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Sunday Night
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Hard
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Soup & Music Kitchen
Van Buchanan
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HSA Meeting
Sunday Night
Open Mic
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Hard Times
Soup & Music Kitchen
The Hanshaws
with Willie B
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Texas Songwriter
Showcase
Marie English
Kim Kyle
Willie B -
Host
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Mike Darnell
Mike Crippen
Keith Craik
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Van Buchanan
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Hard Times
Soup & Music Kitchen
Paper Windows
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NSAI Sunday Songswap
SPUDSTOCK
IX Day
Three
Open Mic
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Hard Times
Soup & Music Kitchen
Bobby Mitchell
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Robert Bonin
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The Return of Mark Zeus
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Thunderboltz
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The Louvers CD Release
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Kilty's Cheese Challenge
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August 1, 2010 - Sunday
Sunday Night Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe
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August
2, 2010 - Monday
Open
Spin (Click
to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
Mondays are now host to "Open Spin" ... and the "OS" is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time
slots (each time slot is one side of an album)
and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring
in your favorite album to spin a side and share
... we are looking forward to many, many trips
down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
Our spinning doctor is Mike
Tristan.
Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00
am
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August
4, 2010 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
Join us for soup and song
every Wednesday at our Hard Times Soup & Music
Kitchen. Hot or cold, spicy or mild, creamy or
clear, meaty or veggie - soup is the perfect comfort
food. There will be soups to sample, plus accompaniments
- like bread or crackers. If you want to participate
as 'Celebrity Soup Chef of the Week' and share
your favorite recipe, contact Pam. We're all about
soup to warm your belly and music to warm your
soul.
Featured
this week:
Celebrity Soup Chefs
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August 5,
2010 - Thursday
The
Fowler Brothers
Noted for their well-matched harmonies and superb
guitar work,The Fowler Brothers have a sound
that encompasses a flair for jazz paired with
ballad carried, home-grown country and is lyric
driven. They have a widely diverse repertoire.
Come share a night of music - bring your friends
- enjoy a fun start to your weekend with a tasty
brew and a favorite JPHH performance.
Join us!
Showtime @ 8:00 - 10:00 pm
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August 7,
2010 - Saturday
Blind
Justice
This Houston-area guitar duo
is tonight's musical entertainment. Wally
Brannon and Joel Marlowe originally
came together in 1983 and over the past 25 years
have shared many a stage as band members or
duo partners. The name Blind Justice was taken
from the name of a song Wally wrote when he
was in prison ... well, not really, but you'll
have to come hear them to get the true story
behind the song.
Showtime @ 8:00 pm
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August
8, 2010 - Sunday
HSA Meeting
@ 1:30 pm
Showcase to follow
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Sunday Night Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: Willie B
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August
9, 2010 - Monday
Open
Spin (Click
to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
Mondays are now host to
"Open Spin" ... and the "OS"
is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time
slots (each time slot is one side of an album)
and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring
in your favorite album to spin a side and share
... we are looking forward to many, many trips
down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
Our spinning doctor is Mike
Tristan.
Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00
am
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August
13, 2010 - Friday
Texas Songwriter Showcase
Some of the best singer
songwriters from around the state of Texas grace
the JPHH stage on the second Friday of each month.
The featured artists for this evening's showcase
are Marie English and Kim Kyle.
Kim Kyle: Kim has been playing original music since her first band The Hunters, a
performance grabbing new wave outfit shared packed houses with The
Judys, The Pretenders, and Psychedelic Furs. Later she, Marie English
and Lisa Morales (of Sisters Morales) formed a trio performing a blend of blues, rock and country. Kim is currently focused on her original songwriting and a new CD project.
Marie English: On the Houston music scene for a long time, Marie is a perennial favourite. She has played with a number of local bands including Dr. Rockitt, Dopellganger, and Jerry Lightfoot; she even had her own band, Plain English, for awhile. She is also recognised for her contribution to the popular local group, The Basics. Repeatedly nominated, Marie has been a Houston Press Awards winner for 'Best Piano/Keyboards'.
Willie B: Willie
describes himself as a bluesy guitar player, but
he is so much more. He is a gifted and diverse
guitar player who writes and performs in many
musical genres. Willie writes and sings songs
around the people in his life. He has been a past
recipient of HFBSA's "Song of the Year"
and "Songwriter of the Year". Willie
has recorded four albums to date and is currently
working on his fifth solo project.
