Email Author Chris Gray

Awards

• 2012 - Best of the West/First Amendment Funding, Inc., published February 10, 2011

  "Getting Past the Bouncer"

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2009 Stories by Chris Gray

• Dr. Roger Wood to Discuss Spirituality and the Blues With I.J. Gosey and Diunna Greenleaf Tonight

  published Oct 28, 2009

  For the past few weeks, local blues scholar and Down In Houston author Dr. Roger Wood has been interviewing several of Houston's leading blues musicians about their experiences in "The Soul of Houston... More >>

• Like to Go Clubbingr Can You Writer Rocks Off Might Be Able to Use You

  published Oct 27, 2009

  Rocks Off figures if you're even reading this far, you probably go out from time to time. But can you write about itr We're looking for three or four people to write a rotating nightclub column onlin... More >>

• Congratulations to Our Live Nation Club Passport Winners, and More Background on That John Entwistle Photo

  published Oct 27, 2009

  We finally have a winner in Rocks Off's photo contest for those Live Nation Club Passports we started giving away back when George W. was president. Not really, but it seems like it. Congratulations ... More >>

• Tween Dreams

  published October 29, 2009

  Does Houston have the next Hannah Montana in its midst? It's too soon to tell, but Gabby Gillespie, 12, might have what it takes. A born... More >>

• Drive-By Truckers

  published October 29, 2009

  Without a proper "new" album, the Drive-By Truckers' output this year puts most other bands to shame. First came co-front man Patterson Hood's... More >>

• The Pogues

  published October 29, 2009

  It's not a stretch to say some of us have been waiting to see the Pogues for most of our lives; we witnessed their 1990 appearance on Saturday... More >>

• Art Rock: Rocks Off's "Helter Skelter Halloween" at Coffee Groundz

  published Oct 26, 2009

  Come play with us... absolutely, totally, 100 percent free. Happy Halloween! r... More >>

• Ain't No Party (Around Here) Like Houston's The Factory Party

  published Oct 26, 2009

  It always amazes Rocks Off how we'll start liking one band - Bunnymen-loving London post-punks White Lies, in this case - and then a little while later, stumble across a local band who could be their... More >>

• Aftermath: John Williams' Score, Crafty Editing Redeem the Prequels - Somewhat - at Star Wars: In Concert

  published Oct 26, 2009

  Shortly after the release of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in 1999 - indeed, about 15 minutes or so into the movie - many (if not most) fans' hearts sank as they realized the 15-something... More >>

• Blue October Cancels Club Tour as Frontman Justin Furstenfeld Is Hospitalized

  published Oct 26, 2009

  Live Daily reported Friday that former Houston alt-rockers Blue October have canceled a club tour that was scheduled to start Thursday in Columbia, S.C., because front man Justin Furstenfeld has been... More >>

• Listology: Before They Split Town, GTRS Pick Their Favorite Make-Out Songs

  published Oct 23, 2009

  Houston loses another band after this weekend, as Pavementesque indie-shoegazers GTRS relocates to the more touring-friendly enviorns of Asheville, N.C., where they plan to open a recording studio. Si... More >>

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  The DJ Shuffle: A Guide to New and Upcoming Wax Attacks

  published Oct 22, 2009

  If you think trying to keep track of which bands are playing where is tough, try it with the umpteen regular DJ nights popping up around Houston like so many toadstools after a fresh rain. On second t... More >>

• Listology: Blaggards' Patrick Devlin Picks Ten Acts He'd Sing Backup For

  published Oct 22, 2009

  Anyone who's seen them knows that local "Stout Irish Rockers" Blaggards' front man Patrick Devlin's natural place is center stage. But even he has artists he wouldn't mind stepping back for, so we as... More >>

• Art Rock: Rocks Off's "Helter Skelter Halloween" at Coffee Groundz

  published Oct 22, 2009

  Just a reminder, y'all. It's free... starts at 6 p.m. r... More >>

• In Email Mishap, L.A. Slipknot Wannabes Hollywood Undead Answer Dear Abby Queries

  published Oct 21, 2009

  Rocks Off has seen some strange stuff in our time, but this ranks pretty high up there. Evidently, a routing error caused several emails intended for longtime syndicated advice columnist Dear Abby to ... More >>

• Bayou Beat: More Live Nation Ticket Deals, I.J. Gosey at Discovery Green, Bob Fuldauer Leaves Meridian, Tony Campise In Serious Condition

  published Oct 21, 2009

  We have a winner in our Live Nation "Club Passport" photo contest - we think - but are still awaiting a judge's ruling. Stay tuned. Live Nation has expanded its "No Service Fee" promotion once aga... More >>

• Feel a Whole Lot Better: For His Birthday, Five Great Non-Petty Tom Petty Songs

  published Oct 20, 2009

  Tuesday just happens to be the 59th birthday of Rocks Off's personal hero, role model and by all accounts someone who smokes even more weed than we do, Thomas Earl Petty. Speaking of, it's also Snoop... More >>

• Season of the Witch

  published October 22, 2009

  The sky was midnight black, not blood red, above Reliant Stadium's open roof as U2 brought its epic 360º tour to Houston last Wednesday. And... More >>

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  Please Help Us Give Away This Live Nation "Club Passport" We've Been Sitting on for Way Too Long

  published Oct 19, 2009

  [Note: While we're on the subject of House of Blues shows, please note the Goodie Mob/Scarface concert scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 14.]rOnce again Rocks Off allowe... More >>

• Aftermath: Buddy Guy, Silly but Still Scorching at House of Blues

  published Oct 19, 2009

  Of all the still-living bluesmen whose careers were firmly established before the likes of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, etc. came along in the mid and late '60s, the knock on Buddy Guy is ... More >>

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  Listology: Chase Hamblin Chooses His Favorite One-Hit Wonders

  published Oct 16, 2009

  Chase Hamblin performs with Robert Ellis and the Small Sounds, 8 p.m. tonight at Walter's on Washington, 4215 Washington, 713-862-2513 or www.4215washington.com. Easybeats, "Friday on My Mind" Anxiou... More >>

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  Aftermath: U2 at Reliant Stadium - One Love, We Get to Share It

  published Oct 15, 2009

  A day or two before U2 (and love) came to town, a friend emailed us a joke. At least we think it's a joke. It really doesn't have anything to do with U2, except that it has everything to do with U2. "... More >>

• Flashback: U2 and Muse at Reliant Stadium

  published Oct 15, 2009

  Rocks Off is a little slow getting started this morning, because we're still shaking off the effects of the extraterrestrial satellite that fell to Earth in the vicinity of 610 and Kirby Wednesday nig... More >>

• One Last Bit of U2 - Sort Of - Before We See Y'all at Reliant

  published Oct 14, 2009

  This has been making us laugh since 1992. Enjoy... and remember, God loves 'em, so you should too! ... More >>

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  Rocks Off's Self-Guided Tour of U2's Stage Setup, and Other Fun Stuff We Learned About the Most Gargantuan Tour In Rock History

  published Oct 14, 2009

  "At a certain point, the only thing you can compare it to is the Stones. I've done the Stones. This is bigger." That's Jake Berry, Production Director for U2's 360 Tour, talking about the gargantuan "... More >>