Upcoming: Alejandro Fernandez, Doyle (ex-Misfits), Jerry Lee Lewis, Kristin Hersh, Lights, Mystikal, Red Fang, Rob Base, etc.

13 Passes: Fri., September 4, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (Galleria), 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.

Aaron Einhouse: Thu., September 17, 7 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd. Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Abbey Rode & Already Gone: Fri., November 6, 8 p.m., $15 to $18. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Abiotic: Sat., September 5, 6:30 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Alejandro Fernandez: Fri., December 4, 7 p.m., $61 to $166.50. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.

All Aboard/All About Katy!: Sun., October 18, 4 p.m., $5.50 to $10. CrossPoint Community Church, 700 S. Westgreen, Katy, 281-599-7497.

Allison Fisher: Fri., August 28, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Almost Kings: With Klodine, Harass HOLE, Rainchild, New Rebel Family. Sat., September 5, 7 p.m., TBA. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th, Dickinson, 281-339-2600.

Alter Ego: Fri., September 11, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (Galleria), 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.

Alyson Chayns: Sat., August 22, 7 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (North), 2470 F.M. 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.

AM Exchange: $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Angel Garcia: Tue., August 25, 8 p.m., Free. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., TX 77477, Stafford, 281-277-9333.

As Above/So Below feat. CJ Pierce from Drowning Pool: With The Apostles, Inner Image, Even in Death, Late Friday, Farewell to Solace, The Other LA. Fri., October 16, 7 p.m., $12 to $20. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Azrael’s Bane Reunion Show: With Hold On Hollywood, Underwood, Chaotic Justice. Sat., October 10, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Battle For Knotfest: Tue., September 29, 6 p.m.; Wed., September 30, 6 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Blackbear: Tue., September 1, 8 p.m., $15. House of Blues (Bronze Peacock Room), 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Blackgrass Gospel: Thu., September 3, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Bloody Diamonds: Thu., September 24, 9 p.m., $5. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.

Blue Water Highway Band: Sat., November 21, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Buenos Diaz: Thu., August 20, 7 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Carolyn Wonderland: Fri., November 20, 8 p.m., $22 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

The Cars Tribute: Sat., September 19, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (Galleria), 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.

The Chosen: Fri., October 30, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Chris Robinson Brotherhood: With Leftover Salmon. Thu., October 15, 7 p.m., $23.50. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Clay McClinton: Fri., September 25, 8:45 p.m., $20. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Clayton Gardner: Thu., September 24, 7 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

The Color Morale: Sun., September 6, 6 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Community Center: With Paper Sparrow, The Winkler, Dead Leslies., Mon., August 24, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Creamator: Sat., October 17, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

The Damn Quails: Fri., October 30, 8 p.m., $20 to $25. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

David Grace Band: Sat., September 26, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Deadeye: Sat., August 22, 7 p.m., Free. Cottonwood, 3422 N. Shepherd, Houston, 713-802-0410.

Disco Expressions: Fri., August 28, 8 p.m., $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

DJ X Karaoke: Mondays, Free. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., Stafford, 281-277-9333.

Doug Stone: With Tony Ramey., Fri., November 13, 8 p.m., $30 to $50. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Doyle (ex-Misfits): With Hatchet, Calabrese, Calling Chase, Soco Road. Fri., October 30, 6 p.m., $18 to $25. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th, Dickinson, 281-339-2600. With Hatchet, Calabrese, Primal Impuse, Lotus Effect, Never Quite the King. Sat., October 31, 6 p.m., $18 to $25. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

The Drugstore Gypsies: Wed., August 26, 8 p.m., Free. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., Stafford, 281-277-9333.

Edgebrook Band & Victim Band: Fri., September 18, 8 p.m., Free. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.

An Evening With David Michael Wyatt: Fri., September 11, 7 p.m., $15. St. John’s Northwest, 8787 N. Houston Rosslyn, Houston, 713-659-3237.

Funk Volume 2015 Tour: With Hopsin, Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benthon, DJ Hoppa. Wed., October 28, 8:30 p.m., $25 to $30. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Gardens & Villa: Sat., September 19, 8 p.m., $12. House of Blues (Bronze Peacock Room), 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Gemini Syndrome: With Hold on Hollywood, Hindsight, Treason. Sun., August 23, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Geneva: Sat., August 22, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Groove Fest 2015: With Dwele, Luther and the Healers, Annika Chambers, Kickin’ Brass Band, Jack Freeman. Sat., September 19, 3 p.m., $15. Jones Plaza, 600 Louisiana, Houston, 713-237-1439.

Harbors Over Highways: Thu., August 27, 10 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Hayes Carll: Sat., October 24, 3 & 8 p.m., $30 to $40. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Hindsight: Sat., October 24, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Houston Cypher Show: With The Yes Men, Ic0nic, Young Drunk, Born South, Chucky the Killa, Dead Body Kingz, Matt Da Murdaman, Salution Records. Sat., August 29, 9:30 p.m., $10. The 19th Hole Grill & Bar, 202 Sawdust, Spring, 281-363-2574.

Houston Metal Showcase: Fri., August 21, 7 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (North), 2470 F.M. 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.

I Am Dynamite: Fri., October 2, 6:30 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Infinity’s Twin: Sun., August 23, 8 p.m., Free. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., Stafford, 281-277-9333.

It’s Just Rap Fest: Fri., August 28, 8 p.m., $10 to $25. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Jen.e.sis: A Funky Revolution: Sat., September 26, 6:30 p.m., $25. Houston Museum of African American Culture, 4807 Caroline, Houston, 713-353-1578.

Jerry Lee Lewis 80th Birthday Tour: With Jake Rowley & The Payola Kings. Sat., October 3, 7:30 p.m., $25 to $100. Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl, Beaumont.

