Chris Vasquez

Aftermath: Asmodeus X at Numbers

Rocks Off Goes To Synth Central: Montrose's Fjardeson's Studios

Photos by Jef With One F​Right in the warm, arrhythmic heart of Montrose is a convenience store on Richmond just east of Montrose Blvd. The D&Q Food Store has two things. First is the largest selection of beers in the Houston area. Seriously, they put Spec's downtown to shame. Plus the have a ... More >>

How Many Musicians Does It Take To Screw In A Light Bulb?

​Working in a sheet music store, you here an awful lot of musician jokes, and you flip through a lot of musician joke books when trade is slow. One Rocks Off's favorite type of jokes is the "How many ____ does it take to screw in a light bulb" category, sow e though we'd share some of the best ... More >>

Houston Musicians Explain Their Facebook Cartoon Pics

​For the last week or so, Facebook campaign has asked users to change their profile pictures to a beloved cartoon character from their youth. Some claim it's to bring attention to the plight of abused children. Others - like your humble reporter, who is currently sporting Link from the old Leg ... More >>

Skeleton Dick: 3-D And Dinosaurs For Christmas

​Rocks Off is convinced we're going out on Christmas Day to do some of that rock and rolling thing that seems to be so popular with the kids. But where shall we go? The goth in us is leaning towards dropping by Numbers for Underworld's Christmas Party. Then again, there's always the ERASEtheVI ... More >>

Skeleton Dick: Decoding Houston's No. 1 Punk Band's Stupid Name

It's a well-known fact that most band names are essentially gobbledygook, but here at Rocks Off we're trying hard to find meaning in the oddest monikers. ​Skeleton Dick currently reigns as Houston's top punk ac, with a trophy and everything to prove it. We've been fans and friends of the band ... More >>