WEEKEND HOT SPOTS // HOT SHOTS
If you are going to do something tonight that you will be sorry for
tomorrow morning, sleep late. Henny Youngman
Life is Not About Waiting for the Storm to Pass: It's About Learning to
Dance in the Rain.
It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing! Duke Ellington
Howl At The Moon, 713-658-9700, 612 Hadley St. Midtown:
Wed. Nights: McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 713-528-5999, 2425 Norfolk,
Patrice Pike, singer/songwriter/rocker. 6:30 p.m. No Cover. Come on
Over and rock. Stay for the Irish Session @ 8:30 p.m. No Cover.
The Pipes Are Calling. Everyone Welcome.
Wed. thru Sat. Nights: Clementine's Restaurant, 281-440-5310, 6448 FM 1960 W. presents: Ray Pate on keyboard for your dining/listening pleasure.
Thurs. Fri. & Sat. Nights: Sundance II Restaurant, Watergate Marina, Kemah: Entertainer Mack Hayes @ 7 p.m. for your dining/listening pleasure.
Fri. Nights: Zin Restaurant & Club, 713-977-4536, 1100 Wilcrest, Band:
Nite Beat Keeps the Beat for Dancing/Romancing. Great Food on Menu.
Fri. Nights: Parrott Pub, 281-370-8868, 5010 Louetta, Spring, Karaoke!
Fri. Nights: Downtown Aquarium Restaurant, 713-223-3474, 410 Bagby,
Latin Beats for Dancing, Romancing & Dining. 7 p.m. No Cover.
Free Salsa Dance Lessons.
Fri. & Sat. Nights: Strata Restaurant/Bar, 281-379-2889, 122 Vintage Park Blvd. Live Music every weekend. Brunch on Sat. & Sun.
Sat. Nights: Crazy Frogs Saloon, 281-894-1930. 17776 Tomball Prkwy.,
Jerry & Merry Burgess have completed their run and Ready for More Fun!
Music for Dancing/Romancing. Call to book: 281-355-6551.
The Darling Duo is looking for other places to play their music for you & me.
Jerry & Merry Burgess: Darling Duo. Fun Music for dancing/romancing.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance. Cowboy wisdom
Friday Night Dance: New for You and Me.
Fri. May 18 Chandelier Ballroom, Lodge 88 Houston, 713-869-5767, 1435 Beall St. 77008, CW Dance Band: Detour. 8 p.m. $8. Let's Boot-Scoot !
Fri. May 18 Sam Houston Race Park, SHRP, 281-807-8700, presents concert
series: Roger Creager w/Jeff Boortz Band. Free with $6 live racing admission before 9 p.m. $18 after 9 p.m.
Fri. May 18 Hideaway on Dunvale, 713-977-3515, The Might Orq Band. 9:30 p. Welcome home to the USA from their European Tour.
Fri. May 18 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, Dave Matthews Band. 7 p.m.
Fri. May 18 Firehouse Saloon, 713-977-1962, 5930 SW Frwy, entertainer Brandon Rhyder.
Fri. May 18 Arena Theatre, 713-772-5900, 7326 SW Frwy, Martina McBride
in concert.
Fri. May 18 Dosey Doe, 281-367-3774, The Woodlands, Graham Parker.
Fri. May 18 McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 713-528-5999, 2425 Norfolk, Singer/ Songwriter Max Stalling for 2 shows. 7 & 9:30 p.m. Tix: $20/$22.
Fri. May 18 Bayou Music Center, 713-220-1600, 520 Texas Ave. formerly Verizon Wireless Theatre, from the United Kingdom: Ed Sherran, opening for
Snow Patrol 8 p.m. Tix: $28.
Fri. May 18 Nutty Jerry's, 877-643-7508, 18291 Englin, in Winnie, southeast of Houston, Joe Walsh of the Eagles. 7 p.m.
Fri. May 18 Fitzgerald's, 713-862-3838, 2706 White Oak, Folk Pop fro Los Angeles, He's My Brother, She's My Sister. 8 p.m.
