July 5, 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.

July 10, 2010 - Saturday
Tread Atlas Thread Atlas is a symbiotic relationship of lush sonic soundscapes intertwined with powerful, provocative rhythms. Creating moods rich with subtle changes that draw the listener into a magical delivery of building tension, Thread Atlas deliver songs that are meditative in content like a favorite mantra that turn into a large orgy of sound. The dynamics are rich with a slow sensuous crescendo that resolves in purity and consistency. Gentle transitions of guitar along with intense drum and bass lines take the listener to a place that is at first interesting, then compelling and finally explosive. Marc Nesbitt - Guitar/Vocals
Brian Hymel - Bass
Sean Strelecki - Drums Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER

July 11, 2010 - Sunday
HSA Meeting @ 1:30 pm
Showcase to follow

July 12, 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.

July 19, 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.

July 21, 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.

July 24, 2010 - Saturday
2-Bit Palomino 2-Bit Palomino is a thoroughbred musical powerhouse consisting of Texas singer songwriters Bill Ward, Ren Renfree and Andi Renfree. make up this awesome trio of dedicated singer/songwriters who, In a short time the trio has developed a unique combination of musical style, vocal blending, harmony and songwriting! Ren and Andi, also known as The Renfrees, are an up and coming duo, even thugh they have been songwriting partners for many years. Their sound weaves together thoughtful lyrics, soaring melodies and clean harmonies.
If music was a meal, Bill Ward would be a banquet. With a personal background as diverse as the number of instruments he plays, Bill is a marathon man of music. Whether it's a slow waltz or a driving rock song, Bill captures the hearts and minds of his listeners time and time again with his dynamic stage presence, gripping prose and unforgettable melodies. Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER

July 25, 2010 - Sunday
NSAI Sunday Songswap @ 4:00 pm Every 4th Sunday JP Hops House will host a NSAI Sunday Songswap from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, followed by our traditional Sunday Night Open Mic This is not a formal meeting, program, showcase or critique format- just writers hanging out with other writers, giving and getting some inspiration. We will do a “song circle” style of gathering, for writers to try out a new song or two and get feedback from fellow writers.  You do not have to be a member of NSAI to attend or participate. Go to http://myspace.com/nsaihoustonnorthmetro for more information, or send an email to nsai.houstonnorthmetro@gmail.com. Sunday Night Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: Bob Yoh

July 26, 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.

July 28, 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.

July 30, 2010 - Friday
Constant Billy A new day has dawned. There's a new band in the neighborhood, Constant Billy. Take the traditional music of England and Ireland, stir in a little rock, classical and swing, add intricate harmonies, shake in the accompaniment of Bodhran, guitar, tin whistle, recorder and bouzouki, sprinkle in a dash of hilarious between-songs banter, and you have a band that will leave you reeling. Constant Billy has been recognized as probably the best all-around folk a-cappella singers in Houston. Emily Standish - vocals, tin whistle, recorder and percussion.
After years with Houston Symphony Chorus, and as featured soloist with several theater groups including Houston Revels and Trinity Opera Theater, Emily began singing with smaller ensembles in 1997. Has worked with the popular folk group Furagh Larq and the Early Music a cappella group Voces Dei. A powerful and passionate performer, Emily “sings with a purity of sound that is a joy to hear" and has "A voice like honey melted into crystal."
Bill Galbraith - vocals, guitars, and Irish bouzouki.
Began playing in a rock group at 12, switched to Trad in 1977 as a founder of Freeborn, the first professional Celtic band in Texas. Moved on to the folk-rock group Four Bricks out of Hadrian’s Wall and sang doo-wop in Dr. T and the Tuxtones. Later worked with the a cappella band Nobody’s Reel. Has performed at festivals and clubs in Britain and America, and has extensive TV and radio credits including appearances on National Public Radio's All Things Considered and live internet performance. Dave Randall - electric bass, baritone ukulele, percussion, vocals.
The newest member of Constant Billy, Dave joined the music scene back in 1978 playing guitar, bass and drums in his high school jazz ensemble and in a neighborhood garage band. While at Sam Houston State University, he studied music theory and played bass in the SHSU jazz band. Over the years he's been in a variety of alternative music groups, including The Missiles, Mary Tyler Moron, Von Hindenburg, The Treehouse Project, Lugnut, Saturn X9000 and The Beige Dots. Dave has also been spotted playing guitar and singing at open mic nights around Houston.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER

July 31, 2010 - Saturday
SPECIAL EVENT!
“CREATIVITY, SONG CRAFT & MARKETING”
SPECIAL SEMINAR EVENT
featuring JOHN & JOANN BRAHENY
We’re excited to offer this very special event featuring John Braheny, author of “The Craft & Business of Songwriting”, and his wife and partner in creativity, JoAnn
The event will cover everything a songwriter needs to know about cultivating your creativity, crafting a great song and cashing in on all the opportunities available now to songwriters in the ever-changing marketplace.  A song critique session will round out the event.  Space is limited to the first 40 people to apply.  Cost will be $50 for NSAI members, $65 non-members, including lunch.  John will also be available for private consultations at $125/hour. CLICK HERE for registration information.
TIME: 10:00AM-5:00PM

Butch Morgan CD Release Party

Able to hold any audience with his true to life songs, stories, and his sense of humor, Butch Morgan is a top notch entertainer who gives his best every gig.
His songs have been covered by the likes of The Georgia Satelites, the Dusters, the Flying A's, Mitch Web & the Swindles and others.
He has won several notable songwriting awards including The Wildflower Music Festrival Song Writing Contest, finalist in the Mountain Stage Newsong Competition 08', finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival Newfolk Contest (05' & 08'), and honorable mention in the recent Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest.
Butch has been a regular on the San Antonio music scene since the 70s, breaking ground by merging country, rock, folk and all the other influences in his life into original songs filled with insightful lyrics and catchy melodies. Other artists cover his material and his songs have virtually become anthems.
He has also refined the craft of 'putting on the show', a consumate ringmaster making sure a good time is had by all. Crowds of loyal fans all over Texas sing along with his originals and marvel at the energy and the innovative new twists he brings to the standards.
This evening we are please to be hosting the release party for Butch's new CD, Talk About. He will be joined onstage by band members Robar on bass and Trevor on drums. Ken Gaines is to make a cameo appearance with Butch tonight. Come help celebrate the launch ... it's gonna be great!
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER