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May 7, 2009
THE ROBERT ELLIS
A singer-songwriter cocktail at MANGO'S
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July 9, 2009
Enjoy the Silence
Singer-songwriter Robert Ellis stands up for piping down.
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August 14, 2009
Things to Do This Weekend If You're (Almost) Broke
FridayThe freaky folk band everyone's talking about, listenlisten, helps Block 7 Wine Co. (720 Shepherd) celebrate its grand opening this evening with Robert Ellis. Festivities continue Saturday with Runaway Sun (9 p.m.) and Sunday with Kenneth Scott (8 p.m.). No cover. The adorable Cop Warmth he ... More >>
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November 5, 2009
Wednesdays are Honky-Tonk Heaven In Houston, and Thursdays are Hillbilly Hell
Photos by Chris GrayRobert Ellis & the Boys, under the blue neon It's no secret Rocks Off is a big fan of the country music, which is why we're starting to get a little excited about the inner-loop honky-tonk scene that's taking root. Over the weekend, we caught Sean Reefer & the Resin Va ... More >>
Music
November 19, 2009
Honky-Tonk Revival
Is Houston ready for country? Again?
Blogs
January 6, 2010
Guitar Zero, or One Old Dog Attempts to Learn a New Trick
[Ed. Note: What happens when Rocks Off finds out one of our writers recently began taking guitar lessons? This.] Some men hit their 40s and lose their minds a little. They trade in their minivan for a Corvette, or their wife for a similarly newer model. I have a history of getting these kinds of ... More >>
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February 2, 2010
SXSW News: Adds Include DEATH, Voivod, Neon Indian, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Trae Tha Truth and Chamillionaire & Paul Wall, Together Again
This past week a few Houston musicians began getting their dreaded SXSW rejection notices; most notably we heard that Robert Ellis' entry was not accepted. That's a tough bullet to take, considering how well his band does on Wednesday night at Mango's and the quality of his solo album. Either way E ... More >>
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March 18, 2010
Spacetaker's Apocalypto
The nonprofit arts organization honors its founder, David Brown
Blogs
April 8, 2010
Listology: Lucas Gorham Of Grandfather Child's Favorite Voices
Brittanie SheyGrandfather Child's Lucas Gorham at Walter's, opening for Black Joe Lewis last Friday Grandfather Child is ridiculous. Seriously, the band's lineup is like some sort of musical Fantastic Four, banding together to demolish all comers. They all have their own spin-off books too in for ... More >>
Blogs
April 20, 2010
iFest Aftermath: Not Bad For a Non-Music Festival
Breaking iFest news: Nigeria's King Sunny Ade & his African Beats have been forced to cancel their entire U.S. tour, including a scheduled appearance Saturday at iFest. According to a press release from the group's PR firm, Rock Paper Scissors, the U.S. Embassy has refused to grant visas to two ... More >>
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May 11, 2010
9 Places We'd Send The New York Times
Mark C. AustinJandek (right) and trio at Rudyard's... who says we're not hip? As we may have mentioned, Rocks Off was none too pleased when we read The New York Times' most recent article on Houston in this past Sunday's travel section and found exactly zero mentions of anything music-related. Th ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
"Free Press Summerfest 2010" With The Flaming Lips, Girl Talk, Slim Thug, Stars, Lucero, Ra Ra Riot, Mix Master Mike, Medeski, Martin & Wood
Mark C. AustinJandek (right) and trio at Rudyard's... who says we're not hip? As we may have mentioned, Rocks Off was none too pleased when we read The New York Times' most recent article on Houston in this past Sunday's travel section and found exactly zero mentions of anything music-related. Th ... More >>
Music
June 3, 2010
Free Press Summerfest
Mark C. AustinJandek (right) and trio at Rudyard's... who says we're not hip? As we may have mentioned, Rocks Off was none too pleased when we read The New York Times' most recent article on Houston in this past Sunday's travel section and found exactly zero mentions of anything music-related. Th ... More >>
Blogs
June 11, 2010
2010 Music Awards Nominees, Part 1
Rocks Off is sorry this took so long, but between sifting through dozens of categories with dozens of nominations apiece, and shuffling back and forth to the doctor's office thanks to an unfortunate spill last night, we've been working as fast as we possibly can. Even so, we decided to split ... More >>
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July 15, 2010
Robert Ellis & The Boys Back In Full Swing At Mango's
Zoe CorsonMike Stinson and Pamela Des Barres dodge the dancers at Mango's.Mango's was packed last night for the return of Robert Ellis & the Boys' Wednesday-night Montrose barn dance. Ellis recently got back into town from a three-week solo tour that took him New York City and Chicago. Only ... More >>
Music
August 5, 2010
Died and Gone to Houston
City is ready for another honky-tonk close-up.
