The 3 R's of Summer: With The Lone Star Symphonic Band., Sun., May 7, 4-5:45 p.m., $5.50 online, $10 at the door. Holy Covenant Methodist Church, 22111 Morton, Katy, 281-460-4517.

8 Tack Sessions/Will Van Horn: Fri., April 7, 7-10 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.

8 Track Sessions/The Broken Spokes: Fri., May 12, 7-9 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.

8 Track Sessions/The Warplanes: Thu., April 6, 7-10 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.

8 Track Sessions/Muddy Belle and Tipsy Kitten: Fri., April 14, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.

Adam Bricks: Fri., April 21, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.

AFA Chamber Music Academy and Composer Institute Spring Recital: Sat., April 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire, Bellaire, 713-664-3048.

AFA Houston Girls Chorus Premieres "The Sun and the Moon": Sat., May 6, 7 p.m., Free. Sun., May 7, 2 p.m., Free. Classical Theatre Company, 4617 Montrose, Houston.

The Alarm: Sun., July 30, 7:30 p.m., $16 to $20. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Alex Dezen: With Mike Dunn. Sun., May 7, 7 p.m., $10 to $12. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Alex Riddle: With Grisbee, Sam Turner and the Cactus Cats. Fri., April 7, 8 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Allan Rayman: Sat., April 8, 7 p.m., $18. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.

Ancient Cat Society: Sat., May 27, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

Antytila: Sat., May 6, 7 p.m., $28. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

The Bad Apples: Thu., April 20, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Barfield: Fri., April 21, 10 p.m., TBA. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Bayou City Burlesque Circus Festival: Sat., April 22, 7:30-11 p.m., $20 to $75. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Beaver Nelson: Fri., April 7, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Big Brandon Willis: Thu., April 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

The Birthday Massacre: With Army of the Universe, Ludovico Technique. Sat., June 10, 8 p.m., $25 to $75. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Miears performs with Kay Weathers April 8 at The Nightingale Room.

Photo by Jason McElweenie

Blueprint: With The Tie That Binds, The Inverters. Fri., April 14, 9 p.m., TBA. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.

Bob Livingston: Fri., April 21, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Booze & Glory: With The Velostacks, Thug Boots. Thu., June 1, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Born Animal: With Ex-Optimists, Far Out, Economy Island. Fri., June 9, 8 p.m., $5. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Brindisi! 2017: Mon., April 24, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $25. Saint Arnold Brewery, 2000 Lyons, Houston, 713-686-9494.

The Captain Legendary Band: Sat., April 29, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W Airport, Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Casey James: Sun., May 7, 7 p.m., $15. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.

Choking Victim: With Starving Wolves. Fri., May 5, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.

Chris Brown: With 50 Cent, Fabolous, O.T. Genasis, Kap G., Thu., May 4, 6:30 p.m., $39.95 to $249.95. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 866-446-8849.

Chris Nero: With Dave The Wizard, Rich Brooke Dudez. Sat., May 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Clean Bandit: With Zara Larsson, Starley., Fri., April 14, 8 p.m., $20 to $24. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.

Colfax Speed Queen: With Cornish Game Hen, Nite Shift. Sun., April 9, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Coors Light Presents The 3rd Annual Heads N Tails Crawfish Festival: Sun., April 9, 2-10 p.m., $10 (Presale). Grooves, 2300 Pierce, Houston, 713-759-9700.

Craig Morgan: With Mac Powell, Taya Kyle., Wed., April 19, 8 p.m., $30. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Crawfish Festival with Dead Horse Trauma: With Adakain, Calling Chase, Orr, Awake at the End, Scarred Shadows, 2 Cold, Adventures Of Remi, Addisyn Madd, Jordan Tydings. Fri., April 21, 7 p.m., $12. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

The Darius Lovehall Project: Sat., April 29, 8 p.m., Free. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.

Dawn Patrol: With God Fearing Fuck, Khobretti, Saint Crusher., Thu., July 6, 8 p.m., $5. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Deicide: Thu., June 1, 7:30 p.m., $12 to $17. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

The Division Men: Wed., May 31, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Doomstress: With Messa, Witchcryer. Fri., May 12, 10 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

50 Cent performs May 4 at the Toyota Center.

Photo by Marc Brubaker

Dylan Bishop: Fri., April 14, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

El Lago: With Jonathan Terrell, Elijah Ford. Thu., April 13, 8 p.m., $7. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Eyehategod: With Venomous Maximus, Secret Prostitutes. Sat., May 27, 8 p.m., $15 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Fishful of Soul: Sun., April 9, 4-8 p.m., Free. Bernadine’s, 1801-B North Shepherd, Houston, 713-864-2565.

