Results tagged “blueoctober”

Happy Halloween ghosts and ghouls! There’s a slew of great bands playing in Houston this week before heading up to a certain festival this weekend (hint: ____ ). We’ve got mega-celebs that have their own fragrances wrecking the Toyota Center in English AND Espanol on Wed., we’ve got huge indie bands Spoon and the New Pornographers teaching class on Thurs, and we have the Houstonist pick o’ the week: M.I.A. and Paul Wall on... more ›

Ah ... Spring is in the air. With spring comes festival season! The International Festival begins its two-weekend stint on Saturday, bringing a wide range of musicians. This weekend, George Clinton headlines, but you can also catch Ruthie Foster, Grupo Fantasma, and more. Another annual tradition (well, a 14 year tradition) is Buzzfest sponsored by 94.5 KTBZ. This year's line-up for the rock station (notice that we didn't say "alternative?" -- there's a reason... more ›

Yes, Fair to Midland is a rock band. Yes, they have a banjo and violin in some of their songs. No, they do not sound like Dave Matthews Band. They’re more along the lines of Blue October or Mars Volta. Oh, and yes … we’re giving a pair of tickets to see them play at Warehouse Live tonight, where they are playing with Flyleaf, skillet, and Houston’s Paris Green. Fair to Midland comes from Dallas,... more ›

Tuesday When you first here Marc Broussard sing “Home,” you’re surprised to find out that he’s a 24 year old white guy – he sounds like a much more seasoned blues singer. The Louisianna native is still touring on his Carencro CD. Video: "Home" 8 p.m. at the Meridian | tickets and info Wednesday Don’t let the name fool you: Murder By Death isn’t a new metal band; instead, their sound is a little... more ›

Tuesday Houstonian Lee Alexander has been placing in the finals of several international songwriting competitions. You can catch Lee and his clever lyrical style at Clark’s downtown. Music: “The Downside” 9 p.m. at Clark’s | info Wednesday The Fruit Bats are led by singer, songwriter, keyboardist and guitarist Eric Johnson (no, not the guitar-god from Austin, a different EJ from Chicago). Good new folk/pop. Music: “A Bit of Wind” 9 p.m. at Walter’s on... more ›