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  Reincarnated: Aaron Lee Tasjan Breaths New Life Into Songs

  October 11 at 4 a.m.

  Not many artists release an album reworking all the songs from their previous album. It’s a bold move, but Aaron Lee Tasjan has proven he is not afraid of making bold moves. This year he released Karma For Cheap: Reincarnated, exactly one year after releasing Karma For Cheap, both on...

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  Jay Som and Boy Scouts Give Intimate Performances on a Quiet Night at White Oak

  September 29 at 7:06 a.m.

  Both the lawn and main room of White Oak Music Hall were empty on a rare, quiet Saturday night. Yet, upstairs, in the venue's smaller side room, Melina Duterte and her touring and recording ensemble, Jay Som, put on an intimate and moving performance for a small crowd of fortunate...

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  Providing A Pulse: Thelma And The Sleaze Keep Rock And Roll Alive

  September 23 at 4 a.m.

  Time and time again there are cries that real rock and roll is dead. For those who are worried about the state of the genre, look no further than Thelma and the Sleaze. Thelma and the Sleaze are the epitome of rock and roll; a mainline of adrenaline coming from...

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  Mannequin Pussy a Riot at The Secret Group

  August 24 at 9:10 a.m.

  Philadelphia punk rockers Mannequin Pussy rocked the house Friday night at The Secret Group, 2101 Polk,  along with fellow Philly noisemakers Empath and New York-based T-Rextasy. The trio of East Cost punk pop and noise punk bands put on equally chaotic and beautiful performances to a packed and energetic house...

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  Speaking Up: Son Volt Delivers Power to the People with Union

  June 14 at 5 a.m.

  When someone is in disagreement with something they have a choice; they can act or stay silent. At a time when society and the government continuously churn out tumultuous headlines Jay Farrar and his band Son Volt have decided to speak out. Their latest release Union has songs ripped directly...

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  Skate & Rock Memorial Session Honors Fallen Skaters

  June 2 at 6:37 a.m.

  The Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark in downtown Houston hosted the Skate & Rock Memorial Session on Saturday night. Skate & Rock honored 15 skaters who have died since the park has been open. There was a commemoration and acknowledgment of a new 15 rose bush rose garden in the park to honor the fallen. The event hosted a hard charging pool skate session and two bands, RANK and Funeral Horse. (Photos by Eric Sauseda)