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Steve Aoki at Stereo Live, 5/16/2013
May 17, 2013 in Rocks Off
Photos by Marco TorresSteve Aoki Stereo Live May 16, 2013 According to the World Black Belt Bureau, the term "Dim Mak", also called the "Touch of Death," is defined as "the ancient martial...
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Latino Music's Many Styles Charge Austin's Pachanga Fest
May 14, 2013 in Rocks Off
Photos by Marco TorresPachanga Fest Latino Music Festival Feat. Los Lobos, Celso Pia, Intocable, 3BallMTY, y ms Fiesta Gardens, Austin May 10 & 11, 2013 Since 2008, the annual, family-friendly Pachanga Fest Latino Music...
The Rocks Off 100: DJ Panchitron, Stirring the Cumbia/Moombahton Melting Pot
May 14, 2013 in Rocks Off
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Top 10 Bars, Clubs & Ice Houses On the Northside
May 10, 2013 in Rocks Off
Photos by Marco TorresThe Greater Northside Management District classifies "The Northside" as the "24 square miles north of Downtown Houston" between Interstate-10/Katy Freeway on the south, Studewood/Yale on the West,...
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Nas' Biggest Fan Lives In Houston, With the Tattoos to Prove It
May 01, 2013 in Rocks Off
Photos by Marco TorresLuisa Diaz and NasThink about your favorite musician for a minute. Do you remember the first time you heard his or her voice? Can you relate each...
From House Party to House Music: A Wild Friday Night In Houston
April 29, 2013 in Rocks Off
Is David Guetta's "Play Hard" the Best (and Most Racist) Video On YouTube?!
April 25, 2013 in Rocks Off
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The Rocks Off 100: Mike Meegz, Scoremore's Houston Lieutenant
April 25, 2013 in Rocks Off
Welcome to the Rocks Off 100, our portrait gallery of the most compelling profiles and personalities in the far-flung Houston music community -- a lot more than just musicians, but...
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Top 10 Selena Songs of All Time
April 16, 2013 in Heard Mentality
On April 16th, 1971, in the small town of Lake Jackson, Texas, an angel was born. Her name was Selena Quintanilla. This angel, who was tragically taken from us at...
The Rocks Off 100: David DeLaGarza, Don of Tejano Stars La Mafia
April 11, 2013 in Rocks Off
Saturday Night: Tejano Music Fest 2013 at Humble Civic Center
April 08, 2013 in Rocks Off
The Rocks Off 100: Walter Suhr, the Straw That Stirs Mango Punch!
April 02, 2013 in Rocks Off
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Astros Opening Day 2013: Fans Weigh in with Hopes & Opinions on AL Baseball
April 01, 2013 in Hair Balls
photos by Marco TorresThe switch to the American League was on every fan's mind at Minute Maid Park on Opening Day 2013. For as long as I remember, I've been...
The Rocks Off 100: Tony Garza, La Orquesta Salmerum Founder
March 28, 2013 in Rocks Off
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The Rocks Off 100: OG Ron C, Chopstar King of the Purple Dome
March 26, 2013 in Rocks Off
Welcome to the Rocks Off 100, our portrait gallery of the most compelling profiles and personalities in the far-flung Houston music community -- a lot more than just musicians, but...
The Best Hip-Hop at SXSW 2013
March 19, 2013 in Rocks Off
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Last Night: Go Tejano Day 2013 at Reliant Stadium
March 11, 2013 in Rocks Off
photos by Marco TorresRolando Marroquin, lead singer of Los Invasores de Nuevo LeonGo Tejano Day feat. Julion Alvarez, Los Invasores De Nuevo Leon, Mariachi Invitational Finalists Reliant Stadium March 10, 2013 I've said...
Saturday Night: 22nd Annual Mariachi Invitational at Arena Theatre
March 11, 2013 in Rocks Off
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Last Night: Bruno Mars at Reliant Stadium
March 08, 2013 in Rocks Off
Photos by Marco TorresBruno Mars Reliant Stadium March 7, 2013 We live in a world where a "singer" can be successful without actually knowing how to sing. Think about that for a second....
The Rocks Off 100: DJ Meshak, Hongree Records' Sound Selecter
March 07, 2013 in Rocks Off
All About Swishahouse: Label Bosses Tell (Almost) All at Rice U Seminar
March 06, 2013 in Rocks Off
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Rest in Peace: Nekst, a Video Tribute By His Brother, Vizie
March 05, 2013 in Art Attack
Losing a family member is one of the most painful experiences that anyone could possibly live through. Losing a best friend at the same time is downright tragic. When Houston-raised...
Heard of "Screwmbia"? Royal Highness Will Show You at Bombn
March 01, 2013 in Rocks Off
The Rocks Off 100: DJ Candlestick, One Niceguy and a Very Busy DJ
February 28, 2013 in Rocks Off
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The Best of Texas' DJs Competed at the Red Bull Thre3style Regional Final at Trees: Photo Essay
February 25, 2013 in DC9 At Night
Marco TorresHometown hero DJ A1.Red Bull and Trees hosted the Mountain South Regional Finals of the Thre3Style DJ competition on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Five of the region's most talented...
