Tune in to tonight (6PM or Midnight Irish time) for the Irish Aires show. To hear a live streaming show go here. To hear it in the KPFT archives go here
To see our playlist as we play it, go to: http://www.kpft.org/studio/playlist.php
Find On Going Irish Events in the Houston area by clicking here.
ALL items (see details below)
-06/01/13 - Irish Aires on KPFT 90.1 in Houston @ 6PM Central US time
*06/01/13 - Chachie Borracho's Party w/ Dead Rabbits at Walter's (open event)
-06/07/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
-06/07/13 - Blaggards @ R&R Sports Bar & Grill
*06/08/13 - USA Men's Rugby vs. Ireland in Houston
*06/08/13 - Ireland/USA Rugby Fanfest w/Blaggards @ Compass Stadium
-06/08/13 - Ireland/USA Rugby Fanfest w/Blaggards @ Warehouse Live
-06/14/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House
-06/14/13 - Blaggards @ Shamrocks Pub in Humble
-06/15/13 - The Dead Rabbits in Seabrook
-07/12/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
-07/13/13 - The Dead Rabbits at Brickwall Firm's Cook-off
-07/13/13 - The Dead Rabbits with S.S. Web and friends at Union Tavern
*07/20/13 - Wood and Wire at the Mucky Duck
-09/07/13 - Dick Dowling Days Sesquicentennial @ Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site
-09/19/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
*09/21-22 - Sherwood Forest Celtic Festival at McDade Texas with the Blaggards
*10/19/13 - The Clear Lake Celtic Fest with the Dead Rabbits (Updated info)
-10/25/13 - The Dead Rabbits at Vintage Pub
-11/02/13 - Houston Open Platform Feis and Championships
-11/02-03 - Austin Celtic Festival - Headliner Legendary Paul Brady
-11/08/13 - Annual Irish Gala benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
-11/20/13 - Celtic Thunder at the Bayou Music Center in Houston
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NEW FEATURE: Top Irish Links for last week (in case you missed them):
Sorry, didn't have time to harvest this week's links.
This year is the 97th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Uprising. If you hadn't heard the following, I thought you might be interested. It was done for CBS radio in 1966 for the 50th anniversary. The narrator is Charles Kurwalt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Kuralt) was the narrator:
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kvMs74E3Wc
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5NsMOh_4eE
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCsKBdMee8U
Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDz_tRjkUVs
Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6DM1J83bjY
Part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1JPJ6i_cCY
These were uploaded to YouTube thanks to K Ryan
http://www.youtube.com/user/markev123
There are loads of great pictures & other Irish Stuff. So Join the Irish Aires Page on FaceBook
http://www.facebook.com/groups/35456222064/
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New On Going events & Announcements:
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*06/01/13 - Chachie Borracho's Birthday/Graduation Party with Dead Rabbits at Walter's (open event)
Saturday, June 1, 2013 9:00pm
Walter's
1120 Naylor St.,
Houston, Texas 77002
Chachie Borracho's Birthday/Graduation Party with performances by:
Dead End Cowboys
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DeadEnd-Cowboys/40665119966
The Dead Rabbits
http://www.facebook.com/rabbitsofrock
Neon Cobra (from Austin)
http://www.facebook.com/NeonCobra
7 bucks @ the door
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-06/07/13 - Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House
Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700
Saturday night from 7:30-10pm enjoy Houston's masters of musical mayhem Constant Billy at Waldo's Coffee House in the Houston Heights. No cover charge- we'll pass the hat. Come early and grab a seat in this relaxed, intimate setting. Delish sandwiches & coffee or if you prefer, it's $5 per head to BYOB. We are there the first Saturday of the month.
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-06/07/13 - Blaggards @ R&R Sports Bar & Grill
9:30pm until 11:30pm
R&R Sports Bar & Grill
3338 FM 528,
Friendswood, TX 77546
281-996-8300
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*06/08/13 - USA Men's Rugby vs. Ireland in Houston
The U.S. Men's National Rugby Team To Take On Ireland At BBVA Compass Stadium
7:30 Kick-off
BBVA Compass Stadium
(Home to the Houston Dynamo and the Texas Southern Tigers football)
2200 Texas Ave,
Houston, TX 77003
713-547-3000
World Class Rugby Returns to Houston for an International Test Match Between USA & Ireland on Saturday, June 8, 2013
International Rugby Returns to Houston This Summer! The U.S.Men's National Rugby Team, The Eagles, will host Irelandat BBVA Compass Stadium, an AEG Facility, on Saturday, June 8, 2013, as one of the only international matches being held in the U.S. this year. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.
