Note: events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
5th Annual Crimson Vagabond Roadshow: Sat., September 10, 7 p.m., $25. Talento Bilingue De Houston, 333 S. Jensen, Houston, 713-222-1213.
An Evening with Christopher Cross: Sat., October 1, 7:30 p.m., $48 to $150. Dunham Theater, 7502 Fondren, Houston.
The Atomic Bitchwax: With Lo Pan, Dirty Streets, Satanic Overlords of Rock N Roll. Tue., August 23, 8 p.m., $15 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Avi Buffalo: With The Kickback. Sun., September 11, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Backroad Anthem: With The Daughters. Sat., August 13, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Balance & Composure: With Foxing, Mercury Girls. Fri., October 21, 8 p.m., $16 to $20. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Band of Horses: Thu., December 15, 8 p.m., $32.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Bayou City Funk: With Rankin F, Blue Sunshine, Casual Interference. Fri., August 5, 9 p.m., $5. HellCat Cafe, 306 72nd, Houston, 713-483-8275.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Sat., August 13, 8:30 p.m., $78 to $138. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Big Thief: Thu., September 29, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Bob Schneider: Wed., September 28, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Boomtown Brass Band: Sun., August 28, 8 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
Brant Croucher: Tue., August 16, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
B.R.U.C.E. W.A.I.N.E.: Sat., August 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Buxton: With Dollie Barnes. Sat., August 13, 7 p.m., Free. Market Square Park, 300 Travis, Houston, 713-224-6133.
Cale Tyson: Thu., September 1, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Carolyn Wonderland: Fri., September 16, 8 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Casket of Cassandra: With I am Man, I am Monster, Oceania, Aggressive Vibe. Thu., August 4, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Chapter: Soul: Thu., August 4, 7 p.m., TBA. Cottonwood, 3422 N. Shepherd, Houston, 713-802-0410.
Chasca: With Soul Creatures. Thu., August 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Chuck Inglish: With Fat Tony, Kevin Flum. Sat., August 6, 10 p.m., $20 to $22. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
Cock ESP: With Rotten Piece, Burnt Skull, Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except. Sat., September 10, 8 p.m., $5 to $7. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Dana Cooper: Fri., September 23, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Dana Massive: With Azrael, Ellis Easley, Alcazar. Thu., August 4, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Darrell Goldman: Thu., August 11, 9 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Darsombra: Thu., September 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
David Born: Fri., September 30, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
David Bowie Karaoke Tribute: Fri., August 5, 10 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
Dead Man's Ransom: Sun., August 14, 6 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Dylan Cameron LP release: With Acid Jeep, Pfaffenberg., Sat., September 3, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
The Earth As We Know It: With In Prizm, Remnants of Izanagi, Etsai, Gods of Death Screw. Sat., August 6, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Felipe Galvan: Fri., August 19, 8 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
Galactic: With Fruition. Fri., November 11, 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Getter Wat The Frick Tour: With Nick Colletti, Yultron., Sat., September 24, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Goblin Cock: With Funeral Horse. Sun., September 18, 8 p.m., $12 to $13. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Graceland Ninjaz: Fri., November 4, 8 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Greensky Bluegrass: With Wood and Wire. Wed., October 19, 8 p.m., $17 to $22. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Guillermo Serpas: Fri., August 12, 7 p.m., Free. Fri., August 19, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
The Hammer Party: Fri., August 5, 8 p.m., TBA. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
The Hand Me Downs: With Edie & The Gourmets. Fri., August 5, 8-11 p.m., $5. Bohemeo's, 708 Telephone Rd., Houston, 713-923-4277.
