So I was reading the fantastic Done Waiting - Houston Calling Music Blog - probably the single best source for info on live music around Houston - and saw a post about a girl named Julin playing her first show at the Brasil, a local bar/coffee shop.

Im a big fan of female vocalists so I clicked on the link to check out her site. Well, as you can see from the pictures above, shes quite a lovely girl - and after checking out the mp3 I decided I was definitely going.

It was a great time - Brasil had just rolled out Stella Artois on tap (the best beer on Earth, though what you get on tap in the UK is significantly better then what you get in the States), and it was Julin's birthday so they gave everyone cake.

I met some great people - including Edwin from Phuz. Check out their site - I havent got to see them live yet - but hopefully that will happen sooner then later. K'Monte, the main act, also kicked ass (their set will be up at a later date) and it all happened in a tiny venue. Only way to see music kids.

For your listening pleasure I've posted the mp3s from Julin's set. Check it out - and be sure to check her site often - her debut record should be out in the next month or two...

01 Intro
02 Within
03 Don't Turn Back
04 Empty Reel
05 Stars Collide
06 Sweet Intensity
07 Outro