"We have established a great foundation for rugby in Houston with our previous match between the USA and Italy last year, welcoming a record-setting crowd of 18,000 people," said USA Rugby President and CEO, Nigel Melville. "With the success of that game, we are pleased to return to Houston with another highly-anticipated international match, this time welcoming Ireland and their fans."
This match up offers rugby fans a great opportunity to witness Ireland, a Tier 1 nation currently ranked 6thin world, battle on American soil against The Eagles, who are currently ranked 16th. The teams have previously faced off in 2009 and again in 2011 at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand; both matches resulted in victory for Ireland. The U.S. Men's National Team will be seeking a long-awaited win as they face off again in Houston.
"We are pleased to host our third international rugby match at BBVA Compass Stadium and welcome the U.S. Men's National Team back to Houston," said BBVA Compass Stadium general manager Doug Hall. "It is our goal to provide rugby fans, as well as the teams, with a unique and memorable experience including a pre-game fan fest for this game. Houston has proven that it's fast becoming a rugby town and we are thrilled to be a part of that growth and development."
Tickets for the USA Rugby Men's Eagles vs. Ireland test match will go on-sale beginning Monday, January 28 at 10 a.m., and will be available online at www.axs.com orwww.bbvacompassstadium.com or by calling 888-929-7849. Tickets are also available at the Ticket Office, open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices start at $20. Group tickets will be available beginning Monday, January 28 to groups of 10 or more by calling 713-547-3055.
About USA Rugby
Founded in 1975, USA Rugby is an official member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Rugby Board (IRB). The organization has approximately 90,000 members and is responsible for the development of the boys, girls, high school, collegiate and club rugby programs, and ultimately all of the national teams representing the U.S. in international competitions. The current structure of USA Rugby comprises seven Territorial Unions (TU) and 34 Local Area Unions (LAU) that compete for regional and National Championships. USA Rugby's national headquarters is located in Boulder, Colo., and is run by full-time staff under the direction of current CEO and President of Rugby Operations Nigel Melville.
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*06/08/13 - Ireland/USA Rugby Fanfest w/Blaggards @ Compass Stadium
Saturday, June 8, 2013
5:00pm until 7:00pm
BBVA Compass Stadium
(Home to the Houston Dynamo and the Texas Southern Tigers football)
2200 Texas Ave,
Houston, TX 77003
713-547-3000
http://bbvacompassstadium.com/usa-vs-ireland-rugby-fan-fest-presented-budweiser
Buy your tickets here: http://www.axs.com/events/3403/usa-rugby-vs-ireland
Save your ticket for FREE admission to the Official After Party @ Warehouse Live... we'll be playing a show there, too!
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-06/08/13 - Ireland/USA Rugby Fanfest w/Blaggards @ Warehouse Live
10:00PM until Midnight
Warehouse Live
813 Saint Emanuel St.,
Houston, TX
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-06/14/13 - Celtic Voyage at Waldo's Coffee House
Waldo's Coffee House –
1030 Heights Blvd,
Houston, Texas 77008
(713) 869-0700
We are one of Houston's most popular Celtic bands. Our mission is simple: "Give our audience a cracking good time, one that they will talk about for weeks." We do it by taking you for a ride on an emotional roller coaster traveling through time to visit the four corners of the Celtic world. We entertain you with toe tapping jigs and reels and rock you with mighty ballads that tell of times and events long past. We will throw in a few funny stories and some banter along the way, just for good measure. We invite you to come along and spend an evening with us; you will not regret it nor forget it. To contact us via e-mail use "celticvoyage@hotmail.com"
Influences:
Too many to name really but here are a few. The Fureys; The Dubliners; The Clancys; Silly Wizard; Steeleye Span; Ladysmith; Pogues; Wolftones; Battlefield Band; Old Blind Dogs etc. Paxton; McTell; Gibson; Lightfoot ...the list goes on and on.
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-06/14/13 - Blaggards @ Shamrocks Pub in Humble
9:00pm until 1:00am
Shamrocks Pub Humble
228 1st Street West,
Humble, Texas 77338
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-06/15/13 - The Dead Rabbits in Seabrook
Location to be announced
7:00pm
We'll have some more details on the event comin' up!
https://www.facebook.com/rabbitsofrock
https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelingMurphys?fref=ts
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-07/12/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
Clandestine
July 12 7:30 PM
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
Clandestine is hard-driving, toe-tapping Texas Celtic sound. They re-formed in 2006 after a four-year break, with the same brand of blasting tune sets and new songs. Al Cofrin, the newest member, brings cittern and another set of bagpipes to the mix.
