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2008-08-14T19:35:52Z

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Vagabond Bellydance- August 19th @ Avant Garden

2008-08-13T05:30:55Z

We can't wait to see you there!

Vagabond Bellydance Hafla
Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
8:30 p.m.
No Cover/ Love Donations

This month's fantastic Vagabond Bellydance Hafla includes the talents of:
Flamenco Andaluz (Flamenco)
Sweft of Sweft Feet Dance (Hip Hop)
Tara (Tribal Fusion Bellydance)
Louise (Bellydance)
SOOFY (Tribal Bellydance)
Khandroma (Gothic Bellydance)
Tribal Glitter (Tribal Fusion Bellydance)
Kelli Christina (Gothic Cabaret)
Aisa (Bellydance)
Lotus (Fusion Bellydance)
Ayana (Fusion Bellydance)

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************AND, if you attend the hafla next week, you can get your ticket for VAGABOND CIRQUE for only $15.00 if you purchase it at the hafla (cash or check only).

For more information on Vagabond Cirque (benefiting Houston Area Women's Center), please visit
http://vagabondcirque.eventbrite.com
******************************************************************************************************************************************************

www.myspace.com/limprevubellydance

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Announcing :: Pin Up Lounge

2008-08-12T23:18:47Z

The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies
are pleased to announce their next show at Avant Garden ::

PIN UP LOUNGE – one night of belly dance, burlesque, and live music

Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Avant Garden – 8:30 pm

Special Guests ::
Shandi Azizia (Cindy B. of the Tribal Lillies)
Sonia Flores
Noore Kavir
SOOFY

Live music by
Sonia Flores (bass and vocals)
and drummer friends of SOOFY

August 26, 2008
at Avant Garden
411 Westheimer @ Taft
Houston, TX

doors 8:30 pm/show 8:45 pm
Cover - Tips Are Encouraged

http://www.myspace.com/renegadecarnies
http://tribes.tribe.net/inbredcarniescrunbugarmy

please join our email list :: RenegadeCarnies@gmail.com

Upcoming Events at Avant Garden
September 23, 2008
The Carnie Show

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Sex, Fire & Rock n Roll!! 2nite @ Continental Club!!

2008-08-07T15:11:17Z

Sex, Fire & Rock n Roll!! 2nite @ Continental Club!!

Come check out Whiskey Boat with Houston's Whip Ass rock band Capital Volume, Ruby Slippers , Zion's Flame and Luminosity

It's going to be great!!

Doors are 8:00 pm.

$5.00 to get in.

$1.00 Lone Stars until 10:00 pm.

So come out and support your local artist!!!

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Houston party scene? does it exist?

2008-08-01T13:36:53Z

i have been in houston for about 6 months now. (originally from Eugene Oregon)

and have yet to hear about or find anything regarding a rave like party scene?

the only thing i have found is simple weekly dj clubs and thats not really my thing.

i am in search of a good underground party scene with down to earth party people!

can anyone help me?

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Seeking Houston Venue

2008-07-29T15:03:13Z

We need a venue with a PA system on August 16th for a few experimental bands with no money. I don't usually book free gigs unless they benifit a good cause, but a friend asked me a favor so I'm putting my feelers out there. All the usual places are already booked. Please PM me if you have a place where my buddies can jam. Expected attendance of about 40-50 people. Thanks!

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They, Who Sound and Art League Houston present . . . July 28th

2008-07-23T21:47:37Z

from Norway
Ingebrigt Haaker Flaten
(bass player for The Thing)

Two Sets:

Trio
Jawwaad Taylor - trumpet, MC/voice, electronics
David Dove - trombone
Ingebrigt Haaker Flaten - bass

Trio
Jason Jackson - saxphones, winds, ?
Chris Cogburn - drums, percussion
Ingebrigt Haaker Flaten - bass

Monday, July 28 8pm
at The Art League of Houston
1953 Montrose
$5 Suggested Donation

http://www.ingebrigtflaten.com/
http://www.artleaguehouston.org/
http://www.myspace.com/theywhosound

mailing list and info - theywhosound@gmail.com

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (born 1971 in Oppdal, Norway) is one of the most important figures in creative music in Norway – and elsewhere – today.

Coming from a musical family of six sisters and brothers, and a father who played the organ, he started to play piano and guitar at an early age. He switched over to the bass guitar, playing in a gospel choir in his hometown when he was 12. At 18 he moved to norwegian city Trondheim, where he picked up the acoustic bass, and decided he wanted to study at the music academy there, a school that has shaped many of the influental figureheads of the norwegian contemporary scene today. In 1992 he got into the school, and studied there for three years with bassplayer Odd Magne Gridseth, saxophonist Jon-Paal Inderberg and pianist Erling Aksdal.

Since 1995 Ingebrigt Håker Flaten have been a professional musician based in Oslo, and have been an important musician in leading scandinavian bands such as The Source, Element, Maria Kannegård Trio, Petter Wettre Trio, and between 1997-04 toured the world with the famed norwegian keyboard/piano player Bugge Wesseltoft and his New Conceptions of Jazz. Together with Bugge he performed with internationally established artists such as John Scofield (US), Joshua Redman (US) and Eric Trufaz (FRA).

Today Ingebrigt Håker Flaten have released more than 40 recordings and is focusing his work in Atomic, The Thing with Mats Gustafson, Atomic/School Days, Scorch Trio with Raoul Björkenheim, The Electrics with Axel Dörner, Free Fall with Ken Vandermark, Close Erase with Christian Wallumrød, Tore Brunborg Kvartett and is regulary doing solo performances.

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten..s creative and highly original bass playing has been highly regarded all over the world and he have done several performances with major international artists such as Evan Parker (UK), Paul Lytton (UK), Joe McPhee (US), Joe Lovano (US), Yusef Lateef (US), Tony Oxley (UK), Iain Ballamy (UK), Dave Liebman (US), Chris Potter (US), Zim Ngqvana (SA), Benoit Delbeq (FRA), Dr.L.Subramaniam (IND), Billy Cobham (US), Jean Luc Pounty (FRA). He has frequently appeared at important international jazz festivals in Den Haag, Liége, Montraux, Athens/Georgia, Cape Town, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Paris, Istanbul, Saalfelden, Nice, Groningen, San Francisco, San Sebastian, Lüc, Nancy, London, Perpignan, Molde, Perth, Kongsberg, Berlin, Houston and legendary clubs such as New Morning in Paris, Quasimodo in Berlin, Ronny Scotts and Pizza Express in London, Knitting Factory and Tonic in New York, Empty Bottle in Chicago, Blue Note in Yokohama and Hemlock Tawern in San Francisco.

His musical expression is based on the language of jazz and improvised music, acoustic and electronic, but his interest in rock and ethnic music also shows through his collaborations with the norwegian rock bands Motorpsycho and Cato Salsa Experience as well as his work through Rikskonsertene
In July 2003, as the first bass-player in Norway, he released his solo-CD "Double bass" on the norwegian label SOFA.

He has at the tender age of 33 already managed to establish himself as one of the most important exponents of the younger generation of musicians on the european scene today. In July 2004 Ingebrigt Håker Flaten was awarded Kongsberg Jazzfestival official "Vitalprisen" – the highest award for jazz musicians in Norway.

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Help Save Enchanted Forest

2008-07-20T03:25:35Z

Hello Forest Family & Friends~

For those of you that do not know, The Austin Enchanted Forest needs your help after being denied their Temporary Use Permit by the city of Austin.

This permit has allowed The Forest to provide an alternative outdoor venue for supporting local and national musicians, artists, performers, freaks, and Austinites for the last 5 years.

But alas one of Austin's best kept secrets and underground icons is in serious jeopardy of closing and we need your help!

Can you raise money for the numerous and costly hoops The Forest is going to have to jump through?
As in most cases little can be accomplished without it and if we can't host events to raise the funds, we need you to canvass on The Forest's behalf!

Be nice! It's easy to piss people off and we all know the catching flies with honey bit... If you have top bite your tongue.

Do it! Even if it bleeds!
Save the barking and attacks for the appropriate time and place! Please...

Email or Call the following people and organizations asking for their support and help.

