He'll be in Austin instead

Schneider won't ring in the New Year at the Meridian

By Michael D. Clark

Dec 31st, 2009 at 1:30 PM

New Year’s Eve revelers, lend me your ears: Bob Schneider will not be playing Houston to ring in 2010. Do not believe the commercials you hear on local radio ...

The shows must go on

A make-over for the Meridian

By Sarah Rufca

Jan 28th, 2010 at 11:36 AM

The scene in the Warehouse District (sometimes known these days as EaDo) is changing, so it comes as no surprise that the venues are adjusting to keep up. With new ...

Wired Live

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Doubletree Hotel-Allen Center

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Houston, TX 77002

Music Matters

Concert picks of the week: Patti LaBelle, The Wailers, Between the Buried and Me

By Michael D. Clark

Jan 8th, 2010 at 10:49 AM

Houstonians are fortunate to live in a city that attracts so many stars to perform in its many state-of-the-art venues. Even “A-List” superstars have spoiled us with the frequency with ...

Music Matters

Concert picks of the week: Bruce Robinson/Kelly Willis, George Jones, Nitzer Ebb

By Michael D. Clark

Dec 11th, 2009 at 9:41 AM

This is a tough weekend for the churchgoing fan of live music who favors an early Sunday service. While there are several pretty good concerts taking place during the rest ...

Music Matters

Concert Picks of the Week Oct. 27

By Michael D. Clark

Oct 29th, 2009 at 3:41 PM

It has been suggested that my picks of late have been leaning heavy on bands fueled by testosterone. I must admit that this week does not dispel that rumor. Between ...

Nightlife

Houston's bar scene hops through the decade

By Marcy de Luna

Dec 31st, 2009 at 8:00 PM

It is hard for me to believe, but the '00s have come to a close and a new decade has commenced. So much has happened during the course of the ...

Trendysomething in SoMo

From Brasil to the Jersey Shore: Choose your Valentine adventure

By Steven Thomson

Feb 4th, 2010 at 8:18 AM

Finding the perfect Valentine can be difficult – which is why this year, I’ve decided to leave it to CultureMap readers to do a little virtual spin the bottle. I ...

We Got the Beat

In praise of small concerts

By Sarah Rufca

Jan 24th, 2010 at 2:14 AM

It was at Numbers back in 2001 when I first saw Norah Jones. I can't say I remember much of the performance, sadly. It was a Friday, and the ...

Sound Check

Houston music is rooted in tradition

By Michael D. Clark

Nov 17th, 2009 at 5:50 AM

It doesn't have the flash of Los Angeles, the celebrated pedigree of Nashville or Memphis or even the cool points of our Texas sibling city, Austin. But perk up ...