4th Annual CCA Concert for Conservation with Lynyrd Skynyrd: Sat., September 26, 4 p.m., $40 to $125. Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston, 281-807-8700.
Abbey Rode: With Already Gone. Sat., July 25, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Aer: One of a Kind Tour: Sun., October 18, 7 p.m., $19. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The All-Stars Tour: With Iwrestledabearonce, Within the Ruins, Oceano, Dayshell, Come the Dawn, Chasing Safety, Conquer Divide, Fear and Wonder. Sun., August 16, 12:30 p.m., $20 to $23. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Almost Kings: Fri., September 4, 7 p.m., $10 to $17. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Alter Ego: Fri., July 24, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub — Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
Angels Birthday Bash Against Domestic Violence: With Smoking Aces, Para Bellum, CES (Celestial Centerfold). Sun., July 26, 7 p.m., Free. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Anne McCue: Thu., August 6, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Anthony Raneri: With Laura Stevenson, Allison Weiss. Wed., August 12, 7 p.m., $12 to $16. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Aterciopelados: Thu., October 8, 8 p.m., $30. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Atlas Moth: With Vattnet Viskar, Atriach. Wed., August 19, 9 p.m., $10 to $13. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
The Atomic Bitchwax: Fri., September 11, 9 p.m., $15. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Austin Lounge Lizards: Sun., August 9, 6 p.m., $25 to $27. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Avant & Ginuwine: Fri., July 31, 8 p.m., $39.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Back in Black: With Infinite Journey. Sat., July 11, 8 p.m., $12. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Band of Heathens: With Blue Water Highway. Fri., August 21, 9 p.m., $17 to $20. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Bands on the Sand: starting June 26, and Fridays, Saturdays, 6 p.m. Continues through August 8, $12. Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston Island, Galveston, 800-582-4673.
Benastar: Fri., July 17, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub — Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
Blackheart Burlesque: With Suicide Girls. Wed., November 11, 9 p.m., $25 to $490. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Blue Water Highway Band: With Cyrus James., Sat., August 8, 8:30 p.m., $12. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 Fm 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Breakfast at Tiffany's: Fri., August 7, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub — Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
Broken Valor: With Pulse Rate Zero, Rainchild, Para Bellum. Sat., September 12, 7 p.m., $10 to $17. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Buckcherry: With Saving Abel, Broken Valor. Tue., August 11, 7:30 p.m., $26 to $30. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
The Buckinghams: Sun., December 13, 7:30 p.m., $98 to $138. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
Bum Phillips All-American Opera: Thu., September 24, 7 p.m., $500. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford.
Carranza CD Release Party: With Red Tiger Band, Allison Red, Carranza, Late Friday. Fri., July 31, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Castles of Colossus: With Castles of Colossus, Epic Death, Carrion Sun, Chaotic Justice, Aegis. Sat., July 25, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Cayucas: With Hibou., Fri., August 7, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Chubby Knuckle Choir: Wed., July 15, 8 p.m. Under the Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-526-5282.
COFFIN: Fri., August 28, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Colton O’Neiil: Wed., August 12, 7:30 p.m., Free. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Compañia Flamenca José Porcel: Sat., October 10, 8 p.m., $33 to $88. Jones Hall For the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana, Houston, 713-227-3974.
Cookies SF, AVP & Roll-Oh-Bowl Present Berner: The Cookies or Better Tour, Sun., July 19, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Deanna Bogart: With Yelba, John Carney., Wed., December 16, 8 p.m., $25. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
Desaparecidos: Thu., November 5, 8 p.m., $20. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Doug McLeod: Thu., August 20, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Eric Johnson: Sun., August 16, 7:30 p.m., $22.50-$37.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Fab 5: Sat., July 11, 7 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (North), 2470 F.M. 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111. Sat., August 29, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub — Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
Fea: With Giant Kitty, Only Beast. Fri., July 17, 10 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Ferry Corsten: Fri., September 18, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Five Eyes Wide: With Twelve Years Driven, Rockett Queen, Broken Valor. Sat., August 8, 8:15 p.m., $10 to $15. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Freedom Over Texas: Sat., July 4, 4 p.m., $8 to $10. Eleanor Tinsley Park, 500 Allen Pkwy., Houston, 713-247-3500.
