Adam Burchfield

The Octanes

Furor To Frenzy: HPMAers Plump, Two Star, Tramps, Runaway Sun

[When last we left Nick Hall, he was dodging "mandannas" after some surprise Louvin Brothers from Robert Ellis and friends.] Photos by GroovehouseSticky and tight: Plump.​Stepping out into the heat just long enough to see that Runaway Sun hasn't started up at the main stage, Aftermath dashes ... More >>

The Octanes Find Some Eerie Parallels With Grease 2

Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist that isn't awful? Email their particulars to sheaserrano@gmail.com. ​When we were growing u ... More >>

Aftermath: The Umbrella Man's CD Release at the Continental Club

Photos by Liana Lopez​Want to hear some great rockabilly, ska, gospel, zydeco, retro-country and soul? Those are only some of the styles you'll hear on Nick Gaitan and The Umbrella Man's debut CD. When you experience the band live, expect even more. Gaitan and Umbrella Man's other five members pu ... More >>

Jimmy Raycraft Benefit

concert preview

2007 Houston Press Music Awards Showcase

concert preview

Worst and Weirdest

A sampling of some of the most out-there freak-outs and calamitous train wrecks H-Town bands have experienced the last few years

Hot Sounds, Summer in the City

A few local discs to sizzle with

Pep Torres

Pep Torres performs Saturday, May 26, at the Continental Club, 3700 Main, 713-529-9899.

Jennifer Fitts

Friday, August 15

Last Frights

The death of a mourner mars Kinney Abair's funeral

Racket

In his first 24 years of life, Brad Turcotte has already become a music-business veteran

Music Awards 2001

A preview of this year's show

A Perfect Fitz

"Snit" Fitzpatrick finds sweet inspiration in his own rock band