Note: Events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
40 oz Bounce: Sun., August 14, 10 p.m., $10 to $20. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Adam Carroll: Thu., November 10, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Allen Stone: Tue., October 25, 8 p.m., TBA. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
American Songwriter presents Anderson East: Sat., October 8, 9 p.m., $16. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Art of Dying: With Children 18:3, Letters From The Fire, Hindsight, Angel Siren. Wed., September 7, 7 p.m., $16. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Assemblage 23: With Provision, Violetta Crush, DJ Morbid. Sun., September 18, 8 p.m., $10. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
The Ataris: Sat., September 17, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Attila: Sun., November 13, 7 p.m., $18 to $23. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Austin Layne: Thu., September 15, 9 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Barfield: With 24th Street Wailers., Sat., September 24, 8 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Beaver Nelson: Sat., September 17, 10 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
The Black Angels: With Telephantom, Rose Ette., Fri., August 19, 8 p.m., $20 to $24. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Blood Incantation: With Haunter, Cryptic Void, God Fearing Fuck, Thundertank. Mon., September 12, 8 p.m., TBA. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
The Blood Royale: With Ass, Hel-Razor, God Fearing Fuck. Fri., September 16, 8 p.m., TBA. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Boss Street Brass Band: Fri., September 2, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
The Broken Spokes: Sat., August 27, 8 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
Buddy Guy: Wed., October 19, 7 p.m., $30-$90. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Burnout Houston Classic Car Show Featuring Texas Tornados: With Sean Reefer & the Resin Valley Boys, Jolie & the Jackalopes, Los Skarnales., Sat., October 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $15. Post HTX, 401 Franklin, Houston, 713-572-7471.
Cash'd Out: Sun., September 4, 8 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Chance Anderson: Fri., August 19, 8-11 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
Club 6400 Reunion: Sat., August 20, 9 p.m., TBA. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Daikaiju: With Cake Rangers, Fan Club. Sat., August 13, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds: Fri., February 3, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Danny Brooks: Sat., November 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
David Bazan: With Michael Nau. Sun., August 14, 7 p.m., $14 to $18. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Dead Rockstar Singalong Club: Thu., August 18, 8 p.m., $25. Rec Room, 100 Jackson St, Houston, 713-344-1291.
The Dead Soldiers: Sat., November 5, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Dinosaur Jr.: With Elisa Ambrogio. Thu., September 15, 8 p.m., $22 to $26. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Elephant Revival: Thu., October 20, 8 p.m., TBA. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Eric Hutchinson: With Humming House, Elliot Blaufuss. Wed., October 19, 8 p.m., TBA. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
An Evening with Donovan/The Sunshine Superman Fiftieth Anniversary Tour: Wed., September 21, 8-9:30 p.m., $59.50 to $79.50. Wortham Theater Center, 500 Texas, Houston, 713-237-1439.
Fey: Sat., September 10, 8 p.m., $30-$65. Genesis VIP, 6104 S. Wilcrest, Houston, 832-878-0203.
Filth: With Bury the Rod, Reign, Imperial Affliction. Tue., October 25, 8 p.m., TBA. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Flynt Flossy & Turquoise Jeep: With Space Villains*, Genesis Blu. Sun., August 21, 8 p.m., $13 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Folk Family Revival: Sat., August 20, 8 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
Fred & Toody of Dead Moon, Pierced Arrows: With Days N Daze. Sat., October 1, 7:30 p.m., $12. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Friendship Commanders: Thu., October 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Fumigados: With La Equi, Dandruff., Sun. December 18, 3 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Garden Medium: With Damon Smith, Austin Cooley, Carol Cooley, Sandy Ewen, Damon Smith. Mon., August 15, 8 p.m., $5. AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer, Houston, 832-287-5577.
Garrett Klahn: With Ultramagg. Fri., November 4, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Ghostland Observatory: With Children Of Pop DJ. Sun., August 21, 8:30 p.m., $38.50 to $40.50. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
The Good Heart: Thu., September 15, 8-11 p.m., Free. The Gorgeous Gael, 5555 Morningside Dr., Houston, 832-667-8321.
