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Hello friends! Colin Gilmore and Marco Gutierrez from Austin-based Americana band, West Texas Exiles return to the show for episode 1489! Their new single, "Division" featuring Kelly Willis from their upcoming album 8000 Days (out Sept. 5) is available now wherever you stream or download music. They're playing some shows with Austin rockers Madam Radar this Thursday, 5/22 at The Heights Theater in Houston and Friday, 5/23 at The Kessler Theater in Dallas. Go to westtexasexiles.com for tour dates, music, and more. We have a great conversation about making 8000 Days, recording "Division" with Kelly Willis, playing with Jimmie Dale Gilmore, songwriting, A.I., the crazy music business and much more. I had a great time catching up with Colin and Marco. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie
On Tuesday's show: A challenge on religious grounds to a requirement that health insurance providers cover HIV prevention medications was heard at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday. Legal expert Seth Chandler explains the case, which stemmed from Texas.Also this hour: Houston has higher rates of sexually transmitted infections compared to the rest of Texas, according to Harris County Public Health. We discuss how local public health professionals are fighting STIs and misinformation.Then, on this Earth Day, we revisit a 2022 conversation with Rice University historian Douglas Brinkley about how one book sparked the great environmental awakening of the 1960s and 70s.And we talk with musician and Houston native David Ramirez, who's performing Wednesday at The Heights Theater.
On Tuesday's show: Measles alerts have been issued in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and San Marcos as an outbreak spreads across portions of Texas and other states. We talk with epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi of UTHealth about the prospects of cases in Houston and who's at risk.Also this hour: As more Houston businesses dial back remote and hybrid work, what other benefits might entice good workers to stay? We learn about some of the latest employee benefit trends.Then, we discuss whether school vouchers shifting funds from public schools to private ones might ultimately impact teacher pensions.And we reflect on the music of Houston-based ska band Los Skarnales, who play Friday night at The Heights Theater.
On Wednesday's show: We learn what a new report says about antisemitism in America.Also this hour: Tariffs, school vouchers, and property taxes -- there's a lot being debated at all levels of government these days. We seek context and clarity in our weekly political roundup.Then, we talk with Grammy winning, Guatemalan born singer/songwriter Gaby Moreno, ahead of her performance at the Hobby Center Saturday night.And Houston native singer/songwriter Kat Edmonson talks about how losing her mother inspired her new music, some of which she'll perform Sunday night at The Heights Theater.
On Wednesday's show: Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger, Rep. Colin Allred, took to the stage last night in their only debate of the campaign. We get reaction on each of their performances and discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We talk with Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter and author Mary Gauthier, who performs at The Heights Theater Oct. 18.
Sam Studer, independent filmmaker and Northfield High School graduate, talks about his movie “The Most Dangerous Gains.” The movie premiered May 5 at the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights.
Sam Studer, independent filmmaker and Northfield High School graduate, talks about his movie "The Most Dangerous Gains." The movie premiered May 5 at the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights.
Our guest this episode comes from the other side of the business. Diana Cox is the Vice President of Kessler Presents, the managing company behind The Kessler Theater, The Heights Theater, and the newly reopened Longhorn Ballroom. We had a fascinating conversation and Diana had some really great insight and advice for younger musicians trying to get booked at these storied venues. She also had a few great stories about some of the stranger musician rider requests. As well as what it was like getting some classic and historical music collectibles delivered to their offices.
