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Broken Teeth (Austin, TX)
https://brokenteeth.com/
Austin-based broken teeth are on a mission to bring a high-voltage dose of heavy, no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll to all the people of the world. The band – jason mcmaster (vocals), jared tuten and david beeson(guitars), bruce rivers (drums), and robb lampman (bass) – have been a global powerhouse over the course of 5 albums, and are currently recording new material. Two singles have recently been released to tide over the bangers and freaks: ‘devil on the road’ and ‘flamethrower’.
Broken teeth has been described as being “like ac/dc, but pissed!” By ginger, legendary frontman of the wildhearts, and as “a force to be reckoned with!” By streetwalkin’ cheetahs frontman frank meyer. Rock ‘n’ roll journeyman danko jones offers the best and most accurate description of the band though: “broken teeth will knee you in the groin and punch you in the face with rock. You will groan, grab your crotch, thank them, and ask for more.”
The band was born in 1999, when perris records owner tom mathers asked paul lidel and bruce riversof dirty looks if they’d be up for recording a big rock record under a new name for his label. Dangerous toys frontman jason mcmaster caught wind of the project, gave it a name, and joined lidel in writing what would become broken teeth’s self-titled debut.
Hogleg (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/Hoggleg75
Members from poor dumb bastards, Dixie waste, born again virgins, burn the boats. Texas style rock and roll led by ex born again virgins vocalist James Red with his new cast of demon seed.
Aguila Black (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aguila-Black/400332546794712
21+
$10
doors 9pm
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Screech of Death (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Screech-of-Death/277191009099085
“..the righteously named Screech of Death, a relatively new “midtempo old-school punk” combination of two Texas punk warriors and one L.A. import. The Californian is Lisafer, Screech of Death’s lead singer and bassist, whose impressive rap sheet includes hitches with storied goth-punks 45 Grave, D.I., Nina Hagen and most recently Snapper, which also featured Rikk Agnew of the Adolescents.
Joining her is drummer Arthur Hayes, an original member of notorious cornholers the Hickoids as well as The Next and Mystery Date, and a longtime San Antonio scenester who used to book bands at legendary Alamo City dive Tacoland. Although it’s his first band playing guitar, J.R. Delgado’s local punk credentials span notable names like Doomsday Massacre, the Party Owls, Anarchitex and Sugar Shack; he also owned and operated landmark punk/alternative club the Axiom long before east downtown’s so-called “Warehouse District” was trendy.” – Houston Press
Generation Landslide (Houston, TX)
https://www.reverbnation.com/generationlandslide
“ Trevor Wallace Houston Underground Music Examiner June 22, 2011 – Generation Landslide is Houston’s newest contestant in the race for the garage/psychedelic crown. Combining 1967 San Fransisco and Texas psych through a Strokes filter with a Dylanesque via Roky Erickson vocal style, the band got some much needed attention at this years Free Press Summer Fest. Had they existed (good Lord) 45 years ago, they would be sharing a stage with The 13th Floor Elevators and Red Krayola. But their self-description says it better than I can without hackeneyed comparisons: ” GENERATION:landslide! is a band whose voice comes from the heart and soul of Houston, TX. These people are songwriters…artists…audiophiles. They have a great passion for music and the common man. They are the champions of “garage”-rock and psychedelia; a band of seekers….” Do yourself a favor and check them out at their MySpace page. You will not be sorry. ” – Trevor Wallace – Houston Underground Music Examiner
“Generation Landslide: Their music is an orchestrated blend of inspiration that includes everything from R.E.M. to Patti Smith. The band’s collective influences has helped them develop a sound that is a calculated hodgepodge of rock and roll rhythm with an infusion of catchy pop melodies.” – Bridgette Zabak – The Houston Press-Rocks off aftermath
“Tomorrow Was Yesterday”. The 12 songs on this disc are a refreshing throwback, a collection of smart, back to basics psychedelic songs. You’ll find more genuine artistic feel and expression here and less over-produced glitz or contrived assembly-line material.” – Hollywood Steve Rangel – Houston Music News
Modfag (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/Modfag/
MODFAG a name that will go down in infamy or bring much amusement at dive bars. This is reverb party music that is perfect for those that like to cavestomp. A perfect mix of classic 60’s garage with some 70’s glam to taper off the kick. Featuring members of Born Liars, The Freakouts, The Wrong Ones & Gun Crazy.
