Email Author Anthony Mariani

2000 Stories by Anthony Mariani

• Gospel According to Matthew

  published February 10, 2000

  On the surface, "Forever Will Stand," penned by local songwriter Matthew Levine, sounds like traditional gospel. Over a swaying rhythm,... More >>

• Amplified

  published February 10, 2000

  All's fair in radio and rap. Another national hit by a local rapper is on its way at The Box. "Down South," by Mista Madd, is the song.... More >>

• Amplified

  published February 3, 2000

  Having a logo is as important to pop bands these days as it was to fashion houses some 40 years ago. Since brand advertising is more... More >>

• Amplified

  published January 27, 2000

  It was like eavesdropping on every headbanger's dream: In the middle of Sid 17's set at SideCar Pub early this month, the band -- performer... More >>

• Amplified

  published January 20, 2000

  Hard to believe, but one of Houston's brightest, best-est talents has broken up his band. Thing is, he brought his empire down just as he was... More >>

• Amplified

  published January 13, 2000

  Everybody has probably been through this scenario once or twice: It's Christmastime. You're at the local Cactus Music looking for that new one... More >>

• Amplified

  published January 6, 2000

  Like a dozen or so other major metropolitan daily newspapers across the country, the Houston Chronicle ran a story two weeks ago on... More >>