Entries from Houstonist tagged with 'nickdrake'
December 4, 2007
We know that American Idol Mania is almost a religious experience in certain parts of this country, but we will not, cannot recommend that you buy Blake Lewis’ new album. We just… can’t. Sorry. What have you wrought, Doug E. Fresh?! Listening to Alive 2007 will give you a sense of what the Daft Punk concert experience is all about. Well, you won’t have beer spillage on your shoes, or dudes smoking trees all up......
Continue Reading "New CD Releases: December 4, 2007"June 7, 2007
Folk Legend Bert Jansch, who has influenced artists from many genres, including Neil Young (who refers to him as the acoustical version of Jimi Hendrix), Devendra Banhart, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Johnny Marr (The Smiths), Nick Drake, Beth Orton, Noel Gallagher (Oasis) and Mike Oldfield, will make a rare live appearance at the Orange Show. Infused with American folk, blues and Traditional British Isles music, his style is singularly unique and his song-writing very affecting.......
Continue Reading "Don't Miss British Folk Legend Bert Jansch"January 31, 2007
Lanky: a New Jersey native who's proud to call Houston home. That’s music to our ears! And Houston’s proud to call Lanky theirs. In his tenure here in Houston, the singer/songwriter, guitar player has already notched several award nominations on his belt and has gathered the respect from fellow musicians and critics both inside and outside the region. He’s gearing up for his next show tomorrow night at DECO (510 Gray St.). He’ll be performing......
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