Preview: Westheimer Block Party - Saturday, October 11

October...it just might be my favorite month. Sure, December's got its shiny, ribbon-filled holidays; March holds the promise of warmer, greener weather; July boasts fireworks and lazy days spent at the beach. But October, man - that's where it's at. The heat begins to lessen, fall tours beef up the live music schedule, and Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans ensures that I get my festival fix. Plus, the month's biggest holiday allows you to dress like a bowl of cereal (or whatever) without coming off creepy AND you're not required to make uncomfortable small talk with extended family members. It's official: October, I love you.

My favorite month has been even sweeter since I started attending the Free Press Houston's Westheimer Block Party a few years ago. The fall edition of the event typically takes place in October, and I've come to rely upon it as a guaranteed good time. As always, this edition of the Block Party - scheduled for Saturday, October 11 - features a bevy of outstanding local talent and is sure to make for a great (free!) day of (free!!) music.

Read more about the Westheimer Block Party and view the stage guide and map after the jump

Saturday's (free!!!) Block Party features the event's best and most packed lineup yet. Another venue (the Austin Layne Hotel) has been added, bringing the stage count to a total of seven (not including La Strada's rooftop DJ space).

Eggs and I have seen many of the scheduled musical acts before, but there are also plenty of unfamiliar names on the lineup. One of the best aspects of (free!!!!) events like this one is that you can easily wander and discover unexpected greatness. We always look forward to being reminded that Houston does, indeed, have plenty of musical talent to offer. Sets that we especially look forward to catching include Check Other, Karina Nistal, Wild Moccasins, D.R.U.M., Kam, News on the March, Sideshow Tramps, The Ton Tons, Two Star Symphony, Buxton, Studemont Project, listenlisten, The Literary Greats, Come See My Dead Person, Spain Colored Orange, Electric Attitude, Riff Tiffs, and The Mathletes. I'm sure that random meandering and stumbling will throw several more acts into our agenda as well.

Saturday's supposed to be a beautiful day, so bring your friends out and take advantage of the slightly cooler weather. Did I mention that it's free?

Props to Free Press Houston for consistently putting on some of the best music events this city has to offer.

If you want to get an idea of what the Block Party's all about, check out our coverage of the April 2008 edition:
Review & photos
Videos

--Cereal