Category Archives: Houston News & Opinions

What Houston Artists Do For Day Jobs

Originally written and appeared at: http://www.29-95.com/music/story/what-houston-artists-do-day-jobs Written by Mike Damante Working while making music is a juggling act many Houston bands and artists struggle with on a daily basis. Whether the goal is to make the band a career or … Continue reading

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Billy Gibbons talks about Houston music talent and studios in Texas Monthly August Issue

PUT YOURSELF in Billy Gibbons’ shoes. Back in the eighties, you fronted one of the biggest bands in the world. You sold tens of millions of albums, toured the globe incessantly, and became the weird, bearded face of Texas cool. But … Continue reading

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If You’re Still Blaming the Labels, You’re Doing It Wrong…

Startup flopped? Blame the labels. Alienating the artist community? Blame the labels. Creative vision railroaded? Blame the labels. Got bad credit? Blame the labels. It’s not that the major labels won’t force you into an unworkable deal, bleed you of … Continue reading

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Dosey Does Opens a Second Music Venue off 1488

Premiere Houston area music venue, Dosey Does, just announced the opening of their second location.  The venue newsletter stated:   “We are proud to announce the opening of our NEW Dosey Doe Music Cafe!!  While the primary location is still … Continue reading

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The Latest from Houston NSAI (July 2012 Newsletter)

Inner Loop Group Exclusively for Active Members Monday, July 2nd, 7:30pm For those members who prefer small group critique format, our INNER LOOP GROUP is just perfect. Our host venue is HEB Central Market, in the Highland Village area. Central Market has a community room … Continue reading

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An open letter to the Houston Music Community by Omar Afra

Feel good about 2012, Haters are a sign of positive growth Haters Gonna Hate To be clear, I like to ‘cheerlead’ for Houston’s music community not just because it is some kind of self-fulfilling prophecy to say ‘shit is good’. … Continue reading

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