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Taj Mahal

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Rest Of The Best: Houston's Top 8 Jukeboxes

    Along with pickled pig's feet and a steady supply of Slim Jims, a good jukebox is a prime element for any great bar. But, like dinosaurs, jukeboxes are a vanishing breed. Unlike digital jukes, iPods or DJs, jukeboxes require love, care and maintenance, as well as -- among the truly great ones -- som ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    Last Night: Experience Hendrix Tour At Arena Theatre

    Experience Hendrix Tour Arena Theatre March 22, 2012 It was a guitar-gasm of monstrous proportions at the Arena Theatre when string shredders, bass thumpers, keyboard squealers, and one very, very hardworking drummer paid tribute to the musical legacy of Jimi Hendrix in a 3 hour show that expertly ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2012

    Dweezil Zappa: Jimi Hendrix "Rings True To Every Generation"

    As far as the estates of deceased classic-rock artists go, few can hold a lighter to the efforts of Jimi Hendrix's in terms of keeping the artist and their music alive. In recent years, Experience Hendrix, LLC -- run by Jimi's half-sister Janie -- has churned out a number of products to satiate bot ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2011

    The 15 Best Bill Graham Presents Posters And Artwork

    Photo By Tony MorelliBill Graham in 1974​Twenty years ago this week, legendary concert promoter Bill Graham went to the big backstage party in the sky after the helicopter he was riding in flew into a high-voltage tower in Vallejo, Calif. Also killed in the crash was Graham's girlfriend, Melis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Metro Bids Adieu to the Intermodal "Kiss & Ride" Terminal

    Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn ArchitectsNo longer needed​In yet another ritual cleansing of the Frank Wilson Era, Metro CEO George Greanias tells the Houston Chronicle that the agency is writing off $168 million in useless expenses racked up by the previous administration. Some of that comes fro ... More >>

  • Music

    February 3, 2011

    Ladysmith Black Mambazo

    Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn ArchitectsNo longer needed​In yet another ritual cleansing of the Frank Wilson Era, Metro CEO George Greanias tells the Houston Chronicle that the agency is writing off $168 million in useless expenses racked up by the previous administration. Some of that comes fro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2010

    Billy Idol, "Sweet Sixteen" And Wild Women of Wongo

    ​Before "Cradle of Love," the song that introduced Billy Idol to a generation of '80s babies (this writer included), the shock-haired singer already had one song about a heart-stealing young vixen under his belt. Since the moment we heard "Sweet Sixteen," it's been our favorite piece of Idol's ... More >>

  • Music

    March 4, 2010

    Matt the Electrician

    ​Before "Cradle of Love," the song that introduced Billy Idol to a generation of '80s babies (this writer included), the shock-haired singer already had one song about a heart-stealing young vixen under his belt. Since the moment we heard "Sweet Sixteen," it's been our favorite piece of Idol's ... More >>

  • Music

    February 18, 2010

    Get Behind the Mule

    Gov't Mule main man Warren Haynes swears he takes time off, but we don't really believe him.

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2009

    Architecture Gone Awry: Houston's 8 Ugliest Buildings

    Photo courtesy of SwamplotThe HISD Central Services building, a.k.a. the Taj Mahal​The old HISD Central Services building on Richmond -- called the Taj Mahal by HISD employees, both for its massive size and the massive budget that went into building it -- was torn down in 2007. One of the few ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 1, 2009

    Asian Film Festival: The World

    Three Chinese filmmakers present an Eastern travelogue

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    Aftermath: Yanni at Toyota Center

    Craig Hlavaty Words like pageantry, wonderment, and spectacle aren't used very much in the Aftermath lexicon. It's hard to divvy out those special labels when we are covering bleeding dudes in bondage gear half-raping each other on stage, the weekly parade of washed-up alt-rock groups making another ... More >>

  • Music

    April 23, 2009

    Seth Walker: Leap of Faith

    Craig Hlavaty Words like pageantry, wonderment, and spectacle aren't used very much in the Aftermath lexicon. It's hard to divvy out those special labels when we are covering bleeding dudes in bondage gear half-raping each other on stage, the weekly parade of washed-up alt-rock groups making another ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2009

    PBK Architects Brings Its "Build Big" Sales Job To League City

    Photo by antkrizPBK Architects, the Houston firm that's in a messy battle because it wanted to build Taj Mahal facilities at a suburban Austin district and that is making Fort Bend parents uneasy with plans to build a Taj Mahal science facility there (official estimate from the superintendent: It's ... More >>

  • Music

    December 25, 2008

    The Year in Albums

    Photo by antkrizPBK Architects, the Houston firm that's in a messy battle because it wanted to build Taj Mahal facilities at a suburban Austin district and that is making Fort Bend parents uneasy with plans to build a Taj Mahal science facility there (official estimate from the superintendent: It's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2008

    Tonight: Michael Hardie and Milton Hopkins at Red Cat Jazz Cafe

    Photo by antkrizPBK Architects, the Houston firm that's in a messy battle because it wanted to build Taj Mahal facilities at a suburban Austin district and that is making Fort Bend parents uneasy with plans to build a Taj Mahal science facility there (official estimate from the superintendent: It's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2008

