Archive - Jan 2008

At last years Lollapalooza festival everybody was instructed to bring their recording gear of choice (cell phone, digital camera, hand-held recorder) to My Morning Jacket's afternoon set. At the opportune time, a 'special guest' was to come out on stage to announce when everybody was to start recording. After the festival, Current TV took all of the footage and made it into this:

Current did a really good job with this video. Of course the special guest was a given, being Perry Farrell's festival and all. I hope that they continue to do these "All Eyes" segments because they are quite enjoyable. Feel free to let us know what you think of the video.

Upcoming shows in the Houston Area:

Thu Jan 31
Dan Dyer at McGonigel's Mucky Duck
I first discovered Dan Dyer when Doughnut and I were checking out a set by New Orleans artist Sam & Ruby at the 2006 Voodoo Music Festival. He joined in for several songs during their set, and added a lot to their total sound. I am interested to see what his solo set is like. Show starts at 7:30; tickets are $10.

John Evans and Southern Backtones at the Hard Rock Cafe
This is a benefit concert for Star of Hope. It features two up-and-coming rock acts that are making big splashes in the Houston music scene. Apparently they are also going to have Jimi Hendrix's guitar there. Show starts at 6:30; they are asking for a suggested donation of $5.

Fri Feb 1
Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee, Whodini and Willie D at the 610 Arena
I am not really sure whats going on with this one. I can't seem to find too much information about it. It looks like a great old-school hip-hop show. What could be better than that. Please let me know if any of you have any more information about this show.

Christopher Lawrence at Rich's
Rich's downtown nightclub brings in another world renowned DJ for Houston's dance scene to enjoy. Make sure you always know where your drink is though. Show starts late; tickets are $15.

Sat Feb 2
Blue Mountain at Continental Club
This alternative country band broke up in 2001, and are currently on their reunion tour. They feature Wilco bassist John Stirratt's twin sister Laurie on bass and vocals. Show Starts at 10; Ticket prices at the door.

Check Other at The Mink
Local Houston MC crew Check Other bring their fresh hip-hop sound to the Mink. This should be a pretty fun party featuring a couple DJ's and a midnight set by Check O. Show starts at 9; tickets are $7.

Digital Underground at Scout Bar
Here is another good old hip-hop show for you. Upside - They are taking a two year hiatus from the road. Downside - They are playing in Clear Lake. Show starts at 8; Tickets are $15.

The Fiery Furnaces at The Proletariat
The Proletariet are closing their doors this weekend with a bang. The Fiery Furnaces will assuredly finish it off right. Local Houston acts The Dimes and Elaine Greer support. Show starts early; Ticket prices at the door.

Spoonfed Tribe and D.R.U.M. at Fitzgerald's
Dallas favorites Spoonfed Tribe bring their tribal-rock sound to Fitzgerald's upstairs. Local reggae/afrobeat band D.R.U.M. open up the evening. Show starts at 8; Tickets are $10.

White Williams and Rings at Walter's On Washington
Many good things are going to come of this guy in the next couple of years. He has been compared to, and has ties to Dan Deacon, which says a lot. If you want to get down, this is the place to be. Show starts at 9; tickets are $10.

Yonder Mountain String Band at Warehouse Live
If you did not pick one of those other five shows, make your way over to Warehouse Live for a nice healthy does of some faced-paced newgrass. These guys are a treat for anybody who has never seen them. We have a nice little interview lined up, so stay tuned for the feature. Show starts at 9; tickets are $20.

Music filled the air Friday, January 26th in Houston. Our BOT crew was split, with Doughnut and Coffee checking out Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings at Walter's (review to come), and Cereal and I checking out local funk band Plump at Dan Electro's Guitar Bar. Now it has been a good couple years since my last visit to this small neighborhood music venue. Even after all that time though, nothing has seemed to have changed.

"Aloha," said Derek Trucks, "eat this here Hot Chip or else Keller will sic his Keels on you, and they'll turn you into a Vampire for the Weekend."

Follow the links below to listen to this week's selections:

Coffee: Hot Chip - The Beach Party
Eggs: Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma
Doughnut: The Derek Trucks Band - Sahib Teri Bandi/Maki Madni
Toast: Keller & the Keels - New Horizons
Cereal: Aloha - Your Eyes

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On Thursday, January 24, Scion returned to Warehouse Live to host another free 'live metro' event. The last such event we attended featured Ghostface Killah...and I was underwhelmed, to say the least. Happily, this time around I left Warehouse with a huge smile on my face and warm, fuzzy God-bless-Scion-for-putting-on-free-shows-that-don't-suck sentiments. Why the big difference? Because Pharoahe Monch knows how to bring it onstage, plus his supporting musicians actually sound good.

Full Pharoahe Monch review after the jump

If you haven't heard by now, Athens, Georgia rockers R.E.M. are releasing a new album. Accelerate is their first album since 2004's Around The Sun, and is due out on Warner Bros. on April Fool's Day. They just announced the tour dates to support their latest effort, and also added a few bands to help them out on the road. Indie-rockers Modest Mouse and The National will join R.E.M. starting on May 23rd at Vancouver's Deer Lake Park. The tour will make notable stops at many of North America's best (Red Rocks, Hollywood Bowl, Greek Theatre) and worst (United Center) venues.

Tour Dates after the jump.

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As previously reported, the 2008 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival announced another round of eclectic artists to its initial list. This week for my Video Omelette I am showcasing some of the many acts that are gonna be gracing the stages and tents of this annual midwestern festival.

Greetings friends! I'm Huevos Rancheros and I'll be stopping by the buffet every so often to offer you the tastiest in music from our Nation's Capitol.

Some of you may not know it, but DC is one of the nation's premier locales for live music and I plan to get to work (with a little help from my fellow breakfast treats) keeping you in the know and in the loop on the happenings in the District.

So, with no further ado...

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