The 1975: Wed., Nov. 26, 7 p.m., $35. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Afton Live: With WellWell, Brenna Haffey & Guests., Sun., July 20, 5:30 p.m., $11 to $13. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Allison Fisher: Sat., June 28, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Alpha Rev: With The Rocket Boys., Fri., July 25, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Alt-J: Thu., Nov. 6, 7 p.m., $30 to $35. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Andy Vargas: With David DeLaGarza., Fri., July 11, 7:30 p.m., $15 to $20. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Apocalyptic: With Mercury Cure, Zone of Inhibition, The Scourge., Fri., July 4, 8 p.m., $7. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Band On the Run: Thu., July 3, 10 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Bastille: Fri., Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., $35 to $39.50. NRG Arena, 8400 Kirby, Houston, 713-799-9500.
Better Than Ezra: Fri., Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m., $23. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Born From Ruins: With Emerge, Slight Chance. Sat., July 5, 8 p.m., $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.
Bud Light Weenie Roast Feat. Stone Temple Pilots w/ Chester Bennington, Blue October, 10 Years, J. Roddy Walston & the Business, Semi Precious Weapons. Sat., July 19, 3:30 p.m., $9.45 to $75. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., Spring, 281-363-3300.
Craig Kinsey: With Buxton, The Happen-Ins., Sat., July 26, 8 p.m., $10. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Curren$y: Sat., July 12, 8 p.m., $21 to $25. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Dangerous Toys: Fri., July 25, 7 p.m., $15 to $20. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
A Day To Remember: With Bring Me The Horizon, Chiodos., Wed., Oct. 1, 7 p.m., $32.50 to $39.50. NRG Arena, 8400 Kirby, Houston, 713-799-9500.
The Derailers: Fri., June 20, 9 p.m., $10 to $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Downfall 2012: With Vanilla Sugar, Forever the Fierce., Sun., June 22, 8 p.m., Free. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Drake & Lil Wayne: Sat., Sept. 27, 7 p.m., $39.50 to $125.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., Spring, 281-363-3300.
Fitz and the Tantrums: Mon., Oct. 6, 7 p.m., $27.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Foam Wonderland: With Carnage, Heroes & Villains, Triad Dragons, Bart Black, Deja Vu, Matthew Dunn. Fri., Aug. 1, 6 p.m., $43.25. NRG Arena, 8400 Kirby, Houston, 713-799-9500.
Gorilla Battle of the Bands: Sun., July 13, 3:30 p.m., $7 to $8. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Grace Note Benefit Concert Feat. Devil Killing Moth: With Only Beast, Robin Kirby, Tan Dragon Clan, Giant Kitty, Charity Ann., Sat., July 5, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Grace Note Benefit Concert Feat. Project Armageddon: With Chase Hamblin & the Roustabouts, BLSHS, Brunson Theater, Nathan Quick, Genuine Snake Oil., Sat., July 5, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Hed pe: With Eyes Set To Kill, December in Red, Me, The Hero?, Fri., July 11, 7 p.m., $15 to $20. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Houston’s Juneteenth Celebration: With Allen Toussaint & Ruthie Foster. Thu., June 19, 7 p.m., Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, 281-823-9103.
Ian Moore & the Lossy Coils: With Kathy Valentine & the Bluebonnets., Sat., July 12, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
James McMurtry: With Grand Old Grizzly., Sat., June 21, 9 p.m., $20. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Johnnyswim: Tue., July 8, 7 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Journey Agents: With Yello Echo, Kuumba Freeque. Sat., June 28, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
H-Town Beat Down: With Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Trey Songz, Future., Fri., June 20, 7 p.m., $38 to $128. BBVA Compass Stadium, 2200 Texas, Houston.
Keyshia Cole: Fri., Aug. 15, 8 p.m., $29. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
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King Diamond: Wed., Nov. 5, 7 p.m., $35 to $45. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Landlocked Pirates: Sat., Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m., $10. House of Blues– Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Lita Ford: Sun., Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $25. Concert Pub (North), 2470 F.M. 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Little Joe Washington: Fri., June 27, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Fri., July 11, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Lizzy Borden: Tue., Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m., $15 to $20. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Los Skarnales 20th Anniversary/CD release show: Fri., June 20, 8 p.m., $15. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Matisyahu: Mon., Nov. 3, 7 p.m., $25 to $35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Mavens: Fri., June 20, 7 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Michael Jackson the Immortal Tour Feat. Cirque du Soleil: Fri., Aug. 8, 8 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 9, 8 p.m., $50 to $175. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.
A Midnight In Chicago: With the Aftershow, Twelve Years Driven. Sun., June 29, 8 p.m., Free. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.
Mikey & the Drags: With The Freakouts, Quitty & the Don’ts., Thu., June 26, 10 p.m., $12 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Mojo Nixon & the Toadliquors: With Shoulders., Fri., June 27, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Texas Black Expo Juneteenth Old School R&B Concert Feat. Morris Day & the Time: With MC Lyte, Regina Belle., Sat., June 21, 4 p.m., $27. Discovery Green Conservancy, 1500 McKinney, Houston, 713-400-7336.
The Neptunes: Thu., June 19, 10 p.m., $12 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Noches a GoGo!: With Senor Jukebox., Fri., June 27, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
OneRepublic: Fri., Aug. 22, 6 p.m., $25 to $75. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., Spring, 281-363-3300.
Overkill: With the Scourge, Relayer, Thraxis. Tue., Sept. 16, 7 p.m., $21 to $25. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Pentagram: With Venomous Maximus, Sanctus Bellum. Thu., July 3, 8 p.m., $20 to $22. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
The Please Help: With Fear SnakeFace, Downtown Dave. Sat., July 12, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Point Blank: Wed., June 25, 7:30 p.m., $15 to $20. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
The Polyphonic Spree: With Sarah Jaffe., Wed., July 9, 8 p.m., $22 to $27. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Positive Disturbance: With The Aftervibe. Thu., July 3, 8 p.m., Free. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Prong: Wed., Sept. 17, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Purapharm: With Obscured By Echoes, Luxurata, Jealous Creatures., Sat., July 12, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Queensryche: Thu., Aug. 14, 7 p.m., $25 to $45. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Recovery Room: With Little Ghost, King Finn, Satellite Brigade., Thu., July 3, 8 p.m., $7 to $12. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Sarah Brightman: Thu., Aug. 14, 7 p.m., $39.50 to $175. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., Spring, 281-363-3300.
Second Lovers: With Adam Bricks., Fri., July 18, 8 p.m., Free to $5. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Shaving Suzie: With Erase the Virus., Sun., July 6, 8 p.m., Free. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Skyrocket!: Fri., July 11, 10 p.m., $12 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
ST37: With After Party, Plutonium Farmers, Clapper Claw., Sat., July 5, 8 p.m., Free to $5. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Stryper: Thu., June 19, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $25. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Tommy Malone: Fri., June 20, 9 p.m., $14. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
The Ugly Beats: Sat., June 21, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Wild Feathers: Thu., Aug. 14, 8 p.m., $15. House of Blues — Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Will Play For Food Vol. 3 Feat. Black Grass Gospel: With Thread Belly, Hardy & Co., The Grizzly Band, Fear The Poet, Dykes on Bykes, Oceans of Slumber, Cassette Tape, Radio Springs, Fox & Cats, Recovery Room, Gabe Veray Trio, Southbound 45, Alvin & the Slickpunks., Sat., June 28, 7 p.m., $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
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