Chris Gray Steadily Improving
We’re happy to report that Chris Gray, hospitalized last week due to an apparent heart attack, has been steadily progressing. As the Houston Press reports:
Houston Press Music Editor Chris Gray who has been hospitalized since Friday when he collapsed at a Metro light rail station on his way to work, suffering an apparent heart attack, has improved enough that doctors are talking about sending him to a rehab facility in a few days for physical therapy, his dad said [Tuesday].
We’re certain that the blog will pull through with another update soon, but for now follow Chris’ brother, @JohnSeaborn, on Twitter for more updates and some good laughs.
Source: blogs.houstonpress.com
Chris Gray Hospitalized
Houston Press music editor Chris Gray was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack on his way to work this morning. According to his brother John, Chris is currently in an induced coma at Memorial Hermann.
As 29-95 mentioned, Chris is an “integral part of Houston’s music community.” Ian Wells of KTRU’s Local Show described him as “a good friend to our show, our station, our scene, and our city,” - an apt and understated account.
Please keep Chris in your thoughts and prayers, as we will. I’ll update with more information when I receive it.
- Marc
Old School - Houston Press
If you missed this Houston Press cover story about our city’s aging blues artists, it’s definitely worth your time. Milton Hopkins, who is one of the featured artists - and cousin to the late great Lightnin’ Hopkins, will be playing a free lunchtime concert today at Discovery Green, as part of the recurring “Blues And Burgers” series.
Here’s the schedule of “Blues And Burgers” concerts. These all start at noon and are kid friendly.
Sept. 28: Milton Hopkins Band
Oct. 05: The Lady D
Oct. 12: Texas Johnny Brown
Oct. 19: The Snake Charmers
Oct. 26: Sonny Boy Terry Band
Nov. 02: Ann Crawfish Brown Band
Nov. 09: The DelGrosso/Del Toro Richardson Band
Source: houstonpress.com
While much of the talk on Saturday was about the changes happening to The Mink, these four old stalwarts put on a raucous show at The Continental Club. Click through to see some of my photos from the night and Chris Gray’s wonderful commentary. (via Saturday Night: Wild Men Of Rock At The Continental Club - Rocks Off)
