George Porter Jr.

Blogs
September 25, 2012
For Dark Star Orchestra, the Music Of The Grateful Dead Never Stopped
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to receive a copy of The Grateful Dead Movie on new, spiffed-up Blu-ray in my usual glut of snail mail. As a Dead novice, the film helped me sight in my appreciation for a group that had long been denigrated in my familiar circles. I get it, hippie shit, not loud ... More >>
Blogs
September 25, 2012
Upcoming: Big Freedia, Hall & Oates, A Place To Bury Strangers, RZA, Etc.
3rd Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival: Sat., Oct. 6, 1 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 7, 1 p.m., $30-$100. Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland. Aaron Lewis: Fri., Nov. 30, 7 p.m., $35.00-$65.00. Nutty Jerry's (Winnie), 18291 Englin Road, Winnie. Asher Roth: Wed., Nov. 7, 9 p.m., $15/$18. Bronze Peacoc ... More >>
Blogs
March 8, 2011
Top 10 Louisiana Bands Of All Time
Pardon the geographical pun, but besides Texas, our neighbor to the east may be the most musical state in these United States. And in terms of per capita, Louisiana, which ranks 25th in population to Texas' second, is probably second to none. Outside Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, the program m ... More >>
Blogs
February 9, 2010
Distant Early Warning: Asleep at the Wheel, Heartless Bastards, High On Fire, Thrill Kill Kult, Will.i.am, White Rabbits, etc.
"The Festival At The Mink" With White Rhino, Alkari, The Manichean, Flowers To Hide, The Sour Notes, Giant Battle Monster, Gretchen Schmaltz: Sat., Feb. 27, 6 p.m., $8. The Mink. Asleep At The Wheel: Fri., April 30. Dosey Doe Coffee Company. B L A C K I E, Rapeworm, Wife: Thu., March 4. Indie Ho ... More >>
Blogs
June 20, 2008
The Wayback Machine: 5, 10 and 15 Years Ago in Houston Music
Blogs
June 4, 2008
Racket vs Racket Jr
Music
December 30, 2004
Playbill
Music
December 22, 1994
The Lame and the Great
Lists you've been waiting all year for, in no particular order
Music
September 15, 1994
Big Band, Big Press Kit
Ladies and gentlemen, the Rolling Stones! (Yawn...)