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The Night Diamond Dave Rejoined Van Halennew

Eddie Van Halen sits at a table in the breakfast nook, chain-smoking and reading The Wall Street Journal. Next to an overflowing ashtray lies a folded copy of USA Today bearing the headline "Petty, Heartbreakers to Play Super Bowl Halftime." There is a knock at the door.
Houston Press  |  Chris Gray  |  01-29-2008  |  Concerts

Karina Nistal and Rebel Crew Rap for the Troopsnew

The Houston rapper and singerand her band Rebel Crew are about to embark on a three-week Armed Forces Entertainment-sponsored tour of U.S. military installations in six countries: Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Djibouti.
Houston Press  |  Chris Gray  |  12-11-2007  |  Concerts

Born to Bruisenew

Not every artist could so easily navigate the landscapes of hip-hop jams, country weepers and seafaring songs.
Houston Press  |  Scott Faingold  |  11-14-2006  |  Concerts

Old Folks Rocknew

Beatles vs. Stones was the great cultural debate of the 20th century, and here in the 21st, the conundrum shifts to which exorbitantly priced nostalgia-pimping arena tour will embarrass and horrify you less.
Houston Press  |  Rob Harvilla  |  12-09-2005  |  Concerts

Wigged Gigs: The Wildest Shows in Houston Historynew

One reason people go to live music shows is to see some real, live, good old-fashioned mayhem. Coupling music and egos with drugs and alcohol leads to creepy scenes, anarchy and violence.
Houston Press  |  John Nova Lomax  |  10-12-2004  |  Concerts

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