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It's once again time for the biannual, closest-thing-Houston-has-to-a-legit-festival known as the Westheimer Block Party to take over the Montrose intersection of Taft and Westheimer. Houston's music scene will be strongly represented during the all day event, which will see over a hundred bands playing on ten different stages in six different venues. We are extremely excited for the free events during the day which will feature a ton of our favorite local acts like Buxton, The Wild Moccasins, Sideshow Tramps and Plump, but what makes this year's Block Party unique is the addition of several larger regional acts to the night time portion of the festival. Dallas singer/songwriter St. Vincent will be headlining the event, while North Carolina's experimental thrashers Valient Thorr, Austin rapper Devin the Dude and L.A. noise rockers HEALTH will also perform.

Check out the full stage schedule, and videos from some of our favorites playing the festival after the jump

The final day of the 2008 Mulberry Mountain Harvest Music Festival is also its most eclectic. From country to reggae, there's something for everyone. But before you get started feasting on all the great music, make sure you check out the Chompdown on the Mountain Deux. It's a friendly gathering of fellow festival-goers - featuring free breakfast and acoustic performances from Dirtfoot and friends! It's all going down on Saturday morning in upgraded camping near the shower houses; cooking starts at 8am, and music is expected to begin at approximately 9am. After you're properly nourished, you'll be able to hit the music full force:

Throwing down on the Main Stage will be Cornmeal, Big Smith, Hot Buttered Rum, Perpetual Groove, The Wailers, and Umphrey's McGee.

The Campground Stage will showcase The Shotgun Brothers Band, Ben Miller Band, Green Mountain Grass, Dirtfoot, and My-Tea Kind.

Finishing off the night - and the festival - with a late-night set at the Harvest Tent Stage will be Blue Turtle Seduction.

Read more info and see videos of each band after the jump!

Friday, September 12, the second day of the Mulberry Mountain Harvest Music Festival, promises to build on the already solid first day of music. There will be twice as many performances on Friday than there were on Thursday, but the schedule is so well laid-out that you can easily catch every single band if you want to (and we do!). The Campground Stage and Main Stage will be open for business, offering up a plethora of performers to help you get your groove on.

Musicians slated to appear on the Main Stage on Friday are Oakhurst, Great American Taxi, New Monsoon, Split Lip Rayfield, The Avett Brothers, and Leftover Salmon.

Heating up the Campground Stage will be Shannon Wurst with 3 Penny Acre, Elephant Revival Concept, Speakeasy, Family Groove Company, and Blue Turtle Seduction.

Closing things out with a late-night set on the Harvest Tent Stage will be BoomBox.

Read more info and see videos of each band after the jump!