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Pat Green was chastised early for mocking other Texas country artists, most specifically Robert Earl Keen, but he accomplished a feat that those other musicians weren’t able to do – he broke into mainstream country nationally. This is the song that took him from Texas country music star to national hit-maker. Green’s popularity rose in the late 90’s, becoming a favorite in college towns and frat parties all over Texas. While his mentor, Robert...

My Baby's Got Sauce So it's Friday kids, and you want to hear some music. Well, if you are a follower, teenager, middleager, or someone who thinks that he still writes good music, maybe you should go see Pat Green at the rodeo tonight. Was that too harsh? We're not going to pretend like we don't own and still listen to our old Pat Green CDs. By old we mean, George's Bar, Live at Billy...

It's official: The Police are coming to Houston (the Toyota Center, to be specific) on June 29th. Tickets go on sale this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. They'll go fast. Some big acts coming into town this week, starting with The Shins performance tonight at Verizon Wireless. For you pop.rock fans, you'll have to choose between Sheryl Crow's make-up rodeo performance and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers show at Toyota Center. G. Love &...

Back in November, we gave you a sneak peak at some of the entertainers that were lined up for the 2007 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Today, the full line-up has been announced. It looks like the committee decided to stick with the devil they know, instead of finding fresh acts. The only performers making their rodeo debut are Los Lonely Boys, KEM, Josh Turner, Pesado, Sugarland, The Cheetah Girls and Hannah Montana. Sheryl Crow...

Instead of vegging in front of the TV, or fighting the crowds at the mall, we suggest one of these concerts to pass away your holidays. Houston’s Allen Oldies Band is celebrating their 10th anniversary Wednesday night, allowing you to dance off some pounds before you fill up on turkey. Some great original local bands to catch this week include The Dimes and Something Fierce at Walter’s, and Ryan Scroggins’ ska band at Fitz....

With the Austin City Limits music festival on the horizon, we’ll start seeing some of those acts wander into our city, some for the first time: Tuesday As time goes on, Hank III continues to meddle even more into the punk/rock/metal that he enjoys, but you’ll still his grandfather-inspired country originals, too. Bob Wayne & the Outlaw Carnies open. 7 p.m. at the Meridian | tickets and info Wednesday Ben Kweller has been confused...

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 John Fogerty is this year’s representation of classic rock at the Rodeo. You’re assured to hear many old Creedence hits, but it’ll be interesting to see if he plays his new anti-war anthem “Déjà vu (All Over Again).” 6:30 p.m. at Reliant Stadium | tickets and info Wednesday Rick Monroe is a relative newcomer on the country scene, but he’s pressing hard to make a name for himself, with 3 nightly shows in...

Have you checked out the Rodeo yet? If not, here's what's kickin' this week at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: Monday: • Carnival: 4 p.m. to 12 p.m. • Rodeo Houston featuring Robert Earl Keen and Miller Lite present Cross Canadian Ragweed: begins 6:45 p.m. at Reliant Stadium • The Hideout featuring Templeton Thompson: begins 10:15 p.m. at Reliant Astrodome Tuesday: • Carnival: 4 p.m. to 12 p.m. • Rodeo Houston featuring John Fogerty:...

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo has announced the entertainment line-up for this year’s rodeo at Reliant Stadium. Basically, it’s the usual suspects, with something for everyone some people: Traditional Country: George Strait, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn New Country/Nashville crap: Gretchen Wilson, Lonestar Texas Country: Pat Green, Robert Earl Keen, Cory Morrow Black Heritage Day: Maze, Raven Go Tejano Day: Ramon Ayala, Jay Perez Pop/Rock: Sheryl Armstrong Crow, Maroon 5 Kids: Hillary...

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...