Email Author Olivia Flores Alvarez

2007 Stories by Olivia Flores Alvarez

• Guitar Shorty

  published January 11, 2007

  Catch Guitar Shorty before he heads out for a tour of the Northeast to promote his new CD, We the People. Everybody (okay, everybody who... More >>

• Heartless Bastards

  published January 11, 2007

  Singer/songwriter Erika Wennerstrom is the driving force behind the indie rock trio Heartless Bastards. She started the group as a quartet in 2003... More >>

• Getting Basted

  published January 11, 2007

  While I admit that I have seen alcoholic beverages in the Houston Press building before, they've always been as part of a staff party. I've... More >>

• To CD or Not CD

  published January 11, 2007

  Their MySpace page says they play "Psychedelic/Experimental/Christian Rap" music. "Actually, we were just joking about the Christian rap," says ST... More >>

• The Meaning of Mayhem

  published January 11, 2007

  First Blood frontman Carl Schwartz says he's looking forward to performing in Houston. What does he expect? "Mayhem," he says evenly. "That's a... More >>

• I Do, I Do!

  published Jan 09, 2007

  We got this nomination for Best Marrying Judge from our friend Jim Sherman. It's a little early for the Best of Houston awards, but we thought we'd pass it along - just in case any readers are think... More >>

• Playbill: Texas Johnny Boy & Milton Hopkins

  published Jan 09, 2007

  photo provided by Texas Johnny Boy Blues masters Milton Hopkins (l) and Texas Johnny Boy Enjoy an evening of eclectic blues with the 'freight train rhythm' of Milton Hopkins' guitar playing and ... More >>

• Good Job, Metro !

  published Jan 08, 2007

  It's not often that we get to say something nice about Houston public transportation system Metro, so we can't pass up the chance to say, "Good job, Metro!" Why the kudosr Metro's Northwest Tr... More >>

• Takin' It To The Streets

  published Jan 05, 2007

  You'll see the Houston Press Street Team at these great events this weekend: Fri @ Warehouse Live The Bench Fri @ Meridian, Young Guns Metal Showdown 07 with Cinema of Fear, Epic... More >>

• PB: Luxurious Panthers 1/6

  published Jan 05, 2007

  We just got this note from the Luxurious Panthers: Come Out And Live the Roots Rock Lifestyle with The Luxurious Panthers ... More >>

• Murderers Row

  published Jan 05, 2007

  The newest Carol O'Connell offering In her Mallory books, mystery author Carol O'Connell has constructed the perfect (well for our alternative world) main character. Kathy Mallory, a young New Yo... More >>

• Playbill: Mark Zeus

  published Jan 04, 2007

  Mark Zeus Tonight Mark Zeus and The Uncalled 4 host a country music Big Jam at the Lone Star Club, 19333 Hwy 59 N. (west off the feeder; just south of Business 1960) Humble, 281-548-2884. The ... More >>

• Tragedy for Houston Musician

  published Jan 03, 2007

  Houston band leader and musician Pedro Olivares died early January 1. Photo courtesy Kathy Olivares Band leader Pedro Olivares Just after 2 a.m. on January 1, Pedro Olivares (27) and his wi... More >>

• New Strings

  published January 4, 2007

  Tuesday night is famous for being dull and dead from a music point of view. Somehow we've wandered into Christian's Totem (7340 Washington,... More >>

• Rhythm, No Blues

  published January 4, 2007

  Houston-based R&B singer J Poncio has been around the music industry for years, performing and learning the business. After the group he was with,... More >>

• Not Like Monk

  published January 4, 2007

  Trumpet player Chris Botti, one of the best-selling jazz artists around today, is famous for once saying, "I don't want to be a jazz musician."... More >>