Written by Dave Clements I need to start this review on a very unhappy note that has had me bummed all day and into this evening in spite of the fact that I just watched a great show by Earth, Wind and Fire and Lionel Richie. Musical icon Jimmy Buffett passed away last night and…

Written by Dave Clements I recently heard that often bands bypass the Houston Market because they don’t like to play HERE (referring to this market). Not sure it’s true or where ‘here’ is given that our area has several terrific music venues, small to large and everything in-between, and they sure seem to be providing…

Written by Jim Bille The Heights Theater hosted one of the best slide guitar players in the business Saturday night when Sonny Landreth took the stage for a semi rare Houston appearance and gob-smacked the almost full venue with a blistering and soulful performance. Landreth opened the show with an acoustic set accompanied by Brian…

Written by Dave Clements I think I made a pretty big mistake watching the Netflix documentary on Shania Twain and then watching her live in concert. I’ll try to explain.I thought the documentary was outstanding and told all sides of her story as a person and as a mega entertainer that had humble beginnings and…

Written by Jane Ponte Photos by Dave Clements Last Friday night in Sugarland at approximately 8 pm, Jackson Browne walked onto the stage at The Smart Financial Center with just an acoustic guitar and launched into a bittersweet rendition of Warren Zevon’s “Don’t Let Us Get Sick,” as his mostly older crowd settled in for…

Written by Dave Clements I have lived in the Houston area for several decades now and not sure I have seen it this hot for this long with a forecast that says way more of the same coming, day after day. Going into the show I said to myself ‘there is no way a big…

Written by Dave Clements It was Cinco de Mayo Weekend here deep in the heart of Texas – and who more appropriate to be playing in the Houston area than Carlos Santana? Certainly, we would welcome him any time to Texas because he is an extremely talented guitarist and I was honored to be able…

Written by Jim Bille The Tedeschi Trucks Band made a stop this week at Smart Financial Centre in Sugarland, Texas and delivered another epic performance. Known widely as probably the best touring band on the road at anytime, the ensemble did not disappoint as they offered up close to two hours of new and old…

Written by Jim Bille Has it really been 15 years since Alison Krauss and Robert Plant took their first and only tour in support of their groundbreaking collaboration Raising Sand? The answer is yes; but they are finally offering up a second act touring once again which included a stop at The Woodlands Pavilion on…