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  • Blogs

    September 16, 2011

    Mitch Burman: Rock-Star Club Owner Totes Up His Dues

    Photos courtesy of Mitch Burman​Mitch Burman, owner of Jet Lounge and all-around rock star, has worked and played hard for the better part of two decades in Houston's music scene. It's all paying off now, but success didn't come easy. Besides being a successful business owner, Burman is also ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    Sports-Talk 1560 Loses Another Veteran: Lance Zierlein Calls It Quits at The Game

    Photo by Jeff BalkeZierlein (left) with his now former co-host John Granato.​In what feels like the dismantling of KGOW 1560 The Game, long-time morning show co-host Lance Zierlein announced via his Houston Chronicle blog that he would be turning in his microphone and leaving the station eff ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    KTRH All But Says Goodbye to News, Welcomes More Right-Wing Blather

    The Houston Chronicle's David Barron just reported that longtime KTRH news anchors J.P. Pritchard and Lana Hughes are leaving the station in favor of new hosts Mike Patrick and Lois Melkonian. In case you need an introduction to Mike Patrick, check out the above video where he personifies the term ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    The Eagle Flies Away With "Houston's Alternative Hits"

    All that's left of The Zone's Web site.​Cox Communications has shuttered its fledgling "alternative hits" concept, 106.9 The Zone, and begun simulcasting The Eagle, The Zone's "classic hits" next-door neighbor, on that frequency as of 5:30 a.m. this morning. "The Eagle's Classic Hits forma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    Eight Halfway Decent Songs With Godawful Titles

    ​So, we listened to Coldplay's new single, "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" for the first time and, try as we might, we just can't hate it. Now, it's not great. One could argue that it only barely crosses the line into "good" territory. It sounds like Chris Martin locked himself in a room and l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2010

    Wanted: Creed Tribute Band

    Courtesy of Codi RoweCodi Rowe (right) with Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti​Rocks Off is not generally a fan of tribute bands, and even less so of Creed. We did have one guy hear who was a fan, but we left his body in the lobby as a warning to others who would embrace Stapp and Co. with arms wid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Saturday: Buxton, Preemo And Coast's Showcases Blow Us Away

    Photos by Marc BrubakerMake It Funky: 2 Dollar Sound slapped out an opening set at Kobain.​Team Rocks Off was staffed with the not-insignificant task of effectively covering nine different venues during Saturday's Houston Press Music Awards, which led to this member of the Aftermath squadron b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2010

    Live from the Houston Press Music Awards Showcase

    GroovehouseSatin Hooks at Sugarcane​We're hanging out all day on Washington Avenue watching some of the best bands in Houston perform at the Houston Press Music Awards Showcase. We'll be checking into Rocks Off periodically to keep you up to date as well. You can also follow us on Twitter at @ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2010

    Why Is The Buzz Still So Popular?

    ​The only other concert in recent months to sell out at a Gaga-like pace has been the perennial Buzzfest, the semi-annual schlock-rock festival organized since 1995 by Houston's "new rock alternative," 94.5 The Buzz. The concert sells out almost every time - like it is Saturday, but you can probab ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 14, 2010

    "Bright" Stars

    The MFAH hosts a masterfully curated show of works by 12 Korean artists.

  • Music

    November 12, 2009

    Darrell Scott

    The MFAH hosts a masterfully curated show of works by 12 Korean artists.

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2009

    Houston Companies Don't Do Too Badly In Survey Of Gay-Friendly Workplaces

    ​The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has issued its latest rankings of how businesses treat their gay and lesbian employees, and things look a little better than last year.The report gave 305 businesses a top score of 100 this year; that's an increase from last year's 260. Eleven of the top 20 Fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2009

    Oklahoma Football Gets A Houston Radio Outlet; Aggies Still Out Of Luck

    ​As you'll remember from our post on 1560 The Game a few weeks ago, it was mentioned that the station was in negotiations with a Big 12 Conference school to air its football games this season. Now there was some speculation (and hope) in the comments that this team would be the Aggies. But just as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2009

    Hey, Astros: Please Don't Make Terrible Trades

    I think Clear Channel has John Lopez working way too many hours. I made the mistake of listening to him for a bit yesterday, and not only did he make the mistake of wishing that the Astros would trade for Toronto's Roy Halladay, he appeared to be upset that the team isn't putting forth the necessar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2009

    Lonesome Onry and Mean: John Doe & the Sadies' Country Club

    Lonesome, Onry and Mean likes him some country music done right, so it was with considerable delight that we listened to Country Club by X bassist/singer John Doe and the Sadies. An L.A. rocker and a Canadian alt-country outfit seem like unlikely musical bedfellows, but Country Club works from the f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Congressman Michael McCaul Lands The Big Kahuna -- Rush

    Illustration by marsdencartoonsCongressman Michael McCaul, whose district stretches (somehow) from Katy to Austin, has landed a Big Fish for a fundraiser: Rush Limbaugh, the de facto head of the current Republican party.An invitation to the May 28 event in Houston has gone out to supporters. McCaul' ... More >>

  • Music

    May 14, 2009

    Going Viral

    The infestation of classic-rock threatens the cultural legacy of an entire generation and must be stopped.

