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Grand Rapids

PREMIX ADDED TODAY!

Mar 26, 2010 :: Permalink

Yep, Boss has just added a new track, or more precisely a pre-mix of the song Anniversary.   It's a full version of an early incarnation of the song, with a bass line that was later subtracted, synth parts you wouldn't have heard on the album and a modest mix that makes Boss want to premix the whole album! 

At the top of the playlist now at thegreatgrandrapids.com.

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Faintheartedness

FAINTHEARTEDNESS

Trademark Jazz Ensemble

Trademark Jazz Ensemble Embraces the Web

Mar 26, 2010 :: Permalink

Ok, maybe this is not real news, but it is news.

This is our first web site so it is a work in progress. Come back often to see what has changed, where we are playing, and to add your name to our growing list of contacts.

We encourage you to put your name on our mailing list so we can tell you where next we play! Since we are mainly a live band, we are grateful that you have come to see us play live. As we start putting our music on CD, we will want to be able totell you how you can get your copy.

So, that's all we have for now. Click on the "Shows" link to see our play dates.

Thank you.

American Dust

Garotas Suecas 7" is available now!

Mar 25, 2010 :: Permalink

The debut US release by our favorite tropicalia/garage outfit, Garotas Suecas, has finally arrived.

If you happened to catch the band at one of their SXSW performances you may have already found yourself walking out of a dank, Austin club clutching one of these hot pink pieces of goodness pictured below. Until now that would be the only instance in which you'd find yourself in possession of one. That's all changed.

The young Brazilian group's 7" single won't be available in stores until the first week of April, but you can purchase it right here through your trusted American Dust website and we'll ship it out immediately. Think of your jealous friends and their jealous faces! Envy!

The Carrie Brownstein endorsed band is still in the midst of their US mini tour, so be sure to catch them when they come to your town.

Buy Music:	The Wind and The Swell	Awesome Color	The Cold Nose	Passage Through Wilderness Vol. 2	Paths of Ignition
	Houses & Homes	Electric Aborigines	Aptos	Crayon Angel: A Tribute To The Music of Judee Sill	Garotas Suecas - Codinome Dinamite b/w Ghostwriter	Colour Green	Archive 2003-2006	Live at Jittery Joe's	Escaldante Banda	Shalants	Night In The Triangle

Echoes de Luxe

Penultimate Show

Mar 25, 2010 :: Permalink

Last night was hands down the best show of the acoustic residency so far.  Andrew from Queen Kwong sat in on drums for us and it made all the difference.  Grace and Manners played a tight set, and we were joined at the end of the night by Matt Bain (Eve6) and his new project, The Sequel.  They're playing The Fold in Silverlake tonight (3/25) at 7:15, be sure to check them out. 

Next week is the last show of the residency.  If you're in the LA area be sure to come by.  We'll be on at 10, stick around for the all-band collaboration.

Ben Sage

Plenty of Gold now on CDBaby and iTunes

Mar 25, 2010 :: Permalink

The new Ben Sage album Plenty of Gold is now available for purchase at CDBaby.com and iTunes.

At CDBaby you can purchase Plenty of Gold and my other two CDs in your choice of formats -- as physical CDs, digital downloads of full CDs, or digital downloads of individual songs. The album is also now available in digital format on iTunes. (Note: there's another artist named Ben Sage on iTunes, so be sure you've got the right one by checking the album title and cover art - thanks.)

And, of course, the physical CD versions of each of my albums -- Plenty of Gold, Troubadour and In Word and In Deed are available in the STORE right here on LoveBenSage.com!

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In Word and In Deed

Troubadour

Plenty of Gold

DJ Craig Peter

WMC 25

Mar 25, 2010 :: Permalink

Hey don't forget to check out my set at the Armani Exchange Store on 8th & Collins Ave in South Beach!!!

FRIDAY MARCH 26th, 2010 from 1-3pm.

This is my only set this conference so I'm gonna be tearin' in up!! Wurq!