Grape Room: With Banny Grove, A Girl Named Tiger, Jeremy Carswell. Tue., September 6, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Griz: With Haywyre. Thu., October 20, 8 p.m., $24.50 to $30.50. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
The Guillotines: With Prophets of Addiction, The Unconvicted, Wednesday's Child. Sat., August 27, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Hamilton Loomis: Fri., August 19, 8 p.m., $15 to $25. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
The Hammer Party: With Cosmic Bug Loaf, Total Nightmare., Thu., August 25, 8 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Hayes Carll: Wed., November 23, 8 p.m., TBA. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Ishi: With Capyac., Thu., September 22, 7 p.m., $10. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Islands: With Alex Cameron., Sat., October 15, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Jackie Greene: Thu., November 10, 8 p.m., $15 to $19. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Jake Dexter & The Main Street Sound: With If You Have To Ask, Daniel Gonzales Band, Robot Arms Depot. Sat., August 13, 8 p.m., $10. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Johnnyswim: Sat., October 29, 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Junior Gordon Band: Sat., August 13, 8 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
Karen Meat & Dubb Nubb: With Cosmic Moon, Zusammenbruch, AK'Chamel, KA. Mon., September 5, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Keith Harkin VIP: Wed., September 7, 8 p.m., $58. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Kelly Doyle: With Deep Cuts. Thu., September 1, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Kelsea Ballerini/The First Time Tour: With Carly Pearce. Fri., October 21, 7 p.m., $20-$50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Kenny Rogers: Fri., October 28, 8 p.m., TBA. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford.
KiKi Maroon’s Burly Q Lounge: Fri., August 12, 7 p.m., $20-$25. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
KING: Fri., October 28, 8 p.m., TBA. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Kinky Wasteland: With DJ Morbid, DJ Enigma., Sat., August 13, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5 to $10. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Koe Wetzel: Thu., September 1, 9 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
La Oreja de Van Gogh: Sat., May 6, 8 p.m., $55-$95. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
LANE 8: Fri., September 16, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
LEAN, Bleak: III: With Parham Daghighi, Ryan Edwards, Rose Lange, Christina Carter, Spencer Dobbs, Joe Wozny. Sat., Aug. 13, 8 p.m., $5. Homecore, 2010 Commerce Unit B, Houston.
Lester Ray & Los Leones: With Gio Chamba. Thu., August 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
Lil Dicky: Dick or Treat Tour: Mon., October 24, 7 p.m., $25-$35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Live at the Clinic: With Mduke, Hi $ive, Trigga, Stoner, Feddie Reggie, Profit, D.R.O.I.D. Sat., August 20, 8 p.m., $5. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Lorrie Morgan: Sat., August 27, 8 p.m., $68 to $150. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Los Vertigos aka The Vertigos: Wed., September 7, 9-10 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Lucius: Thu., November 10, 7 p.m., $20 to $25. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Luke Bryan: Thu., October 20, 8 p.m., $27.50 to $76.25. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
Mac Miller/The Divine Feminine Tour: Sun., November 20, 8 p.m., $30-$50. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Machine Gun Kelly: Sun., October 23, 7 p.m., $22. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Madball: With Power Trip. Tue., September 20, 6:30 p.m., $17 to $20. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Mana: Sat., October 1, 8 p.m., TBA. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.
Marc Anthony: Fri., October 14, 8 p.m., TBA. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.
Marina Rocks: Sat., October 1, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Micky and the Motorcars: Sat., September 3, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Mike Zito: Fri., August 26, 8 p.m., $25 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Mind Shrine: With Kelly Doyle., Fri., August 12, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Musiqa Presents: Right Here, Right Now: Houston: Thu., September 15, 6:30 p.m., Free. Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 5216 Montrose, Houston, 713-284-8250.
