Shakira

Bloody Tide: How Puerto Rico Affects the U.S.

As Puerto Rico is battered by a wave of drugs and brazen murders, Houston and other continental U.S. cities feel the blowback.

The 5 Worst Trends Started By the Class of '99

Chris Gray's write-up of the Brian Setzer Orchestra's "Christmas Rocks" show at the Arena Theatre a couple of weeks ago got me thinking. These days, the swing maestro seems to be comfortably settled into his own little niche in the music industry, playing swingin' Christmas carols to grown folks. Bu ... More >>

Michael Berry's Bad Week

Michael Berry: Conservative "Blow the Mosque Up" Radio Host in Gay-Bar Hit-and-Run, Report Says (UPDATED)

KPRC has a report that Houston police are investigating a hit-and-run incident that involves KTRH host Michael Berry at a gay bar. Berry left T.C.'s Show Bar in Montrose around 11 p.m. January 31, drove in reverse for 70 feet and hit a car owned by the club's bouncer, which is always a bad move. I ... More >>

Chef Chat, Part II: Cesar Rodriguez of Samba Grille

​Yesterday, we caught up with Samba Grille's Executive Chef Cesar Rodriguez about life in the kitchen. Today, we find out what he's preparing. EOW: What separates the rodizio dining experience at Samba Grille from some of your competitors? CR: There are three differences. The first is the ... More >>

First Look at La Casa de Frida

Now taking bets on how long the Frida Kahlo theme will last.​As my two friends and I scanned the long menu at La Casa de Frida (4002 N. Main, 713-880-1564) last Wednesday evening, we found ourselves bewildered. "Why is there a random Italian section on here?" my friend Hala asked. "Yeah, I d ... More >>

New Dynamo Stadium May Not Change Concert Climate Much

Marco TorresLady Gaga at Toyota Center, July 25​Conceivably, today's announcement that the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority has agreed to act as landlord for the proposed Houston Dynamo stadium in downtown's East End could present a serious challenge to the Houston area's reigning concer ... More >>

Kennedy Bakery: 30 Seconds With Erin Rodgers

Kennedy Bakery at Rudyard's, July 2010​Rocks Off sat down with guitarist and vocalist Erin Rodgers of Kennedy Bakery to find out what we could learn about her in 30 seconds. RO: What is the worst song in the world? ER: I'm a lyrics girl, so I'm going to go with "Whenever, Wherever" by Shakir ... More >>

Aftermath: Leslie & The LYs' Dance Party At Walter's

Photos by Brittanie Shey​ How Leslie Hall managed to transform what at once seemed like 15 short minutes of fame into a full-time career is somewhat of a mystery. Back in the infant days of social media (a.k.a. 2004), Hall was known as the Gem Sweater Girl, and shared company with other internet m ... More >>

The Hot Seat: Lee-Coc, Richmond Revolutionary

Every Friday, Rocks Off will beam hip-hop artists into our demented, imaginary, incredibly witty, fantasy world of pretend scenarios. We predict it'll soon be known as a feared interrogation of hip-hop artists, revealing their most-inner thoughts and desires. In reality, it's just a fucking cool Q&a ... More >>

Manena's Magic

The Argentinean deli serves great sandwiches and empanadas — but leave room for dessert.

Houston Goes International with the Latin Grammys

Lil Wayne and High School Musical

The former UH undergrad gears up for a Non-Stop Dance Party

Low Note

Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore do not make sweet, sweet music

Cat Scratch Fever

The Pussycat Dolls

Mag Hags

What's wrong with the state of music journalism -- and how to fix it