Rhema Soul

Butta P reveals the new album

Mar 25, 2010 :: Permalink

The CDs finally made it to the warehouse. Butta P unveils the CD for the first time for you all to see. Stay tuned for the Blow Your Whsitle Remix coming soon!

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Dope Beats & Good News

Worn Soles

Fingerprints

Rhema Soul

Blow Your Whsitle - THE REMIX

Mar 25, 2010 :: Permalink

Featuring Young Joshua, D-Maub, Eddienigma, Bless'ed, G-Styles, Dre Marshall

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Dope Beats & Good News

Worn Soles

Fingerprints

rob marcus

Rob Marcus, Furniture Girls, Suicide Kings, Veritas

Mar 25, 2010 :: Permalink

Rob Marcus playing with the Furniture Girls, Suicide Kings, Veritas April 3rd!

Bill Ortiz

Santana Playing Dubai

Mar 24, 2010 :: Permalink

Looking forward to flying to Dubai tomorrow - I'll be playing with the Santana Band (Elton John is also on the bill) as part of the 15th running of the Dubai World Cup. We played there in 2008 and had a wonderful time - I'll post some pictures from the road our trip.

I'm will also be playing at "Biscuits & Blues" (a great club in San Francisco) with my band on Thursday, May 13th. More info to follow-hope to see you there!

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From Where I Stand

Spain

Spain Appears On "American Wheeze" Podcast

Mar 24, 2010 :: Permalink

The band Spain's new song, "I'm Still Free", along with an older song, "Every Time I Try", appears on the latest "American Wheeze" radio show podcast from Portugal.

Buy Music:	I'm Still Free	Blue Moods Of Spain	She Haunts My Dreams	I Believe	Spirituals: The Best of Spain
	Every Time I Try	Blue Moods Of Spain: A History, Pt. 1	Blue Moods Of Spain: A History, Pt. 2	The Soul Of Spain

Leeds Met Rock Society

TRIUMPH FOR LEEDSMET ROCKS 2!!

Mar 23, 2010 :: Permalink

Leeds Met Rocks 2 kicked of last night with a bang!!The night had a few problems with bands turning up late and turning up outta the blu but in the end it went well!!!

Hannah trigwell and co played two small sets making the whole venue silent in amazement with her beautiful voice and acoustic guitar-passionate and and heart warming!she had the whole venue locked and she started the night fantastically!!!

THE marmozets -well -they were bloody brilliant ,the next paramore!!!Considering they are all under 18 they took the stage by storm and tore it up with an electric and energetic performance!!!!The band plays like they are 10 years older -with great maturity and showmanship!!They were truly one of the best bands of the night!!!

Nigel passey turned the room back to silence(spellbound)with an awesome acoustic rock set .Compelling and soul catching despite them not havng there full band there they managed to play a fantstic set!!!

SUB NOVA the headliners from sheffy turned up late andgot lost ,even one of there members fell aspleep during the gig-yet they got to thvenue and the place waslike an earthquake with the power and intensity they bought with them!!!Subnova placed a heartfelt set that really captured everyones ears!!!just fantastic

So leedsmet rocks 2 had great bands and signed up a load of new members and it turned out to be a triumph!!!

NOW TO LEEDS MET ROCKS 3!!!!!

WE ARE PLANNING TO HAVE FOUR BANDS AND A FEW LITTLE SURPRISES SO BRING DOWN ALL OUR MATES!!!!!AND WE WILL SEE YO ON FRIDAY THE 23RD OF APRIL!! 2010

Ted Stevens

24 bands in 9 months....Many in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame!

Mar 23, 2010 :: Permalink

2009-2010 was a record breaker for me,  I played with more bands in 9 months that I have in years....24 as far as I can remember and many in the Rock and Roll HALL OF FAME !!!

