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    April 27, 2011

    Last Night: Tony Bennett At Jones Hall

    No photogaphy was permitted at Thursday's show.​Tony Bennett Jones Hall April 26, 2011 Tuesday night was the 60th anniversary of Tony Bennett recording what would become first No. 1 single, a little tune called "Because of You." After hearing the 85-year-old singer perform with his quartet a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2011

    Top Five Athlete-Rapper Team-Ups

    ​Speak of the devil... Give an NBA player a mike and he'll give you one of the worst performances of all time. Put the same athlete in the company of a decent rapper and the result might surprise you. If you're still haunted by the bitter taste of our worst rapper-athlete collaborations, here ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2011

    Top Six Artist Vs. Record Label Feuds

    ​Pink Floyd has finally settled its lengthy dispute with their longtime record label EMI. The band, which signed to the label over 40 years ago, first took EMI to court last spring in an effort to clarify their existing contract. Floyd sought to prevent EMI from "unbundling" their albums by se ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2010

    Springsteen Darkness Reissue Includes 1978 Houston Show

    ​Did you know Bruce Springsteen mentions bygone downtown venue Liberty Hall in his song "This Hard Land"? Of course you did, because Rocks Off is contractually obligated to mention it every time we post something about The Boss. So now that's out of the way, here's something else Houston-re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2010

    "We're Ashamed The President Is From Texas" And Other Acts Of Career Suicide

    Seven years ago this week, the Dixie Chicks had the No. 1 country single in the U.S. with Bruce Robison's lump-raising "Travelin' Soldier." Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., the Bush Administration was putting the finishing touches on its Iraqi invasion strategy, which prompted Chicks lead singer Nat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    Lonesome Onry and Mean: The Shadowy Depression-Era Roots of Modern Country and Bluegrass

    As LOM promised in last week's blog about bluegrass, here are some precursors to that art form. These are some wonderful tunes to listen to on your boom-box or iPod while tending your illegal still. Charlie Poole: Charlie Poole is the iconic model for every hard-drinkin', guitar-plunking, Appalachi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2009

    Lonesome Onry and Mean: The Clancy Brothers, or the Pogues of the '60s

    Wonder what the Pogues show Thursday is going to look like? Here's our guess... "I had the good fortune to meet Liam Clancy of the Clancy Brothers once and while talking with him over a cup of tea I mentioned my affection for the Pogues to which he replied, 'The Pogues are a cross between the Clanc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2009

    Sorry Dave, We Had To: Top Ten Songs to Listen to While Having Sex With Co-Workers

    If The Late Show with David Letterman hasn't seemed very funny lately, it's probably because Dave has been spending more time apologizing for banging his subordinates than he has making fun of Paul Shaffer. Admittedly, it was a bold move: coming forward and confessing his past missteps in order to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2009

    Happy Birthday, "Louie Louie"

    Forty-six years ago today, a group of teenagers gathered in a Portland, Oregon, studio to record a ridiculously simple anthem that would go on to become one of the most influential - and most misunderstood - songs in rock history. The group was the Kingsmen - none of whom was over age 17 - and the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2009

    Lost Tuneage: Moby Grape

    Who Dat? Collectively, Moby Grape probably was one of the most talented bands to come out of San Francisco area during the golden age of hippiedom. Formed in 1966 by drummer Skip Spence and manager Matthew Katz (both of whom had just been fired from Jefferson Airplane), the lineup includ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2008

    Classic Rock Corner: The Greatest Band Logos of All Time, Part 2

    An early example of rock art... We're back to reveal the best of the best, the cream of the crop, the cappo di tutti cappi of classic-rock band logos evah! And when we say "greatest," we look for a combination of things including memorability, longevity, graphic design, influence and appearances. ... More >>

  • Music

    November 20, 2008

    The Collector: The Hoodoo Curse

    Bluesman Robert Johnson's shadow stretches long and large

  • Music

    October 30, 2008

    Music to Shuffle Off This Mortal Coil

    Bluesman Robert Johnson's shadow stretches long and large

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2008

    Re-Scattering Willie Nelson's Stardust, 30 Years Later

    Bluesman Robert Johnson's shadow stretches long and large

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2008

    ZZ Top Signs to Rick Rubin's American Recordings

    Bluesman Robert Johnson's shadow stretches long and large

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2008

    Raiding the Houston Press's Photo Archives

    Bluesman Robert Johnson's shadow stretches long and large

  • Music

    October 11, 2007

    David Rice

    A songsmith picks up the pieces and returns to Houston in triumph

  • Music

    September 20, 2007

    Brandi Carlile, A Fine Frenzy

    A songsmith picks up the pieces and returns to Houston in triumph

  • Music

    November 16, 2006

    Johnny Winter

    Johnny Winter performs Sunday, November 19, at Fitgerald's, 2706 White Oak, 713-862-3838.

