http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:15:25 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:59:32 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Dana-Cooper-in-concert-at-the-ListeningRoom-this-Friday?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner    Dana Cooper (Photo credit: Anthony Popolo) Dana Cooper is best known among longtime Houstonians for his collaborations with Shake Russell that began in 1978 with the release of their album Songs On The Radio and included an appearance o... Music News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:59:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Dana-Cooper-in-concert-at-the-ListeningRoom-this-Friday?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Lunar-Rotation-spotlight-Shoegaze-is-alive-and-well-and-living-in-The-Big-Pink?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner    There's nothing offensive about The Big Pink's artwork. England’s The Big Pink are a duo consisting of multi-instrumentalists Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell whose choice of band name is a tip of the hat to The Band’s debut al... Music News New Music Lunar Rotation Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:11:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Lunar-Rotation-spotlight-Shoegaze-is-alive-and-well-and-living-in-The-Big-Pink?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Toy-Subs-perform-in-Houston-on-Friday-the-13th-prepare-for-recording-session-with-Butch-Vig?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   Toy Subs' Jamie Daruwala (Photo: David Sadof) Toy Subs were a staple of the Houston music scene throughout the 90’s finding success as both an original act and cover band. Throughout their decade-long history, the band had three separa... Music News Texas Bands Local Artists Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:21:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Toy-Subs-perform-in-Houston-on-Friday-the-13th-prepare-for-recording-session-with-Butch-Vig?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d9-34yearold-indie-rock-drummer-Jerry-Fuchs-dies-after-fall-down-elevator-shaft?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner    Maserati's Inventions For The New Season. Gerhardt ‘Jerry’ Fuchs, a drummer known for his work with several indie rock bands including The Juan Maclean, Maserati and !!! (pronounced ‘chk chk chk’) died tragically... Music News Great Gig In The Sky Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:52:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d9-34yearold-indie-rock-drummer-Jerry-Fuchs-dies-after-fall-down-elevator-shaft?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Echo--The-Bunnymen-cancel-US-tour-dates-due-to-IRS-demands?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   The Bunnymen's new single, 'Think I Need It Too.' Echo & The Bunnymen have issued the following statement canceling their upcoming U.S. tour dates for the month of November: “It’s with the deepest regret that Echo & The Bu... Music News New Music Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:41:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Echo--The-Bunnymen-cancel-US-tour-dates-due-to-IRS-demands?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Taylor-Swift-gets-SNL-hosting-advice-from-Jimmy-Fallon-promo-clips-for-this-weeks-show?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner Taylor Swift at NY Fashion Week (AP Photo/Diane Bondareff, file) Taylor Swift will host Saturday Night Live for the first time this weekend and will also perform as the show’s musical guest. On Monday night, prior to her first meeting with the... Music News Taylor Swift Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:20:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Taylor-Swift-gets-SNL-hosting-advice-from-Jimmy-Fallon-promo-clips-for-this-weeks-show?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Chase-Hamblin-and-The-Mighty-Orq-to-perform-at-opening-of-Houstons-newest-arts-and-music-venue?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   The Mighty Orq's Milk Money album. Westside High School students Alex Oriani and Ivan Espinosa will celebrate the grand opening of their arts and music venue The Canvas with a free event this Saturday, November 7. The two founders have create... Music News Texas Bands Local Artists Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:52:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Chase-Hamblin-and-The-Mighty-Orq-to-perform-at-opening-of-Houstons-newest-arts-and-music-venue?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d3-A-postHalloween-treat-from-Them-Crooked-Vultures-free-download-of-Mind-Eraser-No-Chaser?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones and Josh Homme. A free download of ‘Mind Eraser, No Chaser’ by Them Crooked Vultures is currently available as a free download from iTunes where you can also pre-order the digital version of the album. ... Music News New Music Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:58:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d3-A-postHalloween-treat-from-Them-Crooked-Vultures-free-download-of-Mind-Eraser-No-Chaser?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Pearl-Jam-dresses-as-DEVO-for-Halloween-encore-of-Whip-It?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Pearl Jam spent their Halloween night performing the last of their four shows at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. It was also the final event to be held at the historic venue which will be demolis... Music News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:38:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Pearl-Jam-dresses-as-DEVO-for-Halloween-encore-of-Whip-It?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-music-5-playlists-for-a-great-Halloween-party?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   David Bowie's Scary Monsters album. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, passing out candy for trick-or-treaters or slaving over a cauldron of witches brew this weekend, here are 5 separate playlists to get you in the Halloween spi... Themed Music Playlists Halloween Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:06:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-music-5-playlists-for-a-great-Halloween-party?