Note: events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.

WOMAN Movie Premiere and Fundraising Gala: Sat., July 16, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m., $50. Bam Bam Hall, 2703 Hwy. 6 #150, Houston, 832-859-1431.

1st Annual Houston Oil Fest: With Nuclear Hellfrost, Turbokrieg, Torture Garden, Existencia, Pyreship, Indaskies, Blue, Krvshr, Blunt, Sleeping Ancient, Funeral Horse, Jon Black, Worst Nightmare. July 9-10, 3-7 p.m., Free. 713 Inc, 4739 Canal, Houston.

Adam Carroll and Wrecks Bell: With Chris Carroll, Janet Bell., Fri., July 15, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.

Al Staehely, John Staehely, and Evelyn Rubio: With Robert Cline, Jr., Wed., July 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.

Alex Faith: Sat., July 16, 6:15 p.m., $20. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.

Animal Collective: With Actress., Tue., November 15, 8 p.m., $27.50 to to $29.50. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Apothica: With Black Market Tragedy, Baron Von Bomblast, Trukstop Assassins. Sat., July 23, 8 p.m., $10. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Arrival: The Music of ABBA: Sat., October 29, 8 p.m., $30 to $85. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash, Stafford.

Art of Dying: With Children 18:3, Letters From The Fire, Source. Wed., September 7, 7:30 p.m., $13 to $16. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

The Atomic Nightingales: Sun., July 31, 6 p.m., Free. reHAB Bar on the Bayou, 1658 Enid, houston, 713-225-1668.

B L A C K I E & Sandy Ewen: With Show Me The Body, Mouthing, Ak'chamel. Sat., July 9, 8 p.m., $5. Houston House Of Creeps, 807 William, Houston.

Barkerpalooza 9: With Blues Funeral, Ganesha, Vehement Burn. Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Beyonce Versus Rihanna: Sat., August 13, 9:30 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Black Kennedy: With In My Absence, Seven & Seven, Aggressive Vibe., Sun., July 10, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.

Black Water Mountain: Sat., September 3, 8 p.m., $10. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.

Boosegumps: With Microsoft Saint, Rose Ette, Dollie Barnes. Thu., July 14, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite Bar, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston, 832-530-4606.

Buster Whilaby & The Gimp: With The PukeBox, Rich Williams., Sat., July 9, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.

The Busty Brunettes: With Breakfast, The Wrong Results, 54 Reasons. Mon., July 18, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Cory Morrow Trio: Fri., July 15, 8:30 p.m., $20 to $25. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Darryl Purpose CD release: Sat., July 16, 8:30 p.m., $10 to $15. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Dead to the World: With Revels. Thu., July 21, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.

Deerhoof: With Blank Spell, Tele Novella. Sun., August 14, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Destroyer of Light: With Blues Funeral, Witchcryer, Sat., September 3, 9 p.m., $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Diamond Head: Fri., November 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.

Dirty South: With Wolfgang Gartner. Fri., July 29, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Draco Rosa: Sun., September 11, 8 p.m., $35 to $40. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Dream Machine: With Pitter Patter, Space Villains*, Pfaff, LIMB, Splendid Emblem, Third World TV., Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., $8 to $20. Safehouse, 978-727-5868.

Dude Man Hey: With Ultra City, A More Perfect Union, Bronco Simmons, Cake Rangers. Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

The Eastern Sea: With Dollie Barnes, Alex Riddle. Sat., August 20, 7:30 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

The Eric Tessmer Band: Sat., July 30, 9 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Evan Taylor Jones: Tue., August 9, 7 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.

Floating Points: With Olga Bell., Tue., September 13, 7 p.m., $15 to $20. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Foy Vance: With Trevor Sensor., Sun., October 9, 7 p.m., $15 to $22. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Fred & Toody of Dead Moon, Pierced Arrows: Sat., October 1, 7:30 p.m., $12. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

George Ensle: With Tony Ramey., Sat., July 9, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.

Gypsy Mullet: Sat., August 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

H-Town Divas: Urban Soul Sessions: With Gambrell, Tish, Angela Gooden, Jasmine Christine., Fri., August 26, 9 p.m., $10 to $12. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Harlow: With The Lesser Evil, A Vow Unbroken. Thu., July 14, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.

Harmonica Fest: With Sonny Boy Terry., Sat., August 6, 9 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Havoc Wagon: Fri., July 15, 9 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Hector Ward & the Big Time: Sat., August 20, 9 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

HellCat Meltdown: With the Smashed Idols, Sons of Providence, La Fin Absolute du Monde, Luna Legacy., Sat., July 9, 8:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m., $5 to $10. HellCat Cafe, 306 72nd, Houston, 713-483-8275.