Fox Parlor: With Clay Melton Band, Alex Riddle. Sat., April 15, 8 p.m., Free. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Gary Kyle: Sat., April 22, 7 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W Airport, Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Generation Landslide: With Mydolls, The Texas Mod Crushers. Sat., May 13, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Genesis Blu: Sat., May 13, 3 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.

Geoffrey's Electric Banjo: Fri., April 7, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.

Gino and the Goons: With The Genzales, The Cops. Thu., April 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Hard Luck Revival: Sat., April 29, 8:30 p.m., TBA. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Hardwell: Sat., May 27, 9 p.m., $45 to $60. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

The High Rollers: Sun., April 9, 3-6 p.m., Free. Brenner's on the Bayou, 1 Birdsall, Houston, 713-868-4444.

Hot 8 Brass Band: With Soul Creatures, Vockah Redu., Thu., June 8, 9 p.m., $20 to $22. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.

Hucci: Sat., April 29, 9 p.m., $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Infinity’s Twin: Sun., April 23, 3-6 p.m., Free. Brenner's on the Bayou, 1 Birdsall, Houston, 713-868-4444.

Iron Throne: Mon., June 19, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

James Henry Band: Thu., April 6, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Jenny and the Mexicats: With Las Cafeteras. Thu., April 27, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

John Evans Band: With Opie Hendrix. Fri., May 5, 9 p.m., TBA. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

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Genesis Blu performs May 13 at Cactus Music.

Photo by Jessica Beal

Jojo: Mon., April 10, 8 p.m., $23.50 to $125. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Jonathan Terrell: With Cari Q., Thu., April 6, 9 p.m., TBA. With Elijah Ford., Thu., April 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Josh Garrett Band: Sat., April 22, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Jurassic Park in Concert/Film with Live Orchestra: Thu., June 15, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., June 16, 7:30 p.m., $35. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana, South Houston, 713-227-3974.

JW Jones: Fri., April 21, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

K-Rino: Sat., April 15, 3 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.

Kansas/40th Anniversary Leftoverture Tour: Sat., September 30, 8 p.m., $59.50-$99.50. University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, 713-743-9010.

Kay Weathers: With Miears. Sat., April 8, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.

Kick—-The INXS Experience: Fri., June 2, 9 p.m., $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Killswitch Engage: With Anthrax, The Devil Wears Prada, Code Orange. Mon., April 17, 6 p.m., $35 to $59.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

KINETIC presents: "Made in Houston": Sat., May 6, 6:30 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students. The MATCH, 3400 Main, Houston.

Kyng: Fri., April 28, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Lady Antebellum: With Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Young. Sun., August27, 7:30 p.m., $30.75 to $80.75. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.

Laser Background: Tue., May 16, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Leo Dan, Janette, and King Clave: Sat., June 3, 8:30 p.m., $39.50 to $100. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.

Lizi Bailey: With Andrew James, Vanessa Hill., Thu., April 20, 8 p.m., $10. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Lucas Biespiel: Mon., May 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Magnifico: With Super Creeps. Fri., April 28, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Mark May Band with Eric Demmer: Sat., April 29, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Matchbox 20: With Counting Crows. Sun., August 27, 6:45 p.m., $29.50 to $99.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.

Travis Scott performs May 11 at Revention Music Center.

Photo by Mai Pham

Matt Harlan: Sat., April 22, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

The Mighty Orq: Sat., April 29, 10 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Miss May I: With Upon A Burning Body, Kublai Khan, Currents. Fri., May 26, 7 p.m., $17 to $22. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

The Molly Ringwalds: Fri., April 28, 7 p.m., $15 to $40. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Murder By Death: With Tiger Army, Tim Barry. Sat., June 24, 8 p.m., TBA. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

The Music of Prince: Sat., July 15, 7:30 p.m., $29. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana, South Houston, 713-227-3974.

A Night of Deadly Summoning: With Isenblast, Necrowar, Love Machine, Trigger, Night of the Living Shred, Hexlust, Votan, Serpientes de Fuego, Saint Crusher. Sat., June 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Nikki Hill: With Tomar and the FC's. Sat., May 6, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Nominee: With Sundressed, So Soon The Truth, Astragal. Sun., April 9, 7 p.m., $10. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.

Old School Easter Block Party: With DJ Big Reeks, DJ Red Soda, DJ Mav. Fri., April 14, 5 p.m., Free. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.

The Orbiting Human Circus Featuring The Music Tapes: Wed., May 24, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.

