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Arguably Houston's answer to NYC dive CBGB's since 1977, Heights staple Fitzgerald's can't help but ooze local music history. This fall, the onetime Polish dance hall began yet another era when Free Press Houston's Omar Afra and Pegstar Concerts bought the business from longtime owner Sara Fitzgerald. The historic two-story venue now boasts four bars, a new coat of paint and freshly finished floors upstairs. Fitzgerald's musical direction is likewise in transition, moving away from the alternative and metal sounds that once ruled in favor of mostly indie and singer-songwriter acts. Expect more changes in the coming months, both to the club and its surrounding neighborhood.

Hours: Daily 8pm-2am
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining
Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Laura Gibson, Breathe Owl Breathe

Mon., February 13

The Polyphonic Spree, New Fumes

Tue., February 14, 8:00pm

If you have been missing Dallas's Polyphonic Spree, then 2012 could be your year. With new music in the offing — including a Christmas record...

Don't Poke The Bear, PJ Bond, Prairie Cadets, Chris Stowe, Blackie Dammett

Wed., February 15

Los Campesinos!, Parenthetical Girls

Thu., February 16

The transformation of Wales's Los Campesinos! from a sprightly indie-pop group into something far more wicked and weird has been a gradual one, but...

Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights, The Beans

Thu., February 16

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2011 | Best Bar Bathroom

There are a lot of things to like about the "new" Fitzgerald's: better sound, better bookings, not feeling like the floor upstairs could give way at any minute. Oddly, though, one of the things we like best is something the Heights club's new... More >
2011 | Most Innovative Promoter

What makes Pegstar an "innovative" promoter? A few years ago, founder Jagi Katial didn't buy into the conventional wisdom that Houston was a terrible town for indie-rock, and has reaped the benefits ever since. Katial kept making offer after... More >
2003 | Best Place to Hang with High Schoolers

After a hot, sweaty night of dancing and slamming to punk rock legends the Queers on the bottom level of Fitzgerald's, a group of tough-looking teenage girls waited in line for the bathroom. As they leaned against the wall, wiping their Manic... More >
2002 | Best Club for Local Acts

It's tough in Houston for new local acts to get gigs. It's a catch-22: While everyone wants to see the next big thing, local audiences can be blasé about going out and seeing new bands. A band has to get a rep before people start coming out to... More >

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The Human League

By Jef With One F | Thu, February 09, 2012

More than a year ago, we had the chance to attend a concert by La Catrin, a.k.a. Bianca Montalvo. The ex-Heist at Hand member vamped her way through a series of half-pop/half-goth masterpieces in a mesmerizing display of stagemanship. After a ver... More >
Polyphonic Spree

By Craig Hlavaty | Thu, February 09, 2012

If you have been missing Dallas's Polyphonic Spree, then 2012 could be your year. With new music in the offing — including a Christmas record due in the fall — the 21-member-strong Spree is gearing up to bring smiles to audiences again. Leaders Ti... More >
Bang Bangz

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Since their first few tracks began leaking out last fall, we've been heavily interested in Bang Bangz, a new electro-pop project from Mario Alberto Rodriguez of prog-rock surrealists Tax The Wolf, and co-vocalist Elizabeth Salazar. Heavy on the sy... More >
Buxton

By Craig Hlavaty | Thu, February 02, 2012

Houston's own Buxton gets their moment in the sun in the next few weeks as their debut album for New West Records, Nothing Here Seems Strange, gets wide release. The album and the band have already been getting more than a few glowing notices arou... More >

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Huntre

| Wed, July 21, 2010

I spent half of my high school years at punk shows here. Mxpx, Mest, blink182, Unwritten Law, RxBandits, Mustard Plug, Reel Big Fish, H20, and ......dashboard confessional. it was a long, long time ago. Great old house with a lot of memories. There used to be a great BBQ place down the street where you could get a baked potato with chopped beef for $4, but I drove past Fitz yesterday and it was gone. Too bad, it soaked up a lot of booze...

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Julie657

| Mon, June 28, 2010

Go here for punk shows! At least, that's what I do.

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RJ49

| Sun, June 13, 2010

nice small venue for concerts. across the street from some entertaining, drunken karaoke as well.

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Erin359

| Wed, February 10, 2010

Great live music venue....many bands that have made it have started at this place years ago. Sarah loves the business and seem to do a great job with the place.

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abrahan

| Mon, February 01, 2010

...not to be confused with that assistant principal from Reagan High School in the 90s. From national touring acts to local acts - Fitzgerald's is one of the oldest venues in Houston.

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