The Freakouts (Houston, TX)
https://thefreakouts.info/
“quintet from Houston, TX sure has a visual style that grabs you right from the start with two women who won’t take your shit and will kick you in the nuts if you try to give them any of your it. “…”This two song single has punk, power pop, and early new wave styled songs that are hook-laden and get you dancing and singing along with them after the first listen. The sharp edges mixed with the poppier playing combine to make this one fun-filled ride that you want to keep going longer than two songs. They have a mix of THE RUNAWAYS, AND THE DONNAS, plus their own touches that create a sound that gets a smile on your face and a bounce in your step as soon as you first listen to them.” Rick Ecker – Altered Frequencies
“Think The Runaways meets The Ramones with a liitle bit of The Sex Pistols thrown in for good grace” HoustonPress Rocks Off
“Like Ziggy Stardust, they are the naz with god-given ass”-redpub magazine
” Even though the band tries not to have a distinct sound, their influences with bands like The Runaways, The Stooges and The Ramones shine through giving the listener an upbeat melodic dose of punky rock and roll. What comes through is a nice mix of 80s punk and new wave mixed with modern song writing and a look that is The Runaways meet 90s Degeneration” Come and Take It zine
“mashing punk, glam, garage, psychobilly, & art rock together into one jam-sammich, this sneering quintet is gracefully capable of serving up a heaping helping of pipping hotness on stage.” Nick P. – Never Buy A Stripper A Drink
“They are bring back the old-school! They have a awesome live set and actually have shared the stage with many amazing bands and have a great local following from many of the local bands.” Harvey Taylor – Punk Rock 77 Thru Today
Killer Hearts (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/TheKillerHearts
Dead Roses (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dead-Roses/232683603420051
“We’re not just a band…..we’re a fucking tragedy” – with these immortal words, they launched into their debut set on Valentine’s Day of 2004, and H-town’s infamous DEAD ROSES were born. Since then, they have played shows with notable acts such as the DEMOLITION DOLLRODS, GLASS CANDY, DEAD MOON, BOBBY CONN, LOST SOUNDS, LES GEORGES LENINGRAD, FATAL FLYING GUILLOTINES, MEAT PUPPETS, and DIRT BOMBS. Heart broken, sleep deprived, glam damage is this group’s forte. Their formidable line-up includes former members of the LEPERS, INTROVERTS, CULTURCIDE, PAIN TEENS, TRUTH DECAY, VULGARIANS, NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE, THE HAUNTING ALLURE OF ELKE PALLENBERG’S VOID, SWARM OF ANGELS, HIGH ALMOND CONTENT, NTX PISTOLS, DISCOMFORTRON, BALACLAVAS, FUTURE BLONDES, DIAMONDS AND PEARLS, AFTER PARTY, UNGARISCHE DEUTSCHE FREUNDSCHAFT, DOTS, MYSTERY FLAVOR, and BRIDE OF PINBOT to name a few. DEAD ROSES have recorded and re-recorded their epic first release nine times, but refuse to put it out until it absolutely meets their impossibly high standards of excellence. Other activities/interests include socializing with international superstars, needlepoint, speaking with fake foreign accents, experimenting with eyeliner, and getting kicked out of ALICE COOPER concerts.
Hell’s Engine (Houston, TX)
https://www.reverbnation.com/hellsengine
Meg’sgiving with
Modfag
The Freakouts
Killer Hearts
Dead Roses
Hell’s Engine
doors 7pm
show begins at 8pm
$10
21+
After 15 years, the return of garage-laden, girl-soul, clangy and feisty, teenage-wired punk pop for the young at heart!!! With special guests Jealous Creatures and more TBA!
London Girl (Houston, TX)
https://www.reverbnation.com/londongirl
London Girl was a pop-punk band from Houston, TX that melded sassy 1960’s rock’n’roll girl power, Riot Grrrl tinges, new wave undercurrents, and DIY punk clatter, featuring members of future bands like The Gigi’s, Slurpees, Magnetic Four, Biscuit Bombs, Zipperneck, Vivian Pikkles, No Love Less, and more.
Jealous Creatures – (Houston, TX )
https://www.jealouscreatures.com/
The soundtrack to all those times when we know it’s a bad idea, but we go for it anyway.
“Jealous Creatures are quite the sight to see, and their live show is pretty energetic. Their lead singer has the pipes of Chrissie Hynde, with the swagger of Patty Smyth, which comes across loud and clear on their release, ‘Bazooka.’” – David Garrick – Free Press Houston
“I caught a strong whiff of the Pretenders while watching Jealous Creatures, but that could just be because they happen to have a female lead singer. Really, I think it’s because of the tough, tuneful songs that really go somewhere, and know exactly where that is. They passed the test I give every band I see for the first time at the HPMA showcase with flying colors: Jealous Creatures made me want to go see them again immediately.” – Chris Gray – Houston Press – Rocks Off
“With “Bazooka,” Jealous Creatures may have created their own specialized musical genre. This genre could and should be called Sedimentary Rock. It’s characterized by intricately crafted, multi-layered songs with dual meanings and emotions formed over time by just the right experiences, influences and ingredients gathered from all the right places, eras and genres into an interconnected whole. You could scrutinize each of these layers in detail to get a better look at the baggage they brought to the band or you could avoid the blow to the head and just grab a copy of “Bazooka.” It will give you an ample glimpse of all you really need to know about Jealous Creatures for now.” – Bob Langham – Examiner.com
“I remember when Babyface reviewed Jealous Creatures last time he said how impressed he was, and based on what I’ve just heard of things I’m inclined to agree with him. This is an album which moves through different moods as it progresses, roving from in your face and powerful at one moment through to laid back and soothing at another, there’s twists, turns and surprises around every corner, surely presenting us with an album that is going to be returned to time and time again.” – Dave Nicholls – Loud Stuff
“Frank, freed of genre burdens, and shooting from the hip, Jealous Creatures are the tonic for the times when pop has become pitch-corrected and laden with false comforts.” – David Ensminger – PopMatters
“…they write songs that can sit up on the shelf next to some of the biggest and best classic rock songwriters…” – Jason Smith – Space City Rock
Midnight (Cleveland, OH)
https://totalmidnight.webs.com/
Venomous Maximus (Houston, TX)
https://venomousmaximus.bandcamp.com/
Venomous Maximus is a Heavy Metal band from Houston, TX. The sound combines intense, unabashed metal riffing that locksinto heavy rock grooves featuring interjected dual leads and surprisingly darkened atmospheres. Add to it the distinctive voice of towering front man Gregg Higgins and his unorthodox, unsettling tone, and unholy sinister laugh less
Peasant (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/PEASANTHTX
doors 9pm
show 10pm
21+
$12
Tickets Available at https://www.stubwire.com/event/midnightvenomousmaximuspeasant/rudyards/houston/10821/