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  • Blogs

    April 27, 2012

    Rockin' Bluesman Joe Louis Walker Ignites Hellfire

    While many young'uns spent their years 'twixt 12 and 20 just listening to music and attending concerts, Joe Louis Walker was a bit more proactive. At age 16, he became the house guitarist for the legendary San Francisco rock club The Matrix, he played with or opened shows for everyone from Jimi Hend ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    The Rest Of The Best: Houston's Top 8 Blues Clubs

    Like our neighbors over at Eating Our Words, Rocks Off would like to tell you about some places that didn't quite make the cut in our few most recent Best of Houston issues (categories change every year, mostly), but that are worthy on their own merits; today we begin our weekly journey with blues c ... More >>

  • News

    September 15, 2011

    Houston and the Blues

    Viva the Houston Blues Scene.

  • Music

    May 26, 2011

    Here to Stay

    Thanks to the Houston Blues Society, local scene is healthier than ever.

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    Jimi Hendrix, Before He Was Experienced

    ​Becoming Jimi Hendrix By Steven Roby and Brad Schreiber Da Capo Press, 274 pp., $17.95. While the bulk of most Jimi Hendrix bios detail the post-Are You Experienced? album and Monterey Pop performance era, this is the first to concentrate solely on his pre-fame years. As a result, the autho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2007

    RIP, Rory Miggins

    ​Becoming Jimi Hendrix By Steven Roby and Brad Schreiber Da Capo Press, 274 pp., $17.95. While the bulk of most Jimi Hendrix bios detail the post-Are You Experienced? album and Monterey Pop performance era, this is the first to concentrate solely on his pre-fame years. As a result, the autho ... More >>

  • Music

    July 27, 2006

    2006 Houston Press Music Awards Supplement

    ​Becoming Jimi Hendrix By Steven Roby and Brad Schreiber Da Capo Press, 274 pp., $17.95. While the bulk of most Jimi Hendrix bios detail the post-Are You Experienced? album and Monterey Pop performance era, this is the first to concentrate solely on his pre-fame years. As a result, the autho ... More >>

  • Music

    July 24, 2003

    Rock You like a Hurricane

    The Press Music Awards Showcase brings a category-five storm of tunes

  • Calendar

    April 24, 2003

    Dancers and Daredevils

    The Press Music Awards Showcase brings a category-five storm of tunes

  • Music

    April 10, 2003

    Club Directory

    The Press Music Awards Showcase brings a category-five storm of tunes

  • Music

    February 27, 2003

    Last Frights

    The death of a mourner mars Kinney Abair's funeral

  • Music

    February 13, 2003

    Wham, Bam, Thank You MAMH

    The proposed Museum of American Music History could be the solution to our "image problem"

  • News

    January 23, 2003

    Crashing the Sidecar

    Plus: Oliver Returns, Mary's Memories, No Yellow-Dog Democrat

  • Music

    June 1, 2000

    Metal Help

    The late William "Tray" Folliard, the Hard Rock, and stories from 'round town

  • Music

    January 6, 2000

    Amplified

    All People Considered

  • Music

    November 11, 1999

    Better Days

    Former Houstonian Jerry Lightfoot goes deep inside the blues to save himself

  • Calendar

    October 14, 1999

    Cause Célèbre

    Former Houstonian Jerry Lightfoot goes deep inside the blues to save himself

  • Music

    July 1, 1999

    Loud Library

    Former Houstonian Jerry Lightfoot goes deep inside the blues to save himself

  • Calendar

    May 22, 1997

    Press Picks

    Former Houstonian Jerry Lightfoot goes deep inside the blues to save himself

  • Music

    January 23, 1997

    Static

    Former Houstonian Jerry Lightfoot goes deep inside the blues to save himself

  • Music

    June 6, 1996

    Rotation

    Former Houstonian Jerry Lightfoot goes deep inside the blues to save himself

  • Calendar

    February 29, 1996

    Press Picks

    Former Houstonian Jerry Lightfoot goes deep inside the blues to save himself

  • Music

    July 27, 1995

    Critic's Choice

    Guitar Man

  • Music

    June 8, 1995

    What Becomes a Legend Most?

    Gatemouth Brown's lesson for longevity do what you do, and be the best at it

  • Music

    October 27, 1994

    Clean, Sober and Blue

    Jerry Lightfoot struggles in Houston -- and wins

  • Calendar

    September 8, 1994

    Press Picks

    Jerry Lightfoot struggles in Houston -- and wins

  • Calendar

    February 10, 1994

    Press Picks

    Jerry Lightfoot struggles in Houston -- and wins

  • Calendar

    December 9, 1993

    Picks

    Jerry Lightfoot struggles in Houston -- and wins

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