Rich Bailey~ Head of the Live Music Task Force
rich.bailey@ci.austin.tx.us

Matt Watson~ Office of Mayor Wynn
512-974-2043

The Austin Chronicle~
news@austinchronicle.com
music@austinchronicle.com
512-454-5766

Fox 7 News~
7oys@fox7.com
news@fox7.com

KVUE News~
news@kvue.com

News 8 Austin~
newsdesk@news8austin.com

KUT Radio~
kut@kut.org

Make donation jars and ask your favorite businesses to display them near their registers.

It's amazing how quickly spare change can add up!

Make and print your own flyers and spread the word.

Organize a petition in support of The Only Locally Owned Outdoor Venue in Austin and start canvassing! Collect names and contact info.

(Especially in the Oltorf / South Lamar area.

)

Be proactive people! The Forest is a community space. Your Community.

What would Halloween be without The Haunted Trail or The Dance On Your Grave Party.

We are all at risk of losing The Best Stroll In The Woods Austin has to offer...........

More updates coming soon......... Please Repost & Help!
Blessings~ Kelly & The Ararat Pack

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Announcing :: Renehalla Drum Jam

2008-06-13T23:12:36Z

The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies
and
Mahalla Tribal Fusion

invite you to the
Renehalla Drum Jam
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Don't miss this opportunity to play with us at Avant Garden!

Musicians and dancers are invited to participate in a guided event of creative improvisations with music and dance. Please come and participate or just sit back and enjoy this night of live musicians and dancers of all levels. Unlike any show before, we ask that you join us for this rare and fun filled event.

your guides for the evening :: Tala and Cynthia

Musician - Please bring your own drums, shakers, guitars, bagpipes, accordions, acoustic instruments or noisemakers.

Dancers - Feel free to dress however you feel comfortable. Dance in jeans and a tee shirt or all out in your favorite belly dance gear.

Opa!!

at Avant Garden
411 Westheimer @ Taft
Houston, TX
21 & up

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
FREE/love donations accepted

The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies
http://www.myspace.com/renegadecarnies
http://tribes.tribe.net/inbredcarniescrunbugarmy

Mahalla Tribal Fusion
http://www.mahallatribalfusion.com
http://www.myspace.com/mahallatribalfusion
http://tribes.tribe.net/mahallatribalfusion

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Tonight :: They, Who Sound - May 25th

2008-05-25T16:19:17Z

improvised and experimental music
2 different sets per night

FEATURING -

May 25th, 2008

The Efferent Flow Quartet -
Sonia Flores, David Dove,
Dug Falk and John Martinez

and

Konstantinos Kouzas

at The Backroom
(the space behind The Mink)
3718 Main Street @ Alabama (Backroom entrance on Alabama)
6pm
$5

for more info :: http://www.myspace.com/theywhosound

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Only one week away :: HIP DROP & LOCK IT!

2008-05-20T21:40:25Z

The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies
are pleased to announce their next show at Avant Garden ::
Hip Drop & Lock It

Tuesday, MAY 27, 2008 @ 8:30 PM

Featuring our special guest, SWEFT of Sweft Feet Dance

Sweft is an exceptional dancer and teacher whose talent is truly endless. He is trained in Modern and Jazz, performs Salsa, Meringue, Indian, African and Polynesian, and teaches Hip-Hop classes all over Houston. His dance company, Sweft Feet Dance, was born in October 2006 and focuses on diversity through movement.

Sweft has created an exciting choreography for the members of The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies. This show will present a true fusion between Interpretive Belly Dance and Hip-Hop. The Renegades feel blessed to be working with such an amazing dancer and cannot wait to share this performance with you.

May 27, 2008
at Avant Garden
411 Westheimer @ Taft
Houston, TX

doors 8:30 pm/show 8:45 pm
FREE/love donations accepted
21 & UP

More Upcoming Events @ Avant Garden

Tuesday, June 24th
Renehalla Drum Jam
In collaboration with Mahalla Tribal Fusion

Other Upcoming Events

Friday, May 23rd
The Funkete
hosted by Skeez181
For more info go here ::
http://www.myspace.com/skeez181

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Houston Sketchy Coming to you on MAY 18th

2008-05-17T13:26:38Z

This month’s model Ms. YET of The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies is going to rock your sketchy socks off. What else could possibly make a Houston Sketchy Sunday more awesome than a gorgeous sassy belly dancer, a glass full of booze and your fave artists peeps?

This month’s Dr. Sketchy is going wild for belly dancing - it all happens at this month’s Sketchy party at Avant Garden on Sunday, May 18th from 2-6pm.

http://houstonsketchy.wordpress.com/

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They, Who Sound - Sunday, May 18th

2008-05-16T15:39:07Z

improvised and experimental music
2 different sets per night

May 18th, 2008
FEATURING -

The Annoysters
www.myspace.com/theannoysters

and

Lucas Gorham

at The Backroom (the space behind The Mink)
3718 Main Street @Alabama (Backroom entrance on Alabama)

6pm
$5

Experimental music has a home in midtown – or at least it’s been invited crash there for a couple of months . . .

Iconoclastic noise, exploratory improvisation, hypnotic droning, and authentic "musique brut" have for decades been strong undercurrents affecting movement in Houston’s music (and art). They deeply impact what we hear and feel on the surface. But these scenes (or phenomena – underground music is often not coming from a ‘scene’) also produce many of Houston’s most well-known musical exports (unbeknownst to most Houstonians – even in the music and “cultural arts” communities).

“They, Who Sound” will offer two sets sampling a diverse range of underground music in Houston (with a potential for visiting artists as well) in the cozy environs of Backroom (the space behind The Mink). These shows are not to be missed. These events are early, there’s a bar and it’s on the train route!

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They Who Sound - May 11th

2008-05-14T17:34:10Z

They, Who Sound - Sunday, May 11

They, Who Sound
experimental/ improvised/ underground/ sound/ noise/ music/ "musique bruit"/ "experimental hip hop"

every sunday in may and june (except june 22)
at 6pm

at The Backroom
(the space behind The Mink)
3718 Main Street @Alabama (Backroom entrance is on Alabama.)

two different sets each week

this sunday (May 11):
Perseph1/AndAccelerator
+
Jawwaad Taylor/Dave Dove

$5 cover goes to the performers.

Links:
They, Who Sound
www.myspace.com/theywhosound
Backroom
www.themink.org/backroom
Perseph1
www.myspace.com/perseph1
And Accelerator
www.myspace.com/robotdouble

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Announcing :: Hip Drop & Lock It with SWEFT

2008-05-13T22:25:21Z

The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies
are pleased to announce their next show at Avant Garden ::
Hip Drop & Lock It

Tuesday, MAY 27, 2008 @ 8:30 PM

Featuring our special guest, SWEFT of Sweft Feet Dance

Sweft is an exceptional dancer and teacher whose talent is truly endless. He is trained in Modern and Jazz, performs Salsa, Meringue, Indian, African and Polynesian, and teaches Hip-Hop classes all over Houston. His dance company, Sweft Feet Dance, was born in October 2006 and focuses on diversity through movement.

Sweft has created an exciting choreography for the members of The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies. This show will present a true fusion between Interpretive Belly Dance and Hip-Hop. The Renegades feel blessed to be working with such an amazing dancer and cannot wait to share this performance with you.

May 27, 2008
at Avant Garden
411 Westheimer @ Taft
Houston, TX

doors 8:30 pm/show 8:45 pm
FREE/love donations accepted

http://www.myspace.com/renegadecarnies

More Upcoming Events @ Avant Garden

Sunday, May 18th
Dr. Sketchy Houston
Ms. YET will be modeling for this month’s Dr. Sketchy event
For more info go here ::
http://houstonsketchy.wordpress.com/2008/05/10/houston-sketchy-goes-tribal-for-may-sketchy/

Tuesday, June 24th
Renehalla Drum Jam
In collaboration with Mahalla Tribal Fusion

Other Upcoming Events

Friday, May 23rd
The Funkete
hosted by Skeez181
For more info go here ::
http://www.myspace.com/skeez181

love,

-ms. YET

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Change of EMAIL and Event INFO . . .

