Month: November 2016

Monday 28 November 2016 – Rudyard’s Open Mic Comedy Night (Free!! doors 7:30pm)

Houston Press Best of 2013 Winner
Best Open-Mike Comedy Night Houston 2013
“With a decent amount of local talent, Houston deserves more stages to feature homegrown comics. Thankfully, Rudz has stepped forward to devote one night a week to nurturing newcomers and showcasing seasoned vets…you can check out a rotating cast of characters, for free — you’d be pretty hard-pressed to find a more fun way to spend a Monday night. Especially if your next Monday night involves going to a funeral. Trust us, this’ll be waaaay funnier.” - Houston Press
Our Free Comedy Open Mic Show Opens At 7:30. Show starts at 8:00
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Saturday 26 November 2016 - John Anderson Medical Benefit with The Hates * Screech of Death * Texas Massacre * The Cops (doors 8pm)

John Anderson Medical Benefit with The Hates * Screech of Death * Texas Massacre * The Cops
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm

 

The Hates (Houston, TX)
https://www.thehates.com/

The Hates has been called “Houston’s first and last punk band”, and with over thirty years of blood, sweat, and that familiar mohawk, those words may be more true than their author ever knew. From his very first live show in 1978, Christian Arnheiter has steered this legendary band through decades of disco, pop, new wave, hair bands, hip-hop, crossover country, and now the newest fad of tribute bands to keep punk rock alive.

In a time when many early eighties groups are getting back together to play reunion shows, the Hates have the distinction of being the oldest continuously performing unsigned punk band. And despite the love/hate relationship the local music scene has had with punk rock over the years, the Bayou City will always be their home.

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

 

Texas Massacre (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/TXMassacre

TXM= TX Massacre of thrash, punk a little hardcore. Must see and smell to understand.

 

 

The Cops (Sorry, no info available)

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Friday 25 November 2016 - Generation Landslide! * The Escatones

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

 

The Escatones (Houston,TX)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Escatones/110675738999767

The Escatones are a 3 piece rock and roll band. Formed in the summer of 2010 in Galveston, TX, they play a blend of psychedelic surf garage punk country folk rock and roll. Connor Purcell (Lead Vocals/Guitar/Bass/Keys) meet JT Popiel (Bass/Guitar/Keys) during the winter of 2009 while jamming at a friend’s house. Connor had already had a band going known as the Jimson Jolly Vagrants. After playing a few shows under that name they decided to start fresh with a new name and new material.

The name comes from the word eschatology, which is the study of the end of times. Combine that with tones and you got yourself a 60′s sounding garage/surf name. Influenced by The Butthole Surfers, The Judy’s, 13th Floor Elevators, The Byrds, Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Stooges, The Flaming Lips, Sonic Youth, Prince, and just about everything else they try to not get stuck in one genre of music. 2011 was a busy year for them. They self released a spilt EP with fellow Houston rockers Darwin’s Finches called Owls in the Headlights of the Sulfur Digging Bulldozer. Released two full length live albums called Live from High Island and The Ghost of High Island, also a live album, on Houston label Homeskool Recordz. Relocating to Oklahoma for half the year after a disaster transport tour they were able to rock 55 shows
throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and Louisana.

They are looking to end the last year on Earth with a bang. They are getting to release a 7″ under Artificial Head Records and are currently recording their first full length studio album. Oh and they are fat and hairy and when they come to your town you might see more of them then you want to.

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Wednesday 23 November 2016 - Bill Fool’s Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party featuring: Satanic Overlords of Rock n Roll * Modfag * The Cops * High Mass * Dead Roses

Bill Fool’s Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party featuring
Satanic Overlords of Rock n Roll * Modfag * The Cops * High Mass * Dead Roses

 


Satanic Overlords of Rock N Roll (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/The-Satanic-Overlords-Of-Rock-N-Roll-1615574542043453

God Damn Soul Fucking, Satan Loving, Rock N Roll Addicted, Hell Junkies!!!!

Bill Fool: Guitar,
Lencho Cevallos: Bass,
Donnie Stokes: Vocals
John Tolczyk: Guitar
Cheech: Drums

 

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 Cops (Sorry, No information at this time)

 

High Mass (Sorry, No information at this time)

 

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.

