Did you hear? Radiohead is coming back to town. Despite the fact that most bands decide to skip our fair city in favor of others, Radiohead is bucking the trend (like they're so known for these days) and making yet another stop at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Saturday, May 17.
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> There are a lot of great acts in town this week with something for everyone's musical taste. The "big radio" shows include Rush, Nickelback, Puddle of Mudd, Korn, and Evanescence all of which take place outdoors at the Woodlands pavillion. Please remember it is still very hot...even at night. For those not wanting to face the night sweats, check out Texas indie rockers Centro-Matic on Wednesday and Eisley on Thursday. But to really get...
With all of the rain we’ve been having, it’d be nice to just sit (or stand) indoors somewhere and enjoy some good music. So, that’s what Houstonist is going to do. Many good choices for this weekend – here are our picks: Tonight Jazz comes to Fitzgerald’s tonight. However, this isn’t your grandfather’s jazz. One of our local favorites, Drop Trio (pictured on the left), will be joining headliner O’2L (which features a member of...
Why not get this week's festivities started early? And if ever we will suggest you driving OTB, it would be on a day where you can recover from the drive the day after.
When Chris Isaak released his album Heart Shaped World in 1989, the album that features "Wicked Game," it barely made a dent on the charts. A year later, film director David Lynch featured the song in his movie Wild at Heart. That's when Isaak's luck changed. The video is now a classic -- arguably, one of the sexiest videos ever made. It doesn't hurt that they casted model Helena Christensen to teasingly play with...
Great week to check out some of our favorite local acts. Ragged Hearts on Wednesday night, Lanky on Thursday, and Orange Is In on Friday. Also, Super Happy Fun Land is back open again, after a week of spring cleaning, and their calendar is full of new local and national artists. Sure, the big show this week is Gwen Stefani, but we're going to skip the trek out to The Woodlands and see the...
Here are some upcoming shows that were recently announced: Norah Jones – 6/12 @ Jones Hall Dave Matthews Band/Robert Earl Keen – 9/21 @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The highlight of the week has to be indie-band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's show Thursday night at Warehouse Live. However, some of the graying crowd may prefer the combo of Chicago and Kool & the Gang in The Woodlands on Friday (and we wonder how...
Here are some upcoming shows who's tickets recently went on sale: Seal - 5/29 @ Verizon Wireless Theater Beyonce - 7/14 @ Toyota Center Rush - 8/14 @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Great week of concerts for alternative and independent music lovers. Yo La Tengo, who's latest CD was one of our favorites last year (and our favorite album title), comes to Warehouse LIve on Friday. They have some competition that night, though: TV...
Wednesday You can call him Black Francis or Frank Black, it doesn’t matter. What does matter, is that the Pixies leader is playing solo shows again, after a very successful reunion tour with his band over the past two years. We’d love to see Kim Deal as a surprise guest, but we won’t hold our breath. 8 p.m. at the Meridian | tickets and info Bound Stems is a “math rock” band. What is...
Wednesday Clarence Greenwood is the leader of the band Citizen Cope, but he might as well be a solo artist. He is the songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and producer of the band. Over the past few years, his popularity has grown with critics and music fans, and he’s now touring for his new CD Every Waking Moment. 8 p.m. at the Scout Bar | tickets and info Thursday The Californian quartet Sugarcult increased their...
Tuesday For those who yearn for the days of the progressive rock of the 80’s and 90’s, Queensryche is back, touring on their new concept album Operation: Mindcrime II. We’re sure they’ll throw in their mainstream hit, “Silent Lucidity.” 8 p.m. at Verizon Wireless | tickets and info Wednesday And for those who like your rock a little more hardcore, Sparkle Motion will fill the void for you. Houston’s Born Liars open. Not a...
Tuesday Born in Colorado, Jonah Werner now calls Texas his home. He’s a story-teller singer/songwriter that is celebrating the release of his new CD Better Things tonight at the Duck. Music: "Derail" (requires Real Player) 8 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | info Wednesday It’s hard to take a group seriously when they call themselves a “Nintendo band” – so we won’t. The Advantage’s songs are instrumental pieces that sound like they could have...
Tuesday Get your singer/songwriter fix tonight at the Duck. Colin Gilmore may not have the instantly recognizable tenor voice of his father, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, but Colin’s singing may be easier on most ears. Fresh from a tour of the northeast, promoting his debut CD. 8 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | info Wednesday At first look, you may think he’s trying to be John Mayer, but once listen and you’ll figure out that...
Wednesday A new twist to the whole emo-rock craze: a female vocalist. Well, it’s about time. Rosematter hails from York, Penn., while their stage partners Mile High School is from Yorktown, Va. Coincidence? We think not. 8 p.m. at Super Happy Fun Land | tickets and info On L.A. rappers Jurassic 5’s (there are actually six of them) latest release, they team up with Dave Matthews Band. Not something you’d expect from a hip-hop...
Tuesday 25 years ago, the English Beat was becoming a pioneer in the British ska/punk movement. The band also spunoff several other more successful bands, including General Public and Fine Young Cannibals. Vocalists Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger team up again, playing such hits as “Save It For Later” and “I Confess.” 9 p.m. at the Meridan | tickets and info Wednesday The man behind Dashboard Confessional, Chris Carrabba, has made the young girls...
Wednesday Pennsylvanian Nick Castro draws his muse from the likes of Dead Can Dance and other semi-Gothic, lush bands. Unlike DCD, Castro manages to throw in some good melodies. Equally captivating local bands Georgia’s Horse and Inoculist open. Music: “Winding Tree” 8 p.m. at the Proletariat | info Thursday Even though we have our own top-notch 80’s cover band Molly & the Ringwalds, there’s room for more in the Lone Star State. Austin’s Spazmatics...
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...
We all had a long holiday weekend, so take a break and catch some shows later this week: Thursday Norman, Okla.’s Starlight Mints offer an array of orchestra-pop, chock-full of interesting arrangements and odd musical instruments, without sacrificing good catchy tunes. Music: "Inside of Me" 8 p.m. at Warehouse Live | tickets and info Since it’s a slow week for touring acts, this is a good time to catch the best homegrown pop-rock available....
from famed Astros pitcher Roger Clemens (not that he needs an introduction in this crowd). We were at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for Musical Scores, a rewards program for Houston-area students. Clemens was the motivational speaker.
Wednesday Keeping his father’s tradition of outlaw country music, Shooter Jennings brings his Put the O Back in Country (think about it) tour to Houston. 7 p.m. at the Meridian | tickets and info Thursday It’s like a Reese's commercial – two musicians (Deb Talan and Steve Tannen) meet each other while performing and realize they can make beautiful folk/pop music together as The Weepies. Music: “The World Spins Madly Around” 8 p.m. at...
So, the Black Eyed Peas are coming to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands in a week. In honor of Fergie and the other Pea divas, we decided to check their rider on Smoking Gun's Backstage Pass to see what they require.
Wednesday Start your concert week off with some British electronica. The Orb has returned to a more ambient sound with Okie Dokie It's the Orb on Kompakt. 8 p.m. at Warehouse Live | tickets and info Thursday Another fine example of great local talent is Scattered Pages. Their smart indie-pop landed them a record deal with Three Ring records. Expect an EP out this spring. Music: “Americant” 10 p.m. at the Continental Club |...

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