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Deron Neblett

Local Charm: Reintroducing Houstonians to their rich history, one beer sign at a time.

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Billy Blues Bar and Grill is located at 6025 Richmond Avenue. For more information, call (713)266-9294.

Ovations is located at 2536-B Times Boulevard. For more information, call (713)522-9801.

Local Charm is located at 1815 Washington Avenue. For more information, call (713)921-2939.

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Local Charm will feature Houston artists who play original music. The Zydeco Players will inaugurate the club when they open for Grady Gaines on Friday. Miggins promises a steady diet of Houston roots music from performers like Lightfoot, Tommy Dardar, Sonny Boy Terry and Dayton.

In short, Local Charm, Ovations and Billy Blues will be battling for the same audience -- and for the same flat alcohol revenue. Club owners agree you won't get rich off live music in Houston. But once you get into the business, they say, it's hard to stay away. They hope the feeling is mutual for clubgoers.