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Jon Pardi Rides Again at RodeoHouston 2023
Jon Pardi made his RodeoHouston debut last year with a fun and lively show. Last night at NRG Stadium, he took the stage in a smart blue blazer, jeans, and a toffee colored cowboy hat like a true Western gentleman. He looked a bit stiff and somewhat tired during the... → Read More
Zac Brown Band Celebrates America at RodeoHouston 2023
My best friend Derek has always been a major influence on my musical tastes. Ever since we met in middle school, he would always share with me his favorite rap tracks, rock anthems, and Tejano hits. Some of the best nights of my life were spent cruising around Houston in... → Read More
Parker McCollum Hits A Home Run on Opening Night at RodeoHouston 2023
Parker McCollum was born in Conroe, Texas, which sits about 50 miles north of NRG Stadium. To many that might not seem very far. But the journey from being a kid in Conroe to headlining the big stage on Opening Night at RodeoHouston has certainly been long and hard-fought. McCollum... → Read More
Post Malone Radiates Good Vibes at Toyota Center
Post Malone Twelve Carat Tour Toyota Center Houston October 25th, 2022 In the late summer of 2020, in the absence of live music and minimal in-person interactions, my nightly routine included making dinner, maybe enjoying a glass of wine or three, followed by wearing noise cancelling headphones and using music... → Read More
Daddy Yankee Hits a Grand Slam at Toyota Center
Daddy Yankee La Última Vuelta World Tour Toyota Center Houston September 15th, 2022 In another universe, Ramón Luis Ayala Rodriguez, known globally by his stage name Daddy Yankee, could have played third base in Major League Baseball. The former baseball prodigy from Puerto Rico was a talented prospect before a... → Read More
Review: Leon Bridges at White Oak Music Hall
Leon Bridges The Boundless Tour White Oak Music Hall lawn August 3, 2022 There's an often quoted line by American folk hero Davy Crockett that says "You may all go to Hell, and I will go to Texas!" That line alone seems to encapsulate the life of a certain gentleman... → Read More
Coldplay Makes Dreams Come True at NRG Stadium
Coldplay Music Of The Spheres World Tour NRG Stadium May 8, 2022 Happiness can sometimes sprout from adversity. Five years ago, adversity hit Houston in the form of Hurricane Harvey. Coldplay was forced to postpone and later cancel their show at NRG Stadium that was scheduled on the same night... → Read More
Last Night: Khalid at RodeoHouston
In an Instagram post earlier this month, singer/songwriter Khalid proudly announced that his single "Better" had surpassed more than 1 billion streams on Spotify. This would mark the eighth song in his repertoire to reach that level of popularity. "Even through discouragement, I'm always reminded of how blessed I am... → Read More
Last Night: Los Tucanes De Tijuana Perform for Go Tejano Day at RodeoHouston
Gather around everyone... Let me tell you a story about a famous person. Everyone knows her by her nickname: La Chona. She goes out dancing every night and buys herself a bottle, attracting a dance partner right away. People cheer as she moves, and nobody dances quebradita better than her!... → Read More
Jon Pardi Shines at RodeoHouston Debut
Headlining the big stage at Rodeo Houston is one of the biggest accomplishments a country artist can achieve. Two years ago, Jon Pardi was five days away reaching that dream, before the pandemic led to the unprecedented cancellation of all performances at the rodeo. Saturday evening at NRG, the country... → Read More
Last Night: Bad Bunny at Toyota Center
Bad Bunny El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo Toyota Center February 16, 2022 Two years ago. That was the last time I attended a concert at Toyota Center. It was December 2019, and Bad Bunny was already one of the biggest names in music. Three studio albums later, the hottest ticket... → Read More
Tacolandia 2021: Perfect Weather and Delicious Tacos
A slideshow of scenes from Tacolandia 2021 as well as the winners of the taco contests. → Read More
Review: Pitbull and Iggy Azalea at The Woodlands
Pitbull and Iggy Azalea performed Friday night at The Woodlands Pavilion in their I Feel Good Tour. → Read More
Ramon Ayala Headlines Go Tejano Day at RodeoHouston
Ramon Ayala and his band Los Bravos Del Norte took center stage on Sunday night at the annual Go Tejano Day at RodeoHouston. → Read More
Becky G Performs Perfect Tribute to Selena at RodeoHouston
Dressed in shiny red suit and boots, Beck G resembled a strong Latina superhero, equipped with an enchanting voice and killer dance moves as she performed Thursday night at RodeoHouston. → Read More
Cumbia pioneers Los Angeles Azules perform at Smart Financial Centre
Last Night the Los Angeles Azules performed at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land. → Read More
Big Freedia and The Suffers Bounce & Turn Up at the House Of Blues
Big Freedia & The Suffers House Of Blues January 17, 2020 The spirit and magic of New Orleans will always be a part of our identity here in Houston. Even before August 2005, when Hurricane Katrina forced many to relocate west down I-10, our city was already immersed with the... → Read More
Bad Bunny Shines Bright at Toyota Center
Last night, Bad Bunny performed at the Toyota Center in Houston. → Read More
Zac Brown Band Cheer On the Houston Astros in The Woodlands
Houston was the last stop on the Zac Brown Band's The Owl Tour, accompanied by Likas Nelson. → Read More
Juan Luis Guerra Turns Smart Financial Centre into a Tropical Dance Party
Juan Luis Guerra y 440 Smart Financial Centre October 18, 2019 In the realm of Latin music, some may call Juan Luis Guerra an "elder statesman." The younger generation would call him an "OG" (original gangster). Whatever he may be called, the artist who completely filled Smart Financial Centre on... → Read More