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Distant Early Warning: 30FootFall, Agnostic Front, Dropkick Murphys, George Thorogood, Joe Ely, Slayer, etc.

By Chris Gray in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Nov. 17 2009 @ 7:30AM

30FootFall: Fri., Dec. 25. Fitzgerald's.

Agnostic Front, Death By Stereo: Sun., Jan. 24. Walter's on Washington.

American Sharks, The Watermarks: Wed., Nov. 25. Boondocks.

Band of Heathens: Fri., Dec. 11. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe.

Basses Loaded, Springfield Riots, Nosaprise: Fri., Nov. 27, 8 p.m., $5. Mango's.

Bill Maher: Sat., Jan. 30. Cullen Performance Hall.

Bryan White: Tue., Jan. 12. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

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Distant Early Warning: Better Than Ezra, Cursive, Flogging Molly, Jay-Z, John Mayer, Yo La Tengo, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Nov. 10 2009 @ 7:30AM

40 oz. To Freedom (Sublime Tribute): Fri., Jan. 22. Scout Bar Clear Lake.

"4th Annual Rudz Thanksgiving Eve" With Born Liars: Wed., Nov. 25. Rudyard's.

Bowling For Soup, Smile Smile: Sat., Dec. 5. Scout Bar Clear Lake.

"104.1 KRBE Not So Silent Night" With All-American Rejects, Justin Bieber, Cobra Starship, Jay Sean: Fri., Dec. 18. Verizon Wireless Theater.

Ben Lerman: Fri., Dec. 18. Notsuoh.

Better Than Ezra: Tue., Dec. 29. House of Blues.

Born Liars: Thu., Dec. 10. Mango's.

The Burden, Satannabis: Sun., Nov. 22. Rocbar.

Charles Feelgood: Fri., Nov. 20. Rich's Houston.

Cursive, Capgun Coup, sIngs: Mon., Nov. 30. Walter's on Washington.

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Distant Early Warning: The Wailers, Bob Schneider (Again), Hayes Carll, Peanut Butter Wolf, Queen Latifah & Dashboard Confessional Cancel, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Nov. 3 2009 @ 7:30AM

The Wailers, The Supervillains: Sat., Jan. 9. House of Blues.

30 Seconds To Mars, Cage The Elephant: Thu., Dec. 3. Verizon Wireless Theater.

Adam Richman: Wed., Dec. 2. House of Blues.

Asleep At The Wheel: Sat., Dec. 26. Crighton Theater.

Bob Schneider: Thu., Dec. 31. Meridian.

Breaking Benjamin, Sick Puppies, Adelitas Way: Mon., Nov. 30. Verizon Wireless Theater.

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Distant Early Warning: Bobby Bare, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Mariza, Green Jelly, Randy Rogers, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Oct. 27 2009 @ 9:00AM

Between The Buried And Me, Devin Townsend Band, Cynic, Scale The Summit: Mon., Jan. 11. Meridian.

Billy Dean: Fri., April 16. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

Bobby Bare: Sat., May 22. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

"The Canvas Grand Opening" With Chase Hamblin, listenlisten, Sideshow Tramps, The Mighty Orq: Sat., Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Free. The Canvas.

Chuck Negron (ex-Three Dog Night): Sat., Nov. 28. Stafford Centre.

Cross Canadian Ragweed: Thu., Dec. 31. House of Blues.

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Distant Early Warning: Jay Reatard - If You Haven't Seen the "Piss" Video, Look No Further - Cafe Tacuba, Dax Riggs, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Oct. 20 2009 @ 7:30AM

Among this week's Distant Early Warnings comes Jay Reatard, who is set to hit Walter's "Possibly Still" On Washington December 8. The art-damaged garage-rocker recently pissed on (and pissed off) his backing band at Goner Fest 6 in Memphis. It's hard to tell exactly why the things happened in the video, but suffice to say these guys soon took their leave of the erratic Reatard.

