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  • Styx and Foreigner rock The Woodlands

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Jun 25, 2024

    Two of rock music's most iconic bands delivered red hot performances in the Texas summer heat this past weekend in the Houston-area. Styx and Foreigner delivered what can only be described as a marathon of music and memories this past Saturday (June 22, 2024) at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. The co-headlining trek across the U.S. by these two legendary acts gave fans all of the hits they could handle in one astounding night. Styx was the closing act...

  • Summer has arrived and the regional concert scene is red hot

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Jun 25, 2024

    Summer has arrived and the regional concert scene is red hot as national acts perform from Houston to Lake Charles just about every week. Scan the list below and check out the full schedule online at www.therecordlive.com June 27 Dierks Bentley, Chase Rice, Tyler Braden, CajunDome, Lafayette, La. June 27 Thomas Mac, The Wildcatter Saloon, Katy June 28 Pat Green, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. June 29 Lynch Mob, Scout Bar, Houston June 29 Jamie O'Neal, The Venue at...

  • Dwight Yoakam sets fall date for Beaumont

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Jun 25, 2024

    One of the biggest country music concerts of the year will take place this fall in Southeast Texas. Country music artist Dwight Yoakam announced he has extended his current tour and added some dates to the fall itinerary, which includes a scheduled stop at Doggett Ford Park Arena in Beaumont on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Tickets go on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Doggett Ford Park box office at 10 a.m., Friday, June 28 for all ages. Special guests include Gary Allan an...

  • Styx, Foreigner return to The Woodlands

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Jun 18, 2024

    Two of music's most iconic rock acts return to Texas this week for one of the hottest concerts of the summer. Styx and Foreigner, along with special guest John Waite, will perform at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 22. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations for all ages. Foreigner is currently in the middle of its farewell tour that began in the summer of 2023, and Gowan and his bandmates in Styx are rejoining...

  • Fun weekend on tap with boat races and music

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Apr 30, 2024

    It’s spring time in Orange County and that means it is time for some fun on the Sabine River. The Explore Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau recently announced the Rock the River and DSRA Boat Races taking place at the City of Orange Boat Ramp and Riverside Pavilion starting Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5. Admission is free each day for this family-friendly event. The activities start Friday as the gates open at 5 p.m. Live music is provided by Keith Frank at the R...

  • Spring is on the horizon as more shows announced for later this year

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    The final week of the Houston Rodeo is this week and there are a lot of big name artists bringing the event to a close for the year. Several concerts have been announced for late summer and fall, such as Five Finger Death Punch and Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin and Staind, as well as Clint Black. Glance through the list below to find something that appeals to you and visit the full list of concerts online at www.therecordonline.com. March 13 Nickelback, Rodeo Houston, NRG...

  • Big events on tap locally and around the region

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Feb 6, 2024

    Mardi Gras season is in full swing and downtown Beaumont is the place to be this coming weekend with a full slate of fun and live music Thursday through Sunday. Also, the Goo Goo Dolls are returning to Beaumont as the featured artist for the 41st Annual Christus Gala on Saturday, April 20. This concert is a black-tie event and features a variety of sponsorship packages. Individual tickets, if any are available, will go on sale March 4 for $375 each. Visit w...

  • Legenday rock acts lay it down at Coushatta

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Feb 6, 2024

    KINDER, LA – Two iconic rock acts that helped define a generation performed in front of a sold out crowd this past weekend and appear to still be on top of their game. Hard rock acts Warrant and Lita Ford performed this past Saturday night inside the Coushatta Casino Resort's Event Center in front of a capacity crowd in what could only be described night of great rock and roll fun. Lita Ford, along with her band, opened the show and wasted little time in showcasing her f...

