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Collective Soul: Dean Roland, Jesse Triplett, Ed Roland, Will Turpin and Johnny Rabb (Courtesy of Collective Soul)

Collective Soul: Dean Roland, Jesse Triplett, Ed Roland, Will Turpin and Johnny Rabb (Courtesy of Collective Soul)

Collective Soul still shines

Chad Cooper
Thursday, July 2, 2026
For many rock fans, hearing the opening chords of “Shine” instantly transports them back to the 1990s. But for members of Collective Soul, the song is more than a signature hit – it’s the beginning of a career that has spanned more than 30 years with no signs of slowing down.Some bands chase trends.
Chaka Khan (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Chaka Khan (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Concert review: Houston bows to music royalty

Chad Cooper
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Some concerts entertain. Others become celebrations of music history. “The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage,” presented by the Black Promoters Collective at Toyota Center on May 28, was firmly the latter.
Texas Flood

Texas Flood

LIVE MUSIC: May 14-20

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Bayou Café (Vidor)5/14: Tod Stark & Todd Howard Benoit’s (Vidor)5/15: Texas Thunder Brick & Barley (Orange)5/16: Brad Brinkley5/20: Aaron Williams Bruno’s5/17: Britt Godwin5/20: Hunter Courts Camp Margaritaville5/16: Texas Flood Crazy Cajun5/14: Melon Jelly5/15: Cajun Blend5/16: Jace Nunnelly5/17:...
Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks

LIVE MUSIC: April 16-22

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Bayou Café (Vidor)4/16: Benny & The Rest  Benoit’s (Vidor)4/17: Texas Thunder Brick & Barley (Orange)4/18: 4 Way Split4/22: Kade Fontenot Bruno’s4/19: Britt Godwin4/22: Hunter CourtsCamp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)4/17: Matthew Marcus McDaniel4/18: Justin Ross Crazy Cajun4/17: Tyson Russell4/17:...
Cross Canadian Ragweed (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Cross Canadian Ragweed (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Concert photos: Boys from Oklahoma

News Staff
Sunday, April 12, 2026
WHO: Boys From Oklahoma - Cross Canadian Ragweed, Turnpike Troubadours, Wyatt Flores, Shane Smith & The SaintsWHERE: Boone Pickens Stadium (Stillwater, Oklahoma)WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 2026Photos by Chad Cooper  Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Email at cooper@theexaminer.com 
Tracy Lawrence (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Tracy Lawrence (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Concert photos: Tracy Lawrence

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
WHO: Tracy LawrenceWHERE: Golden Nugget • Lake Charles, LouisianaWHEN: Friday, April 10, 2026Photos by Chad Cooper  Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Email at cooper@theexaminer.com 
New Edition

New Edition

R&B royalty reigns in Houston

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The New Edition Way Tour brought a wave of R&B nostalgia and vocal excellence to the Toyota Center on April 4, as legendary acts New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton delivered an evening packed with timeless hits and polished showmanship.
ZZ Top (Photo by Chad Cooper)

ZZ Top (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Concert photos: ZZ Top

News Staff
Saturday, April 4, 2026
WHO: ZZ TopWHERE: Golden Nugget • Lake Charles, LouisianaWHEN: Friday, April 3, 2026Photos by Chad Cooper  Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Email at cooper@theexaminer.com 
Styx

Styx

LIVE MUSIC: March 26-April 1

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Bayou Café (Vidor)3/26: Parker James Band Benoit’s (Vidor)3/29: Texas Thunder Brick & Barley (Orange)3/28: Joey Ward Band4/1: Colton HornerCamp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)3/27: Joe Blake3/28: Taylor Branch & LoneStar Ramblers Crazy Cajun3/26: Melon Jelly3/27: Larry Tillery3/28: Bryan...
B2K (Photo by Chad Cooper)

B2K (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Millennium Tour – Pure Y2K Energy

Chad Cooper
Monday, March 16, 2026
A packed arena of nostalgic fans turned Houston’s Toyota Center into a throwback party last Thursday, March 12, as the Millennium Tour’s “Boys 4 Life” tour delivered an energetic celebration of early-2000s hip-hop and R&B.
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