When Reatard's circus hits town in December, he will have members of the Danish band Cola Freaks in tow as his backing band. We suggest ponchos.

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Distant Early Warning: Anvil(!), David Cook, Lee Greenwood, Skatalites, Tanya Tucker, Tegan & Sara, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Oct. 13 2009 @ 7:30AM

"13th Annual Pimp-N-Prostitute Ball" With MINIKISS, The Crisis, DJ Looney, DJ Jager, DJ Velvet: Sat., Oct. 31. Warehouse Live.

Ali Zafar: Sat., Oct. 24. Arena Theatre.

Anvil: Sun., Jan. 24. House of Blues.

Brave Combo: Fri., Dec. 11. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

Buxton, Surfer Blood, F.G. and the Gunz: Tue., Nov. 3. Mango's.

Dave Guetta: Fri., Nov. 20. Planeta Bar-Rio.

David Cook: Sat., Nov. 7. Warehouse Live.

Epica, Daath, Blackguard, Of Raven And Ruin: Wed., Feb. 24. Scout Bar Clear Lake.

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Distant Early Warning: Cactus Music Second Anniversary, Delbert McClinton, the Marley Brothers, Mindy Smith, Queen Latifah, the Slackers, Vallejo, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Oct. 6 2009 @ 9:00AM

"Cactus Music 2nd Anniversary Party" With The Flamin' Hellcats, DJ Joey McKeel: Fri., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Cactus Music and Video.

Arthur Yoria, Colin Lake: Wed., Oct. 28. Warehouse Live.

Delbert McClinton: Sat., Dec. 26. Verizon Wireless Theater.

Dir En Grey: Mon., Nov. 2. Warehouse Live.

"ArrowFest 2009" With The Doobie Brothers, Foreigner, Eddie Money, Foghat, WAR, Starship, Blue Oyster Cult: Sun., Nov. 1. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

Doug Martsch (DJ Set): Fri., Oct. 23. The Mink.

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Distant Early Warning: B.J. Thomas, D.R.I., James McMurtry, Metric, Owl City, Punk Bunny, Valient Thorr, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Sep. 29 2009 @ 12:30PM

B.J. Thomas: Sun., Feb. 14. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

Bobby Long: Sun., Oct. 11. The Hideaway On Dunvale.

Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam: Sat., Dec. 5. Warehouse Live.

A Dream Asleep, Skeleton Dick: Sun., Oct. 11. Rocbar.

D.R.I., Sinister Minister: Fri., Feb. 19. Meridian.

"A Fat Tony XMAS" With Fat Tony, Supreeme, Lisa's Sons, B L A C K I E: Sat., Dec. 26. Mango's.

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Distant Early Warning: Alejandro Escovedo, Colbie Caillat, Dwight Yoakam, Goodie Mob, John Lee Hooker Jr., Municipal Waste, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Sep. 22 2009 @ 7:30AM

Alejandro Escovedo: Sat., Dec. 12. ListeningRoom @ NiaMoves.

Amazing Baby: Fri., Nov. 13. Rudyard's.

Badfish (Sublime Tribute): Fri., Jan. 29. House of Blues.

Chlorine, Given, Dine Alone, Make Your Escape: Fri., Oct. 2. Fitzgerald's.

Colbie Caillat, Howie Day, Trevor Hall: Sat., Oct. 24. Meridian.

"Comedians of Chelsea Lately" With Sarah Colonna, Loni Love, Heather McDonald, John Caparulo,And Chuy: Sat., Nov. 7. House of Blues.

The Creepshow: Fri., Oct. 16. Meridian.

Demetri Martin: Sat., Oct. 24. Jones Hall.

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Distant Early Warning: 311, AFI, HEALTH, Kanye West (Boo!), Regina Spektor, Rob Zombie, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Sep. 15 2009 @ 11:30AM

311, State Radio: Sun., Dec. 6. Verizon Wireless Theater.