  • Big shows announced for 2024

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Jan 23, 2024

    It's 2024 and the new year is off to a hot start with a ton of big shows on the horizon, including the recent lineup announcement of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo taking place in February and March, and the inaugural Big as Texas Festival happening in May in Montgomery. Check out the listings here and visit www.therecordlive.com for the full schedule that is currently available. Jan. 26 Ludacris, Smart Financial Center, Sugar Land Jan. 26 Dale Watson, Scout Bar,...

  • Big shows announced for 2024

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Dec 19, 2023

    The final week of 2023 has arrived and what a year it has been, but there have been several announcements already for summer of 2024 and it is shaping up to be a big year featuring numerous headlining artists around the region. Recently announced events include Def Leppard and Journey, Styx and Foreigner, Creed and 3 Doors Down, Limp Bizkit and so many others. Check out the listings here and visit www.therecordlive.com for the full schedule that is currently available for the...

  • Big shows highlight latter portion of 2023

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Oct 24, 2023

    The 2023 calendar year might be winding down, but several shows have been added for the remainder of November and December that might be worth attending, including artists Clint Black at L'Auberge Casino, Scott Stapp at Golden Nugget and others. Shows for 2024 are coming out quickly too, such as Parker McCollum and Blake Shelton. Take a glance at the listings below and check out the full schedule of shows around the region at www.therecordlive.com. You will be glad you did....

  • Farewell to the band that made me love music

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Oct 24, 2023

    One of the most iconic bands in the history of rock and roll is finally ready to retire. After more than 50 years, KISS is riding off into the sunset with "The End of the Road" tour and will play its final Texas concert on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Moody Center in Austin. I will be there to witness the event and, for me, it is a bittersweet moment because this band is the reason I love rock music so much. I still remember the day it happened. It was early 1977 and I was just six...

  • Shinedown, Papa Roach delight Houston faithful with stellar rock show

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Oct 10, 2023

    The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas, was the place to be on Sunday night (Oct. 8, 2023) as The Revolutions Live tour continued its trek across Texas featuring popular rock acts Shinedown and Papa Roach, along with opening act Spiritbox. Shinedown was the featured artist on Sunday night and delivered a sensational 110-minute, 17-song set of high energy rock and powerful tunes that had fists pumping, hands clapping, heads banging and voices at full...

  • Music scene remains active as fall arrives

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Sep 26, 2023

    Summer has finally given way to fall, but the regional music circuit remains red hot for the rest of 2023. Several shows have been rescheduled or canceled in recent days. Bret Michaels concert at Ford Park is now slated for Jan. 26, 2024, while the summer concert by Collective Soul has been rescheduled twice. First to December and now to February 2024. And the October concert featuring Survivor has been canceled altogether. Also, The Jacksons and The Village People announced...

  • Review: Foreigner and Loverboy in The Woodlands

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Aug 14, 2023

    One of rock and roll's most iconic bands arrived in The Woodlands this past weekend to bid farewell to its fans of nearly 50 years. Rock band Foreigner returned to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Saturday, (Aug. 12, 2023) during its current leg of the band's farewell tour. Canadian rock act Loverboy served as the special guest. Nearly every song in Foreigner's set is a well-known rock radio staple and the band wasted little time in setting the tempo...

  • Summer concert season is here

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Aug 8, 2023

    Temperatures continue to be red hot and so is the summer concert scene with loads of amazing concerts all across the region, including several big shows in Southeast Texas. Check out the schedule below and visit www.therecordlive.com for a more detailed schedule for the rest of 2023. Aug. 10 Underoath, Revention Music Center, Houston Aug. 10 Convictions, Confessions of a Traitor, Bloodlines, Scout Bar, Houston Aug. 11 Boy George and Culture Club, Howard Jones, Berlin, Cynthia...

  • Review: Great White and Slaughter at the Golden Nugget

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Aug 7, 2023

    Temperatures have been scorching outside and hovering at or above 100 degrees for many days across the region, but the Golden Nugget Event Center was red hot as well this past Saturday. Two well-known bands with ties to the 1980s music era turned up the heat on Saturday night (Aug. 5, 2023) at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., as Great White and Slaughter delighted the large crowd with an evening of fantastic music and a stroll down memory lane. Slaughter,...

