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The party is at Rudyard’s tomorrow – you know - THE party. The Black Math Experiment’s CD Release Party for “All You Need is Blood”, at which a couple of other bands will be performing. La Sed will bring some progressive rock courtesy of Puerto Rico and Mk Ultra adds politically-minded psychedelic punk to the mix (political as in the song writing may focus on fighting military culture and the 9/11 conspiracy). This should be... more ›

We noticed a news story yesterday afternoon about a 5-year-old boy who was reportedly in a woman's car when it was stolen from a north Houston gas station — but it turns out that the woman's report was totally fabricated, and now she may face misdemeanor charges. Marissa Aguillar, 29, initially reported that her son, Jordan Rodriguez, was in her gold Chevrolet Impala that was stolen while she was getting gas at the Exxon station... more ›

If you like country music, or sparkly cowboy hats, or large, snorting animals, you're probably like us and can't wait for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This year, which marks the 75th anniversary of the Rodeo, a total purse of 1.275 million dollars will end up in competitors pockets, making this the biggest-paying event of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's regular season. Rodeo officials have also announced four of the performers for this year's... more ›

The Dixie Chicks' new album Taking the Long Way is appropriately titled, considering the winding route their tour has taken — particularly if you're in Houston. The Chicks have officially announced that they are cancelling a number of tour dates including the stop at the Toyota Center originally scheduled for Sept. 30. Other cities on the tour that have had shows cancelled include Kansas City, Memphis, St. Louis and Knoxville; the band is pushing back... more ›

A new documentary film by Robert Mugge features displaced musicians from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina including legendary band leader, Kermit Ruffins (pictured right), who now resides in Houston. Mugge visited Houston, Austin and Memphis in search of NOLA musicians who left because of Katrina. more ›

Since rapper and Port Arthur native Pimp C was jailed in 2002 for aggravated assault, the slogan "Free Pimp C" has shown up time and again in videos, concerts and awards shows. And now it looks like C's advocates will have to find a new cause: Pimp C, aka Chad Butler, will be paroled within 30 days. Pimp C was sentenced to eight years in jail for falling behind on community service after he pleaded... more ›

After a jam-packed holiday week of live music, things are slowing down a bit this week on the concert scene. Never fear, Houstonist has some suggestions to fit whatever mood you’re in: Today Many say Jason Mraz is much better live than on CD. You can decide for yourself as the pop singer/songwriter showcases material from his latest CD Mr. A-Z (get it?) tonight. His opening acts are worthwhile, too: James Blunt (huge in the... more ›