AFI: Sat., Nov. 21. Verizon Wireless Theater.

An Albatross, Dark Meat: Sat., Nov. 7. Mango's.

Armin Van Buuren: Fri., Oct. 16. Planeta Bar-Rio.

Art Brut: Sun., Oct. 25. Walter's on Washington.

Breathe Carolina, Cash Cash, Kill Paradise, Fight Fair: Fri., Nov. 27. Meridian.

Dashboard Confessional, New Found Glory, Meg & Dia, Never Shout Never: Tue., Nov. 24. Warehouse Live.

Digital Leather: Thu., Oct. 29. The Mink.

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Distant Early Warning: AC/DC, Alice In Chains, Insect Warfare, Jackson Browne, Puscifer, Son Volt, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Sep. 8 2009 @ 11:30AM

12 Stones, Wake The Light, Saturate, Dine Alone: Wed., Sept. 30. Scout Bar Clear Lake.

Aaron Neville Quintet's Christmas Show: Fri., Dec. 4. House of Blues.

The Accused, Krum Bums, Owl Witch, H.R.A.: Sun., Oct. 11. Walter's on Washington.

AC/DC: Sun., Nov. 8. Toyota Center.

Baroness, Iron Age, Dark Castle: Tue., Dec. 8. Warehouse Live.

Billy Joe Shaver: Fri., Dec. 18. The Firehouse Saloon & Eatery.

Birds Of Avalon, Hell City Kings, Fired For Walking: Fri., Sept. 25. Rudyard's.

Bob Saget: Fri., Nov. 20. House of Blues.

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Distant Early Warning: Aggrolites, Frankie Valli, the Krayolas, Peaches, "Rockers vs. Mods," etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Sep. 1 2009 @ 9:00AM

The Aggrolites: Wed., Oct. 14. Meridian.

Asher Roth: Thu., Sept. 24. Rich's Houston.

Aventura: Fri., Dec. 4. Toyota Center.

Bastard Sons Of Johnny Cash: LOUNGE STAGE., Thu., Oct. 1. Fitzgerald's.

Buxton: Thu., Oct. 1. Continental Club.

Captured! By Robots: Wed., Nov. 18. Super Happy Fun Land.

Charles P. & The 10%, Tyagaraja, Peekaboo Theory, Jeff Boortz Band: Sat., Sept. 19. Last Concert Cafe.

Concrete Violin, Ascites, Rosemary Malign, Last Rape: Fri., Oct. 9. Super Happy Fun Land.

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Distant Early Warning: Cobra Starship, Har Mar Superstar, KISS, Nitzer Ebb, The Used, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Aug. 25 2009 @ 7:30AM

"3rd Annual Texas City Music Fest" With Jerry Jeff Walker, John Conlee, Texas Johnny Brown: Sat., Oct. 24. Nessler Park, Texas City.

Bob Schneider: Fri., Sept. 25. Warehouse Live.

The Bravery: Sat., Oct. 24. Warehouse Live.

Cobra Starship, Boys Like Girls, A Rocket To The Moon, The Maine: Sun., Nov. 1. Warehouse Live.

Dannzig (Misfits/Samhain Tribute), Grandfather Child, The Burden: Sat., Oct. 31. The Mink.

Deicide, Jungle Rot, Desolation: Fri., Oct. 9. Meridian.

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Distant Early Warning: Alice Cooper, BT, Drive-By Truckers, Neko Case, Skinny Puppy, Wanda Jackson, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Aug. 18 2009 @ 11:30AM

Alice Cooper: Sun., Oct. 11. Verizon Wireless Theater.

Bamboo: Fri., Oct. 2. Arena Theatre.

Billy Joe Shaver: Sat., Nov. 28. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

BT: Fri., Sept. 4. Rich's Houston.

Colin Hay: Sat., Oct. 17. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

Dave Seaman: Fri., Nov. 27. Rich's Houston.

Drive-By Truckers: Fri., Oct. 30. House of Blues.

