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Riotous Houston comedy club departs Montrose for spacious new home

A rendering previews The Riot's new home on Washington Avenue.

Courtesy of The Riot Comedy Club

A Houston comedy club has found a new home. The Riot Comedy Club will move from its current home in Montrose to a new venue on Washington Ave.

Beginning in August, The Riot will operate at a dedicated facility next to Southern-inspired cocktail bar Julep at 1925 Washington Ave. The move ends The Riot’s run at Montrose bar Rudyard’s, where it has operated since 2022. Between now and the new opening, The Riot will host shows at its location in Conroe.

“This wasn’t an easy decision, but as we’ve grown, it became clear we needed a space that fully delivers the experience we want to give our guests, our comedians, and our staff,” The Riot Comedy Club founder Brian Gendron said in a statement. “We’re not just changing locations – we’re building a dedicated venue for comedy that supports Houston’s growing scene, bringing together live shows, hospitality and an expanded food and beverage program.”

With 4,700 square feet of space, the new location will offer a 150 seats, full food and beverage service, and ADA accessibility. It will also operate as a coffee shop and cafe during the day.

Comedy fans with tickets to current shows will receive full refunds, according to a release. They’ll also be invited to a complimentary show at the new venue once it opens.

“Houston has an exciting, emerging and very underrated comedy scene, and we want to be the place that helps it grow,” Gendron said. “We’re committed to building a venue where local comedians can develop, national acts want to stop, and audiences can be part of something that’s genuinely good for this city.”

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Concert News

Matchbox Twenty pushes into Houston on 2027 30th anniversary tour

Photo by Jen Rosenstein

Matchbox Twenty will play at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on June 18, 2027 as part of its 30th anniversary tour.

Rock band Matchbox Twenty will celebrate its 30th anniversary on an extensive 2027 tour across North America, which will include a stop at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, June 18.

The group will start the celebration on April 25 at the Stagecoach Festival, and then embark on a 52-city journey starting in Birmingham, Alabama on May 15.

In addition to Houston, Matchbox Twenty will play in Austin on June 16 and Dallas on June 19.

The band will be joined by special guests The Wallflowers at all three Texas concerts. Special guests at other dates will include The All-American Rejects, David Gray, O.A.R., Matt Nathanson, and The Lucky.

Matchbox Twenty made its debut in 1996 with Yourself or Someone Like You, which included hits like "Push," "3 AM," and "Real World."

The group went on to release two more top 10 albums before taking a hiatus in 2002 to allow lead singer Rob Thomas to pursue a solo career and other members to participate in side projects.

The band reunited in 2007, releasing the compilation album, Exile on Mainstream, that included seven new songs and 11 greatest hits.

Since then, the band has released North in 2012 and Where the Light Goes in 2023.

Matchbox Twenty’s Artist Presale starts on Tuesday, October 20 at 5 pm. All fans can sign up for access presale tickets on its tour dates page.

Tickets will also be available starting with the Reserved by Spotify presale on Tuesday, October 20 at 10 am for eligible Spotify Premium top fans purchasing tickets in Ticketmaster venues.

Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, October 23 at 10 am at matchboxtwenty.com.

MATCHBOX TWENTY 2027 TOUR DATES

May 15 - Birmingham, AL - Coca-Cola Amphitheater
May 16 - Charlotte, NC - Truliant Amphitheater
May 18 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
May 20 - Kansas City, MO - Morton Amphitheater
May 22 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 26 - Salt Lake City, UT - Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 27 - Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
May 29 - Spokane, WA - BECU Live at Northern Quest
May 30 - Vancouver, BC - Freedom Mobile Arch
June 2 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
June 4 - Ridgefield, WA - Cascades Amphitheater
June 5 - Bend, OR - Hayden Homes Amphitheater
June 8 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
June 9 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
June 11 - Las Vegas, NV - The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 12 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
June 13 - Albuquerque, NM - First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
June 16 - Austin, TX - Moody Center
June 18 - Houston, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
June 19 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion
June 20 - Rogers, AR - Walmart AMP
June 23 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
June 25 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
June 26 - St. Augustine, FL - The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
June 27 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
June 30 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live
July 2 - Wilmington, NC - Live Oak Bank Pavilion
July 3 - Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
July 7 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake
July 8 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
July 10 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
July 11 - Gilford, NH - BankNH Pavilion
July 13 - Bridgeport, CT - Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
July 14 - Richmond, VA - Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
July 16 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 17 - Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann
July 18 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
July 20 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Albany Med Health System at SPAC
July 21 - Toronto, ON - RBC Amphitheatre
July 23 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
July 24 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre
July 27 - Cincinnati, OH - Venue TBA
July 28 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center
July 30 - Council Bluffs, IA - Harrah’s Stir Cove
July 31 - Shakopee, MN - Mystic Lake Amphitheater
August 1 - Milwaukee, WI - American Family Insurance Amphitheater
August 4 - Brandon, MS - Brandon Amphitheater
August 5 - Orange Beach, AL - The Wharf Amphitheater
August 7 - Charleston, SC - Credit One Stadium
August 8 - Raleigh, NC - Coastal Credit Union Music Park
August 11 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
August 12 - Grand Rapids, MI - Acrisure Amphitheater

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