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Accuracy In Internet Reporting- How do you know if what you are reading is actually true?

Kyla, Very credible explanation but the reality may simply be that you are an incredibly gifted clairvoyant... :)

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Honky Tonk Happy Hour

Music is oxygen for the soul... Jul 1

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Joe King Carrasco – Still the ultimate “Party Rocker”

Please forgive my brief departure from the confines of the Americana genre parameters with this article but I am excited about this and wanted to share it with my many friends here on No Depression. Please read on with an open mind and feel free to chastise me in the comments section if you feel compelled to do so. As always, I welcome your feedback.

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Posted on August 11, 2010 at 1:00am —

CD Review: Petesimple – Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

In keeping with my recent article on the Urban Americana scene developing in Houston Texas I will review a series of CD projects that support my claim. My review of… Continue

Posted on July 31, 2010 at 1:24pm —

Is Houston Texas the next Hotbed for a new and unique music genre?

I have developed music venues and promoted live music in Houston, Texas for almost twenty-five years. I rode the crest of the Grunge wave at The Vatican, with bands like… Continue

Posted on July 22, 2010 at 3:00am — 1 Comment

CD Review: Matt Harlan – Tips and Compliments

CD Review: Matt Harlan – Tips and Compliments
by Chris Harkness for MM55productions

Matt Harlan’s writing style takes me back… Continue

Posted on July 15, 2010 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

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Joe King Carrasco – Still the ultimate “Party Rocker”

August 11

Chris Harkness updated an event

Los Vertigos at The Hideaway on Dunvale

August 13, 2010 at 9:30pm to August 14, 2010 at 1:30am

Classic Roots-Rock, Alt. Country, Americana and Tex-Mex 9:30pm - $5 at the door - 21 and up

August 1

Chris Harkness updated an event

Meatball at The Hideaway on Dunvale

August 7, 2010 at 9:30pm to August 8, 2010 at 1:30am

Classic Rock 9:30pm - $5 at the door - 21 and up

August 1

Chris Harkness added 4 events

The Corona Beach Band on August 14, 2010 at 9:30pm to August 15, 2010 at 1:30am
Honky Tonk Happy Hour w/ Bob Livingston on August 25, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm
Ultra Sound on August 21, 2010 at 9:30pm to August 22, 2010 at 1:30am

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July 31

Chris Harkness updated an event

Joe King Carrasco at The Hideaway on Dunvale

August 20, 2010 at 9:30pm to August 21, 2010 at 1:30am

the King of Tex-Mex rock & Roll Also appearing are: Richard Cagle and the Voodoo Choir PJ Flowers

July 31

Chris Harkness updated an event

Sean Reefer and The Resin Valley Boys at The Hideaway on Dunvale

August 28, 2010 at 9:30pm to August 29, 2010 at 1:30am

Texas Americana, Country

July 31

Chris Harkness added 2 songs

play It Ain't Much - PeteSimple
play Mountain Song - PeteSimple

July 31

Chris Harkness added a blog post

CD Review: Petesimple – Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

In keeping with my recent article on the Urban Americana scene developing in Houston Texas I will review a series of CD projects that support my claim. My review of Matt Harlan – Tips and Compliments was the first review in this series and, as prom…

July 31

gary brandenberger commented on Chris Harkness's blog post 'Is Houston Texas the next Hotbed for a new and unique music genre?'

YEP... and Mr. Cooper

July 24

Steve D McMellon commented on Chris Harkness's blog post 'Chris Harkness on Al Staehely for Honky Tonk Happy Hour'

Al... you've still got it man! Stevemac, UK July 23 2010

July 23

Chris Harkness added a blog post

Is Houston Texas the next Hotbed for a new and unique music genre?

I have developed music venues and promoted live music in Houston, Texas for almost twenty-five years. I rode the crest of the Grunge wave at The Vatican, with bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Mudhoney. I opened the Orchid Lounge in the late 1990’s…

July 22

Chris Harkness added a song

play Driving Song - Matt Harlan

Tips & Compliments

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July 17

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HThh al staehely - wide eyed and innocent

al staehely performs "wide eyed and innocent" on honky tonk happy hour in houston texas.

July 16

Hillbilly Haiku commented on Chris Harkness's blog post 'CD Review: Matt Harlan – Tips and Compliments'

I'll second that! The CD is fine, start to finish. And Matt is a good soul, deserving of much success.

July 16

gary brandenberger commented on Chris Harkness's blog post 'CD Review: Matt Harlan – Tips and Compliments'

I couldn't agree more. Matt is a great songwriter and guitar player..

July 16

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CD Review: Matt Harlan – Tips and Compliments

CD Review: Matt Harlan – Tips and Compliments by Chris Harkness for MM55productions Matt Harlan’s writing style takes me back to a time when songwriters shared insightful stories of toil and triumph. I remember spending countless youthful hours lis…

July 16

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At 11:16pm on June 20, 2010, Daniel T said…: How do, Chris? Would that drink be for a " gin soaked barroom queen in Memphis"? I'll be checking out the HThh. Houston's a might big for me, but I can't wait to get my butt back to Cowtown. No place in the world like Texas. Welcome aboard friend.

At 9:21pm on May 24, 2010, StarryNightDiva said…: Hey Chris, nice to meetcha :)

At 10:50pm on May 16, 2010, Forthesakeofthesong said…: Thanks for stopping by!

At 11:57pm on May 15, 2010, James C. Clemetson said…: Hello.

At 7:43am on May 14, 2010, Brendan Cooke said…: thanks for the add Chris

At 2:37am on May 14, 2010, cozmicfolkfan said…: Hy Chris, honky-tonk songs are my anthems, man¡¡¡

At 8:13am on May 12, 2010, The Muckrakes said…: Thanks for adding us to your list, Chris. Much appreciated! We'll keep you informed when the new album is dropped and what have ya.

At 8:08pm on May 8, 2010, Jefferson Ross said…: Thanks for the befriending, Chris. Boogie on!

At 9:12pm on May 7, 2010, Mark Hosselton said…: Howdy Chris!

At 1:24pm on May 6, 2010, No Depression said…: Hi Chris - Welcome to the No Depression community! We hope you're finding everything okay. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback (here are some FAQs in case anything's confusing). Thanks for joining. Cheers!
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