Dustin Welch, The Small Sounds: Fri., Sept. 18. Continental Club.

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Distant Early Warning: Archie Bell, Cannibal Corpse, Maxwell, Scott H. Biram, Titus Andronicus, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Aug. 11 2009 @ 10:30AM

The 69 Eyes, Dommin, The Becoming: Sun., Oct. 11. Meridian.

All Time Low, Hey Monday, We The Kings, Friday Night Boys: Wed., Oct. 28. House of Blues.

"Oldies Fest" With The Allen Oldies Band, Roy Head, Archie Bell, Barbara Lynn: Sat., Sept. 5. Continental Club.

Billy Squier: Sun., Oct. 4. Warehouse Live.

Black Congress (7" Release Show), Balaclavas: Fri., Sept. 11. Mango's.

Cannibal Corpse, Hatebreed: Thu., Nov. 19. Meridian.

Cartel, This Providence, The Dares, The Summer Set: Sun., Nov. 22. Meridian.

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Distant Early Warning: Band of Heathens, Glen Campbell, Mastodon, Thursday, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Aug. 4 2009 @ 7:30AM

The Academy Is..., The Secret Handshake, Set Your Goals, Mayday Parade: Thu., Oct. 22. Warehouse Live.

All Time Low, Hey Monday, We The Kings, Friday Night Boys: Wed., Oct. 28. House of Blues.

Band of Heathens (CD Release Show): Fri., Sept. 11. Warehouse Live.

Brand New: Sat., Oct. 31. Verizon Wireless Theater.

Buddy Guy: Sun., Oct. 18. House of Blues.

Buju Banton: Thu., Oct. 22. House of Blues.

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Distant Early Warning: Al Jarreau, Butthole Surfers, The Mars Volta, The Tragically Hip, etc.

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Jul. 28 2009 @ 1:30PM

Al Jarreau: Fri., Dec. 11. Arena Theatre.

Ben Danaher: Wed., Sept. 30. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

Benjamin Wesley, Prairie Cadets: Sun., Aug. 16. The Mink.

Black Crowes, Saving Abel: BEAUMONT., Sun., Oct. 18. Ford Park.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: CHANGED Sun., Aug. 23. House of Blues.

Brother Ali, BK-One, Evidence, Toki Wright: Thu., Oct. 29. Warehouse Live.

Buju Banton: Thu., Oct. 22. House of Blues.

Butthole Surfers: Thu., Sept. 24. House of Blues.

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Distant Early Warning: Bob Saget, Loggins & Messina, Mos Def, the Queers and More

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Jul. 21 2009 @ 7:30AM

The Atomic Punks (Van Halen Tribute): Fri., Aug. 21. House of Blues.

Bob Saget: Fri., Nov. 20. House of Blues.

Cedric The Entertainer: Fri., Aug. 28. Arena Theatre.

Derek Webb: Sat., Oct. 24. House of Blues.

Mushroomhead, (hed)pe, Ethreal, Made In Vain: Sat., Sept. 5. Meridian.

KMFDM: Fri., Oct. 23. Meridian. CHANGED.

Loggins & Messina: Sun., Sept. 27. Arena Theatre.

Mos Def, Jay Electronica: Wed., Aug. 19. House of Blues.

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Distant Early Warning: Al Green, Arctic Monkeys, Living Colour, Meat Puppets, Melvins and More

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Jul. 14 2009 @ 10:15AM

Al Green: Fri., Sept. 11. Arena Theatre.

Arctic Monkeys: Sat., Oct. 3. House of Blues.

The Beauvilles, Flowers To Hide, The Live Lights: Sat., July 25. Meridian.

The Black Crowes, Truth & Salvage Co: Wed., Oct. 14. House of Blues.

"Broke Lizard: Live": Thu., Oct. 15. House of Blues.

Cold, Taproot, Midnight To Twelve, The Killers And The Star: Mon., Aug. 17. Scout Bar Clear Lake.

