12/02/2025
The new issue of Music News (aka Houston Music News) is now online at www.houstonmusicnews.net
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Hello Music News readers. I hope you had a great November.
Our cover story for this month features Bi-2. Bi-2, originally from the Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic, is making a rare concert tour in America and will be performing at Warehouse Live Midtown on January 8th. We wanted to give you an early heads up on this show because there’s no doubt it will be a sell-out! This band has delivered unforgettable performances at every stop on their tour, and we’re sure their upcoming show at Warehouse Live Midtown will be just as incredible.
And now, a special reminder from Warehouse Live Midtown:
For the time being, Warehouse Live Midtown is offering an additional 10% discount for all Houston Music News readers. That’s right—get an extra 10% off the regular ticket price to a show by using the promo code HOUSTONMUSICNEWS.
Besides Bi-2, Eli & Fur will be presenting a hypnotic dance set at Warehouse Live Midtown this month. We have a story on both of them in this month’s issue of Houston Music News. This is another show you definitely don’t want to miss. You can read all about them in this issue and remember, use the special promo code HOUSTONMUSICNEWS to get a discount on these tickets as well as others.
Now, on to the new issue. As usual, we have some great stories and information to share with you. In this month’s issue, check out stories on Localmania 5, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Ghostland Observatory performing at White Oak Music Hall—two more shows you’ll definitely want to see.
Also in this issue are stories on Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Mannheim Steamroller, Alex Skolnick, and more.
We also have a ton of great photos of bands performing around the Houston area. I’m sure you’ll recognize many of these names: Amplified Outlaws, Bert Wills, Death Before Decaf, Honey Island Swamp Band, The Band of Heathens, Los Rangerz, Nick Gaitan, Travellin Bros, Steve Krase, Tony Vega, The Octanes, Tyson Webb, In The Aftermath, and more!
And be sure to check out our Street Beat section. We have tons of great bands and events listed there for you to discover. If you’re looking for calendar listings to plan out your month, don’t miss our Calendar at the back of this month’s issue.
Also, be sure to check out our Spanish section. In this month’s issue we have stories on William Beckman, Rey Ruiz, and Ronald Borjas. These stories are presented in both English and Spanish.
I sincerely hope everyone reading this new publication finds something they enjoy, and I encourage you to let your friends and colleagues know about us. Just look for us every month at www.houstonmusicnews.net
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with “Sign Me Up” in the subject line, and we’ll email you a copy each month when it is published.
Remember, for your convenience, Music News is now downloadable. You can download the issue to your computer or storage device and save it so you can read it at your convenience, without having to log on to the internet every time. Try it now and save every issue—it will make things a lot easier for you.
Kevin Wildman
Editor and Publisher