Pallbearer: With Gatecreeper, Pinkish Black. Thu., May 11, 8 p.m., $15 to $17. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.

Paul Oakenfold: With Liquid Todd. Sat., May 6, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Paul Ramirez Band: Every other Tuesday, 9 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Paul Van Dyk: Fri., May 12, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Paul Wall & Baby Bash: Fri., June 23, 9 p.m., $20 to $22. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.

Play It 4ward: Sun., April 16, 3-6 p.m., Free. Brenner's on the Bayou, 1 Birdsall, Houston, 713-868-4444.

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Eyehategod performs May 27 at White Oak Music Hall.

Photo by Metal Chris via Flickr Commons

Rex Foster and Ken Gaines: Sat., April 15, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band: Thu., November 2, 8 p.m., TBA. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.

Ronnie Milsap Farewell Tour: Sat., September 16, 8 p.m.; Sun., September 17, 3 p.m., $37 to $112. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894.

Sam Gellaitry: With Geotheory. Fri., June 2, 8 p.m., $14 to $18. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.

Scott Stapp of Creed: Sat., June 17, 6:30 p.m., $25 to $32. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Screwston Sunday Block Party: Sun., April 9, 2-9 p.m., Free admission with RSVP. Screwston Records, 2122 Center, Houston, 832-610-1318.

Shake Russell and Michael Hearne: With Mike Roberts. Fri., April 14, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Sheila Marshall: Thu., April 27, 7 p.m., Free. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

So Much Light: With Nnamdi Ogbonnaya., Sat., May 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Sonny Boy Terry: Fri., April 7, 9:30 p.m., Free. Thu., April 27, 9:30 p.m., Free. Every other Thursday, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Sparky Parker Band: Fri., April 28, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Still Tippin': With OG Ron C & the Chop Stars. Wed., April 19, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Tee Vee: Sat., May 13, 1 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.

Tee Vee Soft Spot Casette Release: With MIEARS, Andrew Lee. Sat., April 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Civic TV, 2010 Commerce, Unit B, Houston, 713-822-4692.

The Texas Turbines: Thu., April 6, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

The Charlie Pruitt Country Music Show Reunion: Sat., August 19, 8 p.m., $10. Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont, 409-838-3435.

Tomar & The FCs: Sat., April 15, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Tony Vega Band: Sat., April 8, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Travis Scott: Birds Eye View Tour: Thu., May 11, 8 p.m., $59.50. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.

Vader: With Internal Bleeding, Sacrificial Slaughter, Voices of Ruin. Wed., May 31, 8 p.m., $20. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.

Tee Vee performs at her "Soft Spot" cassette release party at Civic TV April 29.

Photo by Jason McElweenie

The Velostacks: With Junkies Running Dry, Los de Verdad, Patterns, Ruiners., Fri., April 14, 8 p.m., $12. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Video Games Live: Fri., July 14, 7:30 p.m., $35. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana, South Houston, 713-227-3974.

Vince Gill: Thu., June 29, 7:30 p.m., $35 to $100. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894.

WAKE Presents A. Sinclair: With Young Mammals, Cool Moon. Fri., April 7, 8 p.m., $8. VFW Post 880, 1014 24th, Galveston, 409-763-2257.

Jermaine Dupri presents SoSoSUMMER 17 tour: With The Rap Game. Sat., June 24, 8 p.m., $30-$65. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.

Wolf Blitzer: With Shone, Luna Lunacy, Los Vertigos, The Eleventh Key. Sat., April 8, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

Xavier Wulf: With The Real Flex God, Riven, Rich Broke Dudez, Black Empiiire, High Elements. Sun., April 30, 7 p.m., $29 to $33. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.

Yakul: With MLCBR, Philippe Edison, Pure Land Infinity Reservoir, DJ Kona FM. Fri., April 7, 9 p.m., $5. Khon's Wine Darts Coffee Art, 2808 Milam, Houston, 713-523-7775.

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Yoga on the Square: Sat., April 15, 9-11 a.m., Free. The Square at Memorial City, 303 Memorial City, Houston, 713-224-9115.

Young Musician's Showcase/Vivaldi Music Academy: Sat., April 22, 7-9 p.m., Free. Belin Chapel and Rectial Hall, Houston Baptist University, 7502 Fondren, Houston, 281-649-3000.

Y&T: With Love & War., Thu., April 13, 8 p.m., $18. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., Stafford, 281-277-9333.

Zendrome featuring Tomahawk Bang: With Noey Lopez, Miguel Flaco. Fri., April 14, 10 p.m., Free. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.

Zeroheros: With Prof. Fuzz 63. Sat., April 22, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.