Freedom Rings Concert: Sat., July 4, 7 p.m., Free. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford.
Gaelic Storm: Sun., December 6, 7:30 p.m., $78 to $118. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
Gods of Death Screw: Sat., August 15, 7 p.m., $10 to $17. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
The Goods: Fri., September 4, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub — Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
Gsptv Houston Brings You Straight Line Stitch's New Album Release: Sun., August 2, 7 p.m., $10 to $17. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Hot Rod Cowboy: Fri., August 28, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub — Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
Hunter Tynan Davis: Wed., August 19, 7:30 p.m., Free. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 Fm 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
In The Valley Below: Sun., October 4, 7 p.m., $12. House of Blues — Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Indigo Girls: Thu., September 17, 7 p.m., $27.50-$45. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
J.F.K.: Fri., July 24, 9 p.m., $3 to $5. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
James McMurtry: Fri., July 31, 8 p.m., $25 to $35. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
JB & The Moonshine Band: Thu., August 13, 8:30 p.m., $12. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Jenna McDaniel: Wed., July 15, 7:30 p.m., Free. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Jerry Rivera: With Mickey & Joell, 24Horas, Fulanito. Sat., August 8, 9 p.m., $29.50 to $75. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Jesse Keith Whitley: Mon., August 3, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main,, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Jim Norton: Fri., August 21, 7 p.m., $37.25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Johnny Lee: With Alex Harvey "The Songwriter." Wed., July 29, 8 p.m., $45 to $60. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Jordan Donald: Wed., July 8, 8 p.m., Free. Under The Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-526-5282.
Josh Garrels: Sat., November 7, 8:30 p.m., $19 to $35. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Josh Grider: Sat., August 1, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Juan Gabriel: Sun., November 15, 7 p.m., $56.50 to $202. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.
Juke Joint Prophets: Fri., August 14, 8:30 p.m., $12. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Julion Alvarez & Su Norteno: With La Adictiva Banda de San Jose de Mesilla. Sat., August 22, 8 p.m., $49.50 to $150. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.
July 4th at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar: Sat., July 4, 7 p.m., Free. Prohibition Supper Club & Bar, 1008 Prairie, Houston, 281-940-4636.
Knights of the Fire Kingdom: With We Were Wolves, Satellite d’Homme and Brand New Hearts. Free to $5. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
La Arrolladora Banda El Limon: Sat., August 1, 8:30 p.m., $45 to $150. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-988-1020.
Labor Day Rock Fest: With 12 Gauge Awakening, Shaving Susie, Chaotic Justice, Shy Foxx, Flesheater, Lamantra, Control, Spacebear, Dunamis. Sat., September 5, 6 p.m., $10 to $17. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Last Comic Standing: Wed., November 18, 6 p.m., $29.50 to $49.50. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Los Desperadoz: With Step Rideau. Fri., July 3, 7 p.m., Free. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford.
Losing September: With Burning Winter, Calling Chase, Supremacy., Sat., September 19, 7 p.m., $10 to $17. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Loumuzik: Sat., July 18, 8:30 p.m.; Sat., January 30, 9 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Lucero: Sat., December 12, 8 p.m., $18 to $20. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Marina and the Diamonds: Mon., October 12, 7 p.m., $28 to $35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Marriages & Creepoid: Wed., August 5, 8 p.m., $10 to $13. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
METZ: With Big Ups, Dilly Dally., Fri., August 14, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Midnight Circus: Sat., July 25, 7 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Miguel: With Dorothy., Sun., July 26, 8:30 p.m., $39.50 to $45. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Milkdrive: Fri., August 14, 7 p.m., $22 to $24. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Motörhead: With Saxon, Crobot., Sat., September 5, 7 p.m., $45 to $59.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Naughty Pillow Fight: With Aramite, Carmeci, Hold on Hollywood, Hounds of Jezebel, Key Flight Captains, Red Tiger, The Common Area., Sat., July 25, 7 p.m., $15. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
NOLA Hustlers Brass Band: Wed., July 22, 8 p.m., Free. Under The Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-526-5282.