2008-05-09T20:09:57Z

First of all . . . because I am a dancer

We are creating a mailing list for our dance troupe, The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies. If you would like to receive updates about our performances, events, etc. please contact us in one or all of the following ways -

Join our mailing list by sending an email entitled "Subscribe" to
RenegadeCarnies@gmail.com

The Renegades on MYSPACE
add us as a friend to see our page ::
www.myspace.com/renegadecarnies

If you prefer TRIBE.NET ::
http://tribes.tribe.net/inbredcarniescrunbugarmy

Second of all . . . because I am an artist

I have 6 pieces that just went up at premiumgoods (in the Rice University Village). The art opening is tomorrow, from 9 - 11 pm.. I will probably be there sometime after 9:30 pm. All of the work will be for sale and will be on view for 6 months.

Here is the info ::

premiumgoods.
Limited editions sneaker store and
urban art gallery presents: "GIRL!"

Four female urban artists bring it to H-Town:
Jeanette Degollado, Y.E.Torres, B~Kay, melinda mosheim

Artist reception: Saturday May 10 2008, 9p-11p

at: premiumgoods
2416 Times Blvd
Houston Texas 77005
Regular store/gallery hours:
Mon-Sat: noon-7p

Exhibition runs until Saturday November 1, 2008.
New works added to the exhibit periodically.

For questions please contact: Melinda Mosheim 713-839-0281
melindamosheim@yahoo.com

love,

ms. YET/Y. E. Torres . . . or Yvonne. but i do prefer the others.

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They, Who Sound - New Series for Underground Music

2008-05-05T21:29:37Z

"They, Who Sound"
is a new weekly event offering (mostly regional) voices in experimental/ improvised/underground sound/noise/music/ "musique bruit"

This event will be held at The Backroom (The Space Behind The Mink).
It's at 3718 Main Street @Alabama
(Backroom entrance is on Alabama).
www. themink. org/backroom/

"They, Who Sound"
will be held every Sunday in May and June (except for June 22) at 6pm.

$5 cover goes to the musicians.

It's early on Sunday.
It's casual and relaxed.
It's on the train.
There's a bar.

You like music (and there is a lot of it going on that you don't know about).

There will be two sets every week.

May 11 will feature:
Dave Dove/Jawwaad Taylor
+
Perseph1/And Accelerator

Future shows will feature:
The Annoysters
Sonia Flores
Robert Pearson
Truth-Life-Fiction-Quartet
Paula Anicete
Jesse Kudler
Alexandra Marculewicz

And be sure to add us as a friend ::
http://www.myspace.com/theywhosound

Join our mailing list by sending an email to THEYWHOSOUND@gmail.com

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Luminosity @ The Artrery 05-01-08

2008-04-29T01:38:51Z

Luminosity will be performing @ The Artery 05-01-08.

www.arteryhouston.org/

www.arteryhouston.org/events.html

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Vagabond Bellydance Hafla- May 20th!

2008-04-28T20:24:31Z

It's going to be great!
You DO NOT want to miss this fantastic show!

Obsidia and I will be performing as L'imprevu (Old World Bellydance)
Anaid of Mystique Bellydance will be here from San Antonio (Gothic Bellydance)

And our lovely local dancers include:
Urban Gypsy Students (Tribal)
Gaby (Cabaret)
Anna (Egyptian)
Sarea(Cabaret)
Tara (Tribal Fusion)
Khandroma (Gothic)
Kelly
Ninari (African Fusion)

So come on out and support bellydance in Texas with this diverse and talented group of dancers!

May 20, 2008
Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
Show starts at 8:30
No Cover/Love Donations

AND UPCOMING IN JULY----
BellaNatana www.bellanatana.com
Visions In Dance www.visionsindance.com
Both from D/FW
Both AMAZING!

The lovely Sisters of Avalon and many more!
I only have four spots left for the July show, so if you want to perform, please e-mail me at naribellydance@yahoo.com.

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Im back folks

2008-04-22T17:50:09Z

Hows everybody been doing?

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PIRATE PARTY TONIGHT!

2008-04-19T20:40:55Z

Come to AVANT GARDEN this Saturday night for a rockin' Pirate Party! There will be bellydancing, Indian dancing, and all sorts of piratey shenanigans!

Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
Houston
8:00 p.m.

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Peter Brotzmann and Han Bennink - April 27, 2008

2008-04-15T17:01:44Z

Nameless Sound Presents ::
Pioneers of European Free Improvisation
Peter Brotzmann and Han Bennink
on April 27, 2008

Peter Brotzmann (Germany) - saxophones, clarinets
Han Bennink (Holland) - drums, percussion
Sunday, April 27 2008 at 8pm
at Diverse Works
1117 East Freeway
Houston, TX

$13 General Admission
$10 Students
Everyone Under 18 Gets in For Free
Tickets Available at the Door

For Information,
Call Nameless Sound at 713-928-5653
or go to www.namelesssound.org

Pioneers of European free improvisation, Han Bennink and Peter Brotzmann made a landmark statement together in 1968 with "Machine Gun", the incendiary recording by the Peter Brotzmann Octet. The two continued their groundbreaking collaboration in duo, trio, and quartet settings. After 12 years, the contrast between Brotzmann's severe intensity and Bennink's gleeful anarchy had run its course. In 1980, they went separate ways, playing the last concert of their fruitful 12-year collaboration.

In 2004, Brotzmann organized a series of performances to reunite the duo after a 24-year hiatus. Time added perspective to the work of both artists. Though he still turns up the high heat, Brotzmann now reveals a lyricism at heart of his fury. Bennink's physicality is still prominent; but he has shown himself to be an heir to the tradition of the great swing drummers like Baby Dodds, Jo Jones, and Max Roach.

An art student with connections to the Fluxes movement, Peter Brotzmann rejected a career in the galleries after hearing a concert by jazz legend Sidney Bechet. Self-taught on saxophones and clarinets, Brotzmann played modern jazz influenced by Ornette Coleman and worked with American greats like Don Cherry and Steve Lacy. He was crucial at the beginning of Europe's free improvisation movement. Brotzmann developed a style similar to radical American saxophonist Albert Ayler (without much knowledge of Ayler), an uncompromising, screaming cry that challenged itself to greater heights of rage and energy. Time added subtlety to his sound. Bluesy lyricism and timeless muezzin-like calls emerged in later years. He is one of the most influential saxophone players in free improvisation.

One of the hard swinging drummers in jazz and improvised music, Han Bennink has a reputation as an anarchic and electrifying performer. Well known for his physicality and sense of humor, Bennink's concerts lie somewhere in the realm of virtuosic percussion display and dadaist performance. He is famous for coaxing unusual sounds from his drums, augmenting his kit with found debris, and drumming on any surface available (walls, floors, chairs, his own body). In Holland in the 1960s, Bennink was quickly recognized as an uncommonly versatile drummer. He accompanied visiting jazz greats like Sonny Rollins, Eric Dolphy and Dexter Gordon. At the same time, Bennink helped to create a European improvised music that evolved an identity separate from its jazz roots. His collaborators in the worlds of free jazz and improvisation include most of the important artists in the music: Don Cherry, Misha Mengelberg, John Tchicai, Evan Parker, Derek Bailey, Steve Lacy, Eugene Chadbourne, and many others. Bennink has also performed with the punk rock band the Ex, with whom he has done two tours of Ethiopia.

For more information on Peter Brotzmann, go to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Brotzmann
http://www.efi.group.shef.ac.uk/

For more information on Han Bennink, go to:
http://www.hanbennink.com/
http://www.efi.group.shef.ac.uk/

For more information on Nameless Sound, go to:
http://www.namelesssound.org

"This concert is part of Nameless Sound's Andrew Mark Ladd Memorial Concert Series."

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i'm moving to your town!

2008-04-10T19:24:55Z

hey there folks. i'm D and i'm going to be spending the next couple of weeks in houston. i might be taking a job there that will pretty much make me a permanent fixture in the area. one of the things that will be a deciding factor as to whether or not i stay is if i can find myself socially active in the area. i get along with people really well, and have traveled through the midwest in the past, having lived in colorado and missouri.

so if anyone wants to reach out with open arms, let me know about any events taking place in the evenings or any possible gatherings on the weekends, i'm really interested in checking out and becoming an active part in the community. since i'm planning on sticking around for a while, it will certainly make things more enjoyable if i can find some people to be friendly with.

i hope to hear shout outs from anyone looking to help a newcomer feel welcome.

thanks!!

d

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Nah'na Belly Dance is celebrating their 1 year anniversary!