Terry Sylvester ( Singer from THE HOLLIES ), Ian Mitchell ( Singer from BAY CITY ROLLERS) Jay and the TECHNIQUES, Richard Streets TEMPTATIONS, Cornell Gunter COASTERS, THE PLATTERS, Charlie Thomas' DRIFTERS, THE MARVELETTES, Jay Siegal and THE TOKENS, Ron Dante ( Singer from THE ARCHIES ), The TOYS, The COOKIES, Amanda Nikka, Barbera Harris, The Reminiscants, OFF Broadway MUSICAL " FAME!!!" , Lois Greco Band, Elder Blue, Outback Brooky B, Kim Rocker, The Subsonics, Early Clover.....

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Exit Zero

Echoes de Luxe

Echoes de Luxe on KCRW

Mar 22, 2010 :: Permalink

Tonight we were honored to have one of our new demos, "The Ride" played on Nic Harcourt's radio show on 89.9 KCRW.  Listen to the track below, and help yourself to a free download of the song.   You can also listen to the show in its entirety HERE.  (We were especially pleased to be played right after Bowie's "Oh You Pretty Things"...)

***You can call KCRW at (310)450-5183 and request that they play the song again,

or email them by following the link below***

Leeds Met Rock Society

BANDS!WANNNA PLAY LEEDS MET ROCKS 3

Mar 22, 2010 :: Permalink

WE ARE LOOKING FOR 3 OR 4 MORE ACTS TO PLAY LEEDS MET ROCKS 3

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED DROP US A MESSAGE ON THE LEEDS MET ROCK SOCIETY FACEBOOK GROUP ORT EMAIL LEEDSMETROCKSOCIETY@LIVE.CO.UK

CHEERS GUYS

Pimp Switch Sequence

Almost There

Mar 22, 2010 :: Permalink

We are done with the music of the songs. Now the vocals and we are finished with the album.

New two gigs to be scheduled soon.

Rhema Soul

Pre-Order FINGERPRINTS

Mar 22, 2010 :: Permalink

Pre-Orders are now being taken at the online store. Orders will be taken until midnight onThursday, March 25. There are three packages available for Pre-Order. Basic Package includes The Fingerprints CD and 2 exclusive tracks. The Deluxe Package includes, Fingerprints CD, 2 exclusive tracks, Rhema Soul Poster, Radio Revolution Poster, 5 Rhema Soul stickers, 5 custom buttons. The Double Deluxe package includes, Fingerprints CD, 2 exclusive tracks, Rhema Soul Poster, Radio Revolution Poster, 5 Rhema Soul stickers, 5 custom buttons, Graphic Tee and a chance to win a custom Rhema Soul skateboard deck.

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Dope Beats & Good News

Worn Soles

Fingerprints

Christian D and the Hangovers

Have you heard about Bandcamp?

Mar 20, 2010 :: Permalink

No it's not the opening line of a bad joke.  While running around Canadian Music Fest the day after our showcase I learned about this site where people can download songs in various digital formats - and the choice is completely theirs! 

That seems like something no one else is doing so I thought I'd give it a try and set up a page where you can grab it for free.

http://christiand.bandcamp.com/

The fans get to choose stuff- is this the future of downloads? Try it out and see what you think.

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Shake It or Leave It

Broken/ Bloodline

Leeds Met Rock Society

LOOKING FOR TEAM LEADERS!!

Mar 19, 2010 :: Permalink

we are in desperate need of people to help run the rock society.We are looking for keen people who are willing toput time and effort into the society and help make it grow.so if you like organising events or promting online through scoial networks or filming or recording sound we have roles need filling!!!

if interested drop a message on our facebook group or email leedsmetrocksociety@live.co.uk  

Audible Mainframe

AMF Arrives in Austin for SxSW 2010!

Mar 19, 2010 :: Permalink

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Transients

Framework

War To Be One

HIJK

Visual Crunch

Mar 18, 2010 :: Permalink

Here's a segment of our "Visual Crunch" episode on MYX.TV

Thanks Yick!