Fri. May 18 SuperHappyFunLand, 713-880-2100, 3801 Polk, Pearland Band:
Broken Dream Boat, instrumental rock. 8 p.m.
Fri. May 18 Continental Club, 713-528-9899, 3700 Main, Local 70s loving band: Disco Expressions. 10 p.m.
Fri. May 18 The Big Easy, 713-523-9999, 5731 Kirby, Grady Gaines & Texas
Upsetters. Leave Your Blues at the Door. 9:30 p.m. Happy 78 Birthday Grady !
Fri. May 18 Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 713-862-8707, 1031 E. 24th, Fondue Monks, funk music Texas-style w/roots. 8 p.m.
Fri. May 18 Monnalisa @ Hotel Sorella, 713-973-1600, 800 W. Sam Houston Prkwy. N. Bldg. 9, Kady Malloy, channels Britney Spears. 10 p.m.
Fri. May 18 House of Blues, 832-667-7733, 1204 Caroline, 80s hard rock survivors, Stryper, (stripe, not strip) 8 p.m.
Fri. May 18 Blanco's, 713-439-0072, 3406 W. Alabama, Landon Dodd, frontman for DanceHall Drifters. 9 p.m. Traditional Country for dancing/romancing.
Fri. May 18 Cezanne, 713-522-9621, 4100 Montrose, Cory Cox. 9 p.m.
Fri. May 18 Fitzgerald's, 713-862-3838, 2706 White Oak, local band: Featherface, experimental pop. w/New York City Queens, Mojo Stone and Ben Godfrey.
Fri. May 18 The Shakespeare Pub, 281-497-4625, 14129 Memorial Dr.
Leroy Thomas.
Fri. May 18 Red Cat Jazz Café, 713-226-7870, 711 Franklin, Gospel-jazz by
Theresa Grayson, saxophonist. 7 p.m.
Fri. May 18 Warehouse Live, 713-225-5483, 813 St. Emanuel, Kenny Cordray and Love Street. 7:30 p.m.
Polka & Variety Band: Czech Out the Band's New CDs.
Sat. May 19 Chandelier Ballroom, 713-869-5767, Lodge 88 Houston, 1435 Beall St. 77008: Dance Music by Texas Legacy Czech Band, 8:00-12. Public
Event. $8. See/Hear the Band on band page:
www.bettygoparty.com
Special Appearance:
Sat. May 19 PrimeTime Steak, 281-469-1234, 9275 FM 1960 W. @ Perry Rd.
Jerry & Merry, Darling Duo, Food, Fun & Music for Dining/Dancing/
Romancing. See all your friends there !
Sat. May 19 McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 713-528-5999, 2425 Norfolk, singer/
songwriter James McMurtry for 2 shows: 7 & 9:30 p.m. A True Americana
Poet. Tix:$25/$27.
Sat. May 19 Sam Houston Race Park, (SHRP) 281-807-8700, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, presents concert series, Band 38 Special w/Blackberry Smoke and Folk Family revival. Concert @ 6:15 p.m. Adv. Tix: $15. Day of Show: $21.
Sat. May 19 Dosey Doe, 281-367-3774, The Woodlands, Larry Carlton Quartet concert 8:30 p.m.
Sat. May 19 ASTROS: Texas A&M Night.
Strawberry Festival: Annual Event:
May 18-20 Pasadena Strawberry Festival. 281-991-9500. strawberryfest.org
Sat. May 19 Firehouse Saloon, 713-977-1962, 5930 SW Frwy, Emory Quinn.
Sat. May 19 Lone Star Saloon, Richmond, Wade Smith's Band: Driftwood
for dancing/romancing. 9 p.
Sat. May 19 Nutty Jerry's, 877-643-7508, 18291 Englin, in Winnie, southeast of Houston, Nashville Queen: Loretta Lynn. She has compiled one of country
music's Best Songbooks. 7 p.m.
