As in past years, Houston scene legends de Schmog are returning for a one-off Rudyard’s show during the holiday. Our bass player, Johnathan Sage was/is the only bass player de Schmog ever had. And, as I’ve said before, de Schmog was easily my favorite local band when I was in high school. So this show is pretty special whenever it happens.

This year, though, it’s even better because BMOL are finally getting to play. The last few years, I’ve always been out of town when this show goes down. For once, I’m staying put, so the Bright Men are opening up for de Schmog and Jug O’ Lightning Saturday, December 30. Diane, the chanteuse who shared vocal duties with Killian Sweeney, is not coming down this year. But, Brandon, the original guitarist IS playing. And Mari Pool, from Sad Like Crazy is going to sing the nice girl-y parts. Should be amazing.

Over at the Nonalignment Pact group blog, Killian writes about the wisdom of having a reunion show at all, deciding that the reasons for not reuniting aren’t very persuasive compared with the fun of getting together once a year and playing music. I tend to agree. Reunions do not have to suck, and de Schmog’s annual reunion shows are reportedly awesome. And this year, BMOL is playing, so we’re hoping you can make it out. Here’s the lineup.

• BMOL 10:30
• de Schmog 11:30
• Jug O’ Lightning 12:30

Finally, take a peek at this poster Killian made for the show. Click on it to see it blowed up real big.