Hed pe: Fri., November 25, 8 p.m., $14 to $18. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Hiss: With Satannabis, Turbokreig, DDA., Thu., August 4, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Homegrown Heroes: With Never Quite the King, Bad Luck Prodigy, Solitude Endeavor, Julianna Banks, Shalva, Anchor North, Sky Orchid, WellWell, Brenna Haffey, Source Act, Restless November., Fri., August 12, 6 p.m., $10 to $12. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
James McMurtry: Sat., August 20, 8 p.m., $25 to $35. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Jamestown Revival: With Johnny Fritz. Sat., November 5, 8 p.m., $18 to $20. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
John Acevedo: Fri., August 5, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
John Egan: Fri., August 12, 8 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
John Hiatt: Tue., November 8, 7 & 8 p.m., $22. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
John Paul White: Thu., August 11, 8 p.m., $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Johnny and the Spinsations: Fri., August 5, 8 p.m., $10. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Joshua Powell & the Great Train Robbery: Tue., August 9, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Kane Brown/Ain't No Stopping Us Now Tour: With Jordan Rager. Sat., January 21, 7 p.m., $22.50-$30. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
kidDead: Thu., September 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Knockout Kid: With Settle Your Scores, With Friends Like These, The Soapbox Revolution, Play Stop Rewind, Almost Famous Friends. Thu., August 11, 6 p.m., $10 to $15. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Krewella After Party: Sat., September 3, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Lemuria: With Looming, The Reptilian, Middlechild, Mouthing, Cool Moon. Thu., August 18, 7 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Leo Party: With Poopy Lungstuffing, Organ Failure, Diamond Punch. Sat., August 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Leon Russell: Sat., November 12, 7 p.m., $27.50-$40. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Little Terry & The Blues Birds: Sat., August 20, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
A Live One: Fri., August 12, 9 p.m., $7 to $10. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Lucas Eason and The Panhandlers: Thu., August 4, 8 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
Mario Flores: With The Reed Brothers. Fri., August 12, 9 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Mark Chesnutt: Fri., August 26, 8:30 p.m., $78 to $138. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Max Flinn: Sat., August 6, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Meshuggah/North American Tour 2016: With High On Fire. Sun., October 16, 7 p.m., $26-$35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
microWAVE with Zack on Washington: Tue., August 9, 10 p.m., Free. Arlo's Ballroom, 2119 Leeland, Houston.
The M.I.L.F. Tour: With Samson, Mallz, Tuscon, 2 Raw, DJ Mz Rico. Sat., August 6, 8 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Mind Shrine: With Rex Hudson, Stevie Menjivar. Fri., August 19, 9 p.m., $7. The Springbok, 711 Main, Houston, 818-201-6979.
Moe Bandy: Fri., August 12, 8 p.m., $45. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Mojave Red: With Levees, Mothertone. Sat., August 13, 8 p.m., TBA. The Waughford, 15 Waughford, Houston, 713-679-3558.
Moodafaruka Duo: Fri., August 26, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Moosh & Twist: With Bryce Vine. Thu., October 6, 7 p.m., $15 to $18. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Morrissey: Sat., November 19, 8 p.m., TBA. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Mosey Jones: With The Loneliers. Mon., August 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Narrow Head record release: With Walking Misery, Astragal, Paperback. Sat., August 6, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Nina Diaz: With Scarlet Sails, Colonial Blue. Sun., August 7, 6 p.m., $10 to $13. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
The Pedrito Martinez Group: Fri., August 19, 8:30 p.m., $28 to $38. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
PEOPLE: An Evening Inspired by the Music of Barbra Streisand: Fri., August 12, 8 p.m.; Sat., August 13, 8 p.m.; Sun., August 14, 5 p.m., $25 to $150. The Kaleidoscope Theater, 705 Main, Houston, 832-817-8656.