Sat. May 19 Fitzgerald's, 713-862-3838, 2706 White Oak, Without a Face,
w/Handsome Ransom. 8 p.m.
Sat. May 19 Armadillo Palace, 713-526-9700, 5015 Kirby, Littlefield, Tx
native, Jake Kellen with new album, Grace. Straight-ahead country. 10:30
Sat. May 19 The Big Easy, 713-523-9999, 5731 Kirby, Austin-based Alan
Haynes, guitar singer comes home to see and sing to us.
Sat. May 19 Anderson Fair, 832-212-4057, 2007 Grant, Heart-on-sleeve
singer/songwriter Houston Marchman, smoky-voice with a Texas bent. 9 p.
Sat. May 19 Cezanne, 713-522-9621, 4100 Montrose, percussionist Will
Cruz. 9 p.m.
Sat. May 19 Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 713-862-8707, 1031 E. 24th, rock
music with Hounds of Jezebel. 8 p.m.
Sat. May 19 Red Cat Jazz Café, 713-226-7870, 711 Franklin, fusion/funk/
jazz with Jeff Lorber. 7 p.m.
Sat. May 19 Firehouse Saloon, 713-977-1962, 5930 SW Frwy, country-rock
bopping with Emory Quinn. 8 p.m.
Sat. May 19 Last Concert Café, 713-226-8563, 1403 Nance, Kiki's Sordid
Sideshow: vaudeville. 8 p.m.
Sat. May 19 Monnalisa @ Hotel Sorella, 713-973-1600, 800 W. Sam Houston Prkwy. N. Bldg. 9, Classic rock, soul with the Moonlighters. 10 p.m.
Sat. May 19 Parrot Pub, 281-370-8868, 5010B Louetta, Spring, 77379,
recently celebrated their 16th Anny. Music by Michael Brim.
Sat. May 19 The Corner Pub, 936-788-2390, 302 N. Main, Conroe, presents:
Betty Soo.
Sat. May 19 The Shakespeare Pub, 281-497-4625, 14129 Memorial Dr.
John McVey & The Stumble Band.
Sun. May 20 La Gala Banquet/Dance Hall, 281-219-1119, 1600 Aldine Bender,
Dance Music by Loose Change CW Band. 2-6 p.m. Cover: $7.
Armed Forces Day Tribute:
Sun. May 20 Rosenberg American Legion Hall: Military Tribute event with
dance to music by Texas Legacy Czech Band and Texas Dutchmen Band.
2-7 p.m. Public Invited. A Two-Fer Polka Fest: Such A Deal!
Wear your patriotic colors.
Sun. May 20 Dosey Doe, 281-367-3774, The Woodlands, Paul Thorn concert.
Sun. May 20 McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 713-528-5999, 2425 Norfolk, 6 piece
ensemble: White Ghost Shivers. 6 p.m. Tix: $20/$22. A Joyous ensemble-
potent and dynamic, eclectic and funny as hell!
Sun. May 20 Crabby Daddy Seafood/Steak. 281-298-2722, 25186 N. Frwy. Spring, Yelba's Variety Band for a Patio Party. 6-10 p.m. Party! On the Patio!
Tues. May 22 Dosey Doe, 281-367-3774, The Woodlands, Madeleine Peyroux.
Wed. May 23 Main Street Crossing, 281-290-0431, 111 W. Main, Tomball,
Singer/Songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. 8 p.m. Tix: $25 + $3 serv. fee.
Standing Room only: $$15 + $3 serv. fee. Ages: 14 and up.
Thurs. May 24 Dosey Doe, 281-367-3774, The Woodlands, Bugs Henderson.
Thurs. May 24 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, Hot Night In Havana ! W/Tiempo Libre & The Houston Symphony. 8 p.m.
Orchestra seating: $15. Mezzanine & lawn seating: Free for you and Me.
Thurs. May 24 Monnalisa @ Hotel Sorella, 713-973-1600, 800 W. Sam Houston Prkwy. N. Bldg. 9, Yelba's Variety Band. 7-11 p.m.