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The Pen and the Letter

Ben Sage

Plenty of Gold ready for its close-up

Mar 18, 2010 :: Permalink

Today I loaded some sample MP3s of songs from my new album, Plenty of Gold, onto LoveBenSage.com. The album will be available for sale soon. Meanwhile, you can get a first taste right here and now by clicking on Music, then Plenty of Gold, and then the music player. Check out a few tunes and let me know what you think!

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In Word and In Deed

Troubadour

Plenty of Gold

Matty Woods

Two guest appearances

Mar 18, 2010 :: Permalink

Matty will be doing two guest appearances over the weekend! Tonight he will be a guest in Dubbly's set at the Beach Road Hotel, Bondi. Tomorrow he will be appearing at the launch of the Flame Tree Co-Op in Thirroul. Enjoy!

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The Ras Gong Guerrilla EP

Brant Bjork

Brant Bjork: In Communion with the Immortals

Mar 18, 2010 :: Permalink

On the opening track of his ninth solo album, Gods and Goddesses, Brant Bjork sings, “What you’re hearing is exactly what was heard, yeah.” The former Kyuss and Fu Manchu drummer and songwriting force behind the short-lived Ché project isn’t wrong either; like each of his records since 1999’s debut, Jalamanta, Gods and Goddesses has a righteously natural feel. As ever, they sound like solo material, as in, they feel written by one person — which I never saw as a problem — but Brant (and here I’ll veer from my usual last-name-only method to save anyone being confused as to of whom we’re speaking) has adopted a methodology for coping with that. He’s put a new band together.

For those who’ve followed Brant Bjork’s career as an independent solo artist (and if you haven’t, you’ve missed some very exciting records; Jalamanta,Keep Your Cool, Local Angel, Tres Dias and its companion piece Somera Sol among them), the immediate difference you’re going to notice with Gods and Goddesses is the upswing in production value. Like most of his records, he’s releasing this one himself — through the still relatively new incarnation of Duna Records called Low Desert Punk — but he’s chosen to work with producer Ethan Allen (The 88, Luscious Jackson), and in so doing has added an air not necessarily of professionalism to his sound since if you’re not professional-sounding nine albums in, you shouldn’t be doing this, but definitely one of fulfillment. Tracks like the dune-ready “The Future Rock (We Got It),” the elaborately constructed “Radio Mecca” — on which Brant seems to be doing a vocal call and response with himself — and the later, more ethereal “Porto” sound complete and fully realized.

Read Full Review @ The Obelisk

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Gods & Goddesses

Comedy School

Workshop dates added

Mar 17, 2010 :: Permalink

New Couses dates on sale now

Beginner courses added  book here

• 17^th July 10 am
• 14th August 10am

 Advanced Courses added  book here

• 17^th July 2pm
• 14^th August 2pm

 Public Speaking Courses added  book here

• 12th July 6.30pm
• 9th  Aug 6.30pm

IMPRO Crash Courses book here

• 19^th July 2pm
• 6^th August 2pm

Echoes de Luxe

Ready for Download!

Mar 16, 2010 :: Permalink

The NotreMonde demos are now up and ready for download HERE.!!!

Echoes de Luxe

Acoustic Residency Continues...

Mar 16, 2010 :: Permalink

Got St Patrick's Day plans that DON'T involve passing out before 10pm?  Good...because this Wednesday the 17th our acoustic residency continues with performances from us, Grace and Manners, and Queen Kwong.

We'll be peforming a song from some Irish guys you'll be sure to recognize, and the G &M boys may have a trick up their sleeve as well.  We're happy to have Carre back to perform this week, well rested and back from NYC.

As ever, it's a free show and the Guinness shall pour....

Chaos Asylum

Chaos Asylum at O2 Academy show confirmed!

Mar 16, 2010 :: Permalink

Chaos Asylum will join Blitzkrieg, Vendetta, and Beyond The Grave at the O2 Academy in Newcastle on July 10th 2010.

Chaos Asylum look forward to showcasing some brand new songs.

Hope to see you there!

Cheers!

