Sister 7 is a great act from Austin that is just beginning to get some airplay around the country with their new song (and my favorite), "Know What You Mean" from their current CD, This the Trip.   Lead singer, Patrice Pike, sporting a much shorter hair style than when I had seen them last year at SXSW, continues to provide strong vocals with a style that is similar to Melissa Ethridge.  The band mixes alternative rock with funk for something unique with a broad appeal.  Other notable tunes were "Superman" and "Say Goodbye".  Chanting for the lengthy "Sweet Love", the crowd was delighted when Patrice re-entered the stage for an encore.  If you like a strong rock band with an occasional funky riff, this is a group for you.

Lisa Loeb, usually touring with her band, Nine Stories, had a different accompaniment at this show.   She hit the stage for her first number by herself, doing the current, "I Do", but was later joined by none other than Dweezl Zappa on electric guitar.   She said he was on the tour because he learned all the string parts to her songs, but it seems like Dweezl might have had some incentive to get it just right, as it was obvious that he and Lisa were an item.  Little glances and a kiss during the evening confirmed those rumors.  They sounded great together, with Dweezl adding a couple of fun REO Speedwagon and Van Halen riffs to liven things up.  Lisa played many of her hits like "Pulling Taffy" and "Stay" from the movie, Reality Bites (filmed right here in Houston).