This was one of the last shows at the Abyss, featuring some local H-Town bands. The guitar player in Given was dating one of the girls I worked with at the time. They were definitely the best band on the bill that night.
The Abyss Address: 5913 Washington Years Open: 1993-1998 Today: Professional offices
Description: The Abyss took over from the Vatican as Houston's hard 'n' heavy venue of choice, hosting sub-arena alternative, grunge, punk and metal acts until the dawn of the nü-metal era.
Alumni: Jesus and Mary Chain, Spiritualized, Curve, Flaming Lips, Sugar, Afghan Whigs, Killdozer, Lush, Weezer
The Abyss
Address: 5913 Washington
Years Open: 1993-1998
Today: Professional offices
Description: The Abyss took over from the Vatican as Houston's hard 'n' heavy venue of choice, hosting sub-arena alternative, grunge, punk and metal acts until the dawn of the nü-metal era.
Alumni: Jesus and Mary Chain, Spiritualized, Curve, Flaming Lips, Sugar, Afghan Whigs, Killdozer, Lush, Weezer