2008-04-07T02:04:20Z

WHAT'S TAKING OVER THE 4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH?

Find out at :: The Nah'na One Year Anniversary Show ::

After a year of dedication, study, tears, blood, sweat, spit, unstoppable laughter and a little shit talking, we invite you to celebrate our anniversary with us . . .

Truly a show like no other before it. You won't wanna miss this! (We are performing our first choreography ever. It's the return of WICKED!) *

Special Guests :: Mahalla Tribal Fusion & the Tribal Lillies

April 22nd, 2008
at Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
Houston, TX
doors 8:30 pm/show 8:45 pm
FREE/love donations accepted

*warning :: may cause side effects such as - insomnia, excitability, back pain, and diarrhea. expectant mothers please consult a physician before attending.

Upcoming Events @ Avant Garden

Tuesday, May 27th
Hip Drop & Lock It
Special Guest: Sweft of Sweft Feet Dance

Tuesday, June 24th
Renegade Drum Jam
hosted with Mahalla Tribal Fusion

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Sleaze at any speed......

2008-03-24T15:42:09Z

Obama: Sleaze at any speed

Barack Obama's meteroic rise from rookie senator to presidential hopeful is like a made for TV movie.

He's a master at stirring up people with his rousing speeches but why is it that the media fails to hold this fraud accountable?

Here's just one example.

Obama is tugging at our heart strings by using his mother's death at the age of 53 for his political advantage, saying that in her last days she worried more about how she would pay for medical care than on anything else.

Yes, it's a sad story and he has my sympathy. But that stops quickly when Obama follows this with the "I have a plan to fix this which I'll try if you elect me."

Whoa, Nellie!

In case you don't know it, Obama is one of 100 members of the United States Senate, the most exclusive club in the nation. He's been there since January 4, 2005 and yet he never introduced any legislation incorporating this "plan." Ditto for the eight years he spent as a state legislator in Illinois.

So Obama is just another sack of poop as far as I'm concerned -- using his mother's death to forward his fraudulent agenda. Barack, baby, you are one of 100 senators. If your health care plan is so good, you don't have to wait. You can introduce the legislation now.

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Nah'na Belly Dance presents :: DARK HEART

2008-02-13T19:18:10Z

Join Nah'na Belly Dance as we present our newest themed show, Dark Heart. Explore the darkest parts of fusion dance with Nah'na and our local guest, Mahalla Tribal Fusion. Be part of our post-valentine celebration where we'll pop, shimmy, and saunter our way across the stage the way only Nah'na can. You don't want to miss this sassy, saucy evening, complete with a few evil snickers and giggles.

So bring your zaghareet and your love of dark fusion belly dance to Dark Heart, where we'll treat you to a wickedly fun night you won't soon forget!

See you there!

Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
Houston, TX

February 26, 2008
8:30 p.m.
21 & over please
No Cover/ Love Donations

Special Guest: Mahalla Tribal Fusion

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Houston Performances in February 2008

2008-02-13T00:34:18Z

Wednesday, February 13
8:30pm
Rob Cambre - solo
Rob Cambre/Sonia Flores/Jason Jackson - trio
Rob Cambre/David Dove/Jawwaad Taylor - trio
at Super Happy Funland (NEW LOCATION)
http://superhappyfunland.com/

Rob Cambre (New Orleans) - guitar
David Dove (Houston) - trombone
Jawwaad Taylor (Houston) - trumpet, voice, electronics
Sonia Flores (Houston) - bass, voice
Jason Jackson (Houston) - saxophones, clarinet, flute, trombonophone

Sunday, February 24
7pm
David Dove/Thomas Helton/Keith Karnaky/Jason Jackson
at Avant-Garden (NEW NAME)
http://www.avantgardenhouston.com/

David Dove (Houston) - trombone
Thomas Helton (Houston) - bass
Keith Karnaky (Houston) - drums/percussion
Jason Jackson (Houston) - saxophones, clarinet, flute

Friday, February 29
Time to be announced.
David Dove and Tatsuya Nakatani + other guests to be announced
at Super Happy Funland (NEW LOCATION)
http://superhappyfunland.com/

David Dove (Houston) - trombone
Tatsuya Nakatani (Japan/Philadelphia) - drums, percussion

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LAST CONCERT CAFÉ to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Houston/ Galveston, Inc.

2008-02-07T04:33:30Z

HOUSTON, TX – Come out to the Last Concert Café on Saturday, February 9th, and enjoy food, fun, and excellent live music, all to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/ Galveston, Inc. Bands The Black Math Experiment, Live Oak Decline, and Mo Pair and the Ugi Mooks, will be playing free to benefit the charity, and as a memorial to honor and celebrate 3-month old Aubrie Kristine Acosta who died of SIDS on January 12th.

The concert was put together by Acosta's grandparents, Brian and Amber Trafton owners of Wounded Rabbit Productions, to celebrate the great love and joy she gave to the world during her short stay on earth. Ronald McDonald House Charities provided comfort and support to the family during their time in the hospital, and now the family would like to give back to the charity by inviting you to this very special benefit.

Admission is $10 at the door. You will be able to enjoy the bands throughout the night starting at 8 pm. Food and drinks are extra, but the proceeds from the admission go directly to the charity.

Last Concert Cafe, one of Houston's oldest (and definitely friendliest) live-music venues continues to serve up great music and delicious Tex-Mex since 1949. LCC is known as the best place to catch jam bands in Houston, but also features funk, bluegrass, rock, blues, world beat, rockabilly and more!

On February 9th, the entertainment will include bands from various backgrounds starting with Houston's own The Black Math Experiment. Since their inception in 2004, they've become one of the state's leading live acts, often compared to DEVO and The Pixies. They became famous for the shout-along sarcas-hymn "You Cannot Kill David Arquette" whose subject met the song with great amusement, and sent the band a box of gourmet cupcakes in thanks.

Also playing is creative rock band Live Oak Decline, celebrating the 2007 release of their first full-length album HELLO WORLD, which has been acclaimed as a vintage perspective on modern times channeling the spirits of Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and David Bowie.

Additionally, one of Austin's more interesting bands, Mo Pair and The Ugi Mooks, will be groovin' some bluegrass and folk music all for your entertainment.

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Houston/Galveston, Inc. is dedicated to improving the health and well being of children in Houston and Galveston. RMHC does this by creating, finding or supporting various local programs, including:

The Ronald McDonald® Care Mobile
Scholarships to local graduating high school seniors
Grants to worthy non-profit organizations also dedicated to the mission of RMHC of Greater Houston/ Galveston
The Ronald McDonald Houses® of Houston and Galveston and the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms®

For more information please visit our website

rmhc-houston-galveston.org

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dbcsez: I'm Running

2008-02-06T00:33:39Z

http://www.dbcsez.com/dbcgreensenator/index.html

This is still just the prototype website, but please tell me by way of tribe reply what you think of the CONTENT--not necessarily what you think of the Green Party, because while I respect your opinion on that even if it differs from mine, it's not the kind of commentary that I would find helpful.

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Charlie Murphy!

2008-02-01T11:28:50Z

Just got in from seeing him last night, one of the funniest shows I have seen in years. if you have a chance go see him at the improv this weekend. I pulled a muscle laughing so hard.

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free concert that you may enjoy:: THIS WEDNESDAY

2008-01-29T15:30:17Z

Tetuzi Akiyama (Japan) - acoustic guitar
Jozef van Wissem (Holland) - renaissance lute

YOU KNOW YOU WANNA GO TO A FREE CONCERT WITH A RENAISSANCE LUTE!!!

When: Wednesday, January 30 , 2008 at 8 pm

Where: A site-specific performance at
The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
4011 Yupon at Branard, Houston, TX (map)

Tickets: The concert is free of charge

Nameless Sound and The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, in cooperation with The Menil Collection, presents:
Tetuzi Akiyama (Japan) - acoustic guitar
Jozef van Wissem (Holland) - renaissance lute

An artist of starkly contrasting styles, Tetuzi Akiyama gained international recognition as a member of Tokyo's "onkyo" scene of improvisers in the late 1990s. A groundbreaking and highly influential group, the onkyo musicians are known for zen-like subtlety, quietness and a remarkable use of silence. Akiyama's music can have these qualities, but his connections to blues and folk have always been clear. His acoustic performances are delicate, beautiful and expressive, often sounding like an intersection between country blues and traditional Japanese music.

