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July  7th, 2023

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 Booker T. Jones
@Miller Outdoor Theatre

Friday 7/7/2023 8:30 PM

[From All Music.com-Mark Deming] Booker T. Jones was one of the architects of the Memphis soul sound of the 1960s as the leader of Booker T. & the MG's, who scored a number of hits on their own as well as serving as the Stax Records house band. But Jones' accomplishments don't stop there, and as a producer, songwriter, arranger, and instrumentalist, he's worked with a remarkable variety of artists, from Willie Nelson and John Lee Hooker to Soul Asylum to the Roots.

Booker T. Jones
NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert


Booker T. Jones was born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 12, 1944. He developed a keen interest in music as a boy; while working a paper route, he used to pass by the house of jazz pianist Phineas Newborn, and would often stop and listen to him practice as he folded newspapers. By the time Jones was in high school, he helped to direct the school band and was proficient on saxophone, trombone, oboe, and keyboards; he also played organ during services at his church, and would occasionally sneak out and sit in with R&B combos at local nightclubs. In 1960, Jones, a frequent customer at Memphis' Satellite Record Shop, was recruited to play sax on a Rufus and Carla Thomas recording session when the proprietors of the store, Estelle Axton and Jim Stewart, decided to start their own record label. The label soon evolved into Stax Records, and Jones, along with guitarist Steve Cropper (who was managing the record store when he met Jones), bassist Lewis Steinberg (later replaced by Donald "Duck" Dunn), and drummer Al Jackson, Jr., would form the MG's, who would back up Stax artists Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Albert King, and many others, as well as releasing a steady stream of instrumental recordings on their own, including the smash hit "Green Onions." Jones' productivity in the early to mid-'60s is all the more remarkable as he was also a full-time student at Indiana University, where he studied composition and music theory while playing shows and recording sessions on weekends and vacations.
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Miller Outdoor Theatre
Hermann Park
6000 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030
Directions click here
(832) 487-7102

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Davido
@Toyota Center

Friday 7/7/2023 7:00 PM

[From All Music.com-Fred Thomas] Nigerian vocalist/producer Davido blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop for a sound that's equal parts intriguing and infectious. He quickly grew from club-ready early songs to charting tracks and features from big names like Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown on his 2020 album A Better Time, which cracked the Billboard 200. His fourth LP, 2023's Timeless, continued his successful run and featured star guests like Angélique Kidjo and Skepta.

Davido was born David Adedeji Adeleke in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992. His interest in music began while attending Oakwood University in his late teens, and he started making his own beats and investigating music production. He dropped out of school and began pursuing music full-time, relocating to Lagos, Nigeria, and releasing his debut single, "Back When," in 2011. The single received some attention for its mix of clubby production, high-energy vocals, and Afro-pop rhythms, and was followed shortly by second single "Dami Duro." Work began on his debut album, Omo Baba Olowo, which was released in 2012 and produced a plethora of singles.

Davido
Featuring Musa Keys


Success came quickly for Davido, and he sated his fans with a string of new tracks released over the next several years while he was working on his follow-up LP, The Baddest, which was still unreleased as of 2023. Between 2013 and 2017, singles like "Gobe," "Aye," and "Pere" (among many others) piled up, sometimes featuring collaborations with bigger-name rappers like Meek Mill or Young Thug. Between albums, Davido also inked a deal with RCA. More stand-alone tracks followed until 2019, when second album A Good Time arrived, featuring guest appearances from A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Peruzzi, Popcaan, Chris Brown, Summer Walker, Gunna, and other stars from around the world, and did well both commercially and with critics. Davido quickly followed the next year with his third effort, A Better Time. The album was a similarly star-studded affair, with guest spots from Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Sauti Sol, and many others on Davido's bright and catchy R&B-infused Afro-pop. A Better Time also fared well commercially, peaking at number four on Billboard's World Albums chart and breaking into the pop charts as well.
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Toyota Center
1510 Polk Street
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 758-7200
Directions (Map)

Lucas Grabeel
Bop To The Top
@House Of Blues

Friday 7/7/2023 9:00 PM


This weekend at Houston's Hous of Blues its Lucas Grabeel.

[From The Famous People.com] Lucas Grabeel is an American actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and director, best known for his performance in the ‘High School Musical’ film series. Born and raised in Missouri, US, Lucas began his career with music. He started playing drums at a local church and then in school stage productions. He soon found passion in dance and acting. Upon graduating from the ‘Missouri Fine Arts Academy’ (MFAA), he moved to Los Angeles. He started his acting career in 2004, with the film ‘Halloweentown High.’ He then bagged the role of ‘Ryan Evans’ in the ‘Disney’ made-for-TV movie ‘High School Musical.’