Content warning: Discussions of sexual assault. Twenty years after a string of murders in rural South Korea, Bong Joon-ho made a movie about the people who tried to catch the country's first serial killer. What resulted was a harrowing chronicle of a trail slowly going cold, people who were unequipped for the heuristic exercise of catching a home-grown monster, and a government that cared more about defeating unrest than protecting its citizens – all told with the director's signature balance of light, dark, and the humanity that contains both. Get tickets to THE FIFTEENTH FILM NOIR FESTIVAL: NEO-NOIR (Dec 2023 - Feb 2024 at the Trylon and the Heights Theater): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/neo-noir/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/trylovepodcast and email us at trylovepodcast@gmail.com to get in touch! Buy tickets and support the Trylon at https://www.trylon.org/. Theme: "Raindrops" by Huma-Huma/"No Smoking" PSA by John Waters. Closing music: "Memories of Murder" by Taro Iwashiro from the MEMORIES OF MURDER soundtrack. Timestamps 0:00 - Episode 258: MEMORIES OF MURDER (2003) 3:30 - The Patented Aaron Grossman Summary (under exclusive license from AG Enterprises, Ltd.) 4:54 - Watching and rewatching MEMORIES OF MURDER 11:04 - An explicitly political movie 12:45 - Intense watchability despite dense cultural context 21:58 - Small towns and a rot at the heart of a country 40:55 - The ending and a stare that implicates us all 59:18 - The Junk Drawer 1:07:38 - Other Loves We've Tried: 2003 1:09:37 - Good Grief, Give Me a GIF! 1:16:35 - Cody's Noteys: Love Joon-ho (Bong Joon-ho movie trivia)
On Friday's show: After a crucial vote, there may be some major changes coming to Houston ISD, including a longer school year. And we learn how a recent anti-gang initiative resulted in 36 arrests. Also this hour: History is rife with technological advancements -- and the unintended consequences they create. We consider recent examples of how technology may help but also hinder us as we learn about efforts to teach the next generation of engineers here in Houston the importance of ethical development of technology. Then, Neil Armstrong's former home is for sale, and The Great Wall of China becomes the latest historic structure to be defaced. This week's group of “non-experts” discusses those stories on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. And singer/songwriter Joshua Radin talks about his post-high school gap year backpacking trip through Europe that came about 18 years late and inspired music on his new album. He performs at The Heights Theater this weekend.
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the politics surrounding Harris County Judge Hidalgo's leave of absence and other developments in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: We talk with guitarist Andy Summers of The Police. He's not just a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he's also a well-respected photographer and a fascinating guy. He performs at The Heights Theater on Friday night. And Spanish Harlem Orchestra, a three-time Grammy Award-winning Salsa and Latin jazz band, performs Aug. 17 as part of the Houston SUMMERJAZZ 2023 series.
On Friday's show: As cleanup continues after Tuesday's tornadoes, should we expect more of them in the Houston area in the future? We talk it over with Matt Lanza of Space City Weather. And we get an update on the FDA's likely plans for future COVID vaccines. And we learn about Dana Brown, the new general manager of the Astros. Also this hour: Chefs, food advocates, and other leaders are coming together in Houston Jan. 29-31 for the Chef Action Summit where they'll consider policy recommendations aimed at improving the nation's food system and making it more equitable and sustainable. Then, from job numbers, to a dubious ranking for Houston, to controversy over cartoon M&M's, we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. And the duo Say Girl Say performs Saturday at The Heights Theater. We revisit their 2020 performance at Houston Public Media for our series Skyline Sessions.
On Tuesday's show: The Battleship Texas will be moved this week from its long-time home in La Porte to Galveston's Pier 21 to undergo much-needed repairs. We learn more about what it takes to move it and the work that's being done. Also this hour: We talk with the News 88.7 reporters involved in Houston Public Media's series and podcast Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey to discover what surprised them in the process of their reporting. Then, we discuss the role community college education plays in creating the future workforce of Greater Houston and why advocates say community colleges deserve more funding. And Steve Earle and The Dukes perform Wednesday night at The Heights Theater. We listen back to a 2019 interview and peformance by Earle here at Houston Public Media for our series Skyline Sessions.
