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Artists from both coasts duke it out on the charts this week. more ›

We know that American Idol Mania is almost a religious experience in certain parts of this country, but we will not, cannot recommend that you buy Blake Lewis’ new album. We just… can’t. Sorry. What have you wrought, Doug E. Fresh?! Listening to Alive 2007 will give you a sense of what the Daft Punk concert experience is all about. Well, you won’t have beer spillage on your shoes, or dudes smoking trees all up... more ›

Films for Water: Screening Raises Awareness for World Water Crisis more ›

Armadillo Palace with Carrie Ann Buchanan So you feel obligated to do the rodeo this year, but: a) you don’t feel like dealing with the traffic b) you don’t want to spend $8 on a watered-down beer c) you think their entertainment line-up is lame Here’s a way you can still wear your boots and feel like a true Texan during rodeo season without stepping foot into Reliant Stadium: visit Armadillo Palace. Armadillo Palace is... more ›

The great thing about being a grown up is that summer fun doesn't have to end at back to school. And since it still feels like summer anyway, have some summer fun, student style: (By which we mean costing as little as possible). Friday, August 25 Every summer, Theater Suburbia does what they call an "old-fashioned summer 'mellerdrammer'". Come boo the villain and cheer for the hero and the maiden fair in this year's offering,... more ›

Tuesday 25 years ago, the English Beat was becoming a pioneer in the British ska/punk movement. The band also spunoff several other more successful bands, including General Public and Fine Young Cannibals. Vocalists Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger team up again, playing such hits as “Save It For Later” and “I Confess.” 9 p.m. at the Meridan | tickets and info Wednesday The man behind Dashboard Confessional, Chris Carrabba, has made the young girls... more ›

Tody Castillo is no stranger to the Houston music scene. He’s been performing around town for the past 10 years, both with bands and solo. Last year was a milestone for him: his self-titled debut album was the best-selling album at Cactus Music & Video in 2005 — even beating out international stars like Coldplay. Houstonist caught up with him for some coffee at Café Brasil (where he plays live tonight). You’ve been compared to... more ›