Blogs
August 4, 2010
Died And Gone To Houston: A Honky-Tonk Jukebox
Besides the whomping pullout section with brief thumbnail sketches of every artist playing Saturday's Houston Press Music Awards showcase on Washington Avenue, in this week's print issue of the Press you'll find a feature story Rocks Off was proud to co-write called "Died and Gone to Houston. ... More >>
Blogs
August 9, 2010
Ozeal, Satin Hooks, Zydeco Dots, Kristine Mills Simmer On Showcase Saturday
Photos by GroovehouseOzeal and friends, just getting started...2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, and nobody's home at The Drake. The place is a bit hidden, with its posh entrance tucked around back, hidden from the street by the abandoned industrial façade. The cool, dark interior provides a ref ... More >>
Blogs
August 9, 2010
Furor To Frenzy: HPMAers Plump, Two Star, Tramps, Runaway Sun
[When last we left Nick Hall, he was dodging "mandannas" after some surprise Louvin Brothers from Robert Ellis and friends.] Photos by GroovehouseSticky and tight: Plump.Stepping out into the heat just long enough to see that Runaway Sun hasn't started up at the main stage, Aftermath dashes ... More >>
Blogs
August 11, 2010
Pregame at the Houston Press Music Awards Ceremony
Photos by Kendra BerglundA Dream AsleepThe winner's envelopes are here and the room is starting to fill up as bands gather to find out who are the winners of this year's Houston Press Music Awards. Our staff has been milling around and have reported back to us these nuggest. How was your sho ... More >>
Blogs
August 11, 2010
Fat Tony, A Dream Asleep and Robert Ellis Sound Off on HPMA Showcase and Fitzgerald's
Photos by Kendra Berglund"It was ok," said Fat Tony, who plays at 8:30. "The sound wasn't good, and people don't like when the sounds not good. But I got paid, so..." Tony's looking forward to a fun-filled evening, even though he only gets to play two songs, "Like Hell Yeah", which has been ... More >>
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September 3, 2010
Cactus Music/New West Partner Investing In Local Musicians
Jay Dryden/ Wild Moccasins on FacebookWild Moccasins on the Cactus Music in-store stageLocal businessman George Fontaine is another music-business player who is suddenly very high on the Houston music scene. And Fontaine is putting his money where his mouth is by investing in up-and-coming lo ... More >>
Blogs
October 6, 2010
Honky-Tonk Heaven Returns To Houston
Faith SilvaIt may be Wetback Wednesday at some bar in Huntsville, but in H-Town the first Wednesday of every month has become Honky Tonk Wednesday, when the lineup for those interested in gettin' their tonk on is stout as a garlic milkshake. Boot heels will be dragged, belt buckles will be p ... More >>
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October 12, 2010
Hands Up Post: Honky-Tonk Houston's Done Got Out Of Hand
A recent thread on the Hands Up Houston message board found poster "honky honk" complaining (and mangling the English language): Dear Houston. Why are you excepting [sic] this right wing, overtly white genre of music known as honky tonk or country? Why do we have to travel that far back ... More >>
Music
November 18, 2010
Blinded by the Light
Sacred Steel gives Grandfather Child an epiphany.