    Dan Aykroyd on the (Mostly Texan) Blues Brothers Band, Our New House of Blues, Lightnin' Hopkins, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Houston Kinfolk, SNL in Campaign '08 and More

    Photo by antkrizPBK Architects, the Houston firm that's in a messy battle because it wanted to build Taj Mahal facilities at a suburban Austin district and that is making Fort Bend parents uneasy with plans to build a Taj Mahal science facility there (official estimate from the superintendent: It's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2008

    Get Lit: Skydog: The Duane Allman Story, by Randy Poe

    Photo by antkrizPBK Architects, the Houston firm that's in a messy battle because it wanted to build Taj Mahal facilities at a suburban Austin district and that is making Fort Bend parents uneasy with plans to build a Taj Mahal science facility there (official estimate from the superintendent: It's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2008

    Mail Call: What's in the Crate?

    Photo by antkrizPBK Architects, the Houston firm that's in a messy battle because it wanted to build Taj Mahal facilities at a suburban Austin district and that is making Fort Bend parents uneasy with plans to build a Taj Mahal science facility there (official estimate from the superintendent: It's ... More >>

  • Music

    June 12, 2008

    Juneteenth Revisited

    Two arts organizations attempt a new spin on an old event

  • Music

    April 24, 2008

    Sgt. Pepper at Discovery Green

    Two arts organizations attempt a new spin on an old event

  • Music

    April 17, 2008

    The Houston International Festival Is Upon Us

    Two arts organizations attempt a new spin on an old event

  • Music

    April 3, 2008

    Houston Music Festivals

    The last three weeks of this month promise to be hard on your wallet, eardrums and liver

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2007

    Mixtape 2: Girl Names

    The last three weeks of this month promise to be hard on your wallet, eardrums and liver

  • News

    October 12, 2006

    The Sole of Houston

    Hi. I'm John Lomax, and I'm a pedestrian. My friend, Uncle Tick, and I walked down 16-plus miles of Westheimer. This is our story.

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2006

    We're Number 3! We're Number 3!

    Hi. I'm John Lomax, and I'm a pedestrian. My friend, Uncle Tick, and I walked down 16-plus miles of Westheimer. This is our story.

  • Music

    April 28, 2005

    An iFest Fan (and Former Music Programmer) Responds

    An open letter to Racket from Rick Mitchell, with Racket's reply

  • Music

    April 21, 2005

    This Week's Houston International Festival Highlights

    Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24, downtown in an area bounded by Dallas, Rusk and Louisiana streets and Sam Houston Park. For information, call 713-654-8808.

  • Music

    April 21, 2005

    The Sick Old Man of the Festival Circuit

    An open letter to the organizers and music bookers of the Houston International Festival

  • Calendar

    April 21, 2005

    Curry Favor

    Cozy up to India at the International Festival

  • Best of Houston

    September 23, 2004

    Best Liquor Store

    Cozy up to India at the International Festival

  • News

    August 12, 2004

    Moovin' On Up

    Does DQ's new drink ring some racist bells?

  • Music

    April 29, 2004
  • Music

    October 23, 2003

    Roll Over, Eric Clapton. And Tell Stevie Ray the News.

    The blues is back -- rawer and louder (and punker) than ever

  • Music

    June 12, 2003

    Legendary Shack Shakers

    Cockadoodledon't (Bloodshot Records)

  • Culture

    August 29, 2002

    The Art of Oil

    Welcome to the "Jewelled Arts of India," made possible by your SUV

  • News

    April 19, 2001

    Will the Taj Come Tumbling Down?

    A prime piece of HISD land goes on sale

  • News

    February 15, 2001

    Changing of the HISD Guard

    Positions open as top Paige deputies depart on the Northbound Train

  • News

    January 11, 2001

    Days of Paige

    Did Bush pick a master educator - or an overpaid front man?

  • News

    July 22, 1999

    Insider

    Board Out of Its Gourd!

  • News

    June 4, 1998

    Letters

    Board Out of Its Gourd!

  • Music

    April 2, 1998

    Clubland

    Board Out of Its Gourd!

  • Music

    February 5, 1998

    Rotation

    Board Out of Its Gourd!

  • Music

    February 27, 1997

    Sound Check

    Board Out of Its Gourd!

  • Music

    June 6, 1996

    Happy Trails

    A cowboy's name hasn't kept bluesman Roy Rogers off his chosen range

  • News

    April 11, 1996

    Letters

    A cowboy's name hasn't kept bluesman Roy Rogers off his chosen range

  • Music

    January 18, 1996

    Static

    A cowboy's name hasn't kept bluesman Roy Rogers off his chosen range

  • Music

    November 24, 1994

    Rockefeller's Return

    The venerable bank-turned-club is spiffed-up and awaiting your presence

  • Music

    November 3, 1994

    Goodbye to Lanny Steele

    The venerable bank-turned-club is spiffed-up and awaiting your presence

  • Dining

    April 14, 1994

    Cult restaurateur

    Mickey Kapoor brings "Nouvelle Indian" inside the Loop

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