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Aw, you didn't think that the good doctor forgot about you yesterday, did you? Don't worry. The office was simply a bit overwhelmed with patients this week, what with Block Party and all. Here's everything you need to know from the past week, plus a bonus day. Hooray!

Aww, have you been wondering what's been going on with music in this town, dear reader? Fear not, for Houstonist has been trolling teh interwebz compiling a recap for you. That's right, it's time for Rock Talk.

We're sure you been eagerly anticipating this week's installment of Rock Talk. Houstonist has been diligently hoarding tidbits of local music news like some nut-crazed squirrel packing for winter. Here's what you may have missed.

Well hello there, local music aficionado, we're so glad you could make it to our weekly session. Rock Talk has been hard at work determining just what went on since we last spoke.

Sorry to catch you a bit later in the day, Rock Talk is still in beta, if you will. Now let's see what we've collected from the week.

Houstonist braved the heat, crowds, light rail trains, random panhandlers and city sidewalks to enjoy this year's Houston Press Music Awards Showcase. The event was held at various spots along Main St. and points beyond. We snapped photos of as many bands as we could but couldn't be everywhere, so here are some highlights from this year's event.

Some newer acts include Australia’s Liam Finn, the New York experimental band Yeasayer, Texas indie-rock band This Will Destroy You, U.K.’s Lightspeed Champion, Atlanta female singer/songwriter Kaki King.

::Martin Luther King Jr. Grande Parade::

On Tellers at the "Drive-Thru" Bank "Hello? Yes? Ah, hi, I'd like sass and slowness, please. Great! More than asked for!" On the Bands That Play at the Sugarland & Woodlands Baker St. Pubs Good job, gentlemen, At another Friday night Rawkin tired covers. On Single-Ply Toilet Paper 'Twas way too thin, the Single-Ply Toilet Paper: Needs more folding. Crap. On the Dead Cockroach Behind the Couch, Requiescat in Pace We never met, sir,...

Art Car Weekend kicks off tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at the Art Car Museum with an assist from neighboring Aurora Picture Show. Shop Talk! - Dynamic Art Car Presentations is FREE and open to the public! Part of Heights Boulevard will be closed to through traffic and art cars will be parked on the street for your viewing pleasure. The cars will have illuminary-like very special effects and such - like, say a disco ball,...

Busy week for live music, thanks to SXSW and it's overflow of artists into Houston. Some of the showcases you can check out include Super Happy Fun Land's nightly extravaganza and Alternative Press brings you "Bands you Need to Know" on Friday at the Meridian. Proletariat and Walter's on Washington are just two other of the many venues hosting SXSW artists. We highly recommend checking out a few of these shows this week --...

Before we get into this week's calendar, here are some upcoming concerts recently added that you may want to snag tickets for in advance: Yo La Tengo – 4/6 @ Warehouse Live Gwen Stefani/Akon/Lady Sovereign – 5/6 @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion Son Volt – 5/6 @ Continental Club Two special events this week that are worth checking out: Rice University radio station KTRU will be presenting their Battle of the Bands, featuring many...

Each week Houstonist does our best to pull together -ist approved events happening right here in the Bayou City. Talk about service. Geesh! Seriously, what WOULD you do without us? Monday, Jan 15 MLK Day Activities MLK Grande Parade, Downtown, 10am Black Heritage Society Parade, Downtown, 2pm Houston Calling Happy Hour Showcase Featuring Arthur Yoria, Mansion, and Blades The Proletariat 7-10pm NOTE: This event has been rescheduled for Monday, January 22nd. Same Bands. Same...

To quote Donny & Marie, Houstonist is a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll (and electronic, and rock opera). On tap for you this week: Thursday Honeybrowne has been gaining popularity over the past couple of years, and this trend will continue with the recent release of their new Mark Addison (Bob Schneider) produced CD Something To Believe In. Their sound is polished country-rock, perfect for commercial radio — if...