Percussionist and singer Emily Dugas captivates with her original song collaborations with Al, as well as her singular interpretations of songs in the Celtic genre.
Piper EJ Jones and fiddler Gregory McQueen return with the full force of their individual musical energies. EJ and Al also join Emily on vocals, with many songs now set in three-part harmony.
Once again, Clandestine is a regular feature at the Texas Scottish Festival and the North Texas Irish Festival, as well as their home pub, McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Houston.
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-07/13/13 - The Dead Rabbits at Brickwall Firm's Cook-off
Brickwall BBQ Fundraiser benefiting Tally Hall & Brad Davis' Banded Brigade
Firkin & Phoenix Pub
1915 Westheimer RD,
Houston, Texas 77098
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-07/13/13 - The Dead Rabbits with S.S. Web and friends at Union Tavern!
Saturday, July 13, 2013
9:00pm
Union Tavern
435 El Dorado Blvd A,
Webster, Texas 77598
Folk Punk At It's Finest!!!
Bring yer Rabbit lovin' arses on down to Webster and join in on some proper hell raisin' with our brothers in arms from Wayward Parade Records!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/SS-WEB/115275818521973?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wayward-Parade/219134891450961?fref=ts
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*07/20/13 - Wood and Wire at the Mucky Duck
730 PM
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
Wood & Wire features Matt Slusher on mandolin, Tony Kamel on guitar, Trevor Smith on Banjo, and Dom Fisher on bass. When the original trio got together in the fall of 2011, things started happening quickly.
From the very beginning, their chemistry made collaborating easy, and they practiced relentlessly as they built their sound. Focusing hard on three-part harmonies, thought-out arrangements, and some hard-driving pickin', all of which is anchored by Dom's solid bass playing.
Old tunes that Slush and Tony had written in the past were given new life, and the group's collective energy created inspiration for new songs along the way. Trevor started jamming and performing with the trio in December 2011 and officially joined the band in March 2012, adding a whole new element to the quartet.
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-09/07/13 - Dick Dowling Days Sesquicentennial @ Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site
Civil War Living History & Battle Re-enactment Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Sabine Pass.
Irish historian & author, Timothy Collins will be at the event to sign copies of his new book,
"Dick Dowling: Galway's Hero of Confederate Texas".
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-09/19/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck
Clandestine
September 19
7:30 PM
Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098-4113
(713) 528-5999
www.mcgonigels.com
Advance Tickets: $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00
Preferred seating for dinner guests.
Clandestine is hard-driving, toe-tapping Texas Celtic sound. They re-formed in 2006 after a four-year break, with the same brand of blasting tune sets and new songs. Al Cofrin, the newest member, brings cittern and another set of bagpipes to the mix.
Percussionist and singer Emily Dugas captivates with her original song collaborations with Al, as well as her singular interpretations of songs in the Celtic genre.
Piper EJ Jones and fiddler Gregory McQueen return with the full force of their individual musical energies. EJ and Al also join Emily on vocals, with many songs now set in three-part harmony.
Once again, Clandestine is a regular feature at the Texas Scottish Festival and the North Texas Irish Festival, as well as their home pub, McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Houston.
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*09/21-22 - Sherwood Forest Celtic Festival and Highland Games at McDade Texas with the Blaggards
Blaggards will be there 22nd from 2-4PM. Other groups to be announced later
The Sherwood Celtic Music Festival is a celebration of Celtic music, history and heritage. Our particular event does not focus on a specific time period; rather, we celebrate the entire arc of Celtic history from ancient times to the present.
With over 20 bands playing Celtic-influenced music (traditional and modern), our very own Highland Games and many crafters here to show you their goods, we've got plenty to keep you busy during this high-energy event! In addition to the above we offer dancing competitions, bagpipe competitions, harp circles and even a trivia challenge. Many local chapters of Clans will be present in order to share their histories with you as well.
We hope you enjoy all we have in store for you at this 3rd Annual Sherwood Celtic Music Festival!
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*10/19/13 - The Clear Lake Celtic Fest with the Dead Rabbits (Updated info)
All Celtic all day! Music, food, booze, beer, dancers, vendors, art, etc. etc.