Courtesy photo by Justin Vorndran "The Last Time 6" by Hilary Greenstein is among the works in the eight-artist exhibit at the Anderson Center in Red Wing, Minn. Most of us could use a dose of bright colors by this point in January. The bold palettes are what Heather Lawrenz of Red Wing Arts is seeking when “Vivid Survival” opens Friday. The eight-artist exhibit at the Anderson Center was curated by Lindsey Cherek Waller, who has a studio at the Anderson Center. The forms vary from giant paintings to wearable creations. The strong colors allow viewers to consider survival during the pandemic. There is a free artists' reception on opening night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibit runs until March 26. Mary Fox of Renegade Theater Company in Duluth, Minn., says she was deeply affected by her visit to the “Like Me, Like You” exhibit at the Duluth Art Institute. The Twin Ports Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Collective mounted the exhibit. Fox loves the way the show opens, with APIDA's logo of a golden rice stalk transformed into a 3D sculpture strung with origami. The show is a “cultural explosion [of] voices of Asian Americans and their lived experiences,” said Fox. Photography gives way to poetry printed on a bright yellow wall, set alongside handmade clothing, film, podcasts, and painting. At the end, visitors can write their takeaways on a ribbon and tie it to a tree. “Like Me, Like You” is free and runs through the end of March. Film publicist Peter Schilling of the Heights Theater plans to head to the Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis Friday for an action film from 1915 that's getting new life with local music. He describes the “Filibus: the Mysterious Air Pirate” as a film about an elegant baroness who dresses as a man and lowers herself from an iron dirigible into Italian Riviera mansions to steal their valuables. While the special effects may appear primitive to an audience more than a century later, Schilling says early cinema magic creates a visceral experience. Pianist Katie Condon performs her original score to accompany the film at each of the four showings. The screenings were organized by University of Minnesota cultural studies professor and author Maggie Hennefeld. The show runs Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Masks and proof of COVID-19 vaccination are required. Correction (Jan. 28, 2022): A previous version of this story called "Filibus: the Mysterious Air Pirate" a black-and-white film. The story has been corrected.
On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Two people are confirmed dead and 30 were hospitalized in what La Porte officials called a "mass casualty" incident at a LyondellBasell chemical plant Tuesday night in unincorporated Harris County. We get the latest from News 88.7's Katie Watkins. Also this hour: The CDC is now recommending vaccinated people wear masks in certain situations. We discuss what this change of course means and learn when exactly people who've been vaccinated should wear a mask. And, with news that Simone Biles pulled out of the Olympic gymnastics finals due to mental health concerns, Olympic track and field competitor Bryce Deadmon of Texas A&M discusses the unique challenges athletes are facing at these games. Plus: We discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup. Then, we continue our series on sports in the summer Olympics with a look at archery in Greater Houston. And Houston-native country musician Rodney Crowell talks about his career ahead of a concert Thursday at The Heights Theater. MORE: Rodney Crowell Performs on Skyline Sessions
On Friday's Houston Matters: We talk with Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee about TxDOT's continuation of the I-45 expansion project despite a request to stop from the federal government. Also this hour: We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news -- namely two stories of people going to extraordinary lengths to tells stories about popular fast food. And we wrap up the week with a pair of conversations with musicians: First, Texas troubadour Joshua Ray Walker discusses his craft ahead of a show at The Heights Theater tonight. Then, we talk with Texas native Charley Crockett, who's performing on the lawn at White Oak Music Hall on Saturday. MORE: Charley Crockett Performs on Skyline Sessions
On today’s episode of the Roots Revival Podcast I interviewed Diana Cox with the Kessler Theater, the Heights Theater and the Kessler Presents. We talked about her numerous callings, talents, and goals. She even gave some great advice for up and coming musicians looking to book more shows. I really hope you enjoy it! As always email me at jack@jackbarksdale.com for questions or show ideas.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the "odder" films being shown at the Heights Theater, and a special screening at Trylon Cinema.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the "odder" films being shown at the Heights Theater, and a special screening at Trylon Cinema.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the "odder" films being shown at the Heights Theater, and a special screening at Trylon Cinema.
Peter Schilling talks about two film series that are starting at the Heights Theater.
Peter Schilling talks about two film series that are starting at the Heights Theater.
