Rick Collier

Meet the Promoters Powering Houston’s Live Music Scene

Meet the Promoters Powering Houston’s Live Music Scene Behind every unforgettable show, packed venue, and viral tour stop in Houston, there’s a promoter working tirelessly behind the scenes. These local champions of live music book venues, curate lineups, and keep Houston’s underground and independent scenes alive and thriving.Whether you’re a fan trying to follow the

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The End Drops Eventbrite Over Ties to “Oppressive Organizations” — A Stand for Independent Music

The End Drops Eventbrite Over Ties to “Oppressive Organizations” — A Stand for Independent Music In a bold move that’s sending shockwaves through the Houston music scene and beyond, The End has officially cut ties with Eventbrite as a ticketing platform. The decision comes after growing concern over Eventbrite’s ownership ties to mega-shareholders like BlackRock,

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Local Show Prices in Houston Haven’t Budged in 20 Years — And That’s a Problem

Local Show Prices in Houston Haven’t Budged in 20 Years — And That’s a Problem While everything from rent to coffee has doubled (or worse) over the past two decades, there’s one thing in Houston that’s somehow stayed the same: ticket prices to local shows.In 2005, you could catch a stacked lineup of local punk

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