White Swan Live — Restaurant in Houston

Being as it t'were after my monthly brain de-oozing in which I hither-forth pay my drainologist at the de-oozery to clean the oozing rancid pus which is know to waxify and cake in the hollow usless space between my ears and behind my eyes. I found myself in need of refreshments and entertainment... seeing as I have a fresh brain in my head hollow. I found myself at the white swan. I walked in and immediately felt and found myself to be horribly underdressed. Embarrassed I made my way to the bar t'without my top hat'n'cane. Looking like a fool I needed to blend in. "Procure myself a libation of noble finery in the form of what that gentleman is imbibing." Pointing to a man talking to a man who claimed to be English... or Scottish... his speach confusing my newly cleaned head as he proceeded to "cut the rug" (as they say) I stood and watched the entertainment. If my jaw wasnt already on the floor due to full numbing jaw neuropathy... my jaw would of dropped. The sights and sounds brought on by what was to be named merciless savagery was astounding. The gent next to me must have been as amazed as I; for I believe he spilled his drink on me betwixt my hips and perhaps on the seat of my trousers because as my jaw was dropped my pants were sticky and damp. She may look like an ugly duckling from the outside... but this white swan is indeed a hidden beauty....

Well, this is just a seedy little place over in EaDo that won't appeal to all. BUT, if you're in the mood for some live music from a local band, slot machines and cheap beer, this is your spot! The venue is great acoustically for live music and that's probably the best part about it. The bar is pretty simple as they don't have a lot of options and it's cash only. Bring some change or you'll be tipping $1 per beer. There is an ATM just in case you forget about stopping by your bank, and yep, those slot machines take cash too!

There are pool tables in the back and some sad lonely worn out tables and chairs. If you're in the mood for a smigget (cig), just head out the back door to the carports for the upstairs apartments. Yep, you can smoke with the neighbors and the stray kittens.

If you're popping in for live music, odds are the band's friends will also be there, and the 4 parking spaces in front will be taken. So, you're left with street parking. It's a bit of a industrial area with not a lot going on. Remember the buddy system and don't walk to and from your home alone.

All in all, great venue for music and cheap beer. If you're looking for anything other than an old falling down dive,...

I went here the other night to see No Cure and Primitive Rage. The show itself was epic but there was an unfortunate incident which is why I'm only giving this place two stars.

As expected, this was a dingy dive bar, which for a hardcore show is honestly a little bit of a plus as it fits the vibe lol. They are a cardless venue that does not serve hard liquor so if you want drinks make sure you bring cash and expect to only have beers or seltzers.

The sound was incredible and at such a small venue the energy was unreal.

The problematic incident came in between two sets. I was sitting on a bench near the restrooms when all of a sudden the bouncer stormed over and started asking everyone in the vicinity who had just went into the restroom. I was very confused at first but eventually came to the realization the bouncer had seen someone who he thought was a trans person go into the restroom and he kept angrily shouting "Nah we don't do that ** here!". The restrooms each only had a single stall anyway. This was really uncomfortable to witness and put me off a bit....