Fri. May 25 Main Street Crossing, 281-290-0431, 111 W. Main, Tomball,
The Mighty Orq Band on hand @ 8 p.m. Call for reservations.
Fri. May 25 Crow's Cantina/Grill on the Strand, Galveston, Yelba's Variety Band on the Strand. 9 p.m.
Fri. May 25 Main Street Crossing, 281-290-0431, 111 W. Main, Tomball,
The Mighty Orq Band. Welcome home to the USA from their European Tour.
8 p.m.
Special Appearance:
Fri. May 25 SSQQ Dance Studio, 713-869-0777, 1431 W. 20th @ E. TC Jester, Wade Smith's Band: Driftwood for dancing/romancing.
Special Appearance:
Fri. May 25 PrimeTime Steak, 281-469-1234, 9275 FM 1960 W. @ Perry Rd.
Jerry & Merry, Darling Duo. Food, Fun & Music for Dining/Dancing/
Romancing. See all your friends there !
Fri. May 25 The Shakespeare Pub, 281-497-4625, 14129 Memorial Dr.
Little Terry &The Bluebirds.
Fri. May 25 Cypress Saloon, 281-304-7777, 12710 Telge Rd. Cypress, 77429
Jason Boland Band.
Cajun Dance:
Sat. May 26 KC Hall 2917, 607 E. Whitney (off Airline, near Crosstimbers)
Cajun Dance Band: Jude Moreau & The Bon Temps Playboys. 7:30 p.
Free Dance Class: 6 p.m. Cover: $7/$8. Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez !
Sat. May 26 Crabby Daddy Seafood/Steak. 281-298-2722, 25186 N. Frwy. Spring, Yelba's Band for the Party on the Patio ! 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Sat. May 26 Dosey Doe, 281-367-3774, The Woodlands, Stone Coyotes CD
Release Party !
Sat. May 26 Freebird's World Burrito, 713-524-0621, Shepherd Plaza, The Mighty Orq solo for you and me. 11:30 a. m.
Sat. May 26 The Shakespeare Pub, 281-497-4625, 14129 Memorial Dr.
Ronnie Shellist w/Holland K. Smith.
Southern Fun in Conroe @ Southern Star Brewery:
May 26-27 Southern Star Brewery's BREW B QUE Fest. Cold Beer Here !
Great BBQ, live country music and games. Get Your Boots Ready !
Sun. May 27 Crabby Daddy Seafood/Steak. 281-298-2722, 25186 N. Frwy. Spring. Party on the Patio with music by Yelba's Variety Band. 6 p.m.
Annual Polka Festival in Ennis:
Sun. May 27 Ennis National Polka Festival. Public Invited. Music by
Texas Legacy Czech Band for dancing/listening pleasure. 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Tues. May 29 Monnalisa @ Hotel Sorella, 713-973-1600, 800 W. Sam Houston Prkwy. N. Bldg. 9, Yelba's Variety Band, featuring Billy Pope on lead
guitar. 7-11 p.m.
Wed. May 30 Main Street Crossing, 281-290-0431, 111 W. Main, Tomball,
Texas Singer/Songwriter Walt Wilkins. 8 p.m. Darby Shaun will open.
Tix: $12 + $3. serv. fee. Open to all ages.
Dancing is Good for your Brain, Good Exercise, Good Socializing,
Entertaining, and helps with Self-Confidence. Need I say more?
Don't carry a grudge. While you're carrying the grudge, the other guy
is out dancing. Buddy Hackett
We Need Music to Restore the Human Spirit.
Leonard Slatkin, Director National Symphony
We are all fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance!
Japanese Proverb.
You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart. Unknown
There are shortcuts to Happiness and Dancing is one of them. Vicki Baum
Music: The greatest good that mortals know, and all of Heaven we
have below. John Addison
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Berthold Auerbach
The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music.
Agnes de Mille
To Dance is to Be Out of Yourself, Larger, More Beautiful and
More Powerful ! Agnes de Mille