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  Xanadudes (Now We Are Here) Pay Tribute to Late Cars Frontman Ric Ocasek

  Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  We have now reached an age in Gen X’s lifespan where musicians who soundtracked their youth are beginning to pass on more frequently — by causes natural or otherwise. Recently, obits have been written and mourning commenced for Prince, Tom Petty, and Eddie Money. That Gen X also grew up...

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  Mark Winters Debut Record Carries Positive Vibe

  Monday, September 9, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Mark Winters had always liked classic rock growing up. His parents raised him on a steady diet of Cream and the Eagles, and he explored the intricacies of Rush with a drumming buddy in high school who was mad about Neil Peart. But the singer/guitarist wasn’t until well into his...

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  Tommy Tutone's "Nu-Wave Americana" and Ongoing Love Affair with Jenny

  Monday, August 19, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  It’s a pretty sure bet that the Houston Fire Department would frown upon lighting fire to a bunch of wood on the stages of the Cactus Records and the Mucky Duck just to create atmosphere for a musical performance. But that’s what singer/guitarist Tommy Tutone wants to do – at...

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  Mac Sabbath's Fast Food Philosophy

  Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 4:04 a.m.

  This is Texas, where we take our beef seriously. After all, we are residents of the state where Oprah Winfrey was sued by an Amarillo cattleman for disparaging the food on her talk show. Remember, this actually went to trial in 1998. Winfrey and her guest were ultimately found not...

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  Pablo Cruise Set Sail with a New and Bigger Engine

  Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  One of the more interesting aspects of pop culture is when a musician or band whose songs have not graced the charts in years (sometimes decades), suddenly has an unexpected resurgence. It could be from a song well-placed on a movie, TV, or video game soundtrack. Or a remake. Or...

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  The Steel Woods Start Spreading the News - Old and New

  Monday, July 8, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  In terms of health, influence, and popular usage, in 2019 it’s pretty safe (but sad) to say that printed newspapers have had their best days in the rearview mirror. But Tennessee-based Southern rockers The Steel Woods are conjuring up at least the spirit of ink-smeared broadsheets to deliver their contemporary...