If Bob Wills is still the King of Texas, then longtime drummer Johnny Cuviello remains a prince. The Texas Playboy celebrates his 92nd birthday at Patsy’s Cowgirl Café Friday, with help from fellow Playboy Herb Remington, Billy Dee, Maryann Price, Floyd Domino, Justin Trevino, and Bert Rivera, among others.
Recalling the record store’s notorious in-store performances, Snake Eyes Vinyl hosts a benefit tomorrow at Room 710 with the Roller, Maelstrom, Spittin’ Bullets, Split Hoof, Fuck Work, and Voidland. While the hardcore outlet continues its search for a new location, the oft-forgotten Encore Video (1745 W. Anderson Ln.), which recently expanded its vinyl selection, is by default the best place in town to for all your death, black, and classic metal needs.
This article appears in October 12 • 2007.