December 2011
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Upcoming Releases
A couple recent conversations have revealed that there will be a Black Congress LP out around April, and that Grandfather Child’s LP on New West will likely be out in May.
The new Buxton album comes out in late January, by the way.
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Robert Ellis on American Songwriter Compilation
NoiseTrade is hosting The Best Of American Songwriter Sessions as a free download, and local musician Robert Ellis is featured among the artists. Also included are Justin Townes Earle, Damien Jurado, Jessica Lea Mayfield, and Vetiver, among others. For the small price of your email, the collection can be yours - and you’d be foolish not to get it. (via NoiseTrade)
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BOAWS: Weird Party - Honey Slides 7'' →
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Yep, you folks get another one from Texas this week, this time from the Houston area in the form of the debut single from Weird Party out on Sex & Death Records. Containing former members of Fatal Flying Guilloteens and Sugar Shack, I’ve seen them described as some sort of super group….
Weird Party gets a nice little review for their excellent Honey Slides/Sarah Palin...
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Galveston Brew Pub Looking To Book Bands →
Brews Brothers, Galveston’s new brew pub, has recently launched and seems to be pretty keen on supporting local music. If you’re band is looking to travel south a bit, play a show to some non-Houstonians, and drink some tasty beverages, look into it.
For those islanders reading this, consider us a little jealous. Brews Brothers sounds like a nice addition.
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Last Night: Dir En Grey at House of Blues - Rocks... →
For the record, I thought this band was boring as hell. Certainly one of the least intriguing acts I’ve seen of late. But it made for some good photos, and the internet has seemingly flipped their lids in the comments, if that’s interesting to you.
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Dig This: Vol. IX - Rocks Off →
The latest installment of Dig This is now up on the Houston Press site. In it I discuss Cavernous, Chemistry, Drifter, Harts Of Oak, and Folk Family Revival.