the western civilization

Upcoming shows in the Houston area:

Thursday, June 12

Mates of State

Mates of State with Headlights and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears at Warehouse Live
Black Joe Lewis has a song entitled "Bitch I Love You" AND Barack Obama called him 'outstanding' - that would be enough to get us to this show even if Mates of State and Headlights weren't also on the bill.
Show starts at 9; tickets are $14.

Via Audio

Via Audio with Jukebox the Ghost and The Western Civilization at XO Lounge
We're a little thrown that this show is taking place at a club/lounge, but it should be a great time. It's being presented by Houston Indie Concerts and Coffee Shop Criminals.
Show starts at 9; tickets are $5 21+/$10 under 21.

Satin Hooks

Basses Loaded, Tha Fucking Transmissions, Satin Hooks, Shina Rae, and The Delta Block at Numbers
Part of Free Press Houston's Recession Thursdays series. $2 Lone Stars, $3 wells, $1.50 drafts.
Show starts at 8; tickets are $5 21+/$7 under 21.








Friday, June 13

Live Oak Decline

Live Oak Decline at Last Concert Cafe
Show starts at 9; tickets are $7.








Follow the jump for the full list of recommended Houston shows

Upcoming shows in the Houston area:

Thu Feb 28
Paris Falls at Boondocks
Join Houston-based rockers Paris Falls for their CD release party! With support from Jason Puffer and/or the Psychedelic Sex Panther.
Show starts at 9; tickets are $5.

Fri Feb 29
Citizen Cope at Warehouse Live
Clarence Greenwood and friends set up shop at Warehouse, delivering their musical potpourri of blues, folk, reggae, R&B, and rock sounds.
Show starts at 8; tickets are $25.

Plump and Moving Matter at Dan Electro's
Houston-based funk/jam band Plump return to Dan Electro's with a show that's sure to get your feet moving.
Show starts at 9:30; tickets are $10.

Grupo Fantasma and Ryan Scroggins & the Trenchtown Texans at the Engine Room
Grupo Fantasma, an 11-piece Latin funk orchestra from Austin, have Prince's stamp of approval - they've backed him several times. What more do we need to say?
Ryan Scroggins & the Trenchtown Texans will also be performing in-store at Sig's Lagoon at 6pm.
Show starts at 9; the price of the tickets is apparently a surprise.

The Western Civilization with Papermoons and Another Run at Walter's On Washington
Head to Walter's on Friday to support three local indie acts!
Show starts at 9; tickets are $7 21+/$10 under 21.

Too $hort at the Meridian
Pimpin' Incorporated.
Doors at 8; tickets are $22 today, $30 tomorrow.

List continues after the jump