This Month we listen to the new offering from Black Dynamite Soundtrack composer, Adrian Younge. His new project entitled Venice Dawn “Somthing About April” is available on Waxpoetics Records. The new album is an eclectic mix of heavy, psychedelic soul and soundtrack-ready instrumentals. As always we give it to you Straight No Chaser!

Atmosphere provided by: DJ Flash Gordon Parks
Hosted by: Savvi and EQuality

SNC Vol. 1 :: Adrian Younge Presents Venice Dawn…
@ The Flat
1701 Commonwealth
8p – Midnight
NO COVER

This Month we have Dungeon Family versus/verses Soulquarians. Two dynamic crews that help shape the soundscape of music for years to come. There sounds were distinct and still resonate amongst the people. And to prove it we’ll be digging deep into their illustrious catalogs respectively. As always, we give it to you straight, no chaser.

Atmosphere provided by: DJ Flash Gordon Parks
Hosted by: Savvi and EQuality

SNC ‘Black Rock’ Edition
@ The Flat
1701 Commonwealth
8p – Midnight
NO COVER

This month we will be exploring all of the exotic sounds that reside outside of the United States. From Afrobeat to Brazilian to Reggae/Dancehall we’ll be traveling sonically with our musical passport. But it’s only proper to share the new album from Foreign Exchange’s own Phonte Coleman. Make sure you don’t miss the “Foreigner Edition” of Straight No Chaser

The Flat
1701 Commonwealth
8p – Midnight
No Cover

This month it’s all about Jazz. We’ll be highlighting two incredible artists that are definitely keeping the spirit of Jazz alive in a Hip Hop dominated culture. Jazz vocalist/bassist Esperanza Spalding and Hueston’s own pianist Robert Glasper will be celebrated for their amazing musical offerings. As usual will give it to you Straight…never watered down!

But wait, it gets better! This month we will have the pleasure of bringing special guests, The Thundercats band to provide a live jazz inspired set as well.

As always, DJ Flash Gordon Parks will be curating the atmosphere while EQuality and Savvi provide the narrative. We can’t wait to see you there!

Straight No Chaser, Hueston’s premiere artist listening series…

SNC Jazz Edition
The Flat
1701 Commonwealth
8p – Midnight
No Cover

12 rounds of sound:
A shot of Jam and Lewis or a glass of Teddy Riley on the rocks? Str8 No Chaser presents Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis versus|verses Teddy Riley.

The Flat
1701 Commonwealth
8pm – Midnight
No Cover

The next installment of Straight No Chaser takes us on a voyage to a place not so far away…..Radio Galaxy! Don’t be afraid, these music mavens “come in peace” Be sure not to miss this listening….Brace urself as they invade Space City.

Location
The Flat
1701 Commonwealth Street
Houston, TX 77006

8pm – Midnight

Hueston’s premier album listening series, Straight No Chaser returns with its signature vibe of promoting incredible music from incredible artists. SNC provides the perfect environment to really embrace the richness of various musical genres. Exposing the audience to groundbreaking up and coming artists as well as legends of the artform.

This time we have the pleasure of bringing Los Angeles producer Afta-1 to Hueston. He will be performing songs from his groundbreaking album “Form” as well as giving us a sneak peek of his newest material. Come experience what LOVE IS in the form of music and then spread it…..

2011 brings a lot of wonderful things….One of them being H.I.S.D. performing their new album The Weakend…LIVE!!! The group will be accompanied by an incredible array of musicians bringing you the new Space City Sound. The first Straight No Chaser of the year will not disappoint you.

Send an email here to RSVP

For the return of Straight No Chaser Peace Uv Mine teams up with The Soulcial Series to bring you incredible music from Marsha Ambrosius, Jesse Boykins, III, and D. Rose at a private location.

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO RSVP TO THIS PRIVATE EVENT:
Text “listen9″ to 70376
You will then receive a PROMPT to REPLY and confirm your RSVP
You will be sent a message on Tuesday December 7th stating that you will receive more info on the whereabouts
And then on Thursday, December 9th you will receive a text with the secret location

We return to the Versus/Verses Series of Straight No Chaser where we put two legendary Hip Hop groups head to head……Come join us at Dean’s Credit Clothing (Montrose) where we’ll be exploring the sounds of the Native Tongues with special emphasis on ATCQ and De La Soul of course…..