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For the past decade, the Dave Matthews Band summer concerts have become a tradition. Dave and his band come to The Woodlands tonight, with Texas country singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen opening (sounds like a strange opening act for the band to pick, but with Keen’s move to a more eclectic sound lately, we guess it’s not really that strange). Earlier this month, Dave Matthews released this solo single and video “Eh Hee” (exclusively available... more ›

You may recognize Judah Friedlander as Frank Rossitano on 30 Rock or as “The Hug Guy” from the Dave Matthews Band video, but anyway you look at it, he is a winner (and you won't get any disagreement out of him). Judah is in town this weekend (Thurs. – Sun.) performing at the Improv. Houstonist was able to speak with the self-proclaimed “World Champion of the World” and to be expected he had us laughing the whole time. more ›

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... 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 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... more ›

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... more ›

We focus on the local scene this time – mainly because the national acts are staying away from Houston this week. That’s not necessarily a bad thing : Wednesday Jason Allen’s tale is not much different from other Texas country artists: born in a small East Texas town, grew up listening to Hank Williams, wrote songs in Nashville – got fed-up, moved back to Texas, toured constantly, and is now a Gruene Hall favorite.... more ›