The Texas Songwriters' Showcase
is the longest running showcase in Houston. These
songwriters will take to the stage to entertain
you with colossal musical talent and wide-ranging
experience ... you will not be disappointed.
Host Willie
B
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER
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August 14,
2010 - Thursday
Mike Darnell with Mike Crippen & Keith Craik
Van Buchanan
Award winning singer songwriter Mike Darnell, describes his music as 'The Flues' - folk and blues. He is the president of the Houston Songwriters Association and a member of The Big Lizard Band. Mike has three CDs to his credit and is very well respected in the music world. Joining him on stage tonight are Mike Crippen and Keith Craik.
Van Buchanan, our resident 'Music Machine' is known for his witty and melodic songs. Van has won numerous songwriting awards, including Regional Finalist in the 2010 Kerrville New Folk Competition.
Through it all the songs have remained the one constant. Performance after performance, Van establishes the fact that he truly is a singing SONGWRITER.
Join us!
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
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August 15, 2010 - Sunday
Sunday Night Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe
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August
16, 2010 - Monday
Open
Spin (Click
to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
Mondays are now host to "Open Spin" ... and the "OS" is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time
slots (each time slot is one side of an album)
and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring
in your favorite album to spin a side and share
... we are looking forward to many, many trips
down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
Our spinning doctor is Mike
Tristan.
Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00
am
NO COVER |
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August
20, 21& 22, 2010 - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
SPUDSTOCK IX
Three
days of suds, spuds & music!!!
'Heads' are turning and 'eyes' are 'peeled'. Join us in a celebration of Mr. Potato Head's 58th birthday and the 41th anniversary of Woodstock.
You 'butter' be here ... but don't leave 'loaded'.
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Friday
- Day 1: 'Shake
-N- Bake Night'
Half-Baked Shake Russet and the Tater Tots (Shake Russell Band) will kick off the 2010 grand potato celebration. Shake Russett, the lead singer, told me the band will feature Doug (YUKON GOLD) Floyd on mandolin and vocals and Mike (YELLOW FINN) Roberts on bass and vocals. We are very honored and super lucky to have this extremely popular American heart throb band from the 60's travel from Woodstock to be on our stage tonight.
"Come early and hear all of our original hits including SPUDSTOCK
and ALL YOU NEED IS SPUDS and more!" ~ Shake Russett
Plus, we're throwin' in baked potatoes and tater
toppings ... YUM!
Texas
Tasty Tuber Buffet
(Baked Potato Bar)
Tonight's admission includes our Texas Tasty
Tuber Buffet complete with all your favorite
traditional toppings.
Dress Your Spud Contest
1. We insist that you use a real potato.
Sweet ones are always welcome.
2. Be kind, try to select Mr. Potato
Head's most distant relative for your entry.
3. Don't overlook the shape-challenged
tubers in the potato bin, they could be
a winner.
Contestants can deliver their gussied-up spud
to the JPHH Texas Top Tater Viewing Shelf anytime
between Friday and Sunday for Texas' Top Tater
Competition. Final judging takes place Sunday
evening at 8:00 pm.
Buffet
starts @ 8:00 pm
Music starts @ 9:00 pm
Cover $15.00
Saturday
- Day 2: Amazing Musical Spuds
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Multiple
sets by peace loving, spud loving people.
Potato
Dish Buffet
Bring your favorite potato culinary creation
to share at the Tasty Tater Buffet. And, make
sure to bring along the clear, well defined
recipe to be included in our Spudstock
Cookbook. All proceeds from the cookbook sales
will go to charity.
Dress Your Spud Contest
1. We insist that you use a real potato.
Sweet ones are always welcome.
2. Be kind, try to select Mr. Potato
Head's most distant relative for your entry.
3. Don't overlook the shape-challenged
tubers in the potato bin, they could be
a winner.
Contestants can deliver their gussied-up spud
to the JPHH Texas Top Tater Viewing Shelf anytime
between Friday and Sunday for Texas' Top Tater
Competition. Final judging takes place Sunday
evening at 8:00 pm.
