friends, collaborators and related projects
A brief history of the Houston punk band Really Red, whose members created CIA Records in 1978. For more, check out the Really Red Facebook page.
The legendary underground music venue where CIA’s history began in 1978. The birthplace of Really Red and many other influential Houston punk bands.
A 2021 Grimace Records release with tracks from Really Red, Cold Black Vines, No Love Less, Pornopolis, MDC and other Texas friends. Proceeds benefit Food Not Bombs in Myanmar.
mydolls music
MyDolls started in 1978, are nearly all female, and still kicking ass. Their earlier records were released on CIA.
Saustex records
Dear friends and collaborators in San Antonio, TX. Responsible for many festivals and Texas artist releases - think Hickoids, The Beaumonts, Austin Corn Lovers’ Fest, and so much more.
We love ‘em!
C.I.A.’s archives, housed at the University of Houston Special Collections Library, with material dating from 1979 to 2020. Features notable material from Really Red and other primarily Houston bands. Here there are letters, photographs, tour dates, contracts, license contracts, magazine reviews, zines, music magazines, flyers, email correspondence, singles, long-playing albums, and cassette tapes. With contact info, so you can set up an appointment and see it all in person!
