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Last night, Warehouse Live played host to the annual Houston Press Music Awards. Houstonist was there to absorb all of the entertainment and was treated to some of the best local music around. The Dimes (pictured above) walked away as big winners, with three awards – Best New Act, Best Indie Rock, and Song of the Year, for “Delilah,” which they performed on stage midway through the night. Other performers included Million Year Dance...

Four-day work weeks screw us up, too -- which is why you're seeing the concert calendar on Wednesday. It doesn't matter though, there are still plenty of good shows left to see this week. Two really good shows to choose from tomorrow night: Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. will hit Warehouse Live, while local favorites The Scattered Pages will provide your coffee sipping entertainment at Brasil. Friday night, hit one of the best intimate...

Similar to last week, the calendar is full of local and regional acts. Some exceptions include singer/songwriters Steve Poltz (at the Mucky Duck tonight) and the eclectic Laura Veirs (at Walter's on Friday night). If you're more of a jazz fan, Tower of Power (who has been around for almost 40 years) will hit Verizon Wireless Friday night. You have a couple of chances to catch Houston's Tody Castillo this week; Friday night at...

When you think of block parties, you usually thing of a cul-de-sac in a suburban neighborhood with hot dogs, red and white checkered table clothed over folding tables, annoying neighbors drinking their Miller Lite while they scream at their kids. Put those thoughts behind you – the Westheimer Block Party is totally different, and much better. Think of a block party in the Montrose area, the heart of Houston, with over 40 local bands playing....

Overall, it’s a slow week on the concert front. Rudyard’s is playing host to some good local acts this week, including The Catch 35, Scattered Pages, Casino, and more. For those Rockstar Supernova fans, contestant Dilana comes into town Friday night. Here’s the full week line-up. If you have a concert suggestion, e-mail us. Local bands are noted by an asterisk (*): Tuesday Joanna Newsom/Bill Callahan – eclectic | 8 p.m. at Orange Show...

We thought we’d try a different approach to our music calendar – giving you a few of our picks and a listing of other concerts for the week. If you have a concert suggestion (especially local bands), please e-mail us. The biggest shows of the week belong to The Who and The Pretenders, back in Houston after a long absence. Aerosmith and Motley Crue come to town this weekend, too, but those bands seem...

Tuesday Get your singer/songwriter fix tonight at the Duck. Colin Gilmore may not have the instantly recognizable tenor voice of his father, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, but Colin’s singing may be easier on most ears. Fresh from a tour of the northeast, promoting his debut CD. 8 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | info Wednesday At first look, you may think he’s trying to be John Mayer, but once listen and you’ll figure out that...

We all had a long holiday weekend, so take a break and catch some shows later this week: Thursday Norman, Okla.’s Starlight Mints offer an array of orchestra-pop, chock-full of interesting arrangements and odd musical instruments, without sacrificing good catchy tunes. Music: "Inside of Me" 8 p.m. at Warehouse Live | tickets and info Since it’s a slow week for touring acts, this is a good time to catch the best homegrown pop-rock available....

Wednesday Start your concert week off with some British electronica. The Orb has returned to a more ambient sound with Okie Dokie It's the Orb on Kompakt. 8 p.m. at Warehouse Live | tickets and info Thursday Another fine example of great local talent is Scattered Pages. Their smart indie-pop landed them a record deal with Three Ring records. Expect an EP out this spring. Music: “Americant” 10 p.m. at the Continental Club |...