Did the Houston Police Department hassle the club staff, club patrons, and musicians about drugs?
Not really. They were present to maintain a safe environment for everyone. They understood that the patrons were our market and the musicians were our product. Sure, a few drunks and “bad trips” were taken downtown to sober-up. Were there any drug busts at the Catacombs and/or Of Our Own? I don’t specifically remember any busts but I’m sure there were a few if people were obviously dealing. What was Larry Kane like to deal with? Larry Kane was a nice guy and respected the groups who played on his set. Of course he had a more congenial relationship with the locals like the Fanatics. His studio was in the KTRK TV station, an ABC affiliate. How was the Catacombs and Of Our Own tied in with the Houston underground FM radio (KFMK, KLOL, KPFT pacifica) scene? The ties were symbiotic, plain and simple. We bought spots, they aired the appropriate tunes and “sponsored” a few events. If you should ever run into Roy Estrada, ask him about the elevator ride leaving KFMK after an on-air promo. Simp
