If you enjoy the sounds of live music, you will have ample opportunity to satisfy your desires. Houstonoffers an abundance of live music of all types. Some bars and nightclubs showcase live bands on weekends or specific nights, while others like the Fabulous Satellite Lounge feature live bands every night of the week. The Lounge is located in the historic Heights area and has been honored several times by the Houston Press as one of the city’s best venues for live music. Popular bands play rock, blues, country and folk music to entertain sizable crowds. Billy Blues Bar & Grill is another popular nightspot that features live blues performances every night. This bar also has a full-service restaurant, where you can nibble on some tasty barbecue while you enjoy the music. If your preference is jazz and seafood, head downtown to Sambuca Jazz Cafe for nightly performances. The management at this ritzy club books at least one national act a month.
Experience a little Irish culture several times a month at The Claddagh. This bar also features authentic Irish cuisine and an open mike on Wednesday nights. The Hop books popular sock-hop entertainers to croon tunes from the 50s and 60s several times a month. Older crowds, as well as young swingers, find this nightclub very appealing. Live Latino music is a hit at Ruggles Bistro Latino on the weekends. Head downtown early and enjoy an assortment of Latin cuisines before settling in for the show. The Copacabana style and elegance of the 1940s is the main attraction at the Mercury Room, a popular hangout among a distinguished, older crowd. Swing and blues feature heavily at this downtown nightclub.
Karaoke, that modern art form where the average citizen jumps on stage and belts out the lyrics of popular tunes, has become a popular pastime in Houston. You will find that many nightclubs and bars offer karaoke and open-mike nights on a regular basis. Even if you are not tempted to try it yourself, watching the antics of others can be tremendously entertaining. Miller’s Cave features karaoke three nights a week in addition to live rock & roll bands on Friday evenings. Dave & Buster’s is popular on the Strip for its unique approach to entertainment. A karaoke bar is part of its charm, along with high-tech virtual reality and video games, numerous pool tables and a full-service restaurant.
In a completely different respect, live concerts and classical performances are equally popular and entertaining. Jones Hall is home to the critically acclaimed Houston Symphony and features numerous classical concerts every month. Other artistic musical presentations also take place in this downtown music hall from time to time. Toyota Center, the Astrodome and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion all play host for famous concert tours featuring the hottest performers. If these types of live music are the ones you prefer, keep an eye on the Local Events section for upcoming performance dates and ticket information.
The Houston Symphony
(713) 227-ARTS
Jones Hall,615 Louisiana
Houston, TX
Houston Grand Opera
(713) 546-0200
Wortham Theater Center
The nations fifth largest Opera Company and the only one in the country to win a Grammy, a Tony and an Emmy award. Known worldwide for balance between contemporary works and classics in its standard repertoire. The Opera tours extensively and enjoys a reputation for commissioning and producing new works in 24 world premieres and six U.S. premieres since 1973.
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