Blogs
December 10, 2010
The Mink Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary With Young Girls
Goodness, it's been a while since our last MCM update, but we're back. Rocks Off is scouring the Internet for every tidbit of Houston music news we can find, and reporting it all back every Friday. If you'd like to facilitate our hunt, feel free to drop a line to marc [dot] brubaker [at] gmai ... More >>
Music
December 16, 2010
Canned Acoustica
Goodness, it's been a while since our last MCM update, but we're back. Rocks Off is scouring the Internet for every tidbit of Houston music news we can find, and reporting it all back every Friday. If you'd like to facilitate our hunt, feel free to drop a line to marc [dot] brubaker [at] gmai ... More >>
Blogs
December 28, 2010
30 Seconds With Robert Ellis
Danin DrahosRocks Off sat down with Robert Ellis to see what we could learn about the singer-songwriter, 2010 Houston Press Best Country award winner and in-demand guitarist in 30 seconds... Rocks Off: What is the worst song in the world? Robert Ellis: "Let the Bodies Hit the Floor" by Dr ... More >>
Blogs
December 28, 2010
The Most Anticipated Albums Of 2011
NATIONAL White Lies, Ritual: They killed at festivals in 2008 and 2009, but do London's Interpol-styled lads have longevity? Dr. Dre, Detox: It's been on hold or gestating since at least Clinton was in office. Will it continue to be hip-hop's Chinese Democracy? R.E.M., Collapse Into No ... More >>
Blogs
January 21, 2011
Instant Crunk: All The Local Music News You Can Handle
It's that time again! We've slogged through Twitter streams and RSS feeds just to bring everyone up to speed on Houston's prolific music scene. So let's get down to the business of getting down, starting with our soundtrack for the week: a 49-minute mix from DJ Sun, performing at The Flat. I ... More >>
Blogs
March 18, 2011
SXSW With LOM: French Rockers, Free Tequila And MXMW
Photos by Amy PrasadInspector Cluzo, aka The French BastardsSo we're checked in and we're on the way up to the room. Who's in the elevator with us? John Popper from Blues Traveler. In person, he looks like a cartoon character, something waxy and a bit spooky about his motel tan. He's all effu ... More >>
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April 18, 2011
Saturday: New West Records Showcase At Cactus Music
Photos by Jim BrickerRobert Ellis & the BoysNew West Records showcase feat. Buxton, Robert Ellis & the Boys, Wild Moccasins Cactus Music April 16, 2011 Although they had a myriad of opportunities Friday night to make themselves bleary-eyed and drag-tailed - Aftermath chose The Wagoneers, and ... More >>
Blogs
April 28, 2011
Last Shot Of Whiskey Wednesday Is Powerful Stuff
Steve JansenRocks Off doesn't know where you went to school, but Robert Ellis & the Boys' final Whiskey Wednesday at Fitzgerald's last night felt a lot like the prom/graduation party we always wanted to have. With maybe just a little more beer. 'Tis the season. As the ceiling sagged from th ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2011
Brew Blog: Beer, Burgers and Gary U.S. Bonds at the Texas Beer Festival
Home Brew Demo at Texas Beer Festival. For a slideshow of the event, click here.Last week's post about the Texas Beer Festival garnered some interesting responses. Most seemed excited about an event born out of the desire to showcase Texas beers. A few notable exceptions were voiced. Well, no ... More >>
Blogs
May 25, 2011
Five Houston Supergroups We'd Like To See
Marc BrubakerThe TontonsHouston has become a cornucopia of musical talent. With so much goodness going on, it would be selfish to wish for more. So here's us, being a selfish ass and daydreaming about what could be Houston's greatest supergroups. MR. X Surf/Spy The first group we imagine wo ... More >>
Blogs
June 6, 2011
Summer Fest Sunday: Peak Fun With B L A C K I E, Hayes Carll, Guitar Wolf, Yeasayer, Robert Ellis & More
Jim BrickerGood ole boy done good: Hayes Carll had a productive homecoming.Chris Gray: Not long after I got to Summer Fest Sunday, I spotted festival honcho Omar Afra finishing up one of local musician/yogi Tyagaraja's yoga workshops in the wooden glade known temporarily as the Budweiser Beer ... More >>
Blogs
June 21, 2011
Out Today: Bon Iver's Bandwagon Bait, Weird Al Goes Gaga
Greetings From Bon Iver Land! Now, grab a rifle. It's almost dinner time.In the next few weeks, you may be reading about the new Robert Ellis album, Photographs, so we are just giving you fair warning. It's a stunner through and through, and goes nicely with early morning traffic. Have you ev ... More >>
Music
June 30, 2011
Photographic Memory
Robert Ellis heads into the great wide open on his first New West LP.