Buffet
starts @ 8:00 pm
Music starts @ 8:00 pm
NO COVER CHARGE
Sunday
- Day 3 : Special Spudtacular Open Mic
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If you sign up and play
at the Spudtacular Open Mic, you can have your
name on our custom Spudstock t-shirt. This is
a t-shirt you can wear with much pride and point
out your name to all who ask "Wow, what
a cool t-shirt! Where can I get one?"
Potato Dish Buffet
Bring your favorite potato culinary creation
to share at the Tasty Tater Buffet. And, make
sure to bring along the clear, well defined
recipe to be included in our Spudstock
Cookbook. All proceeds from the cookbook sales
will go to charity.
Dress Your Spud Contest
1. We insist that you use a real potato.
Sweet ones are always welcome.
2. Be kind, try to select Mr. Potato
Head's most distant relative for your entry.
3. Don't overlook the shape-challenged
tubers in the potato bin, they could be
a winner.
Contestants can deliver their gussied-up spud
to the JPHH Texas Top Tater Viewing Shelf anytime
between Friday and Sunday for Texas' Top Tater
Competition. Final judging takes place Sunday
evening at 8:00 pm.
Buffet
starts @ 6:00 pm
Open Mic starts @ 6:00 pm
SPUDSTOCK
THREADS REQUESTED
Come
commune with fellow Spudstockers wearing your
Flower Power, tie-dye, bell-bottoms or fringe.
Your hippie fashion statement is only limited
by your psychedelic imagination.
MEMORABILIA
To
commemorate Spudstock IX be sure to place your
order for one of our really, really cool t-shirts.
Click
for larger view
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August
23, 2010 - Monday
Open
Spin (Click
to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
Mondays are now host to "Open Spin" ... and the "OS" is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time
slots (each time slot is one side of an album)
and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring
in your favorite album to spin a side and share
... we are looking forward to many, many trips
down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
Our spinning doctor is Mike
Tristan.
Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00
am
NO COVER |
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August 27, 2010 - Friday
The Return of Mark
Zeus & Thunderboltz
Mark Zeus is an independent performing and recording artist, songwriter, lyric poet, producer, humorist, philosopher, teacher and sound engineer. He also is leader and front-man of Thunderboltz, the popular Houston-based country andfFolk-Rock band.
His song "Cried Enough" received the 2008 Texas Music Award for Song of the Year. He has also received awards from Billboard Magazine, Houston Press, Illinois Entertainer, Houston Association of Acoustic Musicians, MyTexasMusic.com, Rising Star Music and Texas Top 40.
Mark's music features
an eclectic mix of folk, country, rock and blues
often intertwined with various ethnic and indigenous
rhythms, oftenaddressing social, psychological and current issues.
Showtime
@ 9:00 pm
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August 28, 2010 - Saturday
The Louvres
CD Release Party
The Louvres are back together again! They were a very popular Houston band back in the 80's. We have listened to their new CD titled Still Life and it will knock your socks off! We are so excited to have these guys play on our stage. Members of the band are Sean Walters on guitar and vocals, Jimmy Jones on electric guitar, Johnny McNally on drums, Lew Andre Matthews on electric guitar and Mickey Williams on bass.
Showtime
@ 9:00 pm
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August
30, 2010 - Monday
Open
Spin (Click
to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
Mondays are now host to "Open Spin" ... and the "OS" is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time
slots (each time slot is one side of an album)
and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring
in your favorite album to spin a side and share
... we are looking forward to many, many trips
down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
Our spinning doctor is Mike
Tristan.
Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00
am
NO COVER |
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August 31, 2010 - Tuesday
KILTY's Cheese Challenge
Always a popular social event here at Hops
House, Kilty's Cheese Challenge, is a tasty celebration
of fromage. Treat yourself - and a friend - to an
interactive, delicious, and dynamic cheese night!
Your tasting experience will lead you to explore
the world of unique and exciting cheeses and expand
your knowledge of cheese types and textures. You
will be impressed by the ceremonial procession of
cheeses from around the world. The record number
of different cheeses brought to a Cheese Challenge
is 30! Tonight's delicious experience just could
ignite a new culinary passion.
Bring your favorite cheese and crackers/bread to
share.
Fruit will be provided.
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Credit goes to Peter Kilty
for sparking the idea for this trendy fun food event!
Thanks Peter! In a recent issue of a beer magazine
there was an article on the growing trend of beer
and cheese tastings. But we already knew how good
this marriage of cheese and beer were - we have
been doing this event for over 4 years.
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