Rice University is home to the Houston Folk Music Archive, an ongoing initiative created to document Houston’s vital role as an American folk music incubator. Through archival collections of photos and show posters, oral histories, and a free online exhibit, the Houston Folk Music Archive helps tell and preserve fascinating pieces of Houston’s music story.

One of the archive’s most compelling projects is the interactive Story Map of Houston Folk Music Venues, focusing on 1961-1990. Song clips, vintage posters, candid photos, and contextualizing, chronological anecdotes and facts bring historic spaces, culture, and people back to life.

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BB’s Tex-Orleans is a Houston institution. At BB’s, classic cajun food is celebrated and reimagined through a distinctly Texan lens. Dishes are always executed with superior ingredients––and the confidence that only comes with trusting a grandmother’s recipes. The results? Downright delicious: Giant po’boys and baskets brimming with fried Gulf Coast delicacies, hot queso and creole-style boudin, plus pounds and pounds of crawfish, fill tables at the brand’s 14 locations, which include 12 in Houston, 2 in San Antonio.

Mouthwatering menus and expertly stocked bars are the main draw, but BB’s also regularly hosts live music––heavy on the zydeco.

Launched by Brooks Bassler in Montrose in 2007, BB’s is a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and family. Brooks’ grandmother, Maw Maw, inspired much of the menu, while his own work ethic, generosity, and high standards continue to drive the brand’s growth.

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Family-owned and operated, Bojangles Music School has connected Houstonians to music lessons and other events since 2007. The school offers one-on-one instruction on rock-and-roll instruments to students of all ages and skill levels. An emphasis on industry-leading pay for teachers and the ideal blend of joy and fundamentals for students sets Bojangles apart. 

Founded by Shawn Parks, Bojangles began as a one-man guitar school, traveling from home to home in Houston, specializing in lessons for beginners. As Shawn’s client roster grew, he welcomed additional instructors, whom he recruited from Houston’s local music scene. Bojangles found its own home at Rockin’ Robin in November 2014. In August 2022, Bojangles opened its second location in the Heights.

A Night for Guy is produced by Bojangles Presents, the arm of Bojangles Music School dedicated to creating events that highlight Houston’s rich local music scene, showcase aspiring performers, and connect people of all ages to the dynamic music history rooted in the Bayou City.

Learn more about lessons and other opportunities here.

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Texas Marine Agency (TMA) is a shipping agency company that specializes in handling chemical tankers in the Gulf Coast. Decades of experience in maritime logistics have helped TMA build trusted relationships with an extensive network of suppliers, port authorities, tank terminals, cargo surveyors, U.S. Coast Guard personnel, freight forwarders, traders, and brokers sets. With expertise and honesty, TMA helps lead one of the region’s most vital industries. Learn more here.