  • Music

    August 17, 2006

    Bobaflex

    Friday, August 18, at the Engine Room, 1515 Pease, 713-654-7846

  • Calendar

    April 6, 2006

    Curl Up with Teddy

    Friday, August 18, at the Engine Room, 1515 Pease, 713-654-7846

  • Music

    January 19, 2006

    Joy Lynn White

    Tuesday, January 24, at McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, 713-528-5999. White also will appear at 6 p.m. Tuesday for an in-store at Cactus Music & Video, 2930 Shepherd, 713-526-9272.

  • Music

    August 11, 2005

    John Legend, with De La Soul and Rahzel

    Saturday, August 13, at HUSH, 15625 Katy Freeway, 713-330-HUSH.

  • Music

    December 2, 2004

    Rotation

    Saturday, August 13, at HUSH, 15625 Katy Freeway, 713-330-HUSH.

  • Music

    July 22, 2004

    switchfoot

    No matter what you call 'em, they're headlining the Music Awards

  • Music

    December 19, 2002

    Xmas Marks the Spot

    A guide to new holiday discs, from surprise presents to Tannen-bombs

  • Music

    November 28, 2002

    Pitfall Punks

    Swinging over the crocodile ponds with the Ataris

  • Music

    July 19, 2001

    Lucky Star

    The brass ring fell in Kirk Whalum's lap. He's kept it in his pocket ever since.

  • Music

    April 26, 2001

    In the Doghouse

    Two Houstonians allege that Lil' Bow Wow's handlers are pissing in their yard

  • Music

    December 28, 2000

    Various Artists

    The Complete Columbia Jazz Piano Moods Sessions (Mosaic Records)

  • Music

    November 23, 2000

    On the Off-Road Again

    Country legend Ray Price continues to take the path less traveled

  • Music

    September 14, 2000

    Self-Righteous Leftists

    Smithsonian Folkways releases Broadside magazine's long-forgotten tracks

  • Calendar

    June 8, 2000

    Smooth Ride on the Tappan Zee

    Bob James performs at Scott Gertner's Skybar

  • Music

    March 23, 2000

    South by Southwest by Houston Press

    Bob James performs at Scott Gertner's Skybar

  • Music

    March 16, 2000

    Rotation

    Music Reviews

  • Music

    December 16, 1999

    Paperless Record Deals

    Local Music News

  • Music

    December 9, 1999

    Homeward Bound

    A trip back to Houston for Rodney Crowell is a trip back in honky-tonk time

  • Music

    December 3, 1998

    Goat Man

    Andy Rosen, a.k.a. Goat, has a hit

  • Music

    November 19, 1998

    Rotation

    Andy Rosen, a.k.a. Goat, has a hit

  • Music

    May 21, 1998

    The Voice, The Spark, The Image

    Sinatra's genius looms lively and large over multiple media

  • Music

    March 26, 1998

    Conference Kudos and Crud

    Sinatra's genius looms lively and large over multiple media

  • Music

    March 19, 1998

    Sparking Interest

    David Rice finally throws the switch on greenelectric

  • Music

    September 11, 1997

    Burying the Brakeman

    David Rice finally throws the switch on greenelectric

  • Music

    August 28, 1997

    Wanted Man

    Johnny Cash may just be a legend, but he's never sounded better

  • Music

    November 21, 1996

    Rotation

    Johnny Cash may just be a legend, but he's never sounded better

  • Music

    March 14, 1996

    Once More, From the Top

    Peter Stuart is ready to reclaim his captive audience

  • Music

    February 29, 1996

    Static

    Peter Stuart is ready to reclaim his captive audience

  • Music

    January 11, 1996

    Rotation

    Peter Stuart is ready to reclaim his captive audience

  • Music

    January 4, 1996

    Stupid Is as Stupid Sells

    The Ozz man is back, as dreadfully (and delightfully) dumb as ever

  • Music

    May 4, 1995

    Heeeeere's Branford!

    The Tonight show behind him, Branford Marsalis moves to "de-ghettoize" music

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