Petty Thief: With Paperback, Greg Cote & The Real Life Friends., Sat., August 6, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Phil Vassar: Thu., August 11, 8 p.m., $65 to $150. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Porches: With Japanese Breakfast, Rivergazer. Sat., September 10, 8 p.m., $13 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Porkbelly Duo: Sat., August 27, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Pure Prairie League: Sat., August 20, 8:30 p.m., $78 to $118. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Q and A: Sat., September 3, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Raina Rose & Korby Lenker: Fri., September 9, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
The Rebel: With Spray Paint, Cop Warmth, Pleasure 2. Fri., August 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
Rosewood Thievz: With Blaze-X-Black. Wed., August 10, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Rudyard's 38th Anniversary: With The Grizzly Band, Blackgrass Gospel. Fri., August 26, 8 p.m., Free. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Ruiners: With The Lion of Wall Street, Supremacy, Sparse. Sun., August 14, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922
Harrisburg, Houston.
RX Bandits: Sat., October 1, 7:30 p.m., $22 to $27. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Sawyer Fredericks: Sun., August 21, 7 p.m., $20. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Schoolboy Q/Blank Face Tour: With Joey Bada$$. Wed., October 5, 8 p.m., $37.50-$55. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Sean Richards: Sat., August 13, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Shake Russell: Sat., September 24, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Society of Bandits: Fri., September 2, 8 p.m., TBA. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Soft Kill: With Pale Dian, Delphine Coma, DJ Damon Allen. Thu., December 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Stephen Chadwick: Thu., August 4, 9 p.m., $8. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Stick to Your Guns: With Stray From The Path, Expire., Tue., September 27, 6:30 p.m., $18 to $20. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Sy Ari Da Kid: Sat., August 13, 7 p.m., $25 to $30. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Telekhines: With Fake Believe, Part of a Complete Breakfast, Bambi on Wax. Fri., September 23, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Terraform: With Brkchk, Cactus Bath, Detox Unit, Layer, Josiah Gabriel, Urtica, Daed. Sat., August 6, 8 p.m., TBA. Houston House Of Creeps, 807 William, Houston.
Texas Mosh Hard 3.5: With Lesser Degree, Choke Chain, Earth Down, Daggers, Wicked World, Grudge, Deity, Bitter Taste., Wed., August 17, 6 p.m., TBA. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
The Temperance Movement: Sun., October 16, 7:30 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Thommy Neckro: With Rob Zilla, Split Beliefs, Wicked Brothers, Lost Ninjas, White Noize, Ensane. Sun., August 7, 7 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Tiger Army: With Creeper. Wed., September 14, 7 p.m., $25 to $27. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Tish Hinojosa: Thu., August 18, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
To Whom It May: With Fulcrum Lake, Citta, Bibeau, Rookie of the Year, Various Hands., Sat., August 13, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
The Toadies: With Rich Robinson Band. Fri., September 23, 8:30 p.m., $25 to $27. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Toni Braxton: Fri., November 4, 8 p.m., TBA. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Tribe Hill: With Blue Sunshine, Nicholas Allan Hawk., Fri., August 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Two Tongues: With Backwards Dancer. Tue., November 1, 8 p.m., $17 to $20. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Val and the Southern Line: With Frants, Jess Wilson, Paper Sparrow. Thu., August 11, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Vanladylove: Sun., September 18, 7:30 p.m., $10 to $12. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Wasi Townsend: Fri., August 5, 6:30 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
The Weeds: With The Dirty Seeds, Vehement Burn., Thu., August 11, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
The Weeks: With The Cold Fronts. Fri., September 16, 7 p.m., $12 to $14. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Werewolf Therewolf: With Like Bridges We Burn. Sun., August 14, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
West King String Band: With Sugarball Express, The Grizzly Band, Charles P IV and the Scoundrel Three. Sat., September 10, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Wifiisfuneral: With Xxxtentacion, $ki Mask The Slump God, Pollari, Danny Towers. Mon., August 22, 8:30 p.m., $15 to $17. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Wild Animal: Fri., August 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Will Hoge: Wed., August 17, 8 p.m., $30 to $45. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Wrath of Vesuvius: With Project Icarus, The Isdal Cadaver, Distance/Here., Thu., August 25, 8 p.m., $10. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 Mckee, Houston, 832-503-5987.