Results tagged “firehousesaloon”

Houstonist was a bit disappointed that there weren't more Missed Connections from the rodeo to write about this week. We were hoping for something titled, "Hot Chick w/ TurkEE leg at Skeetball" or "What's hiding under that paper plate sized buckle?" Instead we were treated to misses from the usual locations: Taco Bell, Wal-Mart and Sherlock's. Notice a trend; we did, too. Missers and madames, please welcome Firehouse Saloon to that mix. A lot... more ›

Tuesday Catch some power-pop tonight from Seattle’s The Long Winters. From Austin, What Made Milwaukee Famous offers similar pop, and overtly catchy songs. May indie-pop live! 8 p.m. at Walter’s on Washington | tickets and info Raw rock and roll, even a touch of southern rock, is what you get with The Kings of Leon. Opening for the band is The Stills, whose growing following over the past few years landed them a major... more ›

Good week for a concert, for all genres: Tuesday Houstonist always likes to give kudos to our locals parading on the reality shows. Will Makar was one of those from last year's American Idol. While he didn't win last season, he still had a great run. The 17 year old is performing his first big Houston show at the Duck tonight. Video: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (Live in the Woodlands) 7:30 p.m. at McGonigel's... 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 ›

We heard a lot of hubbub about the Country Music Association awards show being held in New York City ("New York City?!") last week. Houstonist yawned at that news, knowing that it would be a showcase of corporate-generated pop music out of Nashville disguised as country. Fortunately, we still treasure the more traditional style of country music in our state (usually referred to as Americana), with many musicians from the Houston area that have been... more ›