Outcry Tour feat. Hillsong United: With Kari Jobe, Bethel Music, Passion, Lauren Daigle, Trip Lee, DJ Biz, Nick Hall. Thu., August 6, 7 p.m., $29.50 to $49.50. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.
Pissing Razors: Sun., July 19, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Purple Raven: With Free Beer (the band), Hydroponic., Sat., July 18, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Reagan Youth: With Sober Daze, Some Nerve, Commie Hilfiger, Talk Sick Brats. Wed., August 19, 7 p.m., $10 to $13. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Ricardo Arjona: Thu., September 10, 8 p.m., $39 to $139. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.
Rocky Votolato & Dave Hause: With Chris Farren., Thu., August 13, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Ruby Revue Burlesque Show: Fri., July 24, 8 p.m., $22-$40. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Sasha: Sat., September 5, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Scooter Brown Band: Sat., August 15, 8:30 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Shake Russell: Sat., August 15, 7:30 p.m., $25 to $27. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Shane Walker: Fri., August 14, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Shawn Pander: With Steve Krase, Johnny Smith. Thu., July 23, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Shay Domann: Sat., August 8, 8 p.m., $15. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Shwayze & Friends: Wed., July 22, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
SKAB'D: Sat., July 25, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub — Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
The Slags: Sat., July 11, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub — Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
Slaid Cleaves: Sat., August 1, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Steve Gilbert Band: starting July 12, and Every other Sunday, 6 p.m. Continues through August 23, Free. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Sylvain Sylvain: With Killer Hearts, Modfag, Dead Roses. Sat., August 15, 8 p.m., $10 to $13. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Tab Benoit: Thu., September 3, 8:30 p.m., $78 to $118. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
The Nbhd Flood Tour: With Bad Suns, Hunny. Sat., September 19, 8 p.m., $32.50. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
The Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson: The End Times Tour: Thu., July 16, 7 p.m., $39.50 to $69.50. NRG Arena, 8400 Kirby, Houston, 713-799-9500.
The Tallest Man On Earth: Sat., September 12, 8 p.m., $27.50-$35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Wilderness Politics Tour presented by Journeys: With Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, New Politics, The Griswolds, Lolo. Tue., November 3, 7 p.m., $27.50 to $35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Throw Down Thursdays: With hear kitty kitty, Black Market Tragedy, Switchblade Lover. Thu., July 23, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Tish Hinojosa: With Bob Livingston. Fri., August 28, 8:45 p.m., $15 to $20. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Tracy Lawrence: Sun., October 25, 7:30 p.m., $98 to $158. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
Trent Willmon: Thu., August 20, 8:30 p.m., $32. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
Van Halen & Led Zeppelin Tributes: With VHT, Black Dog. Sat., July 25, 7 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (North), 2470 F.M. 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Voca People: Fri., October 16, 7:30 p.m., $28 to $68. Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater Center, 500 Texas, Houston.
Walk the Moon - Talking is Hard Tour: Tue., October 6, 8 p.m., $30. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Walt Wilkins: Thu., August 6, 8 p.m., $15 to $25. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Wavves: Sun., October 11, 7 p.m., $18. House of Blues — Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Wayne Hancock: Fri., August 7, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Z LoT Z Reunion Show: Sat., September 26, 7 p.m., $10 to $17. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Zync: With SeVen To EmoTe, Pride to Ruin, Sounding Angels., Fri., July 17, 7 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.