New Bands Mikey & The Drags, Bang Bangz Debut Saturday - Rocks Off
I did Q&As with Miguel Ponce and Mario Rodriguez for the Houston Press. Click through to learn about what Mikey & The Drags and Bang Bangz.
If you missed it, my photos are included in Allison Wagoner’s wonderful review of the Girls Rock Camp Showcase At Fitzgerald’s on Sunday. I’m so very proud of all the ladies that come together to host this camp, and thankful that I could pitch in my photo skills to assist just a bit. On Friday I went to the camp and took promo shots for the bands, which was loads of fun. See more photos from Sunday night in the slideshow on the Press website.
Speaking of slideshows, here’s a few more shows I’ve shot recently for the Press.
Eels at Warehouse Live (2011.07.22)
Katy Perry at Toyota Center (2011.07.29)
Arctic Monkeys at House Of Blues (2011.08.03)
A-Blake Records Joins Cadre Of Local Labels - Rocks Off
Houston’s got yet another record label. The more, the merrier I say. Head on over to the Houston Press to read an interview I did with A-Blake Records, a new startup out of Deer Park featuring Pale, Jason Cassidy, and Them Island Bois.
For the record: Black Dog Records | 29-95.com
My For The Record series continues with the most recent installment focused on Black Dog Records. Black Dog is a two minute walk from Cactus and staffed by friendly folks, so make sure to pay them a visit when you’re in the area.
Bun B talks about his role as professor | 29-95.com
<p>Part of the reason my posting was slow this week is that I did several interviews. Among them was this great chat with Bun B and Dr. Pinn, who are co-teaching a <em>Religion & Hip-Hop</em> course at Rice University this semester.</p>
<p>You may have seen a slightly condensed version of this in the print edition of this week’s 29-95. Unfortunately, due to some <strike>asshole</strike> copy editor, it was attributed to Andrew Dansby - a fine music journalist in his own right.</p>
<p>Anyway, check out the interview. It’s the first piece I’ve done for <a href=”http://www.29-95.com”>29-95</a>, with hopefully many more to come.</p>
<p>P.S. Here’s a photo I took of Bun B & Dr. Pinn.</p>
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Artopia, Honky Tonk Blood & A Gang Of Music News
Sorry about the slow posts this week. Here’s my weekly Magnolia City Mixtape installment for the Houston Press. Lots of music available for your listening pleasure.
Instant Crunk: All The Local Music News You Can Handle - Rocks Off
It’s Friday! And that means another installment of Magnolia City Mixtape. There’s a lot of hip-hop news in this batch, and a bevy of free music. Get at it.
Magnolia City Mixtape: Buxton, Wild Moccasins Join New West Records
Newest Magnolia City Mixtape is up, and packed with news. I’ll pull a few of these bits out to highlight with individual posts, but go read it for yourselves.
Magnolia City Mixtape - NYE Edition
And another MCM for everyone. Definitely grab that Mirm track at the top of the post. Did you know Slim Thug goes to Lakewood Church? Well, you do now.
Houston Musicians Don't Take The Holidays Off
Boom! Special Christmas edition of Magnolia City Mixtape for everyone. Bunches of news to check out, including a stellar new EP from Stephen Farris.