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    Houston Is Loving Its Rush Limbaugh Again

    Photo through wikimedia commonsHouston has always been a big Rush Limbaugh town -- it was one of the first to sign on to his show, when a small Tomball station run by Dan Patrick picked it up. (Patrick rode that rocket to KPRC and eventually a state-senator gig, much to the chagrin of people who don ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2009

    Oh Lord, Chris Baker's Coming Back To Our Airwaves

    Chris Baker is coming back to Houston. Ummm, rejoice?Baker, a erstwhile stand-up comic who had an often inane political talk show on Clear Channel's AM stations here, a show where he blustered and bloviated and did the typical right-wingnut radio shtick.Clear Channel AM head Michael Berry has announ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    KLOL And Mix 96 Get A New Owner

    The fate of two of Houston's larger radio stations, KLOL-FM and KHMX-FM, have been up in the air for a while.Clear Channel has said it planned to get rid of the two stations, but no one was sure who'd get them.It turns out one huge radio outfit has been traded for another.CBS Radio, which has 140 st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2008

    Astros-Giants: Biggio Attacked? Hold Up.

    The fate of two of Houston's larger radio stations, KLOL-FM and KHMX-FM, have been up in the air for a while.Clear Channel has said it planned to get rid of the two stations, but no one was sure who'd get them.It turns out one huge radio outfit has been traded for another.CBS Radio, which has 140 st ... More >>

  • News

    November 22, 2007

    2007 Turkeys of the Year

    Priscilla Slade is the biggest gobbler of them all

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2007

    Drenched In Blog: Jack FM

    Priscilla Slade is the biggest gobbler of them all

  • News

    May 31, 2007

    Mail Call

    Talking Radio

  • News

    March 1, 2007

    Building a Mystery

    Talking Radio

  • Home Entertainment

    November 24, 2005

    Your Government at Work

    Talking Radio

  • News

    January 27, 2005

    Letters

    Talking Radio

  • News

    January 6, 2005

    Holiday Spirit

    A real-life Christmas move in Kemah

  • Calendar

    December 9, 2004

    Downtown Cubs

    Tilman's tigers are on the prowl

  • Music

    September 30, 2004

    How Long, Oh, Lord, How Long

    Another outpost of crap plops onto the Houston dial, as this open letter reveals

  • Music

    May 13, 2004

    Rock and Roll Never Forgets

    Classic rock finds a new generation of fans and keeps on keepin' on into the new millennium

  • Music

    April 29, 2004

    The Dirty Thirty

    The worst songs of all time from Texas

  • Music

    February 12, 2004

    The End Is Near

    The day of the Locust is at hand

  • News

    December 18, 2003

    You Better Watch Out

    These Saint Nicks can be real pricks

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003

    Best Reason to Stay in Houston During the Summer

    Jones Plaza concerts

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003

    Best Radio Station

    Star 790

  • News

    August 14, 2003

    Burying the Past

    A farewell slap to a Chronicle columnist

  • News

    July 3, 2003

    Mixed Messages

    Casualties aren't easy to count in the continuing battle of Bayport

  • Culture

    March 27, 2003

    War on War Songs

    Iraq and roll don't go together well when rockers protest

  • Dining

    February 6, 2003

    Dining by Demographic

    Fleming's Prime Steakhouse serves up excellent renditions of the nation's most average food and wine preferences

  • Music

    January 16, 2003

    The Queen Bee

    Pam Kelly hopes to get a Buzz going about local music

  • News

    October 24, 2002

    Art of the Deal

    A new effort hopes to transform billboards into beauty, at least for a month

  • News

    April 11, 2002

    Les Passé

    A tap-dancing Tony Curtis? Yet another My Fair Lady? The shows may be aging and tired, but TUTS remains Young at heart.

  • Music

    April 4, 2002

    Clear Channel Cajun Invasion

    April 5 through 7

  • News

    April 12, 2001

    Letters

    Overkill, Saint Joe, Pick of the Litter

  • News

    November 23, 2000

    Potty Training

    The Chron's annual fight against "smut" is on again

  • News

    October 26, 2000

    Arena Love

    The establishment's attack dog is muzzled, so far

  • News

    June 22, 2000

    Rocket Men

    The Chron plays the Louisville card

  • News

    August 26, 1999

    God's Plan

    At Dan Patrick's KPRC talk-radio station, it's politics with a capital G

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