The High Mile: With Molon La Ve., Sat., July 16, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Honeybee Rascal: Fri., July 8, 9 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.

Honky: Sat., July 9, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Hot Rize: With The Red Knuckles. Sat., August 20, 8:15 p.m., Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park, Houston, 281-823-9103.

Houston Jazz Festival: With Chris Dave, Jim Ruiz. Sat., July 30, 2 p.m., $20. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

In Exile: With The Price We Pay, Etsai, Frame The Artist, Imperial Affliction. Sat., August 20, 6 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Jared & the Mill: Sun., August 14, 7 p.m., $12. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Jared Leibowich: With The Wiggins, Muzak John, Penny Fingers., Fri., July 8, 9 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

JJ Doll: With Vats, Gast, Funboy, Substance., Fri., July 15, 8 p.m., $7. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.

Joe Ely: With Joel Guzman., Fri., July 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.

Junkie: With JT Carswell., Tue., July 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Karaoke: Wed., July 13, 8 p.m., Free. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.

Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds: With Ledisi. Fri., August 19, 8 p.m., $79.50 to $99.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.

LANY: With Transviolet., Fri., November 11, 8 p.m., $20 to $25. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Lazertrance: With Sean Tyas., Thu., August 25, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Leon Russell: Sun., September 18, 7 p.m., TBA. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Lera Lynn: Fri., September 16, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Leslie Krafka: With James Wilhite. Tue., July 19, 7 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.

Lillie Lemon: With Tearful Moon, Eli Winter. Thu., July 14, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Liz Longley: Thu., October 20, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Lonestar: Fri., September 23, 9 p.m., $20. Stampede Houston, 11925 Eastex Fwy., Houston, 281-219-2006.

Lydia Loveless: Wed., October 19, 9 p.m., $12. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Manic Focus: With Wick It., Fri., August 26, 8 p.m., $12 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Matt Meija: Thu., July 7, 8 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.

Maxam: With Ganesha, Empty Shells. Fri., August 12, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Mickey Gilley: With Johnny Lee., Fri., July 22, 9 p.m., $25. Stampede Houston, 11925 Eastex Fwy., Houston, 281-219-2006.

MIDTOWN: LIVE!: Fri., August 19, 8-10 p.m.; Sat., August 20, 2:30 & 8 p.m.; Thu., August 25, 8 p.m.; Fri., August 26, 8 p.m.; Sat., August 27, 2:30 & 8 p.m.; Fri., September 2, 8 p.m., $25. The MATCH, 3400 Main, Houston.

The Mighty Orq: Sat., July 16, 3 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.

Miracles For Maddie: With Flashback, Vanilla Whale, Hellbound Train, Black Kennedy, Xxcessive Pleasure., Fri., July 29, 8 p.m. TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Mon LaFerte: Sun., November 13, 8 p.m., $26 to 30. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Mothxr: Sat., October 29, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Mysterious Ways: With The Damn Torpedoes, Even It Up. Fri., July 29, 7 p.m., $12. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Nic Watrous: With Thawind Mills, The Winkler and The Hare. Thu., July 7, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Night Beats: With Mystery Lights. Sat., July 9, 8 p.m., $10 to $13. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.

Nipsey Hussle: Thu., August 11, 8:30 p.m., $25 to $75. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
No Rehearsal: With Annie & Kate. Fri., July 22, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.

No Remorse: With Whiskey Hangover, HellBound, Superna. Sat., July 16, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

The Odyssey: from Vietnam to America: With Vân-Ánh Võ., Sat., August 27, 8 p.m., Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park, Houston, 281-823-9103.

Peter White & Euge Groove: Thu., July 21, 8:30 p.m., $108 to $168. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Poor Dumb Bastards: With Hogleg, Bayou Vimana, The Unconvicted. Fri., July 8, 8:30 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Porches: Sat., September 10, 8 p.m., $13 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Presagers: With Omerta, Blunt, Set Trip, Numb Generation., Wed., July 13, 8 p.m., $7. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.

Pulse Rate Zero: With Akadia, Broken Valor, Shadow Council., Fri., July 15, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.

Purapharm: With Brock Boehm, Super Robot Party, Since Always. Fri., July 22, 10 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Raa Raa Zydeco: Fri., July 8, 9:30 p.m., $5. Emmit's Place, 4852 Benning, Houston, 713-728-0012.

Reason to Rebel: Thu., September 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

The Rebel: With Spray Paint, Cop Warmth. Fri., August 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.