Lucas Grabeel
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The film was a major critical and commercial success and launched Lucas’s career in an excellent way. Lucas then starred in the film ‘The Adventures of Food Boy’ and played the lead role in the series ‘Switched at Birth.’ He then played the role of a young ‘Lex Luthor’ in the series ‘Smallville.’ Apart from his acting roles, he has lent his voice to several animated series over the years, such as ‘Robot Chicken’ and ‘Sheriff Callie’s Wild West.’
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HOB Houston
in GreenStreet

1204 Caroline St.
Houston, TX
(888) 402-5837
Directions (Map)

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Houston Symphon
The Music of Queen
@Hobby Center
Sarofim Hal

Friday 7/7/2023 7:30 PM
Saturday 7/8/2023 7:30 PM

The Houston Symphony say this weekend they will rock you. The philharmonic will celebrate one of the greatest bands of all time in a high-energy concert, featuring hit after iconic hit! The incredible vocalist MiG Ayesa channels Freddie Mercury’s signature sound for a kaleidoscope of Queen’s greatest hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody” “Killer Queen,” “Somebody to Love,” and much more.

MiG started his career in Australia in Buddy. He was then chosen to join the London cast of a Royal Variety Performance for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. West End credits include We Will Rock You, Rent, Thriller Live, and Seasons of Larson.

His Broadway credits include Burn the Floor and Rock of Ages, which he toured in the United States and Philippines. Back in Australia, his credits include Grease, Cinderella, Aladdin, West Side Story, Rent, Fame, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and a UK and Australian tour of The Music Of Queen: Rock and Symphonic Spectacular. He reprised the role of Galileo for the 10th Anniversary World Arena tour of We Will Rock You and as one of the Tenors of Rock at the resident headline show in Las Vegas and on the high seas. MiG also sailed with Rock Rhapsody and headlined his own one man show MiG Rocks the Boat.

In the Philippines, MiG played Robert Kincaid in the first international production of The Bridges of Madison County and starred with Lea Salonga and Tanya Manalang for the major concert event Curtains Up. He presented a concert celebrating Shangri-la’s 25th anniversary and originated the role of Jamie Crimson in the world premiere of All Out of Love.

MiG starred as Joe King in the TV series The Ferals. Other TV credits include Fil It Up, Mission: Top Secret, Hits and Memories, The Midday Show, IMT, Carols in The Domain, It’s About Time, Carols by Candlelight, People’s Choice Awards, Vidiot, Good Morning Australia, and Hey Hey It’s Saturday as well as various commercials, including a global campaign for Ray Ban.

He raises funds for the victims of Philippine floods with United as One.

Berklee-trained arranger/conductor Brent Havens has written music for orchestras, feature films, and virtually every kind of television show. His TV work includes movies for networks such as ABC, CBS, and ABC Family Channel Network; commercials; sports music for ESPN and other networks; and even cartoons.

Hobby Center
800 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 315-2525
Directions (Map)

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 Venue Listings

 

 

The Heights Theatre
339 W 19th St.
Houston TX 77008
Directions (Map)
214-272-8346
Website

Houston Arena Theatre
Arena Towers
7326 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77074
Directions (Map
(713) 772-5900
Website

Smart Financial Center
18111 Lexington Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Directions (Map)
Phone: (281) 207-6278
Website

Stereo Live
6400 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77057
Directions (Map)
(832) 251-9600
website

White Oak Music Hall
2915 N Main Street
Houston, TX 77009
Directions (Map)
Phone: (713) 237-0370
Website

Miller Outdoor Theatre
Hermann Park
6000 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030
Directions click here
(832) 487-7102
Website

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
2005 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Directions (Map)
(281) 364-3010
Website

Rise Rooftop
2600 Travis St Suite R
Houston, TX 77006
Directions
(832) 767-0513
Website

Warehouse Live
813 St Emanuel Street
Houston, TX 77003
Directions (Map)
(713) 225-5483
Website

The Improv
7620 Katy Freeway Space
455 Houston, TX 77024
Directions

Buy tickets over the phone:
713-333-8800
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HOB Houston
in GreenStreet

1204 Caroline St.
Houston, TX
(888) 402-5837
Directions (Map)
Website

Bayou Music Center
in Bayou Place
520 Texas Ave
Houston, TX 77002
Directions (Map)
Phone: (713) 230-1600
Website

NRG Park
NRG Stadium
NRG Center

1 NRG Pkwy
Houston, TX

Directions (map)
Website

Scout Bar
in Marinagate
18307 Egret Bay Blvd.
Houston, TX
Directions
(281) 335-0002
Website

Toyota Center
1510 Polk Street
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 758-7200
Directions (Map)
Website

Ayva Center
9371 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77063
Directions (Map)
Phone: (713) 782-2982
Website

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