Guy

CA

Brant Bjork

Hot off the Press: GODS & GODDESSES CD REVIEW

Mar 16, 2010 :: Permalink

The symmetry between Farnedi, Cordell, and Bjork shine through on the menacing “Little World,” a track that takes the listener all the way from Radiohead at their hardest, through the hypnotic, one-chord North Mississippi Hill Country blues of Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside.

Read Full Review

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Gods & Goddesses

Hurry Up Shotgun

SHOW THIS THURSDAY!

Mar 15, 2010 :: Permalink

HURRY UP SHOTGUN
http://hurryupshotgun.com

VICTORY AND ASSOCIATES
http://www.victoryandassociates.net

GENIUS & THE THIEVES (first)
http://www.myspace.com/geniusandthethieves


Thursday March 18th 2010
THE HEMLOCK TAVERN
1131 Polk St, S.F.
9pm | $6 | 21+

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Hold The Angle

Hurry Up Shotgun

12:27

Video for 'This Is The End of Everything!'

Mar 15, 2010 :: Permalink

12:27 have announced that a music video for 'This Is The End of Everything!' is in the pipeline! It is unknown when it is due to be released!

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Something Yet To Learn

The Despoilers

Launch Gig For New line-Up

Mar 13, 2010 :: Permalink

The new and hopefully final line-up of The Despoilers will debut at the Old Mods, Cookridge on Saturday 24th April 2010. This is a fund raiser for the Old Mod s, however being an open gig everyone is welcome. In fact the more the merrier!

Danger Zone LA

Danger Zone LA

Mar 13, 2010 :: Permalink

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Danger Zone LA

Loran Marshall

New song added

Mar 12, 2010 :: Permalink

Just posted my version of the Standard: The Heart Of A Clown.

Please share any comments that you have,

Loran

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Drinkin' for My Thinkin'

Electrifying Hot Hits

Riding My Hog

Anniversary Album

You're Safe With God

Rhema Soul

Boom Box on iTunes

Mar 11, 2010 :: Permalink

Rhema Soul’s first single, Boom Box, is now available on iTunes. Boom Box is the new single from the upcoming album, Fingerprints. Rhema Soul is currently filming digital shorts for their album promo.

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Dope Beats & Good News

Worn Soles

Fingerprints

Brant Bjork

New Album: GODS & GODDESSES out March 30, 2010!

Mar 11, 2010 :: Permalink

                 Brant bjork

     New Album “Gods & Goddesses”

   coming March 26 Europe & March 30 US

     Free download of “THE FUTURE ROCK”

     available now exclusively at VANS.com

Rock artist Brant Bjork, returns with his ninth Low Desert Punk album, Gods & Goddesses on March 26 in Europe (Cargo Records Germany) and March 30 US (Cobraside). The official first single, the intoxicating “THE FUTURE ROCK” impacts the internet the week of March 9, with a video to follow shortly exclusively on tour sponsor VANS.com

Gods & Goddesses pairs Brant Bjork, originating from Kyuss, Fu Manchu, Ch’e with producer Ethan Allen, best known for his work with Tricky, Luscious Jackson, Gram Rabbit and The 88 and former tour mate, Billy Cordell of the acclaimed Yawning Man. The Los Angeles based desert-founded rock band—vocalist/guitarist Brant Bjork, guitarist Billy Cordell, bassist Brandon Henderson and Italian drummer Giampaolo Farnedi—recorded Gods & Goddesses in Los Angeles in late 2009. 

The album follows 2008’s “Punk Rock Guilt,” which experienced a career high for the group, which acquired endless reviews in both 2008 and 2009 and with steady worldwide digital downloads. His 2007 release “Somera Sol” and “Tres Dias” have sold fans worldwide. Since, those releases have continued to rock audiences worldwide in both foreign and domestic territories and at Roadburn and Maximum festivals.

Eager to get new music into their fans’ hands as quickly as possible, Brant Bjork is offering Gods & Goddesses album track THE FUTURE ROCK as a free download for a limited time exclusively at VANS.com

The electrifying live band starts a headlining European tour on March 26. Stops for the festival veterans include Maximum and Roadburn….International festival highlights include the international release date of Gods & Goddesses on March 26.

