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Here's a classic clip of The Who performing Magic Bus at The Summit in 1975. Check out Pete Townshend's jig at about 3:48 into the clip.... more ›

Folk Legend Bert Jansch, who has influenced artists from many genres, including Neil Young (who refers to him as the acoustical version of Jimi Hendrix), Devendra Banhart, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Johnny Marr (The Smiths), Nick Drake, Beth Orton, Noel Gallagher (Oasis) and Mike Oldfield, will make a rare live appearance at the Orange Show. Infused with American folk, blues and Traditional British Isles music, his style is singularly unique and his song-writing very affecting.... more ›

This weekend marked the opening of Commerce Street Artists' intriguing new exhibit Goin' Mobile. Inspired by The Who song of the same name Goin’ Mobile is an on-the-road inspired traveling exhibition that investigates the literal sense of travel—point A to B, beginning to end, start to finish, back and forth, and one way—Goin’ Mobile ventures in every direction to guide the viewer on a trip to those familiar and unknown places along our traveled... more ›

Wicked Returns to the Hobby Center It's baaaaack! If you were one of the unfortunate ones who missed last year's run of the prequel to The Wizard of Oz, do yourself a favor and don't miss it this year. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular.... more ›

On Sundays, Houstonist runs opinion pieces relevant to life in Houston. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author. Need to know just a little bit about something? Ask a dilettante. Dear Dilettante - My husband’s parents are joining us for Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday. I’d like to serve something spectacular for the meal – his mother is a very cultured woman who has impeccable taste. Any suggestions? I’m really nervous about this.... more ›

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... more ›