Deadmau5: Sun., Nov. 8. House of Blues.

The Get Up Kids: Tue., Nov. 17. House of Blues.

Hell City Kings (CD Release Show), Skeleton Dick: Sat., Aug. 15. Rudyard's.

Jonny Lang: Sun., Sept. 27. House of Blues.

KMFDM: Fri., Oct. 23. Warehouse Live.

Lee Ann Womack: Sat., Oct. 10. House of Blues.

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Distant Early Warning: ...Trail of Dead, Glen Tilbrook, Jolie Holland, Vomitfest, Rob Thomas and More

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill

Tuesday, Jul. 7 2009 @ 7:30AM

...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead , The Secret Machines, The Watermarks: Sat., Sept. 12. Warehouse Live.

Back in Black (AC/DC Tribute), Tragedy (Metal Bee Gees Tribute): Sat., Aug. 15. House of Blues.

Billy Joe Shaver: Sat., Aug. 15. The Firehouse Saloon & Eatery.

Bleu Edmondson: Thu., Aug. 27. House of Blues.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: Tue., Aug. 18. Scout Bar Beaumont.

Crystal Gayle: Sun., Aug. 30. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

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Distant Early Warning: D12, the Dodos, Daughtry, Michelle Shocked, Rob Thomas and More

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Jun. 30 2009 @ 7:30AM

Back in Black (AC/DC Tribute), Tragedy (Metal Bee Gees Tribute): Sat., Aug. 15. House of Blues.

Black Congress (7" Release Show): Fri., Aug. 28, 9 p.m. Rudyard's.

Burn Halo, American Fangs, Dine Alone: Fri., July 31. Scout Bar Clear Lake.

Cosmic Gate: Fri., July 3. Rich's Houston.

D12, Potluck: Sat., Sept. 5. House of Blues.

The Dandy Warhols, Spindrift: Mon., Sept. 7. Warehouse Live.

Daughtry: Fri., Aug. 14. Warehouse Live.

Dinosaur Jr., Built To Spill: Fri., Oct. 23. Warehouse Live.

The Dodos: Sat., Oct. 3. The Orange Show.

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Distant Early Warning: Atmosphere, Chickenfoot, Weezy & Jeezy, the Pogues and More

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Jun. 23 2009 @ 7:00AM

Andy Moor: Fri., July 17. Rich's Houston.

Atmosphere, Eyedea & Abilities, Attracted to Gods: Tue., Aug. 4. Warehouse Live.

Chickenfoot: Wed., Sept. 16. Verizon Wireless Theater.

Cosmic Gate: Fri., July 3. Rich's Houston.

David Allan Coe, Sean Reefer & The Resin Valley Boys: CHANGED Thu., July 16, 8 p.m., $20-$40. House of Blues.

Forever The Sickest Kids, Sky Eats Airplane, Driver F, Thee Armada: Sat., Sept. 5. The Java Jazz.

Jesse Dayton: Sat., Aug. 15. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe.

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Distant Early Warning: Avant, Britney Spears, Dave Alvin, Devin the Dude, Indian Jewelry, Psychedelic Furs and More

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Jun. 16 2009 @ 10:30AM

The Airborne Toxic Event: Thu., Oct. 1. House of Blues.

Asleep At The Wheel: Thu., July 30. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

Avant, Mateo: Thu., Aug. 13. House of Blues.

Babyface, Frankie Beverly & Maze: Sat., Nov. 7. Reliant Arena.

Bob Schneider: Thu., Aug. 6. McGonigel's Mucky Duck.

Britney Spears: Wed., Sept. 16. Toyota Center.

Celtic Thunder: Tue., Nov. 17. Verizon Wireless Theater.

Collective Soul, Black Stone Cherry: Tue., Sept. 1. House of Blues.

The Cowsills: Sat., Sept. 5, 5 p.m. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women: Sat., Sept. 19. McGonigel's Mucky Duck.