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-songs-spooky-mix-5-of-5-Halloween-playlists?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   The Violent Femmes' Halloween Ground. The final mix in this series of five Halloween playlists, the spooky mix begins in a more lighthearted fashion with the original theme from Casper The Friendly Ghost sung by The Toon Town Choir. Next is... Themed Music Playlists Halloween Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:31:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-songs-spooky-mix-5-of-5-Halloween-playlists?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Halloween-songs-scary-mix-4-of-5-Halloween-playlists?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner The Misfits 'Halloween' single. This scary mix of Halloween songs sounds best with the lights out and is in many ways, a continuation of the dark mix. The set is book-ended by a pair of Siouxsie And The Banshees songs beginning with the perennial fa... Themed Music Playlists Halloween Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:54:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Halloween-songs-scary-mix-4-of-5-Halloween-playlists?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Halloween-songs-monster-mix-3-of-5-Halloween-playlists?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   Monsters, whether real or imaginary, have provided the inspiration for a number of great Halloween dance songs ever since Bobby 'Boris' Pickett recorded the Monster Mash in 1962. From the Halloween classics ‘Dead Man’s Party&rsquo... Themed Music Playlists Halloween Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:22:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Halloween-songs-monster-mix-3-of-5-Halloween-playlists?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Orianthi-Michael-Jacksons-This-Is-It-guitarist-releases-US-debut-album?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner Believe, the new album from singer/guitarist Orianthi. Michael Jackson has always sought out great musicians whether he was recording in the studio or rehearsing for a tour. When Michael Jackson’s This Is It opens in theaters worldwide on Wedne... Music News Michael Jackson Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:44:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Orianthi-Michael-Jacksons-This-Is-It-guitarist-releases-US-debut-album?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Justin-Furstenfeld-of-Blue-October-hospitalized-due-to-anxiety-attack-tour-canceled?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   Blue October's latest album, Approaching Normal. Justin Furstenfeld, lead singer of Blue October has been hospitalized following an extreme mental anxiety attack. This news comes as the band was preparing for their “Pick Up The Phone&rd... Music News Texas Bands Local Artists Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:43:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Justin-Furstenfeld-of-Blue-October-hospitalized-due-to-anxiety-attack-tour-canceled?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Top-10-songs-for-the-jet-airliner-that-flew-150-miles-past-the-Minneapolis-airport?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   Cowboy Junkies' Miles From Our Home. On Wednesday, the pilots of a Northwest Airlines jet airliner flew past their destination in Minneapolis and continued for another 150 miles putting them over Wisconsin. After more than an hour the pilots ... Themed Music Playlists Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:23:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Top-10-songs-for-the-jet-airliner-that-flew-150-miles-past-the-Minneapolis-airport?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Morrissey-collapses-onstage-during-concert-in-Swindon-England?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   Morrissey's latest album, Years Of Refusal Former Smiths’ singer Morrissey collapsed on stage during a performance tonight at the Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon, England according to the UK’s Guardian. The 50-year-old vocalist re... Music News Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:29:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Morrissey-collapses-onstage-during-concert-in-Swindon-England?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Halloween-songs-ghostly-mix-2-of-5-Halloween-playlists?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   Mazzy Star's She Hangs Brightly featuring 'Ghost On The Highway'. Halloween songs: ghostly mix is part 2 of my 5-part Halloween playlist and features songs that are either about disembodied spirits or simply have a ghostly vibe to them. For H... Themed Music Playlists Halloween Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:40:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Halloween-songs-ghostly-mix-2-of-5-Halloween-playlists?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Halloween-songs-the-dark-mix-1-of-5-Halloween-playlists?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner   Soundtrack to Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Music has long been an important part of Halloween, providing suspense to scary movies and a soundtrack to Halloween parties. For many artists the annual holiday rooted in the Gaelic ... Themed Music Playlists Halloween Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:21:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Halloween-songs-the-dark-mix-1-of-5-Halloween-playlists?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Katy-Perry-covers-Fountains-Of-Wayne-on-upcoming-MTV-Unplugged-cddvd-set?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner    Kety Perry's MTV Unplugged.  Katy Perry is set to release MTV Unplugged: Katy Perry on November 17 as a limited-edition cd/dvd set. The songs on her Unplugged release are not just stripped-down, but rearranged entirely with some re... Music News MTV Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:12:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5745-Houston-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Katy-Perry-covers-Fountains-Of-Wayne-on-upcoming-MTV-Unplugged-cddvd-set?cid=exrss-Houston-Music-Examiner