Jozef van Wissem probably plays the most unlikely instrument in the world of contemporary improvised music: the Renaissance lute. He has accomplished the strange feat of bridging the idiom of seventeenth century lute literature and twenty-first century free improvisation. Van Wissem has largely stayed faithful to the particular timbre, resonance and playing technique of the lute. Van Wissem first came to be noticed a few years ago because of his conceptual approach to Renaissance lute music: he deconstructed existing compositions, for instance, by playing them backwards. He also composed his own pieces for lute, using palindromes and mirrored structures. His music therefore does not have a traditional linear progression, nor does it lead to a climax; rather, it stays at the same level of intensity. His music is quiet. It doesn't so much demand concentrated listening, but it brings the listener into a state of concentrated listening—an aspect that makes Van Wissem a natural partner to Akiyama's zen-like blues.

The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum was opened in February 1997. Intimate in scale, the Chapel Museum is the repository in the United States for the only intact Byzantine frescoes in the entire western hemisphere. These masterworks from the 13th century—a dome and an apse—were stolen out of a chapel near Lysi in the Turkish occupied section of Cyprus in the 1980s, cut into pieces and smuggled off the island by thieves prepared to sell them piece by piece. The fresco fragments were rescued from the thieves by The Menil Foundation with the knowledge and approval of the Church of Cyprus, the rightful owner of the frescoes. The Menil Foundation then funded a painstaking two-year restoration of the paintings. Numerous private donors helped fund the construction of the Chapel Museum, which combines rough stone, opaque glass and rich woods to extraordinarily spiritual effect. The Church of Cyprus is allowing a long-term loan of the frescoes in the building designed especially for them by architect François de Menil.

For more information on The Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum, go to:
www.menil.org/byzantine.html

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FREE music classes start today in Houston!

2008-01-23T16:01:59Z

If you have kids, these are great classes for them. And they are FREE.

Nameless Sound Youth Ensemble - for adolescents and young adults
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Class begins on January 23, 2008.

Creative Kids Ensemble - for grades K through 8
Thursdays, 6-7pm
Class begins on January 31, 2008.

Classes for Children with Special Needs:

Creative Music for the Basic Skills Community
Thursdays, 4-5pm
Class begins on January 31, 2008.

Creative Music for the High Functioning Community
Thursdays, 7-8pm
Class begins on January 31, 2008.

All classes are free of charge.

All classes are held at MECA, 1900 Kane Street.

For information, directions, and registration go to www.namelesssound.org, call 713-928-5652, or email david.dove@namelesssound.org

Nameless Sound is committed to a vision of personal and community growth through creative music. Creative music is an ideal context to address group awareness, self-awareness, empowerment, vulnerability, and diversity. The skills developed through musical improvisation emphasize listening, creativity, spontaneity, dialogue, and self-expression.

Nameless Sound Youth Ensemble
The Ensemble plays creative music through the process of musical improvisation. Participants may come from any musical background. The process accepts the input of any musical tradition (as well as music that is from no tradition at all). Students of any skill level may participate. The ability to read music is not a prerequisite. Visual artists, poets, actors, and practitioners of other artistic disciplines may participate if they have an interest in performance.

Creative Kids Ensemble
The Creative Kids Ensemble will explore the joy of music making in a fun, positive, and affirming environment. Sound, rhythm, singing, drumming, and musical story-telling will be used to explore coordination, listening, leadership, creativity, group-awareness, and self-awareness. Instruments are provided. Children are encouraged to bring their own instruments as well.

Classes for People with Special Needs
Nameless Sound explores music making for the special needs community. In an encouraging and structured environment, participants will engage in musical exercises that emphasize listening, coordination, peer support, self-expression, self-empowerment, and non-verbal communication. Instruments are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments, too.

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Don't Miss Chateau de Nah'na with Special Guest Obsidia!

2008-01-14T16:35:37Z

Bon soir Madames et Monsieurs!

La Magnifique Nah'ha has arranged for you to attend the Royal French Court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette for a décadent evening of exquisite entertainment. The members of Nah'na will transport you to pre-revolutionary France, a world where the parties never ceased, and indulgence was never denied. Experience a world of lush music, gorgeous fusion choreography, and a bit of unique belly dance theater performed only the way Nah'na can perform it. Catch a rare glimpse of French royalty as Nah'na sweeps you through vignettes, both playful and powerful.

Come join us for an evening of romance, laughter, and a little bit of French sass at Chateau de Nah'na, belly dance with a French twist!

Avant Garden
411 Westheimer
Houston, TX

January 22, 2008
8:30 p.m.
21 & over please
No Cover/ Love Donations

Special Guest: Nationally known fusion dancer Obsidia from Dallas, Texas in her first Houston performance!

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Concert Announcement: Cooper-Moore Trio

2008-01-14T16:24:49Z

Cooper-Moore Trio:
Cooper-Moore - piano, hand-crafted instruments
Forbes Graham - trumpet, electronics
Nioka Workman - cello

Saturday, January 19, 2008
8pm
Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
2201 Preston, Houston TX

The work of Cooper-Moore is a testament to commitment, vision, spirit, compassion, and invention. Born and raised in the Piedmont Area of the Virginian Blue Ridge Mountains, Cooper-Moore played piano in churches as a child prodigy. In the early 1970's he moved to New York, and began his association with the fertile and revolutionary "loft scene" of underground jazz, collaborating with such musicians as David S. Ware, Marc Edwards, and William Parker. An accomplished composer and virtuosic piano player, Cooper-Moore quit public performance in 1981, depriving the creative music world of a unique and vital talent. He dedicated himself to youth, working intensively with a variety of communities. He has developed and implemented his own music curriculum; and has been sent around the country by Head Start to teach it to others. For the last 25 years, Cooper-Moore has assisted the disabled, the incarcerated, the at-risk, and the underserved; affecting them with his passion and understanding of personal and community progress through creative work.

In the early 90's, Cooper-Moore returned to public performance and was discovered by a new generation of fans. His unique talents were a revelation. He is a renaissance man, whose performances encompass honest and insightful storytelling, wide-ranging explorations on hand-made instruments, and intensely virtuosic piano playing. Cooper-Moore is the quintessential "unsung hero". He is an artist who understands the urgent need for unique voices. He delivers on his commitments, both in the community and on the stage.

For more information on Cooper-Moore, go to:
www.aumfidelity.com/cooper-moore.html
www.hopscotchrecords.com/coope...e.html
www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php
www.onefinalnote.com/feature...r-moore/

Upcoming events:

Tetuzi Akiyama (acoustic guitar) &
Jozef van Wissem (renaissance lute)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
8 pm

in a site-specific performance at
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum,
The Menil Collection, Houston TX

Presented by Nameless Sound and Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum in cooperation with The Menil Collection

Peter Brotzmann/Han Bennink Duo
Peter Brotzmann (Germany) - saxophones, clarinets
Han Bennink (Holland) - drums, percussion

Sunday, April 27 2008
Venue to be Announced.

Nameless Sound
The mission of Nameless Sound is to present the best of international contemporary music and to support the exploration of new methods in arts education. Nameless Sound presents concerts by premiere artists in the world of creative music. In addition, Nameless Sound and its artists work directly with young people in public schools, community centers, and homeless shelters.

For more information on Nameless Sound, go to:
www.namelesssound.org

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Longer lines @ DMV

2008-01-13T02:26:46Z

Check this out!

http://www.khou.com/news/local/stories/khou080111_ac_driverslicense.100ceab3.html?npc

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Firecracker Hats

2008-01-01T20:24:55Z

Art Car NYE @ Kennywood/Silo. I just love the firecracker hats.
Check out the video

www.youtube.com/watch

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What are you doing for NYE?

2007-12-30T15:31:40Z

I know that a lot of my scene is going to be split between New Monsoon in Austin and Carolyn Wonderland at Dan Electro's Guitar Bar...
what else cool is going on??

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anyone online? Anyone interested in doing something different lter today?

