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Zappa Plays Zappa House of Blues	Sat., November 21, 7:30pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Psychedelic
Dweezil Zappa, the oldest son of late avant-garde rock composer Frank Zappa, has been performing songs from his father's career for the past three years on the "Zappa Plays Zappa" tour. The multi-media shows include a wide range of the elder Zappa's material, played by Dweezil and various former... More >>

AFI, Gallows Verizon Wireless Theater	Sat., November 21, 8:00pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Alternative Indie
Approaching two decades as a functioning band (with a few admittedly sketchy years in the beginning), AFI is effectively in punk rock for the long haul. The band ushered a million or so people into its cult through 2003's certified platinum Sing the Sorrow with the help of some catchy singles... More >>

Ian Moore, Hilary York Continental Club	Sat., November 21, 9:00pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Roots Singer-Songwriter
Former Ginger Man bartender Hilary York has been in Austin for over a decade now and, at least part time, pursuing a music career. She recently released her second album, In the Dark, a follow-up to 2006’s The Moon. The album features some of Austin’s most sophisticated session players... More >>

The Misfits, Hell City Kings, Molotov Compromise House of Blues	Sat., November 28, 7:30pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Punk
Yeah, we get that the Danzig-less "Misfits" are the real headliners here, but we could write 1,000 words about how that band isn't fit to wash the Evil Elvis' thinning hair. For us, the draw here Houston's own Hell City Kings and new lead singer Josh Wolf. Two weeks ago at the Westheimer Block... More >>

Chase Hamblin, Ragged Hearts Continental Club	Sat., November 28, 9:00pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Indie
Chase Hamblin's A Fine Time EP somehow bridges the gap between the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and the late orchestral work of Elliott Smith, without all the suicidal tendencies. The five-song release really is a marvel to listen to, sounding like George Martin or Jon Brion... More >>

"Twist & Shout" With The Paisley Pilgrim & The Psychedelic Sex Panther The Mink	Sat., November 28, 9:00pm	Downtown/ Midtown	DJ Garage
This new outgrowth of the Reverberation garage DJ crew promises a bit o' soul in the works, in addition to the boys' usual smattering of Kinks and the Stones. Since it's the weekend after Thanksgiving, expect plenty of post-turkey debauchery after being cooped up with family for the past week. More >>

Mannheim Steamroller Verizon Wireless Theater	Sun., November 29, 7:30pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Holiday
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without the bombastic new age tones of Mannheim Steamroller blaring out of mall speakers and holiday parties, now would it? The long-running instrumental group hits Verizon Wireless tonight to ring in the yuletide season with cuts from new compilation Christmas... More >>

Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin House of Blues	Mon., November 30, 6:00pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Indie
Amityville, N.Y., emo-rockers Taking Back Sunday have gone through more lineup changes than Destiny’s Child over the years, and the consistency of the band’s music has suffered because of it. It’s been quite some time since TBS created an album as memorable as vitriolic debut Tell... More >>

Jackson Browne Verizon Wireless Theater	Tue., December 1, 7:30pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Classic Rock
Jackson Browne has been one of the great songwriters of the modern era. With his amazing and varied hits – “Doctor My Eyes,” “The Pretender,” “Running On Empty,” “Somebody’s Baby,” “Rock Me On the Water,” “Lawyers In Love” and... More >>

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Miss Leslie & Her Juke Jointers Continental Club	Every week Sunday, 6:00pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Country

Umbrella Man Continental Club	Every week Tuesday, 9:00pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Rock Roots

The Chromatics (80's Tribute) Sambuca	Sat., November 21	Downtown/ Midtown	Tribute

Devil Killing Moth, Emily Lewis, Gretchen Schmaltz, Insert Credit, Gain Structure Incident Notsuoh	Sat., November 21	Downtown/ Midtown	Indie

Opie Hendrix Last Concert Cafe	Sat., November 21	Downtown/ Midtown	Roots

Ruthie Foster, Seth Walker House of Blues	Sat., November 21	Downtown/ Midtown	Blues Roots

"Houston Via Colori" With Spain Colored Orange, Beetle, Kristine Mills Sam Houston Park	Sat., November 21, 12:00pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Festival

Mojofromopolis Continental Club	Sun., November 22	Downtown/ Midtown	Blues

Train House of Blues	Sun., November 22	Downtown/ Midtown	Alternative

"Houston Via Colori" With Runaway Sun, Buxton, Wild Moccasins, Elaine Greer Sam Houston Park	Sun., November 22, 12:00pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Festival

"Musicians Benevolent Society Benefit" With Mary Cutrufellow, Powell St. John, Zydeco Dots, Steve Krase, George Kinney, Rock Continental Club	Sun., November 22, 2:00pm	Downtown/ Midtown	Roots

Yvonne Washington Sambuca	Mon., November 23	Downtown/ Midtown	Vocal

Eat Grapes, DEAL, A Thousand Cranes, Future Blondes Notsuoh	Tue., November 24	Downtown/ Midtown	Indie Noise

Jawad Sambuca	Tue., November 24	Downtown/ Midtown	Jazz

"Rock Ur Soul Community Concert" With Andrew Green House of Blues	Tue., November 24	Downtown/ Midtown	R&B

The Spazmatics Sammy's	Tue., November 24	Downtown/ Midtown	Covers