Houston Concert Watch 8/14: Social Distortion, Flogging Molly and More
Flogging Molly hasn't teased any new material since 2017's Life Is Good, but Social D's Mike Ness recently told the Houston Press he plans to promote the band's upcoming (and as yet unrecorded) record during this tour. Expect a party atmosphere this Friday at Stereo Live Houston, the Bayou City's premier EDM club, when JOYRYDE takes the stage. Vampire WeekendWhite Oak Music Hall 08.17It's been 11 years since a trio of Columbia University students released their debut, eponymous album and took the world by storm. The group will bring its infectious indie pop to White Oak Music Hall this Saturday. In 2015, the group won a Houston Press Music Award for Best Dance Act, and they have only honed their craft in the four years since.
houstonpress.comRodney Crowell Pays Homage To Texas With A Little Help From His Friends
Texas gold, Rodney Crowell, left behind his well-documented and rocky past with Houston many years ago, but has always held onto his roots. Crowell will be back in Houston August 15 to perform at the Heights Theater and celebrate the release of his new album TEXAS that same day. The two teamed up for the track Youre Only Happy When Youre Miserable after a mutual friend let Crowell know that Starr was available. Everybody I knew when I was growing up in Houston used to work for Brown & Root construction company. says Crowell. Crowell admits he turned to his friend Clarks ability to hone in on that Texas feeling when writing for this album.
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