  • Summer concert season has arrived

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Aug 1, 2023

    Temperatures are red hot and so is the summer concert scene with loads of amazing concerts all across the region, including several big shows in Southeast Texas. Check out the schedule below and visit www.therecordlive.com for a more detailed schedule for the rest of 2023. Aug. 3 Big Time Rush, Max, Jax, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Aug. 3 Kenny Loggins, Smart Financial Centre, Sugar Land Aug. 4 Thomas Rhett, Toyota Center, Houston Aug. 4 Black Flag, House...

  • End of Summer Blast

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Jul 11, 2023

    Rocker star Bret Michaels is bringing the "Parti-Gras 2023" tour to Ford Park Pavilion on Friday, Sept. 22. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, July 14 at the Ford Park box office, all Ticketmaster locations and online. Tickets are $40-$75 each and special guests include Jefferson Starship and Frank Ray....

  • Summer concert season has arrived

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Jun 13, 2023

    The summer concert season is underway and, just like the temperatures, it is already red hot. More big shows are on tap in the coming weeks, so be sure to check out the schedule below for upcoming shows and see the full listing of events online at www.therecordlive.com June 16 Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Nate Smith, CajunDome, Lafayette, La. June 16 Chingo Bling, House of Blues, Houston June 16 Les Claypool, White Oak Music Hall, Houston June 17 Zebra, House of Blues,...

  • Duran Duran lets loose in Texas heat

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Jun 12, 2023

    Legendary rock outfit Duran Duran returned to the greater Houston-area this past Friday (June 9, 2023) and dazzled a near-capacity crowd in the Texas heat with nearly two hour set of hits, gems and new material. Duran Duran, which was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, kept the fans on its feet during its 19-song set at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday night. It was a sweat-filled, dancing in the aisle kind of night and a fantastic...

  • More big shows on tap for summer

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated May 2, 2023

    Several big shows have been announced in the past week to help keep the summer months red hot. New shows announced recently include Rick Springfield, Martina McBride, Greta Van Fleet, LL Cool J, and more. Check out the schedule below for upcoming shows and see the full listing of events online at www.therecordlive.com May 4 Pony Bradshaw, Courville's, Beaumont May 4 (hed)PE, Crazy Town, Adema, Tantric, Rise Rooftop, Houston May 5 Carly Pearce, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake...

  • Ted Nugent sets Beaumont concert

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Apr 18, 2023

    Legendary rocker and outdoorsman Ted Nugent is headed back to Southeast Texas this summer for the first time in a decade. Nugent will perform on Friday, Aug. 18, inside Ford Park Arena in Beaumont. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21 at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com and the Ford Park box office. Ticket prices start at $35. Also known as the "Motor City Madman," Nugent is best known for his numerous rock hits which are still staples on FM radio, such...

  • Veteran rockers dazzle Lake Charles crowd

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Apr 18, 2023
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    Few band ever achieve the milestone of celebrating 50 years of making music and touring, and fewer still are able to do it with the charm and energy of Styx. Veteran rock outfit Styx returned to Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles this past Friday (April 14, 2023) and delivered a spectacular 90-minute set of hits and newer tunes that left the near-capacity crowd on its feet and cheering for more. Styx formed in 1972 and has spent the better part of the past six decades...

  • More big shows on tap for summer

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Mar 28, 2023

    Spring has arrived and more big shows have been announced to across the region to keep music fans busy all summer long. Check out the schedule below for upcoming shows and see the full listing of events online at www.therecordlive.com March 30 Skid Row, Buckcherry, Rise Rooftop, Houston March 31 Sammy Kershaw, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. March 31 Smile Empty Soul, Horizon Theory, Fire Follows, Scout Bar, Houston April 1 Trace Adkins, L'Auberge Casino Resort, Lake...

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