Let's. Rock. This. Town.
As the summer winds down (oh hells yes Target has school supplies up already), the Houston music scene is throwing out some serious game. This heat ain’t just in the air, it’s on the streets. This weekend is full of it, and I still feel like half the city thinks that the Free Press’s upcoming Summerfest is an April Fool’s day joke.
Jump in and get wet.
For a look at the first half of the week, check out this week’s Houstonist H-town Rock.
Wednesday, July 22
:: Jason McElweenie Poster Show ::
Hella talented graphic artist, son of America’s Hat, and even better friend, Jason McElweenie, shows off his collection of stellar concert poster designs at Coffee Groundz this Wednesday. Deneyterrio will have posters on sale and exclusive framed prints. I’ll prob cut you if you miss it. Don’t make me do that.
Coffee Groundz, 7-10pm
2503 Bagby in Midtown
www.coffeegroundz.net
facebook invite
Friday, July 23
:: Andrew Karnavas @ Block 7, 8pm ::
The long awaited premier Houston’s newest concept in Wine Bars, Block 7, is finally here. They open to the public tonight, with free champagne. Stop by starting at 4pm. I had a chance to preview the place, food, and of course, the wine, this weekend. Fantastic. Advice: Try the gulf shrimp. You’ll thank me. Shawn Pander performed, and Andrew will be performing an acoustic set this Friday. Wonder if I can get him to follow in Shawn’s footsteps and cover Ray Lamontagne. 
:: Tontons Pre-release Listening Party @ Little Big’s, 7pm ::
Saturday
:: The Tontons Official CD Release Party @ Caroline Collective 6-10pm ::
Dare I say the music event of the summer? Last year’s Houston Press Awards winner of Best New Artist continues to impress crowds, this time with their long-awaited full length Self-titled release. Scheduled performances by Giant Princess, Fat Tony, and Houston legend Little Joe Washington. You’ll def want to check out some of the things they’ve got up their sleeves for this show. Food from Little Big’s thanks to @wholefish + hometown brews from Saint Arnold + Tequila aplenty from Riazul + door prizes from Cactus Music. What more could you ask for? (I already checked, Justin Timberlake is booked.)
:: Andrew Karnavas + Daniel de Luna w/ Back Door Slam @ Warehouse Live 8pm ::
Sunday
:: Houston Press Music Awards Showcase ::
With Summerfest right around the corner, our peeps over at the HP are doing a good job of warming us up. Check out the full line up of shows for Sunday. My day will look something like this:
6pm Runway Sun @ Flying Saucer
7pm Mitch Jacobs Band @ Martell’s
8pm The Tontons @ Martell’s
9pm Buxton @ Isis
Plus, there’s still time to vote! Click here for a ballot
See you in the throws.
love + music.
