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Video: Pasadena Musicians Take Inspiration from St. Arnold

Local folk band Second Lovers draws their inspiration straight from the tap.

02/10/2014 By Dan Derozier

Local Music

Wild Moccasins Has a Social Death Wish

The local indie-pop band throws a free album release party with fellow Houston musicians Young Mammals, Young Girls, and Bagheera.

02/06/2014 By Dean Davis

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Feb 7–9

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

02/05/2014 By Michael Hardy

Classical Music

Violinist Gidon Kremer Brings Eastern Europe to Houston

An interview with the founder of the innovative Kremerata Baltica chamber orchestra.

02/04/2014 By Michael Hardy

Rodeo Royalty

The Return of Reba

A self-described “third-generation Rodeo brat,” the country icon prepares to make her 18th appearance in Houston.

02/02/2014 By Peter Holley

Jazz

A Pianist at the Intersection of Jazz and Classical

HSPVA graduate Helen Sung returns to her native city with her jazz quintet for a two-night showcase at Cezanne's.

01/31/2014 By Justin Mitchell

BAYOU CITY BLUES

Remembering Lightnin'

A never-published photo of the Houston music giant spurs memories.

01/31/2014 By John Lomax

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Jan 31–Feb 2

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

01/28/2014 By Michael Hardy

Opera

Review: The Passenger's Difficult Yet Important Journey

New Houston Grand Opera production of 1968 Holocaust opera stuns with its power and passion.

01/27/2014 By Michael Hardy

Classical Music

Does Andrés Orozco-Estrada Have Too Many Jobs?

The incoming Houston Symphony music director's recent appointment at the London Philharmonic—the conductor's fourth titled position—raises the question of his commitment to Houston.

01/24/2014 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Jan 24–26

Where to go, who to see, and what to do.

01/22/2014 By Michael Hardy

Pop

She is Helen: Hear Her Roar

'70s pop icon Helen Reddy discusses "I Am Woman," practicing hypnotherapy, and returning to the stage after a prolonged absence.

01/21/2014 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend (MLK Day Edition): Jan 17–20

Where to go, who to see, and what to do.

01/15/2014 By Michael Hardy

Preview

Slideshow: 2014 Rodeo Houston Performers

From country superstars like Blake Shelton and Keith Urban to radio mainstays like Robin Thicke and Maroon 5, the 20 nights of this year's rodeo will be packed with talent.

01/13/2014 By Michael Hardy

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Jan 10–12

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

01/08/2014 By Michael Hardy

Preview

Spring Arts Preview

From the FotoFest Biennial to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, there's something for everyone in the next few months.

01/03/2014 By Michael Hardy

List

12 Best Jazz Albums of 2013

From Marc Carey to Jonathan Batiste, Terri Lynne Carrington to Carla Bley, our guest jazz critic picks the top recordings of the past year.

01/02/2014 By Justin Mitchell

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Jan 3–5

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

01/01/2014 By Michael Hardy

Concert

Recover from the Holidays at Warehouse Live

Jam-packed show features Los Skarnales, the Tontons, the Suffers, and Fat Tony

12/27/2013 By Dean Davis

Preview

Robert Ellis and Shakey Graves Team Up at Fitzgerald’s

Two up-and-coming folk musicians share a double bill this Friday.

12/26/2013 By Dean Davis