Archive - May 2008

Today came the announcement that Phish frontman Trey Anastasio will be making a special appearance at this year's Rothbury Festival in Michigan. Trey has not performed an official gig since Langerado in 2007.

On Saturday, May 24, I was ordered by the evil BOThead overlord Eggs (kidding (kinda)) to cover the Ume/Lymbyc Systym/The Sour Notes show at The Mink/Backroom in Houston. I had just settled in to enjoy a slothful holiday weekend, and was not exactly pleased at the prospect of braving the rabid humidity to take pictures and jot down notes in a poorly lit venue, but I went nonetheless - and I'm quite glad that I did.

Full review and pictures after the jump

Breakfast-approved shows in the Houston area:

Thu May 29
The Sword, Torche, and The Stinking Lizaveta at Rudyard's British Pub
Show starts at 9; Tickets are $10.

Marshall Tucker Band and Whiskey Myers at the Meridian
Show starts at 8; Tickets are $20 presale/$25 day-of.

Band Of Annuals and Program at Boondocks
Show starts at 10; Tickets are, well, you don't need tickets. It's FREE!!!

The Gourds at the Discovery Green Conservancy
Show starts at 6; This is free also!

Fri May 30
The Dresden Dolls and Smoosh at Warehouse Live
Show starts at 9; Tickets are $23.

Old 97's and Hayes Carll at the Meridian
Show starts at 9; Tickets are $20.

Colour Revolt, Snowden, and The Riff Tiffs at Walter's On Washington
Show starts at 9; Tickets are $10.

Sat May 31
Return To Forever at the Verizon Wireless Theater
Show starts at 8; Tickets are $55/65/75/85.

Big Head Todd & the Monsters at the Meridian
Show starts at 9; Tickets are $20.

Tue Jun 3
X and The Detroit Cobras at Warehouse Live
Show starts at 8; Tickets are $22.

Augustana, Paddy Casey, and Wild Sweet Orange at the Meridian
Show starts at 8; Tickets are $15.

Wed Jun 4
Matt Costa, Delta Spirit, and The Weather Underground at the Meridian
Show starts at 9; Tickets are $15.

A friend of mine introduced me to Rilo Kiley about a year or so ago, throughout several “sessions”. This friend seemed to have a very similar musical taste as I, and therefore was always open to suggestion. At the time, I enjoyed the sound and have since added a couple of their studio acts to my eternally growing collection. So, with little hesitation, when they announced a two show run in Omaha, I quickly jumped on it and purchased a pair for each night. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the second night, but then again was able to spread the wealth to my buddy who tuned me into Rilo Kiley, as he was without tickets to either of the sold out shows.

Tuesday, May 20th brought two choices to the Houston Breakfast On Tour crew: either get some free Jack Daniels and music from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Warehouse Live, or hit up Fitz's for some 80's hair-metal from Bang Camaro. After a bad showing from BRMC at Voodoo last year, we decided to take up the second choice and see what Bang Camaro had to offer.

Keep reading "Bang Camaro @ Fitzgerald's" after the jump

I have tried my best not to listen to any of the new Weezer songs that have been making their way across the blogosphere. Actually, come to think of it, the first and only track I have heard from The Red Album was this one just now when I watched the video. After hearing "Pork and Beans", I am more than excited for the rest of their new material. Take a moment to watch the video below which features quite an impressive supporting cast of YouTube's Allstars.

I kinda want to hear Tay Zonday's cover of this song, but then again, no I don't. Keep 'em coming Weezer!

Radiohead made the last stop of the first leg of their 2008 North American tour at the Superpages.com Center in Dallas on Sunday, May 18. Liars performed support duties, and Eggs and Cereal were there to take it all in.

Recap and videos after the jump

Band Of Horses became my most anticipated band to see after I checked Radiohead off the list last weekend. ACL needs to hurry up and get here damnit!

This is their new video for "No One's Gonna Love You", my second favorite song off of Cease To Begin (I could SLEEEP, I could SLEEEeep, when I lived alone, is there a ghost in my house...).

It's quite an odd video with all the bottle breaking, but what the hell, right?

Looking for an H-town hump day activity? Head over to Fitzgerald's, where the Houston Beat Battle will be showcasing hip-hop talent in a head-to-head competition. The event features 12 contestants, all of whom are beat makers, producers, emcees, poets, and DJs from Houston and the surrounding areas. We'll be there supporting BOT friends and Check Other members Tommy Bumps and Sunny D. (aka The Soulution). Event begins at 8.