Written by Eddie Ferranti Apr 29, 2010 at 07:30 PM I’ve been hitting gigs in Houston since I moved here from Ohio in 1979. Probably forgot more than I remember, but one I know I recall was at the old Satellite Lounge. The Bottle Rockets opened and kicked ass. They were followed by Todd Snider…

Written by Jim Bille Apr 24, 2010 at 08:00 PM The Verizon Wireless Theater hosted one of the most iconic and influential guitarists in the world Saturday night. Jeff Beck performed highlights of his musical trek that covered at least at 3 of his 4 decades as a musician. There were songs featured from Beck’s…

Written by Samuel Barker Apr 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM Those who have read the site before know that I have a special love for all things Les Claypool. It was fateful night of watching MTV that got me hooked on the band and led me to talking my mom into buying me a bass…

Written by Eddie Ferranti Apr 18, 2010 at 08:00 PM  “Grunge rock” had its beginnings with me with the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and STP in what seems like “way back when”. Well, on a rainy Sunday in Houston, I prepared to dive back into the grunge pool with a band…

Written by Daniel Barker Apr 16, 2010 at 09:00 PM HMR stayed close to home on this Friday night to satisfy our curiosity about an interesting concept we have been hearing about in League City. The premise of a high quality carwash with an attached sports bar and grill tickles the fancy of anyone who…

Written by Daniel Barker Apr 09, 2010 at 08:00 PM I want to start this review with a disclaimer by stating that I am a Gulf Coast loser born and reared in Crystal Beach, Texas. When I heard last year that Adam Carroll and Michael O’Connor had been logging in some billable hours together writing…

Written by Eddie Ferranti Apr 08, 2010 at 08:00 PM The April 8th Preview Magazine in the Houston Chronicle had Ani DeFranco gracing its cover. It proclaimed she was singing a new tune and learning to balance her music career with motherhood. Wow what a change. Difranco is a Buffalo, NY transplant to New Orleans…

Written by Samuel Barker Apr 03, 2010 at 07:00 PM It’s all about the songs. That was the sentiment on this night as I made my way through the Heights to see Jonathan Byrd at a concert set up in the Suzanne Anderson Properties building. Not only did Byrd say that and point out how…