Red Raptor Productions Showcase: With Black Kennedy, Kalico., Thu., July 21, 7 p.m., $6 to $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Red Raptor Summer Fest: Fri., July 29, 7 p.m., $6 to $12. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

The Reptilian: With Middlechild, Mouthing. Thu., August 18, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Rich O’Toole: Tue., August 30, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Richard Gober of Panic Stricken: Wed., August 17, 6 p.m., Free. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.

Ringo Deathstarr: With The Stargazer Lilies, Pale Dian, Mantra Love, Delphine Coma DJ. Wed., July 20, 7 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing: Sat., August 20, 7 p.m., $15 to $25. Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore, Ste. 205, Houston, 713-496-9901.

Salute to Elton John & Billy Joel: With The Piano Men., Thu., August 18, 8:15 p.m., Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park, Houston, 281-823-9103.

Schoolboy Q: Sun., July 17, 8:30 p.m., $35 to $39. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Sergio Trevino: With Jacob Metcalf, Mad Haus. Thu., July 14, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Shake Russell with Michael Hearne and Mike Roberts: Fri., August 26, 8 p.m., $20. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Shenandoah: Fri., July 8, 8:30 p.m., $88 to $148. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Silk Road Jazz Quartet: Sat., July 16, 8 p.m., TBA. Bohemeo's, 708 Telephone, Houston, 713-923-4277.

Skeletonwitch: With Iron Reagan, Oathbreaker, Gatecreeper., Wed., October 5, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Smokey Robinson: Fri., October 7, 8 p.m., $33 to $128. Jones Hall For the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana, Houston, 713-227-3974.

Snit's Dog & Pony Show: Sat., July 16, 9 p.m., Free. reHAB Bar on the Bayou, 1658 Enid, houston, 713-225-1668.

Snit’s Dog and Pony Show: Fri., July 22, 9:30 p.m., $5. Emmit's Place, 4852 Benning, Houston, 713-728-0012.

Something Else: Sun., August 7, 8 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Songwriter Sixer: With Cody Jasper, Hayden Jones, Libby Koch, Charlie Harrison, Matt Harlan, Charles Bryant., Thu., August 25, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

The South Austin Moonlighters: Thu., July 7, 8:30 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe - The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Sparky Parker Band: Fri., July 8, 9 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Starflightrocks: With Thrill, Xxcessive Pleasure. Thu., August 11, 7 p.m., $10 to $15. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.

Stiletto Fest: With Mariana, Tessa Kole, Robin Kirby, Sydnee Jane, Wild Rabbit Salad, Sherita Perez, Jon Black, Steve Straker & The Troublemakers., Sun., July 17, 4 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Submit.: With Joshua Cordova, John Calero. Wed., July 13, 9 p.m., TBA. Arlo's Ballroom, 2119 Leeland, Houston.

Sulfur City: Thu., October 27, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Summer Shindig: With The Midnight Eyes, Gwen Doll Band, Royal & Toulouse. Sat., August 27, 7-11 p.m., $10. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.

Supergrave: With Hogs of War, Khobretti. Fri., August 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Union Tavern, 435 El Dorado, Webster, 281-486-6644.

Swamp Rats: With The Andeeks Roadshow, Eli Winter. Wed., July 13, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Take Back Pluto: With The Optimystic, No Rehearsal. Fri., August 12, 9 p.m., $7. The Springbok, 711 Main, Houston, 818-201-6979.

Texas Johnny Boy: Sat., July 9, 9 p.m., Free. reHAB Bar on the Bayou, 1658 Enid, houston, 713-225-1668.

Texas New Music Ensemble/3rd Annual Summer Concert: Sat., July 30, 7:30 p.m., $35. Fort Bend Music Center, 3313 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 832-500-4320.

Towrs: Tue., September 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Tracks In Motion: Fri., August 19, 9 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Tristen: With Mirror Travel., Thu. August 4, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.

Twelve Years Driven: With Appetite For Distraction, Broken Valor. Fri., July 22, 8 p.m., TBA. With MadSons, Leroy The Prophet, Born & Raised., Fri., October 14, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Van Wilks: With The Caveman, Tony Vila., Sat., July 16, 7:30 p.m., $12 to $20. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.

The Warplanes: With Ashley Toman. Fri., July 15, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.

What’s Going On: The Marvin Gaye Experience: With Brian Owens. Fri., August 26, 8 p.m., Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park, Houston, 281-823-9103.

White Fang: With No Parents, Birth Defects. Fri., November 4, 8 p.m., $10 to $13. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

William Clark Green: With Mark Jones., Fri., July 8, 7 p.m., $12 to $17. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.

With Our Arms To The Sun: Fri., September 9, 8 p.m., $10 to $13. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

World of Dance: Sat., October 22, 5 p.m., $40 to$100. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.