The Naked and Famous: With XYLO, The Chain Gang of 1974. Sat., November 26, 8 p.m., $27.50 to $29.50. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Nathan Bonnes: Fri., August 12, 8 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
The New Offenders: With The Reed Brothers., Fri., August 19, 9 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Night Drive: With Bang Bangz, Young Girls., Sat., August 20, 8 p.m., Free. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Nikki Hill: Sat., September 3, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
NOLA Hustlers Brass Band: Wed., August 17, 8 p.m., TBA. Under The Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-526-5282.
Oceans of Slumber: With Venomous Maximus, American Sharks. Fri., August 19, 8 p.m., Free. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Oh Wonder: With Kevin Garett., Fri., October 7, 7:30 p.m., $18 to $22. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Peelander-Z: With P.L.X.T.X., Wed., September 7, 8 p.m., TBA. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
The Phantom Royals: Thu., August 25, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Piece of Mind: With United Races, Erupt., Wed., August 24, 8 p.m., TBA. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Piper Jones: Fri., November 4, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Pujol: With Get A Life. Tue., September 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Radney Foster: Thu., December 1, 7 p.m., $35 to $40. Sat., December 3, 7 p.m., $35 to $40. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Ray Wylie Hubbard: Sun., November 13, 8 p.m., TBA. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070. December 7-8, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
R&B Jones: With Just Brittany, Lil Keke, Wayne Brezz, Stunna Bam, Fakkulty. Sat., August 27, 10 p.m., $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Red Fang: With Torche, Whores. Sun., November 27, 7:30 p.m., $17 to $20. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Red Shahan: Thu., August 18, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Riverstone Throws Birthday Bash September 24: With The Grateful Geezers, Mary Sarah. Sat., September 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Free. The Club at Riverstone, 18353 S. University, Missouri City, 281-499-8700.
Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers: With Dean Seltzer. Sat., September 10, 9 p.m., $27 to $30. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Ronnie Dean Tinsley & The Dark Horse Rodeo: With Josh Fuller and Dirt & Diesel., Sat., August 27, 9 p.m., $10 to $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-977-1962.
Screech of Death: Sat., September 17, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Sergio Trevino: With Real Live Tigers, Lauren Green. Sun., September 11, 7:30 p.m., $5. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Sister C: Tue., December 20, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
A State of Bass: With Figure, Protohype, Parker Clark. Fri., August 12, 9 p.m., $10 to $18. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Stryper: Sat., October 8, 8 p.m., $29 to $31. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Sweet Crude: Thu., September 15, 6 p.m., Free. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
Take Me Home:The Music of John Denver: Thu., August 18, 8 p.m., $20. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Texture: Yellow: With Free Radicals. Fri., August 19, 9 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
The Kills: With Kim and The Created. Fri., September 9, 9 p.m., $23.50 to $28. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
The Mowgli's: With Colony House, Dreamers., Fri., October 14, 7 p.m., $17. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
The Noise Presents Parkway Drive/Unbreakable Tour: With We Came As Romans, Counterparts., Mon., October 17, 6 p.m., $26.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
This Must Be The Place 2: With Trevor Daniel., Sat., August 27, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Two Tons of Steel: Fri., December 23, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Ty Herndon: Wed., August 24, 8 p.m., $25 to $60. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Walt Wilkins: Thu., August 25, 8 p.m., $15 to $25. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
We Are GTA: Wed., October 12, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
We Were Wolves: Fri., August 26, 8 p.m., $5 to $7. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
The Weight: Sat., November 5, 8 p.m., TBA. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
White Oak Music Hall Grand Opening: Thu., August 18, 8 p.m.; Fri., August 19, 8 p.m.; Sat., August 20, 6 p.m.; Sun., August 21, 6 p.m., Free Admission for WOMH upstairs shows. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Whitney Rose: Fri., November 18, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Xanadudes: With Now We Are Here. Fri., August 12, 9 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Young Girls: With Raceway, Blonde Star. Sat., September 10, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Zack Walther Band: With Threadbare Jesters., Fri., August 26, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy, Houston, 713-977-1962.
Zecta Luz: With Dawn of Flames, Aphelion. Sat., August 13, 8 p.m., $8. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.