Blogs
July 5, 2011
Out Today: New West Strikes Gold On Robert Ellis, Old 97's Discs
It's a light batch this week as far as new releases go, with the Independence Day holiday cutting into the label's schedules. As it stands now, Rocks Off is holding a jug of coffee in our hands to try to wake up from the food and chill-time coma we embarked on last Friday. We are surely not in th ... More >>
Blogs
July 7, 2011
Last Night: Robert Ellis & The Boys At Fitzgerald's
Photos by Jim BrickerRobert Ellis & the Boys (CD release), Jonny Corndawg Fitzgerald's July 6, 2011 See more Photographs from Ellis' homecoming in our slideshow. Robert Ellis' record release show last night wasn't short on thrills, from the openers to the closing moments from Ellis and his ... More >>
Blogs
July 11, 2011
Saturday Night: Robert Ellis Wins Nashville's Heart
Photos by Marc BrubakerRobert Ellis & the Boys, Those Darlins, Old 97's Mercy Lounge, Nashville July 9, 2011 "It takes a lot of balls to do that in this town, but y'all pulled it off," a man in the second row yelled towards the stage amidst a wave of applause. Robert Ellis and his Boys had ... More >>
Blogs
August 12, 2011
Last Night: The Tontons At Warehouse Live
Photos by Mark C. AustinThe Tontons, Sun Hotel, Ancient Cat Society Warehouse Live August 11, 2011 Thursday night, the Houston indie scene wished the Tontons a safe and successful journey on a one-month tour of the East Coast and South with a packed-ass show at Warehouse Live. As is the terr ... More >>
Blogs
October 18, 2011
The 2011 Houston Press Music Award Nominees
Took us long enough, right? It's been so long since we've had the Houston Press Music Awards, which were last handed out the evening of August 11, 2010, that we almost forgot we were having them. Not really. How could we? If our numbers are correct, in the two weeks this year's nomination b ... More >>
Blogs
November 9, 2011
Drinking With Drinkify: Website Concocts Cocktails For You Based On Your Musical Tastes
The website Drinkify combines your musical tastes with your booze tastes, with sometimes hilarious and dangerous results. The site does what we have been doing since we first took our first sip of the hard stuff, and that's finding the right music for your liver-killing. Though, if you foll ... More >>
Blogs
November 16, 2011
Your 2011 Houston Press Music Awards Winners
Photo By Marco TorresAll night, attendees to the awards show signed a special banner for Chris Gray.Check out our slideshow of this year's Houston Press Music Awards winners. It was a dandy of an evening last night at Warehouse Live as we handed out those silver records to some of Houston's ... More >>
Blogs
November 22, 2011
Where to See Some Live Music on Thanksgiving (and the Wednesday before)
Mommy, after dinner can we please go see Frankie G Da Mex? PLEASE!!!We all need a place to mellow out after a day of dealing with family. Don't get us wrong, we love our families. It's just that, getting together with the extended crew can take a toll and relaxing with some live, local music ... More >>
Music
December 8, 2011
Locally Speaking
My Top Ten Local Albums of 2011
Blogs
December 13, 2011
Robert Ellis, Hayes Carll Honored by American Songwriter Magazine
Photo by Marc BrubakerIf one understands the historical depth and context of the singer-songwriter tradition in Houston -- and it was flourishing here long before it migrated to Austin or before a few (mostly Texan) outlaws started up a movement in Nashville -- it shouldn't come as much of a ... More >>
Blogs
January 2, 2012
Friday Night: Hayes Carll, Robert Ellis, and Shovels & Rope At House Of Blues
Photos By GroovehouseHayes Carll, Friday night at the House Of Blues This Friday night set effectively set the tone for my New Year's weekend. It was raucous, relaxing, and poignant, shoving us into the new year with a bit of twang and grit - as if I didn't already carry enough in my DNA. W ... More >>
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