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We're back from trolling the internet for local music news. Read on to find out what Houstonist stumbled across during our breaks from LOLCats and press releases. Hey, the internet is really only good for so much, right? more ›

It's that time of the week - when we crack open our vault of local music news and share our treasure with the people. Come on in and check out what we found this week. more ›

We really wish Gomez was performing a headlining show here, but we have to settle with them just being an opening act for The Fray (along with Eisley) this Friday night in The Woodlands. However, Gomez is playing a stand-alone show Saturday night in Austin, if you're lucky enough to find tickets for it. Some veteran Houston acts play around town this week. Beaumont's Clay Walker will perform after the races at Sam Houston... more ›

Local singer/songwriter Lee Alexander has been working the pub and wine bar scene for the last few years, and it’s paid off. His CD Out of Place was on many local critic’s “Best of 2006” list and has received several regional music nominations and awards. Alexander plays tonight at one of our favorite wine bars – The Corkscrew. They are hosting a new Monday evening acoustic set, which puts Lee Alexander right at home (and... more ›

Houstonist has just about recovered from last night's Light Rail Pub Crawl, so now we're ready to enjoy this beautiful weather and catch the 3rd Annual Rockin' for Rise concert. We told you about the event several days ago on our Live Music Calendar, and it's one that you shouldn't miss. The benefit music showcase kicked off last night at the Hard Rock Cafe and continues today at the Last Concert Cafe, starting now and... more ›

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... more ›

You know that we’re always pushing the good local music here, it’s only because there’s so much of it. For a mere $7, you can catch 60 local musicians (well, that’s if you can be in multiple venues at once) at the Houston Press Music Awards Showcase this Sunday. The showcase is scattered at different venues downtown. All shows begin at 4 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. A complete listing is here. It’s all... more ›

Tuesday Former V-Roy’s front man Scott Miller brings his straight-ahead rock and roll to the duck tonight. 8 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | info Wednesday Catch a good showcase of “Commune Music” tonight at the Proletariat: Local artists Arthur Yoria, Lee Alexander, and the Walkabouts will be displaying their own unique talents. Music: “Call Me” (Arthur Yoria) 8 p.m. at Proletariat | info In middle school, we thought “Add It Up” was about... 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 ›