Details as they come!
Get Ready Seabrook!
Landolt Pavillion,
Clear Lake Park,
Seabrook, TX
Houston, Texas
https://www.facebook.com/events/185903998231274/
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-10/25/13 - The Dead Rabbits at Vintage Pub
Friday, October 25, 2013 9:00pm
Vintage Pub
13245 Jones Rd,
Houston, Texas 77070-4439
Bringin' our version of Celtic mayhem to the North Side
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-11/02/13 - Houston Open Platform Feis and Championships
Tew Academy of Irish dance is pleased to announce our first feis.
The Houston Open Platform Feis and Championships will be held November 2, 2013 in Houston, TX. (exact venue to be announced soon).
Come join us for a dance of Irish dance competition, camaraderie and fun.
Our Feis is sanctioned by the North American Irish Dance Federation, an open platform organization, which means that everyone is welcome to compete regardless of school affiliation or teacher certification. Retired dancers are also encouraged to register as well!
All dance entries will be handled through NAIDF's online registration and feis system, FeisKeeper.
NAIDF Member Schools
Registration Fee: $20.00 (per dancer)
Per Dance: $11.00
Junior and senior championships $20 inclusive.
Non-NAIDF Member Schools
Registration Fee: $23.00 (per dancer)
Per Dance: $13.00
Junior and senior championships $25 inclusive.
Registration Opens January 1, 2013 · Registration Closes October 1, 2013 · Register atFeisKeeper.com
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-11/02-03 - Austin Celtic Festival - Headliner Legendary Paul Brady
The Largest Gathering of Celts in Central Texas
Multi-stage and programming of all things Celtic on the shores of Ladybird Lake. In its 16th year of production with estimated crowds nearing 10,000 for the weekend. A friendly family event, fun for all ages and opened to all. More information on the website atwww.austincelticfestival.com
Started: October 1997
Location: 2102 Jesse East Segovia St, Austin, Texas 78702
Fiesta Gardens on Ladybird Lake in Austin, Texas
Noon to 7:30pm Sat. & Sun.
Contact Info: austincelticfestival@gmail.com
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-11/08/13 - Annual Irish Gala benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Save The Date
Friday, November 8, 2013
Annual Irish Gala benefiting
the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
The Houstonian Hotel,
111 North Post Oak Lane,
Houston, TX 77024
6:30 pm reception; dinner following reception
Honorees: Members of the international community who have been instrumental in building and maintaining peace in Northern Ireland:
Rev. and Mrs. Harold Good
Join us for an enjoyable evening with delicious food, lively entertainment and great company! We are delighted to honor Rev. and Mrs. Harold Good of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Rev. Good has served as the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland (for the entire island) and has received many awards recognizing his contributions to peace around the world. The Goods also have played a significant role as mentors to our students on the Flynn Center for Irish Studies' study abroad program in Northern Ireland. Help us raise scholarships to enable our students to enroll in Irish Studies courses at UST as well as to study abroad in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Through the funds raised by the Gala, we also raise scholarships to bring Irish and Northern Irish students to study at UST.
For more details, please contact Lori Gallagher
at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu
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-11/20/13 - Celtic Thunder at the Bayou Music Center in Houston
Bayou Music Center
520 Texas Ave.
Houston, TX 77002
Doors open: 19:30
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Venue Info
Alley Theatre
615 Texas Avenue,
Houston, Texas
(713) 220-5700
Ashford Arms Pub
14605 Perthshire,
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 497-5316
Barnevelder Movement Arts Complex
2201 Preston Street
Houston, Texas, 77003
Big John's
6150 Wilcrest Drive,
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-3499
Bohemeo's,
408 Telephone Road,
Houston, Texas
Brian O'Neils
5555 Morningside Dr,
Houston, TX 77005
713-522-2603
Bull & Bear
11980 Westheimer Rd # A
Houston, TX 77077-6670
(281) 496-6655
Cactus Music & Records
210 Portsmouth
Houston, TX
Center for Irish Studies, University of St Thomas
Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD
Director, Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-525-3592 (direct)
713-525-3866 (fax)
irishstudies@stthom.edu
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies
Concert Pub Galleria Houston
5636 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 278-7272
http://www.theconcertpub.com/GALLERIA.html
Continental Club
3700 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002-9504, United States
(713) 529-9899
Dan Electro's Guitar Bar
1031 East 24th Street
Houston, TX 77009.
