing the full picture when it comes to how (and if) those taxpayers will use this money for its intended purpose. When the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 was passed on February 13th of this year, the idea was that low- and middle-class Americans who had made at least $3,000 in 2007 (and, more...
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Morning_MetroBusRide_PenzoilPl062508 by xphaqtor We love sliver of sky and it's reflection as well as the angles and geometric post-modern design of Pennzoil Place at 711 Louisiana in downtown Houston. Completed in 1975 with dual 36 story structures, this building stands out in our gorgeous skyline as well as our Houstonist logo. ________________________________________________________________ Every day, Houstonist features an outstanding photo from our flickr pool. If you have a passion for Houston and photography, consider joining...
Continue Reading "Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Morning_MetroBusRide_PenzoilPl062508"KTRK has more information about what the Joe Horn grand jury saw when it decided not to charge Horn Oil prices fell more than they have in 17 years yesterday, finally settling at $138.74 a barrel, down 4.4 percent Houstonians paid their respects to Dr. Michael DeBakey as he lay in repose in the City Hall rotunda Tuesday A man who tried to abduct a Fresno teen got more than he bargained for when his...
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