2007-12-23T20:03:28Z

I got invited to go to The Wild West for dance lessons and their buffet. I'm interested in going but I don't have a partner. Anyone want to go with me? Email me if you are

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That's my Mama! - Top 10 local discs of 2007 - Great Music review at Chron.com for Hilary

2007-12-23T15:11:27Z

www.chron.com/disp/story....5390574.html

Well, I've known how great her peace album was for some time now but it's great to see others share my opinion and good taste. So many people tried to discourage her from producing and promoting this album (for her own good, of course) saying that a peace album would be a career ender. I'm glad that she stuck it out and persevered.

It's some good stuff and very well deserved. Check it out.

I'm proud of you, Mama.

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Ol' Houston Theatres

2007-12-12T10:37:07Z

:respectfully, I cross-posted from the from the Metro tribe because of the Cactus thread.
Cactus records' old neighbor, the 'Bama Bookstop is in trouble-

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/arts/gray/5358670.html

For those who haven't heard yet, the grand old Art Deco theatres of downtown Houston are being threatened by their owners, Weingarten Realty. Looks like these guys have found a way around the wrecking ball to take down the Alabama, now.

This is old news for most, may even be too little too late, but if you care about preserving aesthetic Houston history, love art movies (or Rocky Horror) at the ol' R.O., bored of the same old stripmalls, or tired of our reputation as a city that ignores it's history, then sign this petition.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/riveroaks/
(you do NOT have to donate to sign!)

It's better than doing nothing, you can say you tried, and if enough people try, things can change for the better~

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Cactus Music is BACK!!!

2007-12-05T00:53:18Z

NEW LOCATION
2110 Portsmouth
Houston, TX 77098
(713)526-9272

in Shepherd Plaza (just north of 59, right by where Shepherd and Greenbriar split - Stag's Head, McElroy's and Star Pizza are other area landmarks).

http://www.cactusmusictx.com

Cactus' inventory has now been built up to almost full strength and the first in-store performances are scheduled. In-stores are when a band plays a small set, signs CDs and refreshing beverages from St. Arnolds are served.
Here is a list of the new Cactus' first in-stores:

Thursday, Dec 6 at 6 PM: Ben Lee
Friday, Dec 7 at 5:30 PM: The Derailers
Saturday, Dec 8 at 1 PM: The Gougers

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This Tuesday, November 27th – Achim Kaufmann/Wilbert de Joode/Frank Gratkowski

2007-11-23T23:14:42Z

Nameless Sound presents

Virtuosic Chamber Improvisation from
Achim Kaufmann/ Frank Gratkowski/Wilbert de Joode

Achim Kaufmann (Germany) - piano
Frank Gratkowski (Germany) - alto saxophone, clarinet
Wilbert de Joode (Holland) - bass

Tuesday, November 27 2007
at 8pm
at Latham Auditorium, Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Avenue

Cathedral parking garage is on San Jacinto between Prairie and Texas Avenue. Metered parking in the street is free after 6pm.

$13 general admission
$10 students and seniors
Everyone under 18 gets in for free.

For information and directions,
go to www.namelesssound.org
or call 713-928-5653

For more information, go to:
www.achimkaufmann.com
www.gratkowski.com
http://home.tiscali.nl/wilbertdejoode/

Nameless Sound
The mission of Nameless Sound is to present the best of international contemporary music and to support the exploration of new methods in arts education. Nameless Sound presents concerts by premiere artists in the world of creative music. In addition, Nameless Sound and its artists work directly with young people in public schools, community centers, and homeless shelters.

For more information on Nameless Sound, go to:
www.namelesssound.org

Also coming up from Nameless Sound:

Nameless Night.07
Hosted by Star and Jack Massing
Thursday, December 6, 2007 7-10pm
at G Gallery/Redbud Gallery
301 East 11th Street
all proceeds will benefit Nameless Sound

Jack Rose and Donald Miller
Jack Rose (Philadelphia) – acoustic guitar
Donald Miller (New Orleans) – 12-String Acoustic Guitar
Saturday, December 8 2007
Concert will Begin Promptly at 5:15pm
at the Live Oak Friends Meeting House.
Concert is Free of Charge.

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Sundays at the Last Concert Cafe

2007-11-14T22:30:10Z

Fahl and Folk play at the LCC every Sunday(NO COVER) from 7-9pm.This
Sunday Carrie Ann Buchanan and the Apocolyptics open up for them
starting up around 6pm.
So come on down and spend a lazy Sunday afternoon with us.
Kitchen hours on Sunday are 3-9pm.

Check out David Fahl w/Banjo Dave on You Tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if4ndaq8WrM

http://www.lastconcert.com
http://www.myspace.com/lastconcertcafe

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This Tuesday! Nah'na Belly Dance presents - Belly Boudoir

2007-11-14T17:32:00Z

Nah'na Belly Dance invites you to step back to the turn of the twentieth century for a rare and intimate peek into the belly dancer's boudoir.

Inside our dressing room you'll experience the cheekiness of vaudeville, the sultriness of the gypsy, and the grace of the folkloric improvisational ensemble. Experience the rich sounds of live drumming and violin from our friends in Gypsy Dance Theater. Become enthralled by some of their finest dancers as they join us in celebrating the most secret of places - the dancer's dressing room. So bring your zaghareet, grab a nightcap from the bar and join us for this saucy, sexy, and singularly unforgettable performance. Make sure you get a good seat for this one time show at Avant Garden on November 20th at 9:00 p.m., because when the last song ends, the boudoir doors close for good.

~Nah'na

Look for other Nah'na dates and themes at Avant Garden every month!

Dec. 4th – Not Your Mamma's Hafla, featuring The Tribal Lillies and Tara (her first performance EVER!)

Nah'na Belly Dance - http://www.myspace.com/nahnabellydance
Gypsy Dance Theatre - http://www.gdtlive.com

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ArtCrawl Houston Celebrates 15th Year Downtown November 17

2007-11-01T00:32:33Z

*Press Release * Contact: Louise Schlachter

Motherdog Studios

713-229-9760

*www.ArtCrawlHouston.com*<http://www.artcrawlhouston.com/>

*ArtCrawl.Houston@gmail.com*<artCrawl.Houston@gmail.com>

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*ArtCrawl Houston Celebrates 15**th** Year Downtown November 17*

Spend a day wandering the downtown warehouse district this Saturday
November 17 at the 15th Annual ArtCrawl Houston, 2pm to 9pm. There is no
single theme or curator for the ArtCrawl and more than 150 local artists and
20 buildings are participating this year; the art this unique conglomeration
brings surprises and special finds every year. As always admission and
shuttle transportation between warehouses are free.

The industrial warehouses scattered along the outskirts of downtown
offer the large, affordable spaces local artists require to create. ArtCrawl
developed when the downtown art community suffered a lack of activity due to
mass population migration to the suburbs. This year ArtCrawl Houston
celebrates its 15th year and as always everyone is invited to crawl through
the urban scene in Houston to view and purchase art from up-and-coming local
artists. November 17 is the Saturday before Thanksgiving; bring visiting
friends and family as the weather is sure to be great!

New to ArtCrawl this year is a partnership with Via Colorí, a street
painting festival at Sam Houston Park located at Bagby and Allen Parkway,
benefiting The Center for Hearing and Speech. Also new this year is
additional transportation provided by Ricky Rickshaw Rides; catch a ride on
the motorcycle gondolas driven by licensed professionals for between three
and five dollars a ride.

On the green ArtCrawl Shuttle route visit stalwart ArtCrawl
participant Commerce Street Artist Warehouse (CSAW) featuring three new
resident artists, Whitney Riley, Elaine Bradford and Kathy Kelly. Crawl
across the street to Kap & Suzy's Place to check out Leila Dallal's collage
pieces. Hop over the railroad tracks to Superstitious studio for paintings
by Leticia Balli, photography from Rosemary Rey and buy some stocking
stuffers from Houston Candle Company.

Crawl the original downtown artist community on the blue ArtCrawl
Shuttle route where Mother Dog Studios is holding a book signing with Henry
Skupin's for his new book "Growing Up on the Farm". Atelier Jacquinet studio
will feature poetry reading from nearly every poetry group in Houston. At
The Docks participate in the Silkscreen Station at DiverseWorks ArtSpace,
and Vine Street Studios will feature photographers from around the world in
*International Discoveries*. As a special treat, art car builder WT Burge is
heading up the new fabrication workshop and studio space at M.A.N studio.

