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Live Music: El Dorado Ballroom
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  • Updated By nomorewars on April 11, 2007
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  • It don't mean a thing if it aint got that swing - Houston
    It don't mean a thing if it
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    by nomorewars
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    The Chitlin Circuit was the collective name given to the string of venues throughout the eastern & southern United States that were safe & acceptable for African American musicians, comedians, & other entertainers to perform at during the age of racial segregation in the United States. The El Dorado Ballroom was on the Chitlin Circuit & showcased the sounds of Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Big Mama Thornton, Jimi Hendrix, Sam “Lightin” Hopkins, & many others.

    The building is no longer in use, but miraculously it has survived demolition. As a matter of fact, according to Project Shape, the building is being restored & will soon be opened to the public.

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Dowling & Elgin
  • Directions: Houston's Historic Third Ward directly across from Emancipation Park.
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    Live Music: Miller Outdoor Theatre
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  • Updated By rsleisk on June 17, 2005
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  • Live Music - Houston
    by rsleisk
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    Another great place for seeing free live music is Herman Park and the Miller Outdoor Theatre. I remember coming here and watching some good acts play. Tons of people turn out makes for excellent people watching.

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  • Theme: Concert
  • Directions: Herman Park, can't miss it.
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    Live Music: The Gallant Knight
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  • By mollyj6 on September 13, 2002
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  • Great blues/jazz place in a converted house. The crowd is very diverse and the bands are always excellent.

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  • Directions: On Holcombe near Greenbriar
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    Live Music: There has been a new boom...
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  • Updated By newyorker300 on August 27, 2002
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  • There has been a new boom downtown of great new clubs. the mercury room has been rated by playboy as one of the best in the country!!!

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  • Theme: Live Music
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    Live Music: Emo's. There is one in Austin...
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  • By SinKitty on August 25, 2002
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  • Live Music - Houston
    by SinKitty
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    Emo's. There is one in Austin too, and they both rock.
    If you want loud, live music, this is THE place for it. It's a total dive and the drinks suck, but you can see local as well as national bands for next to nothing. You must like loud and heavy music to enjoy this place. For christsake the MELVINS have played there.

    VERY casual.

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Directions: 2700 Albany
  • Other Contact: 713-523-8503
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    Live Music: Blanco's on Alabama west of...
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  • By newyorker300 on August 27, 2002
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  • Blanco's on Alabama west of shepard a few blocks.
    This is the place you have to go to if you want to see some real texas

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  • Theme: Concert
  • Other Contact: it is not open on Sunday or Satu
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    Live Music: Brian O'Neill's or Sherlock's...
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  • By marzz3 on August 25, 2002
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  • Brian O'Neill's or Sherlock's Baker Street Pub
    These are both great places to just hang out, relax, have a beer with friends, and listen to some live music!

    Casual

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Directions: Brian O'Neill's is in the Rice Village area. There are 3 or 4 Sherlock's in town....but my personal favorite is the one on the West Side of town in the Carillion Center.
  • Other Contact: http://www.sherlockspub.com/ Br
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    Live Music: The Fabulous Satellite Lounge
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  • By Kay_C on August 25, 2002
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    by Kay_C
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    Great place to see live music. You feel like you are right on stage with the band.

    Casual

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Other Contact: www.fabsat.com
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    Live Music: Sam's Boat
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  • By schmoopy on August 25, 2002
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  • Live Music - Houston
    by schmoopy
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    Full of local young people with great service, moderately priced drinks and live music.

    Mainly a jeans and t-shirt kind of place. I wore a halter top and black pants and fit in just fine.

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  • Theme: Dancing
  • Directions: Highway 59
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    Live Music: Slainte - Irish Pub
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  • By Kay_C on August 25, 2002
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  • I was surprised to find an Irish Pub in downtown Houston. And then on top of it, it was a great place - loved the choice of music - lots of U2.

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Directions: Downtown Houston
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