Peter Schilling talks about two film series that are starting at the Heights Theater.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about a "rubble film" showing at the Heights Theater and the Frederick Wiseman series running at the MSP Film Society.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about a "rubble film" showing at the Heights Theater and the Frederick Wiseman series running at the MSP Film Society.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about a "rubble film" showing at the Heights Theater and the Frederick Wiseman series running at the MSP Film Society.
Peter Schilling talks about the upcoming Cine Latino film festival from the MSP Film Society, and also the "Ha! Ha! Homicide" series of murder comedies playing at the Heights Theater starting on Oct. 8th.
Peter Schilling talks about the upcoming Cine Latino film festival from the MSP Film Society, and also the "Ha! Ha! Homicide" series of murder comedies playing at the Heights Theater starting on Oct. 8th.
Peter Schilling talks about the upcoming Cine Latino film festival from the MSP Film Society, and also the "Ha! Ha! Homicide" series of murder comedies playing at the Heights Theater starting on Oct. 8th.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about seeing The Wizard of Oz in technicolor at the Heights Theater and Ealing comedies playing at the Trylon.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about seeing The Wizard of Oz in technicolor at the Heights Theater and Ealing comedies playing at the Trylon.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about seeing The Wizard of Oz in technicolor at the Heights Theater and Ealing comedies playing at the Trylon.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the upcoming series of Martin Scorsese films showing at Trylon Cinema and Heights Theater.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the upcoming series of Martin Scorsese films showing at Trylon Cinema and Heights Theater.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the upcoming series of Martin Scorsese films showing at Trylon Cinema and Heights Theater.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the films showing at the Trylon Cinema in Longfellow and the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights starting today, and how each venue is handling social distancing.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the films showing at the Trylon Cinema in Longfellow and the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights starting today, and how each venue is handling social distancing.
Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about the films showing at the Trylon Cinema in Longfellow and the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights starting today, and how each venue is handling social distancing.
Peter Schilling talks about Hollywood's Poverty Row and an upcoming Film Noir series at the Heights Theater called "Cheap, Mean & Deadly"
Peter Schilling talks about the black-and-white Christmas noir film "Blast of Silence" playing at the Heights Theater Sunday evening.
Peter Schilling from the Heights Theater talks about the upcoming showing of The Man Who Laughs, the silent film with a character who inspired The Joker from the Batman comics.
Peter Schilling from the Heights Theater talks about the upcoming showing of The Man Who Laughs, the silent film with a character who inspired The Joker from the Batman comics.
Peter Schilling from the Heights Theater talks about the upcoming showing of The Man Who Laughs, the silent film with a character who inspired The Joker from the Batman comics.
The Heights Theater is showing Revue Um Mitternacht, or Midnight Revue, a musical made in East Germany in the 1960s. Peter Schilling from the Heights talks about the film.
Pianist and composer Larry McDonough worked with the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights to bring "Bill Evans: Time Remembered - The Life and Music of Bill Evans" to the screen. Hear Larry talk about the film, and you can go see it Thursday, Nov. 9 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. in partnership with the Leigh Kamman Legacy Project.
The trip to Cooperstown; We talk with Edwin Cabaniss from the Heights Theater about the goings on at the historic venue; Emotions run high about a Houston restaurant ranking.
Edwin Cabaniss, Proprietor of the Kessler and Heights Theater.
One of the guys REALLY loves milk; Incubus was a good band to lose your virginity to; Craig and Justin talk with Edwin Cabaniss, Proprietor of the Kessler and Heights Theater.
One of the guys REALLY loves milk; Incubus was a good band to lose your virginity to; Craig and Justin talk with Edwin Cabaniss, Proprietor of the Kessler and Heights Theater.
Tom Letness is the owner of the beautiful Heights Theater on the border of Columbia Heights and Minneapolis. The Heights has been restored to it's original grand vision, and Tom does a wonderful job programming some of the best classic repertory cinema in the country. This is our discussion about acquiring the Heights, renovating it, programming and the future of film.