Elder Street Artist Lofts, 1101 Elder St. will spotlight 12 artists at
the completely renovated Jefferson Davis Hospital. The building has been an
asylum, is constructed over a Civil War Cemetery, is rumored haunted, and
now provides affordable housing for local artisans. If the building's
history isn't enough The Elder Street entrance offers an amazing view of
Downtown; it's worth driving the extra mile.

Elder Street is one of the few warehouses located off of the free
ArtCrawl Shuttle routes, but these buildings are too great to miss. Easy
driving directions are available during the event at *
www.artcrawlhouston.com* <http://www.artcrawlhouston.com/> or hail a ride
from one of Ricky's motorcycle Rickshaws. Another interesting building off
the beaten path is the American Consumer Consortium, 341 N Hutcheson where
performance pieces will offer commentary on contemporary American culture.
Also check out the vibrant artist community developing on fourth floor of
Francisco Studios, 2300 McKinney and the largest community of artists in the
Artcrawl over at the Foundry.

*CONTACT:* Louise Schlachter

Motherdog Studios

713-229-9760

*www.ArtCrawlHouston.com* <http://www.artcrawlhouston.com/>

*ArtCrawl.Houston@gmail.com* <artCrawl.Houston@gmail.com>

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Small Venues or Coffee Shops

2007-10-31T00:47:46Z

Good Saturday morning to all!

Anyone suggest a intimate place that has a nice acoustic set or jazz ensemble to listen too?

I want to go hear some good music tonight.

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Belly dance! Fusion! and more! Banjaran Salon.... a Dance show

2007-10-27T19:17:50Z

Banjaran Salon
Featuring Urban Gypsy & Friends

Special Halloween show..
Tuesday Oct 30th

Join us up-stairs at 8pm!

Regular show date...
Second Tuesday of Each month!
Nov 13th ~ Dec 11th ~ Jan 8th ~

Avant Garden (formerly Helios)
411 Westheimer

Urban Gypsy is Houston's premiere American Tribal Style dance troupe and
is composed of six incredibly talented and dedicated dancers passionate
about bringing the beauty and grace of tribal dance to the Houston
scene. We bring in Guest Performers each month....providing a great
variety of talent for every show.

See you there!

Peace,
Zymirrah

www.urbangypsy.cc
http://urbangypsy.tribe.net/

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Luminosity up coming events

2007-10-14T06:45:56Z

Up comming events:

October 19 Hare Krishna Temple (Houston,Tx)
October 20 Private Event (Houston,Tx)
October 27 Bohemia Restaurant & Bar (Houston,Tx)
October 27 Freak Fest @ Silo (Houston,Tx)
October 31 Enchanted Forest (Austin,Tx)

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The Westheimer Block Party on Saturday

2007-10-12T19:32:36Z

The Westheimer Block Party, Free Press Houston’s twice yearly quasi-festival, returns this fall on Saturday October, 13th to its usual home on the 300-500 block of Westheimer road. Present will be the usual array of undergrounds artists, 50+ bands, performers of all strains, and lizard-toting revelers. Last May’s Block Party was our most successful with more than 4,000 attendees, excellent local reviews, and a great time had by all. Nonetheless, this fall’s event will host a slew of new elements with ‘Overgrown’, an outdoor installation exhibit that examines Houston’s burgeoning and destructive culture of expansion. Also, the ‘Abstraction’ Art Show will feature an exhibit of local artists in the newly renovated Avant Garden (formerly Helios). Notably, the event will host Houston’s 1st Solar Powered stage at Number’s courtesy of Armadillo Solar. (What can we say? After trashing the city for nearly 5 years with the rubbish of tabloid print, we feel like we should make a token gesture.) The Block Party will be home to 6 stages of live music at Number’s, Avant Garden, La Strada, and Mangos Cantina. Interspersed between all the great local music will be live painting, exhibits of all sorts, and many ‘cash and carry’ artist booths. Free Press openly invites artists to bring their works to the festival where space will be provided free of charge. Just bring a table.

http://events.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&eventID=371838.48372

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LOVEFEST POSTPONED

2007-10-08T05:17:29Z

SUNBURNFEST aka LOVEFEST - FREE BEACH PARTY

***** POSTPONED ******* POSTPONED ******* POSTPONED ******

BAD NEWS - The free beach festival will be POSTPONED!! We are not able to get the permits in time for next weekend. We anticipate that we will be able to have the festival in a month's time.

We were told that no permits were needed to hold the festival at Surfside which is why we chose that location. When all the hotels and beach houses were rented, the Parks Dept anticipated the attendance to be significant and then required us to get a mass gathering permit, which will take more time.

GOOD NEWS - The "man" is working with us and will allow the festival to take place, provided we obtain the permits and meet all the requirements.

We have attempted to ignore "the man" previously with undesirable results. Some of you will remember the festival where "the man" came well equipped including helicopters with night vision, every law enforcement agency they could round up, and a temporary station set up across from the beach access road. We are hoping to avoid this scenario and work with the officials so that this festival can happen yearly or bi-yearly with their "blessings" instead of their "arsenal".

WE DO WANT TO GATHER on October 13th TO CLEAN ANOTHER AREA OF THE BEACH to show "the man" that we are serious about our intent to clean the beach. We hope this will help the festival's reputation as well. WE NEED 300 VOLUNTEERS ON OCT 13TH to clean the beach and help us show Surfside and Galveston officials that we are serious about cleaning the beach!

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER!!!

Our apologies to everyone for the inconvenience - we know everyone is excited and has already made exciting plans! We are equally bummed but know that it work out for the better.
http://myspace.com/scoobydoocrewtx

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FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP - KONK PACK

2007-10-01T15:51:01Z

Konk Pack Improvisation Workshop
Open to the Community
Free of Charge

Tuesday, October 9, 2007
6 - 8pm
(please arrive as early as is necessary for your setup - workshop will begin at 6pm)
at MECA

Space is limited.
RSVP required.

to RSVP: email info@namelesssound.org or go to 713-928-5653

David Dove
Director - Nameless Sound
713-928-5653

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Concert Announcement - Nameless Sound Fall Season

2007-10-01T15:48:39Z

Remember that everyone UNDER 18 gets in FREE!

Thursday, October 4 8pm
Slammin' The Infinite
Steve Swell (New York) - trombone
Sabir Mateen (New York) - saxophones, clarinet, flute
Matthew Heyner (New York) - bass
Michael Wimberly (New York) - drums
at Diverse Works
1117 East Freeway
$13 general admission
$10 students
Everyone under 18 gets in for free.

Saturday, October 6
Konk Pack
Roger Turner (UK) - drums, percussion
Tim Hodgkinson (UK) - lap steel guitar, electronics, saxophone, clarinet
Thomas Lehn (Germany) - analogue synthesizer
Venue to be announced
$13 general admission
$10 students
Everyone under 18 gets in for free.

Tuesday, November 27
Achim Kaufmann Trio
Achim Kaufmann (Germany) - piano
Frank Gratkowski (Germany) - alto saxophone, clarinet
Wilbert de Joode (Holland) - bass
Venue to be announced
$13 general admission
$10 students
Everyone under 18 gets in for free.

Nameless Sound
713-928-5653
www.namelesssound.org

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No More Smoking In Bars

2007-09-28T06:46:57Z

As of today ! Houston Press has a great article on it here: http://www.houstonpress.com/2007-08-30/news/smoked-out/

No one can be arrested for smoking, but the establishments can be punished for allowing it. The transition will be tough on a lot of businesses. The thing that is learned from when Austin went this route back in '05, is that such businesses need to be prepared and have a good deck/patio area to cater to the smokers.

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FREAK SHOW OCT 27 @ THE SILO

2007-09-25T17:34:38Z

We will have 3 areas equal in size(all 10,000 sqft)
Confirmed so far:

FreQnasty
BreakBeatBuddha
Neptune
Daezwon
Joe B.
Shawn Bigdeli
Illset
KELLY HERTz

PLUS MORE TBA!
Location: THE SILO
4601 clinton dr.

