Cactus is proud to present another opportunity for fans to meet an epic metal band… CHILDREN OF BODOM.

Formed in 1993 in Espoo, Finland, CHILDREN OF BODOM has built a rock solid reputation as a one of the best pure metal bands in the world. The band’s name is derived from the infamous Lake Bodom murders, which took place in Finland in 1960. Originally named Inearthed (with a series of demos to their name), COB can be as downright brutal as any metal band when the situation demands. But what places this band at the pinnacle of the pack is the way it can suddenly dish up huge swathes of melody and instantly memorable choruses with an unmatched degree of musicianship that has seen vocalist / guitarist Alexi “Wildchild” Laiho and his cohorts grace the covers of musician magazines around the globe.

It’s been a long time in the making, but darkness is finally descending upon the rock and roll fans of Houston. Not the evil, world conquering sort of darkness . . . more like the sexy, leather-clad, party-all-night-but-in-a-classy-way kind of darkness.

FREDDY STEADY KRC w/ CAM KING

SATURDAY, 2/18 @ 3:00pm

St. Arnold Brewing Co.

Anytime Freddy plays the Cactus stage you know to expect a good time party. He’s got the musicianship to along with the awesome live performance. Want to know what good music sounds like? Than get in here for this one.

Everytime Dale performs at Cactus, he manages to transform the store into a honky-tonk.

 

There will be dancing in the aisles.

 

Save the date! You don’t wanna miss this!!

On The Sun Sessions, not only does Dale Watson evoke an era, but he revives it to the point that it seems that it never faded. Embodying the early recordings of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Carl Perkins brewed with his signature Texas juke joint cool, Dale Watson is what country is, was and should always be. Recorded at the fabled Sun Studios in Memphis, TN, The Sun Sessions is an album that deserves the label of “instant classic.” Backed by The Texas Two, these 14 original tracks turn love, heartache and the unsung heros of our everyday lives into legend.

 

The Sun Sessions is packed from start to finish with Watson’s mix of honky tonk, rockabilly and Americana, weaving each song into its own compelling story showcasing his mastery of songwriting that could stand side-by-side with the greats of country. This is what authentic country music sounds like, speaking to all of us with a wit and humor that’s as strong as a whiskey on the rocks and easy as a two-stepping rhythm. Listening to The Sun Sessions, it’s impossible NOT to have a good time and Dale Watson makes sure of that. So do yourself a favor, strap your boots on, snap your shirt up and get ready to dance with The Sun Sessions!

Since late 2010, The Wheel Workers’ crisp sound and intelligent, whimsical lyrics have earned them growing recognition in Houston’s active indie rock scene. In early 2011, lead singer Steven Higginbotham composed and recorded their critically-acclaimed debut album, Unite.Andrew Dansby of the Houston Chronicle praised it as a “lush and radiant pop album.” Paul Viscontini of The Loop Scoop wrote: “The lyrics are full of ‘everyman’ struggles of day-to-day life and love… Unite is a record that will demand an audience from a hungry Houston music scene.”

Following in the footsteps of socially-conscious artists like The Clash, Fugazi, and Bruce Springsteen, The Wheel Workers are unafraid to proclaim progressive values deep in the heart in one of America’s most conservative states. Jeremy Hart of Space City Rock calls “The MOP” (the opening track of Unite) “pretty freaking great,” picturing The Wheel Workers as “a quirky protest-ragtime band that’d be right at home marching on Wall Street, tubas and clarinets a-blazing, gathering people behind them as they danced their way in to tear down the financial giants.”

Since the release of Unite, The Wheel Workers have played regularly around Texas, receiving airplay on local radio stations, and opening for national touring acts such as Miniature Tigers, Elf Power and The Coathangers.

When audiences hear Holcomb’s songs, there is an emotional attachment and reaction, proven by the epic “Live Forever” which was recently used during an episode of NBC’s Parenthood and sparked a downloading frenzy online. “We want to write songs that have moments of honesty, transcendence, and humanity; so our audience lets the songs into their lives,” Holcomb states, “All of my favorite songs and records that I have spent my life listening to, have helped me to understand the paradoxes of joy and suffering that we all experience. We just want to add to that conversation, and if we can do that, I will consider it a success.”

BROTHER OF PEARL

Brother of Pearl, a band out of Houston, extract the better parts of country music and mix it up with a flair of folky/

rock. Enhanced with raw harmonies, a fiddle, banjo, and three distinct voices, each song stands out on its own. I would suggest that you do yourself a favor and buy the album because I guarantee it’s exactly what your iPod is missing. literally obsessed. – wordpress.com