Deans Credit Clothing
316 Main Street,
Houston, Texas 77002
Echo Lounge
1515 Pease St.
Houston, TX
713-659-2000
Foundry United Methodist Church
8350 Jones Road at Highway 290,
Houston, Texas
The Goose's Acre Bistro & Irish Pub
21 Waterway Ave,
Spring, TX 77380
The Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice Street
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: 800-821-1894
409-763-7173
Fax: 409-763-1068
Email: tickets@thegrand.com
Griff's
3416 Roseland Street
Houston, TX 77006-4307
(713) 528-9912
Highland Village Farmer's Market,
2720 Suffolk Dr.
Houston, Texas
House of Blues
1204 Caroline St,
Houston, TX 77002
(888) 402–5837
Houston Amateur Sports Park.
12131 Kirby Drive,
Houston, Texas, 77045
Irish American Heritage Assoc.
Municipal Utility District Building
Cimmaron Pkwy at Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd)
Katy, Texas
http://users.hal-pc.org/~triolamj/
Jesse H Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana Street
77002
Houston, TX, US
(713) 227-3974
http://www.houstontx.gov/joneshall/index.htm
JP Hops House\
2317 South Highway 6
Houston-
(one block north of Westheimer on Highway 6)
Call 281-496-0623
Kenneally's Irish Pub
2111 S Shepherd Drive
Houston, Texas 77019
713-630-0486
Khon's
2808 Milam Street
Houston, TX
77006 (713) 523-7775
(click HERE for map)
The Last Concert Cafe
1403 Nance St.
Houston, TX. 77002
713 226-8563
Late Nite Pie
302 Tuam Street
Houston, TX
Listening Room at Nia Moves-
508 Pecore- in the Heights
Houston, TX 77009
info@niamoves.com
Logon Cafe,
3508 Calder Ave
Beaumont, Texas
409-832-1529
www.logoncafe.net
Lucky's Pub
801 Saint Emanuel Street,
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 522-2010
Lynn's Longbranch Saloon
5505 Pinemont
Houston, TX 77092-2619
(713) 686-8668.
Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk Street
Houston, TX 77098-4113
(713) 528-5999
www.mcgonigels.com
Millbend Coffeehouse
1370 North Millbend
( @ Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church)
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Molly Maguires
15945 Kuykendahl Rd,
Houston, TX 77068
(281) 580-6167
Mollys Pub Downtown
509 Main
Houston, TX 77002
713-222-1033
Molly's Pub Kingwood
29803 Loop 494,
Kingwood, TX 77339
Molly's Pub Tomball
28107 Texas 249 ,
Tomball, TX 77375
281-255-2175
Molly Malone's Pub
7824 Louetta Road
Spring, TX 77379, United States
(281) 370-4949
FaceBook Page
Molly's on Westheimer
11128 Westheimer
Houston, Texas
713.789.95
Olde City Pub
14124 Stuebner Airline Road,
Houston, TX 77069
832-249-6167
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
413 20th Street
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-9199
R&R Sports Bar & Grill
3338 FM 528,
Friendswood, TX 77546
281-996-8300
Scout Bar
18307 Egret Bay Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 335-0002
http://www.scoutbar.com/home.php
Shamrock Tavern
16150 Stuebner Airline Rd. Suite F
Spring, TX
Sherlock's Baker Street Pub
10001 Westheimer
Houston TX 77042
Shoeshine Charley's Big Top Lounge,
3714 Main St
Houston, Texas
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
8915 Timberside Drive
Houston, 77025
713-667-653
Stats Sports Bar & Grill
10480 Louetta Rd,
Houston, TX 77070
Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel
2300 Ships Mechanic Row,
Galveston, TX 77550
Union Tavern
435 El Dorado Blvd # A,
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 486-6644
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
In the Parking Lot behind
3000 Richmond at Eastside
Houston , Texas
The Vanishing Point
2411 Strand,
Galveston, TX.
(409) 750-9101
Verizon Wireless Theatre
520 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 230-1666
Waldo's Coffee House.
1030 Heights Blvd ,
Houston , TX 77008
(713) 869-0700
West Chase Tavern
10630 Westheimer @ Blue Willow
Houston, Texas 77042
713-785-5567.
White Swan
4419 Navigation
Houston , TX
Winedale in Round Top, Tx
3738 FM 2714
Round Top, TX 78954
(979) 278-3530
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