BYOB

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Local Farmers' Markets

2007-09-23T11:16:11Z

Does anyone here go to the Farmers Markets in Houston?

Anyone go regularly?

I haven't yet, but am curious if anyone wishes to relate their experiences.

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2007-09-22T06:42:45Z

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Silo party Sept 21

2007-09-12T17:51:19Z

Its time to get this party started so we are throwing a benefit at the SILO.

FRIDAY((((SEPT 21)))))))

Artist confirmed so far:

Ethan Klein (Red Door, Houstown Records)

Esteban Torres (East End Boys, Open House)

Dj 0045 (NLP)

BMC-PurrinLion

KELLY HERTz-SDC,Silo Tribe

BYOB BYOB BYOB BYOB!!!!!!!!!

FREE KEGS while they LAST!

$10 donation or greater will be appreciated.

MUSIC,ART,& MADNESS!

Location:THE SILO
4601 clinton dr.

everyone come out and play

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Apartment Complex Closed In Anti-Crime Initiative

2007-09-07T04:11:53Z

Ref: http://www.click2houston.com/news/14058816/detail.html

HOUSTON -- Gang activity is a problem in Houston, and more than half a dozen law enforcement agencies joined forces to fight back in an initiative that led to the closure of an apartment complex, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday.

The multi-agency effort included undercover operations and special tactics spread over a four-week span and focused on the near northwest.

The initiative led to the closing of the Candlelight Trails Apartment Complex on DeSoto Street.

"There are many, many good folks out here that are trapped," Houston police Capt. Randy Ellen said. "They have no place else to go, but in order to live here they have to suffer the crime and drug dealing that's going on. We want to eradicate that."

Officials said the complex was closed because it was unlivable and had become a hot spot for squatters and drug activity.

Some nearby residents said they are no longer afraid to leave their apartments.

"It's been quiet, peaceful. Usually, I couldn't come outside," Christina Thomas said.

"It's a whole lot quieter back here now. It's a lot quieter," Grace LeBlanc said.

"We are doing everything we can to get rid of the drugs that are being distributed and those who distribute and manufacture them in complexes like this," said Ed Gallagher with the U.S. attorney's office.

Crime was down 11 percent during the operation, officials said. Calls for service were also down 16 percent.

"We're talking about a shooting, discharging of firearms," Assistant Chief Dan Perales said. "We're talking about people loitering on the street selling narcotics. We're talking about prostitutes in the area. We're talking about a general malaise."

"This was a beautiful neighborhood when I was a kid growing up, and it can still be. But, we'll just have to see which gangs are the best -- the ones on the street or our gang back here," said Chief J.C. Mosier with the Precinct 1 Constable's Office.

Even with the complex closed, the group plans to continue their fight.

"Once we clean the area up, we come back and maintain this area," Perales said. "Let us know what's happening in your areas, and we'll try to take care of the situation as best we can."

The participating agencies included the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff's Office, Harris County Constables Precinct 1, METRO Police Department, Crime Stoppers, United States Attorney's Office, Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration and the Houston and Aldine independent school districts' police departments.

Investigators said other nearby apartment complexes have similar problems. They plan to try to close the neighboring Candlewood Apartments soon.

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Nameless Sound - Free Fall Creative Music Classes Begin Next Week

2007-09-01T16:11:10Z

THIS IS A GREAT ORGANIZATION AND THEY PROVIDE FREE CLASSES FOR KIDS!
. . . just thought people on this tribe would want to know.

XO

-ms. YET

Free Creative Music Classes
Begin Next Week

Nameless Sound Youth Ensemble - for adolescents and young adults
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6-8pm

Creative Kids Ensemble - for grades K through 8
Thursdays, 6-7pm

Classes for People with Special Needs:
Creative Music for the Basic Skills Community
Thursdays, 5-6pm
Creative Music for the High Functioning Community
Thursdays, 7-8pm

All classes are free of charge.
All classes are held at MECA, 1900 Kane Street.
Fall program begins on September 4.

For information, directions, and registration,
go to www.namelesssound.org,
or myspace.com/namelesssoundyouthensemble
or call 713-928-5652,
or respond to this email.

Nameless Sound is committed to a vision of personal and community growth through creative music. Creative music is an ideal context to address group awareness, self-awareness, empowerment, vulnerability, and diversity. The skills developed through musical improvisation emphasize listening, creativity, spontaneity, dialogue, and self-expression.

Nameless Sound Youth Ensemble
The Ensemble plays creative music through the process of musical improvisation. Participants may come from any musical background. The process accepts the input of any musical tradition (as well as music that is from no tradition at all). Students of any skill level may participate. The ability to read music is not a prerequisite. Visual artists, poets, actors, and practitioners of other artistic disciplines may participate if they have an interest in performance. Participants will have an opportunity to compose for the group or lead the group. The 6-week session will culminate in a public performance.

Creative Kids Ensemble
The Creative Kids Ensemble will explore the joy of music making in a fun, positive, and affirming environment. Sound, rhythm, singing, drumming, and musical story-telling will be used to explore coordination, listening, leadership, creativity, group-awareness, and self-awareness. Instruments are provided. Children are encouraged to bring their own instruments as well.

Classes for People with Special Needs
Nameless Sound explores music making for the special needs community. In an encouraging and structured environment, participants will engage in musical exercises that emphasize listening, coordination, peer support, self-expression, self-empowerment, and non-verbal communication. Instruments are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments, too.

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Can anyone recommend...

2007-09-01T04:19:36Z

...an affordable and reliable moving company in the Houston area? We're moving locally in a few weeks and just heard a negative story about the movers we booked.

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Labor Day Weekend

2007-09-01T03:17:16Z

So, it is this weekend. What do you have planned?

Browsing some local papers all I have found thus far is:

9/1/07
Houston Reggae Fest
http://www.houstonreggaefest.com/

9/1/07
Labor Day Classic XXII - TSU vs. Prairie View at Reliant Park
(Texans are out of town)
http://www.reliantpark.com/

9/1/07
Adrenaline On Asphalt - asphalt oval racing at Houston Motorsports Park. See ASA Pro Late Models and Modifieds roar through the turns and scream down the straightaways. Classes include: ASA Pro Late Model, Pro Modified, Race Truck, Hobby Stock, Thunder Roadster, Legend, Allison Legacy, & Bandalero.

Event Cost: $15 Adults, $5 Children 6-12

For more information:
Telephone: 281-458-1972
Website: http://www.houstonmotorsportspark.com/

9/2/07 Rock City's Labor Day Music Festival at Ford Park in Beaumont
http://www.seerockcity.com/laborday.htm

9/3/07
Houston Zoo is FREE
http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?102

All Weekend
Downtown Aquarium Houston
9/1/07 Polynesian Day - Steel Drum Band 12-4pm; Drums of the Pacific 5-9pm.
9/2/07 Reggae Day - Steel Drum Band 12-4pm; Reggae Band 5-9pm.
9/3/07 Beach Party - The Coconuts Duo and Brett Man Comedy Magic/DJ (times not given)

All Weekend
Moody Gardens Presents: A Live Concert Tribute to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones! As in cover bands, if you want to know more check out their site. Contact Moody Gardens Convention Center for tickets and times.
http://moodygardenshotel.com/upcoming_events/

8/31 to 9/2/07
Freeport Summertime Blues Festival Labor Day Weekend Celebration - 11 Bands, Triathlon, Biker rally, Parade, Fireworks, Talent Show, Dog Show, Food & Drinks, Arts & Crafts.

Free Admission & Free Parking

For more information:
City of Freeport Mainstreet Historical Commission
Telephone: 979. 233.3526
Contact name: Mary Stotler
http://freeportmainstreet.com/default.aspx

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Lucy Exhibit Causing a Stir

2007-08-29T03:51:26Z

The 3.2 million-year old fossil exhibit has not even opened up yet and it is meeting protests.

Those criticizing the exhibition, including some famous paleo-anthropologists, say it’s irresponsible to exhibit a specimen so fragile and valuable. This is because they fear the fossil will be damaged during the exhibit's projected six-year run.

There are even a few Ethiopian immigrants in Houston urging a boycott of the exhibit, which runs August 31st through April 20th.

And here I thought the controversy would be between the creationists vs evolutionists.

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