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Monday 21 November 2016 – Rudyard’s Open Mic Comedy Night (Free!! doors 7:30pm)

Houston Press Best of 2013 Winner
Best Open-Mike Comedy Night Houston 2013
“With a decent amount of local talent, Houston deserves more stages to feature homegrown comics. Thankfully, Rudz has stepped forward to devote one night a week to nurturing newcomers and showcasing seasoned vets…you can check out a rotating cast of characters, for free — you’d be pretty hard-pressed to find a more fun way to spend a Monday night. Especially if your next Monday night involves going to a funeral. Trust us, this’ll be waaaay funnier.” - Houston Press
Our Free Comedy Open Mic Show Opens At 7:30. Show starts at 8:00
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Saturday 19 November 2016 - Bellringer * Alien Knife Fight * Bad Samaratins (doors 8pm)

Bellringer (Austin, TX)
https://www.bellringeratx.com/

Bellringer is the live vehicle for the music and collaborations of Mark Deutrom, based out of Austin, Texas.
Currently featuring Aaron Lack, Brian Ramirez, James Flores, and Monique Ortiz.

Mark Deutrom, played with Clown Alley, Melvins, and SunnO))) and produced records for Neurosis, RKL, Raw Power, Melvins, and others.

 

Alien Knife Fight (Austin, TX)
https://www.alienknifefight.com/

Based in the small, dusty junction town of Creedmoor, Texas (population 202) the creative duo Known as Alien Knife Fight craft their sound at all hours in their big, old 1930’s era house/home studio, situated on 3.6 acres that they call Big Bottom Farm.

Bassist/vocalist Monique Ortiz has been performing in duos for over 25 years mainly out of necessity. “I just couldn’t find that third instrument that was the right fit, so rather than be hindered by that, I try to fill out the sound in other ways.”
Her first notable duo project, Bourbon Princess (1997), lead to over a decade of collaboration and with members of the band Morphine, which ultimately lead up to the formation of A.K.A.C.O.D., with Morphine saxophonist Dana Colley and Binary system drummer Larry Dersch.

In 2010 Monique moved from Boston to Austin, met multi-instrumentalist Michael Howard and started writing and recording music together. With Mike’s primal beats and Monique’s powerful vocals and growling 2-string slide bass and fretless bass playing, the two gradually shaped their sound into something sinister, sexy, soulful and groovy all at once.

Currently AKF are working on a new record with producer and former Melvins bassist Mark Deutrom. They plan on touring next spring, following the release of the new record. Monique also sings and plays bass in Mark’s live vehicle, Bellringer.

 

 

Bad Samaritans (Houston, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/badsamaritanstx/

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Friday 18 November 2016 - Rockin’ Lloyd Tripp and the Zipguns with special guests Chris Hagerty, Mike Tav, Sneaky Pete, and Lance Saunders with guests DJ’s BigE, Felipe Galvan, Black Slacks, Abrahán

A Fun Packed nite of Live Rockabilly + DJs
Rockin’ Lloyd Tripp and Sneaky Pete (Austin, TX)
Plus a JOE CLAY Tribute Set by Chris Hagery, Mike Tav, Sneaky Pete and Lance Saunders along with Rockin’ Lloyd Tripp on bass + a few others surprise special guests
DJ’s BigE, Felipe Galvan, Black Slacks, Abrahán

 

Rockin’ Lloyd Tripp and the Zipguns (Austin, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/Rockin-Lloyd-Tripp-1482966298607396

Hailing from the UK, this one time Morrissey opener Rockin’ Lloyd Tripp began his musical career playing with London’s hip rockabilly favorites the Megatons (‘81-‘84) which featured Boz Boorer of the Polecats. Then with Garage/Psychobilly legends The Vibes (‘83-‘86) one of John Peels/BBC all time greatest discoveries. Lloyd filled in on bass with The Stingrays (’84-’85) during which time he also played with the Blubbery Hellbellies (’83-’85) which was named by friend and Pouges frontman Shane MacGowan.
Performing as Rockin’ Lloyd Tripp since his arrival in the US in ’86. With his musical career spanning nearly 3 decades, 4 CD’s later Lloyd is now calling Austin, TX home. Whether you catch Rockin’ Lloyd Tripp pummeling his upright bass or bending his guitar he is still pumping out 100% original songs from the heart.

Over the years he has played with and backed such legendary artists as JOE CLAY, JOHNNY POWERS, NARVEL FELTS, DALE HAWKINS, ROCKY BURNETTE, PAUL BURLISON, MIKE BUCK, DON LEADY. THE SWINGING UTTERS, DARREL HIGHAM, SONNY GOERGE, TOMMY SANDS and HAYDEN THOMPSON.

$10 Cover

 

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