The Doobie Brothers: Sun., Nov. 1. Verizon Wireless Theater.

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Distant Early Warning: Avant, Brad Paisley, Fear, King Sunny Ade, Ra Ra Riot and More

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill

Tuesday, Jun. 9 2009 @ 11:16AM

Avant, Mateo: Thu., Aug. 13. House of Blues.

Babyface, Frankie Beverly & Maze: Sat., Nov. 7. Reliant Arena.

Brad Paisley: Fri., Sept. 11. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

Candlebox, Earshot: Mon., July 6. House of Blues.

Celtic Thunder: Tue., Nov. 17. Verizon Wireless Theater.

Datarock: Thu., Sept. 24. Warehouse Live.

Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam: Sat., July 25. Warehouse Live.

Die Young (FINAL SHOW), Folsom, 7 Generations, The Golden Age: Sat., Oct. 10, 6 p.m. Walter's on Washington.

Doobie Brothers: Sun., Nov. 1. Verizon Wireless Theater.

Emmure, Despised Icon, DevilDriver, Oceano, Thy Will Be Done: Sun., Aug. 2. The Java Jazz.

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Free Press Houston Announces "Summer Fest" Line-Up

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Only In Houston, Texas Me

Wednesday, Jun. 3 2009 @ 5:15PM

The chill dudes across town at Free Press Houston dropped an awesome bomb this afternoon, announcing their two-day "Summer Fest" shindig, set to go down August 8 and 9 at Eleanor Tinsley Park. Tickets are at $7 for each day, with the line-up spread out over those two days.

The headliners that Editor Omar Afra and his team have secured are mind-blowing, in addition to the amassed stable of talent that Houston has begun to build up in the past few years rounding out the bill.

This show is some straight-up "Pitchfork" stuff, from headliners Of Montreal and Broken Social Scene to Austin's doom-tastic The Sword. The organizers seem to also have an eye on H-Town's monstrous heat, so loose-fitting clothes and swim attire is being encouraged in the event's press release. They also say they'll offer free water on site.

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Distant Early Warning: Roky Erickson, Arc Angels, Flo Rida, Quintron and More

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, Jun. 2 2009 @ 8:00AM

A-Trak, Rye Rye, Treasure Fingers: Sat., July 11. Warehouse Live.

Arc Angels: Fri., July 10. Warehouse Live.

Asleep At The Wheel: Sat., Aug. 1. Sengelmann Hall (Schulenburg).

Beto Cuevas: Wed., Aug. 26. House of Blues.

Blue October, Switchfoot, Ours: Fri., Aug. 14. Verizon Wireless Theater.

David Cook: Sun., July 5, 8 p.m. Moody Gardens.

De La Soul: Sun., Aug. 2. House of Blues.

Dwele & Leela James: Fri., June 26. House of Blues.

Flo Rida: Fri., June 19, 9 p.m. Hush.

The Hates: Fri., July 3. Fitzgerald's <p>

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Distant Early Warning: The Cult, Billy Joe Shaver, English Beat, Fall Out Boy, Talib Kweli and More

By Craig Hlavaty in Distant Early Warning, Playbill, This Just In

Tuesday, May. 26 2009 @ 5:30PM

Asleep At The Wheel: Sat., Aug. 1. Sengelmann Hall (Schulenburg).

Balaclavas, Cave, Twisted Wires: Thu., June 4. Mango's.

Babasonicos: Thu., Aug. 20. House of Blues.

Billy Joe Shaver: Tue., Aug. 4. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

"Sean Hannity Freedom Concert" with Billy Ray Cyrus, The Charlie Daniels Band, Lee Greenwood, Michael W. Smith: Sun., Aug. 9. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

Fall Out Boy, Asher Roth, Chester French: Wed., Sept. 23. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (with Blink-182).

Bun B & friends: Sat., June 20. Warehouse Live.

The Cowsills: Sat., June 27. Dosey Doe Coffee Company.

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