MOVING DAY.
Back in the day - almost a year ago, actually, when H-Town Rock shifted to Tumblr, I had no idea you could nest multiple Tumblr blogs under one account name.
Then after a month or so I found out you could, and I also learned you could back up your blog via a tool in the Goodies section.
Unfortunately there’s no way to restore your blog from a backup. So I waited, holding out hope that it would come along, and kept posting here.
No more - H-Town Rock has officially moved. For those of you following us on Tumblr or via an RSS feed, please take a moment and follow the new blog, which is still located at www.htownrock.com and htownrock.tumblr.com.
I changed the address on this blog, but unless you update which blog you’re following, you won’t see the lovely new posts. I also painstakingly recreated most of the posts manually - things that were left out were a few reblogs, videos that weren’t online anymore, and old show announcements.
I’ll leave this up for a bit so people can change their feeds, but the whole thing will go away in a week or so.
New Robert Ellis Track On Facebook
Robert Ellis has a new track posted on his Facebook page. Head on over and give a listen to “What’s In It For Me” - if you hadn’t heard it already at a Whisky Wednesday, that is.
Looks like The Mahas Dead Of Night seven-inches finally showed up.
Source: twitpic.com
Buxton at Cactus Music
Buxton - Oh My Boy
While I’m recapping performances, here’s a pair of videos captured by Mr. Mark Austin at Cactus Music during Record Store Day. The above is my favorite new Buxton song, “Oh My Boy” and below you’ll find “Lynchburg Ferry.” Mixing it up a bit for the in-store, Jason Willis opted for a banjo instead of his usual electric guitar, providing the songs with an stripped feeling.
Buxton - Lynchburg Ferry
Circle of Quality: A Eulogy For A Living Thing
Former KTRU Doug Dillaman has an excellent blog entry that he wrote over the last hour of KTRU’s FM broadcast. If you’re wondering just what all the hoopla is about, Doug spells out fairly well just what KTRU has meant to hundreds of DJs and thousands more listeners over its storied history.
Julys - Bowie (by MAGIC CHILL)
Up until recently, I’d figured that The Julys, like many of Houston’s talented bands, had faded away into the ether. Fortunately, that isn’t the case.
It’s my professional opinion that this band is worth your time, Houston. Fans of infectious indie pop should definitely clue in to their tunes, which range from jangly pop to a bit of Bruce to some Bowie-leaning notes.
According to my friend Dale, who bangs the ol’ skins for the band, there’s an EP on the way, due out in the next couple months. Expect a big release show on the horizon. In the meantime, check out this video for their track, “Bowie.”
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Everlasting Cloud, this new beat from Jett I. Masstyr, features loads of saxophone.
What say you, Tumblr? Sounds like someone’s ready to get down to gettin’ down.
Jett I Masstyr- Everlasting Cloud [instrumental]
peace, jett i.
Source: jettimasstyr
More Local Music News Than Half-Price Deals At Cactus - Houston Music - Rocks Off
By the way, here’s last week’s Magnolia City Mixtape. Make sure to grab that Slow Motion Rider album preview.
Damien Jurado at The Mink
Damien Jurado - There To Be Seen
The day before taking off for SXSW, Melissa and I headed to The Mink to watch one of our favorite songwriters, Damien Jurado. Getting to see an excellent songwriter in an intimate setting such as The Mink is an experience that I relish. Coupled with a relatively small crowd, Damien’s simple songs and powerful, haunting voice gave me arms full of goosebumps. Taking advantage of the opportunity, I pulled out my phone to shoot video of several songs. Enjoy.
Damien Jurado - This Time Next Year
Damien Jurado - Everything Trying
Unfortunately, I lack names for these last two songs. If you know ‘em, feel free to share them in the comments - either here or on YouTube.
"Dirty South" Author Talks Houston Hip-Hop | 29-95.com
Author/journalist Ben Westhoff will be appearing at Domy Books on Saturday evening to launch his new book, Dirty South: Outkast, Lil’ Wayne, Soulja Boy, and the Southern Rappers Who Reinvented Hip-Hop.
I spoke with Westhoff on the phone Monday and interviewed him for 29-95. Apparently there’s a BBQ before the event, and to reiterate what I say in the article - don’t be surprised if some Houston rappers put in an appearance.
