Music Matters

Five can't-miss summer concerts — and yes, one leaves me open for mocking

By Whitney Radley

05.05.12 | 12:04 pm

Summertime is undoubtedly concert season, and — despite the sticky Houston heat — arguably the best time to see live music. Indoor venues offer free air conditioning! Outdoor shows affo ...

Radio Wonder

Much better than a whiny Adele: The best music you've never heard

By Bill Van Rysdam

01.17.12 | 4:29 pm

Tired of hearing the same old same old on the radio? Between the exceedingly whiny Adele who can’t understand why her ex-boyfriend doesn’t want to still be friends to Maroon 5 seren ...

Music Matters

Disappointed by Adam Lambert? Dave Matthews Band is here to save the music day

By Michael D. Clark

09.09.10 | 10:05 pm

After reading all the jabs and bons mots in response to my story about former American Idol Adam Lambert earlier this week, I learned a few things about CultureMap readers: A). Y'all reeaaa ...

Dave Matthews Band

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

09.10.10

Dave Matthews brings songs like "Crash Into Me" and "You and Me" to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The alternative rock band, which has been active the past two decades, &