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G.T.O.s Pamela Des Barres and Miss Mercy, with friend Ricky Klampert, at Marlon Brando's house, 1968.

Mercy, Mercy, She: A Famous Groupie's Wild Child Story

By Bob Ruggiero

May 31, 2021

In the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, Mercy Fontenot was anything but a shrinking violet. In her alter ego as “Miss Mercy” — sporting distinctive raccoon eye makeup and dressed in layers of flowing gypsy clothes of lace, leopard prints, and feathers (usually purchased at local thrift shops) — she...

Red Dwarf opened its doors in the middle of the pandemic..

Keeping The Star Shining: Red Dwarf Requests Help To Make It Through

By Gladys Fuentes

Feb 9, 2021

When Red Dwarf decided to go ahead and open last summer, owners Shan Pasha, his sister Sarina Pasha and James Koby Boren knew they would be facing major challenges that go beyond the normal challenges of operating a music venue, coffee shop, cafe and bar all rolled up into one...

Houston showed up to support Satellite Bar after they made a plea for help.

Satellite Bar Makes Final Push To Stay Open

By Gladys Fuentes

Oct 20, 2020

With basically all music venues and theaters across the nation in dire straits and few organized attempts to secure them the help that they need, small venues are taking matters into their own hands to stay afloat. Houston’s Satellite Bar is the latest independent music venue asking for a little...

Image from Axelrad's first rooftop concert back in May. Axelrad will host its second rooftop concert on Saturday September 12 with Night Drive and The Vapor Caves.

Back To The Rooftop: Axelrad Will Host Second Rooftop Drive-In Concert

By Gladys Fuentes

Sep 8, 2020

Socially distanced concerts have become the new normal during this time with music lovers and performers working overtime to try to find innovative ways to connect while safely and responsibly providing a live music experience. Houston’s own Axelrad was one of the first in the state to offer a live...

Alice’s Tall Texan Drive Inn at 4904 North Main in the Heights.

Beloved Alice’s Tall Texan Bar Is Closing Its Doors Forever In August

By David Rozycki

Aug 3, 2020

Alice’s Tall Texan bar has recently announced on their Facebook page that they will be permanently closing in August.

Red Dwarf, Houston's newest coffee shop, bar, restaurant and music venue will open on July 1 at 1011 McGowen.

Space City Gets Its Own Red Dwarf In Houston's Newest Midtown Venue [UPDATED]

By Gladys Fuentes

Jun 22, 2020

Red dwarf stars are some of the smallest, faintest and longest living stars in the galaxy. Space City is about to get its own Red Dwarf in the new Midtown venue opening July 1, in the previous location of the popular bar, Mongoose Versus Cobra at 1011 McGowen. Red Dwarf...

Axelrad is hosting its first ever drive in, rooftop concert featuring El Lago and Flower Graves.

The Sky's The Limit: Axelrad Will Host First Rooftop Concert With El Lago And Flower Graves [UPDATED]

By Gladys Fuentes

May 21, 2020

As the city is slowly opening back up, bars and music venues are trying to find ways to roll with the new normal. Axelrad, the eclectic outdoor midtown bar, planned an innovative event weeks before the Governor announced his decision to begin phase two of reopening the state. Axelrad will...

Houston's music venues and venues around the country are facing challenges they've never faced before.

Independent Music Venues in Houston Are Fighting To Stay Alive

By Gladys Fuentes

May 19, 2020

There is no industry that has been safe from the economic wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects, long or short term, cannot be denied but one area that will most likely suffer for a long time is the music industry. Music venues, large and small, were some of the...

Antonio Eyez will perform at R&R Studios for a socially distant concert Thursday, April 30 at 9 p.m.

Antonio Eyez Blasts Into The Future With The Second Coming

By Gladys Fuentes

Apr 24, 2020

When an artist as monumental as Prince passes away, he leaves a gaping hole in the landscape of popular music that is not easily filled. As we reach the four-year anniversary of the artist's passing, his influence is still as present as ever. Houston’s downtown venue Lucille’s holds a yearly...

New York based duo, LEYA will perform at Rudyard's Saturday March 14.

Beautiful Noise: LEYA Finds Ground Between Worlds [UPDATED]

By Gladys Fuentes

Mar 12, 2020

With the decision to cancel SXSW, bands from all over the world and venues in Austin are trying to fill in the gaps and make due with the current situation they find themselves in. One of those bands is New York-based experimental duo, LEYA who had been accepted as an...

Tracy Anne Hart will release her impressive, first hand documentation of the rise of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Texas Blues in her new book, Seeing Stevie Ray.

Seeing Stevie Ray: Local Photographer Tracy Anne Hart Captures The Texas Blues Scene [UPDATED]

By Gladys Fuentes

Mar 11, 2020

To photographer Tracy Anne Hart Texas blues is her religion and Joe Ely, Jimmie Vaughan and his brother Stevie Ray Vaughan are her holy trinity. She began photographing musicians, specifically guitarists, as a student at the University of Texas many years ago and then homed in on the Texas blues...

Just Warming Up: Raul Malo Brings His Solo Show To Houston {UPDATED]

By Gladys Fuentes

Mar 9, 2020

Latino contributions to rock and roll have been significantly overlooked historically. Artists like Richie Valens and the Sir Douglas Quintet influenced the layout for popular music in their time and beyond, without always getting the credit they deserve. Raul Malo of The Mavericks agrees, “It certainly is under appreciated, but...

Jon Dee Graham and Los Gallos Luchadores will perform Thursday, March 5 at the Continental Club.

Not Dead Yet: Jon Dee Graham Comes Back Swinging

By Gladys Fuentes

Mar 4, 2020

Don’t worry, Jon Dee Graham was only dead for a little while. The beloved Austin artist had a close call this past summer but he’s back on his feet and playing the guitar with more energy than before and a band of Houston artists lighting a fire deep from deep...

Fat Tony and Taydex went deep on new album Wake Up.

Sounding The Alarm: Fat Tony Is Forcing People To Wake Up And Look Around

By Gladys Fuentes

Mar 2, 2020

Houston’s own Fat Tony is sounding the alarm and forcing everyone to wake up. “The whole album is about the chaos that we are in right now, not explicitly about the chaos, but about how it's making us feel and my ideas about how we can react against it,” says...

For The Sake Of The Song: Dylan LeBlanc Is Writing For His Soul

By Gladys Fuentes

Feb 27, 2020

Muscle Shoals, Alabama is known for its famous “Muscle Shoals Sound” which broke through the airwaves in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Heavy hitters like Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, Cat Stevens and Paul Simon would all flock to the sleepy town in hopes of breaking off a little piece of...

Marc Broussard will perform for two nights at the Heights Theater, Saturday February 22 and Sunday February 23.

A Full Heart And A Lot Of Soul: Marc Broussard Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is

By Gladys Fuentes

Feb 18, 2020

Marc Broussard is putting his money where his mouth is, the same mouth that produces that deep, soulful voice the artist is known for. His recent project, A Lullaby Collection is his latest effort in fundraising for his SOS Foundation and proceeds will benefit Our Lady of the Lake Children’s...

Olivia Jean will return to Houston to play Dan Electro's Wednesday February 12.

Olivia Jean: The Night Owl Will Fly Into Houston

By Gladys Fuentes

Feb 7, 2020

Detroit’s musical history is one of the richest and most genre spanning stories in the world. From Motown to Madonna, something about the motor city has helped to produce some of the most influential and important sounds in music. Detroit native Olivia Jean is no exception, her sound is as...

Flyjack will celebrate their new release Soul Catcher at Continental Club Saturday February 1.

A Little Soul Can't Do No Harm: Flyjack Celebrates Release Of Soul Catcher With A Houston Show

By Gladys Fuentes

Jan 31, 2020

Everything around here is about to get funky. Austin-based funk band, Flyjack is celebrating the release of their fourth album Soul Catcher this Saturday, February 1 at the Continental Club. They will be sharing the bill with Houston’s own Bayou City Funk for what is sure to be a soulful...

King Of The Jungle Blues: C.W. Stoneking Returns

By Gladys Fuentes

Jan 28, 2020

Some sounds cannot be pinned down to an era or attributed to a race, they somehow find a way to seep through a conglomeration of varied influences that manage to work together. Australian artist C.W. Stoneking does just this; he manages to combine blues, boogaloo and calypso music without coming...

Chuck Prophet will perform for a special solo acoustic evening at the Heights Theater Friday January 17.

Rock and Roll Disciple: Chuck Prophet Will Perform A Special Acoustic Show

By Gladys Fuentes

Jan 16, 2020

Chuck Prophet is Rock and Roll to the bone. His early work with his band Green on Red is not only considered a major contribution to California’s Paisley Underground scene, but also a predecessor to the Americana music movement people recognize today. Prophet will be making a special appearance at...

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