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Gods & Goddesses

Ramblin' Jack Elliott

Ramblin' Jack Heads To Florida

Mar 10, 2010 :: Permalink

Ramblin' Jack Elliott makes a rare appearance in Florida this week end to do a guest appearance for his dear friend Stetson Kennedy, 93 years young (!), for his Southern Exposure Festival.  It is a benefit for Stetson's foundation. 

Please look Mr. Kennedy up - an extraordinary human being, civil rights worker, and author who was/is a close friend of Jack's and Woody Guthrie. 

Joining Ramblin' Jack will be Arlo Guthrie and the entire Guthrie clan - should be a very special event!

www.southernexposurefestival.com

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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack: Original Soundtrack

Matt Morgan

Messengers of Funk Deliver Musical Mutiny

Mar 10, 2010 :: Permalink

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Contact Information:

Reem Farag- Publicist

rmfarag@yahoo.ca

416.455.1337.

Messengers of Funk Deliver Musical Mutiny

Coming up on top in Hamilton’s Battle of the Bands, the Hammer’s favorite funkateers move on to battle it out in Toronto. “Musical Mutiny Battle of the Bands” in support of War Child Canada Benefit will take place on Thursday March 18, 2010 @ 7:30pm, at the Horseshoe Tavern. The following evening, hopefully coming off another win, the boys will share the stage with battle competitors “One Flew West”, as well as “Marco Fiesta” at their highly anticipated show at Clinton’s. It comes as no surprise that the band’s ever growing fan base drove the band to victory. The tremendous support of the fans only pushes the band to produce better and bigger sounds to return the love.

Come Thursday night, the band is set to play songs off their new album.  Fans can expect to hear favorites:  “Daily Operations”, “Oberon”, and “Back to Georgia” off of the 2009 EP “5 Cents Short of a Dollar”. That’s not all though. The boys, always bringing something new, have a few surprises in store.  You’ll have to attend the benefit to get the full ESRB experience.  Band member Craig Johnston speaks on the upcoming Battle of the Bands performance:

“Opportunities to play for new audiences as well as a great cause don’t come too often. I think the audience will be surprised with our new sounds, we’ve grown a lot and been inspired by new rhythms. I think the show will be a great way to gain exposure, and to broaden our fan base.”

As part of their successful finale at the Hamilton show, look for the band’s biography featured in NOW Magazine sometime next week. The band also received free studio time, which they will put towards their next album.

One thing is for sure, this band is the real deal. Their sound compels immediate interest, and they waste no time drawing in new listeners. And most significantly, securing private gigs has not deterred the band from the importance of playing benefit shows. Since the beginning, dating five years back; singer Matt Morgan has strived to inspire movement through sound, in more ways than one. As Bob Marley once sang, every little action springs a reaction.

War Child is an internationally recognized cause, but you don’t need to go any further than the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto to do your part. Also, no where else in the world has the ESRB, this is an exclusive slice, not to be missed!

Anthony Salame

2010 Sydney Comedy Festival Shows On Sale

Mar 10, 2010 :: Permalink

Five shows now on sale at the Factory Theatre as part of the 2010 Sydney Comedy Festival.

Tickets avaliable here

Huke Green

Front Porch Society weekend at Waldo's Coffee

Mar 10, 2010 :: Permalink

Waldo's Coffee House in the Historic Houston Heights is THE place to be in Houston this weekend. It will be a Front Porch Society weekend of great local Singer/Songwriter performances. On Friday night The Harbingers (Huke Green & Samuel Barker) will be on the stage. Then on Saturday night the legendary Halling Ass (Ben Hall & Matt Ling) will be in the House.

Waldo's is truely a Coffee House... it is a historic home turned Coffee house venue. The old wall and floors in the small living room provide some of the BEST acoustics in Houston.

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On The Wayward Path

Rustic Poet