Archive for November, 2006
Came across this interesting Newsweek article on the back and forth arms race between Google and Microsoft in online maps. Microsoft has just introduced 3D satellite maps for 15 cities, including Houston. You can fly around between buildings, which a…
The Mink’s anniversary (with Richard Fearless)
Closed Published by David A. Cobb November 26th, 2006 on Houston Calling :: Houston Music BlogNot sure if you’ve been to The Mink yet (you should check the place out), but the club is celebrating its one year anniversary this Saturday (12.2.06) For the occasion, they’ve…
Santomojo Music Summit today at The Meridiantarget=new
Closed Published by David A. Cobb November 25th, 2006 on Houston Calling :: Houston Music BlogThe Santomojo Music & Arts Summit, put together by JamHouston.com, is today (Saturday, 11.25.06). Come out at 1pm to get the jump on the crowds. Here’s the lineup: Red Room: 2…
Gym Class Heroes tonight at Reliant Park
Closed Published by David A. Cobb November 24th, 2006 on Houston Calling :: Houston Music BlogGym Class Heroes open around 6:30pm tonight for All-American Rejects at Reliant Park. The band makes an interesting mixture of rock and hip-hop–the best part of which is that the guys…
10 Questions for Tzar Bomba
Closed Published by David A. Cobb November 22nd, 2006 on Houston Calling :: Houston Music BlogTonight at Walter’s, Tzar Bomba takes the stage with some other great local bands: The Dimes and Something Fierce. The Red Leaves from Austin are also on the bill. Be sure…
Enron’s seeds in Houston, big Texas nation, and urban vs. suburban social lives
Closed Published by Tory Gattis November 21st, 2006 on Houston StrategiesA few minor items of interest tonight. The first is a Wall Street Journal article on a new life for former Enron traders among various hedge funds and commodities trading groups. The interesting part is that they seem to be forming in Houston, obviou…
I am Thankful for… By The End Of Tonight
Closed Published by David A. Cobb November 21st, 2006 on Houston Calling :: Houston Music BlogPortland’s Temporary Residence record label has released a new compilation that’s a must for indie music fans, especially those of us who love it when local acts get exposure outside of…
The holiday week in rock
Closed Published by David A. Cobb November 20th, 2006 on Houston Calling :: Houston Music BlogThere’s a lot going on this week, besides Thanksgiving. Here’s some of it. Tonight (Monday, 11.20.06) The Proletariat hosts KTRU DJ Night, featuring Beach House and Over the Atlantic. On Tuesday,…
WSJ on Midtown problems and one potential solution
Closed Published by Tory Gattis November 19th, 2006 on Houston StrategiesSoon after Thaddeus Herrick wrote the glowing piece in the Wall Street Journal on Houston’s real estate market, he wrote another less-than-glowing piece on Midtown, which has not developed into the urban neighborhood people had hoped. Thankfully, Kev…
The weekend in Houston rock
Closed Published by David A. Cobb November 18th, 2006 on Houston Calling :: Houston Music BlogAs a reminder, tonight there is a lot of good live music to choose from in town. Notably, Rozz Zamarano’s CD release party at Dan Electro’s in the Heights. The fun…