MUSIC

August marks the end of the summer season of Steel Lounge Underground. Don’t miss it!

Presented with Derek Jones and Josh Zulu, this music event showcases Houston’s diversity and talent by bringing together musical artists representing a variety of genres. During the event, the audience is invited to explore the stimulating exhibitions on view while enjoying the music.

This month’s talented lineup: DJ Sun, Wayside Drive, and King Elroy Boogie.

There is no charge for admission; cash bar and gourmet food by Houston’s latest food sensation, Fusion Taco.

ABOUT THE MUSICAL ARTISTS:  

Recording artist, DJ, and radio show host (Soular Grooves, KPFT 90.1), DJ Sun recently released his second EP “Para.” With his first, “Monday Drive,” listeners quickly learned they could trust him to take them on an international and fantastical exploration of old-school soul, jazz, reggae and even disco. Now, as consistent as a heartbeat and as warm as memories of home, DJ SUN propels listeners to go even further with him as he integrates the roots and traditions of his background with contemporary and at times futuristic methodology.

Wayside Drive is an indie group made up of singer and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Osborn; singer, bassist, and cellist Natalie Osborn, and drummer Kevin Robinson. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including indie, electronica, and world music. Their first full length studio album “The Red Room” was released in 2006 followed by “The Other Side” in 2010. The band was featured on a tribute CD to Jandek titled “Down in a Mirror” along with such greats as Jeff Tweedy (founding member of the band Wilco), Eric Gaffney, and The Mountain Goats.

Roy Samano, A.K.A. DJ King Elroy Boogie, has been part of the music collective The Kracker Nuttz since 2006, sharing their vision of integrating culture into music and entertainment. His specialties: “DJing, mic control, creative ideas, and being awesome.” He achieves this by playing a range of his favorite music, including House, Neo Soul, Reggae, Hip-Hop, R&B, and New Jack Swing. Employing a deadly combination of mad skills and passion, Elroy Boogie is dedicated to presenting his audience with vivid and creative mixes.

ABOUT FUSION TACO: New this year: Fusion Taco, a booming taco truck business brought to you by Julia Sharaby, a locally grown “food-artist” of sorts. Her innovations to the run-of-the-mill taco truck are outstanding, giving all those taco trucks out there a run for their money, complete with short rib tacos, Asian cole slaw, and Indian flatbread. We’re not using the word “fusion” lightly here!

STEEL LOUNGE UNDERGROUND SUPPORT: Steel Lounge Underground would like to especially thank Derek Jones and Josh Zulu of Soular Grooves (www.soulargrooves.com ). Listen to Soular Grooves every Saturday night from 9:30pm to midnight on KPFT 90.1 FM. Thank you to 29-95.com, AURA Systems, and Zulu Creative for their support.