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Tom Richards

Contributor Tom Richards is a broadcaster, writer, and musician. He has an unseemly fondness for the Rolling Stones and bands of their ilk.

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Concert Watch 5/25: Tears for Fears, Buzzfest, and More

By Tom Richards
May 25, 2022

Several venues that ordinarily host concerts will, this week, be giving their stages over to graduation ceremonies instead of musical performances. If you end up at one of these Pomp and Circumstance soirees, feel free to throw up the metal horns, flick a lighter, or shout out “Freebird!” if that...
Houston Concert Watch 5/18: NKOTB, Ace Frehley, and More

By Tom Richards
May 18, 2022

As announced a few days ago, Houston music lovers will have to wait until September to catch Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball tour at Minute Maid Park (tickets go on sale this Friday, with several presale opportunities before that). In the meantime, there are a number of exciting shows this week...
Doobie Brothers Founders Release Joint Autobiography

By Tom Richards
May 13, 2022

One of the most revealing portions of the new Doobie Brothers autobiography Long Train Runnin’ (St. Martin’s Press, 352 pp., $29.99) is contained in one of the appendices following the narrative proper. In the section headed “Former Members,” 23 musicians are listed. That is some serious turnover, putting the Doobies...
Concert Watch 5/11: Khruangbin, The Eagles, and More

By Tom Richards
May 11, 2022

The calendar may not say “summer” yet, but the thermometer certainly does. So, summer solstice and planetary alignments aside, let’s agree to throw in the sweat-soaked towel and declare the summer concert season officially open. The Houston-based trio Khruangbin has been making some serious national noise as of late, but...
Concert Watch 5/4: The Who, Miranda Lambert, and More

By Tom Richards
May 4, 2022

Cinco de Mayo, that most manufactured of holidays, is almost upon us, but folks who can pull themselves away from cheesy (sorry, queso-y) celebrations involving margaritas, sombreros, and piñatas have a number of fine choices this week when it comes to live music. Indigo Girls House of Blues - 05.04...