Joe Ely: Sat., October 17, 7 p.m., $30 to $33. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

John Evans Band: With Texas Renegade Band. Fri., September 18, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

John Paul Keith: Sat., September 12, 8 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

JR JR (fomerly Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.): With Hippo Campus. Sun., October 18, 8 p.m., $15. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Keyshia Cole & Rico Love: Sat., August 29, 8:30 p.m., $39.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-988-1020.

King James: Thu., August 20, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Kiss Alike: Sat., September 26, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (Galleria), 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.

Kristin Hersh: Sun., October 18, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Lawler Benefit: Fri., October 23, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Legends of House Music 2: Fri., August 21, 9 p.m., $5 to $15. Jet Lounge, 1515 Pease, Houston, 713-659-2000.

Lights & The Mowglis: With Phases. Sun., November 8, 7:30 p.m., $22.50 to $25. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

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.

Lynch Mob: With Blood Shot, DML Cartel, Six Gun Keys, Dirty Minds. Sat., August 22, 8 p.m., $20 to $22. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th, Dickinson, 281-339-2600.

Market Junction: Sat., October 10, 8:45 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Master P & H-Town: Fri., September 4, 8:30 p.m., $29.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.

Matt Harlan & Rachel Jones: Fri., October 2, 8:45 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Matt Pond PA: Thu., October 22, 8 p.m., $13 to $15. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Mayhem/Watain: With Mayhem, Watain, Rotting Christ., Fri., November 6, 8 p.m., $20 to $25. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

The Menzingers: With mewithoutYou. Tue., November 3, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Michael Bolton: Thu., November 5, 9 p.m., $59.50 to $76. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-988-1020.

Michael Fracasso: Sat., October 3, 8:45 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Midnight: With Venomous Maximus, Peasant. Fri., November 20, 9 p.m., $12. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Mikey & the Drags: Fri., September 11, 8 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Modern Baseball: With Pup, Jeff Rosenstock, Tiny Moving Parts. Sat., November 7, 6 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Murder FM: With Aeon Code, Closed Eyes Open, Vagrant Sons, Demon Driver. Fri., August 21, 7 p.m., $15. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.

Mystikal: Sat., September 12, 9 p.m., $20. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.

Nels Cline & Julian Lage: Tue., October 27, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

New Kingston: With Sullivan’s Vessel., Thu., October 15, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Nick Gaitan & The Umbrella Man: Fri., August 21, 7 p.m.; Fri., August 28, 7 p.m., Free. Cottonwood, 3422 N. Shepherd, Houston, 713-802-0410.

One Man Breaking Bad: Sun., September 13, 8 p.m., $16 to $20. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Paul Thorn: Wed., December 2, 8 p.m., $30 to $45. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Paul Wall: Sun., September 6, 9 p.m., $20 to $22. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.

Pecos Hank: With Mikey & the Drags, The Suspects. Sat., August 29, 8 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Pegstar’s Final Show at Fitzgerald’s: Buxton (as Talking Heads), Wild Moccasins, Sideshow Tramps, Young Mammals, Ishi, Telephantom, Night Drive, Bang Bangz, Dune TX, Hevin Spacy (ex Lucas G) with FLCN FCKR. Sat., August 29, 7 p.m., $3 to $10. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

The Peterson Brothers: With Suzanna Choffel. Sat., August 22, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Pickin’ Party w/ Rosehill: Wed., September 23, 7 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Pigs On the Wall: Sat., August 22, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (Galleria), 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.

Project Independent: Sun., October 18, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Punk Rock Pool Party: With Talk Sick Brats, Khobretti. Sat., September 19, 6 p.m., Free. Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark, 110 Sabine, Houston, 713-942-8500.

Rachael Yamagata: With My Name is You. Mon., November 2, 8 p.m., $18 to $20. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

RatRanch: Sat., August 22, 8 p.m., Free. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., Stafford, 281-277-9333.

Real Life Real Music Young Songwriter Show: Thu., November 5, 7 p.m., Free. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Red Fang: With Wild Thorne, Whores. Mon., October 19, 7:30 p.m., $15 to $17. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

The Redz: Fri., August 21, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (Galleria), 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.

The Revivalists: With Whiskey Shivers. Fri., September 25, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Rob Base: Sat., September 19, 9 p.m., TBA. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.

Rock & Roll Over: With Hired Guns. Fri., August 28, 7 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (North), 2470 F.M. 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.

Sara Hickman: Fri., October 23, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Sarah Peacock: With Brennen Leigh. Thu., October 22, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Scattered Helmet: Sun., September 13, 7 p.m., $10. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Shake Russell with Mike Roberts: With Mike Roberts., Thu., September 24, 8:45 p.m., $20. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Sianvar: Sun., September 27, 6 p.m., $12 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

The Slags: Thu., August 20, 8 p.m., Free. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., Stafford, 281-277-9333.

Songswarm: Tue., October 20, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Songwriters Showcase: starting October 8, and Thursdays, 8:45 p.m. Continues through October 30, Free. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Songwriters Showcase with Ken Graines & Wayne Wilkerson: Wed., September 23, 8:45 p.m., Free. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

South Austin Moonlighters: With White Ghost Shivers., Sat., October 24, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

The Space Rockers: Fri., August 21, 8 p.m., Free. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., Stafford, 281-277-9333.

Sparky Parker Band: Fri., September 18, 9:30 p.m., $8. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Susan Gibson & Elizabeth Wills: Fri., October 9, 8:45 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Tish Hinojosa: With Bob Livingston. Fri., August 28, 8:45 p.m., $25. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

TNT: Sat., August 29, 7 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (North), 2470 F.M. 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.

Toxic Holocaust: With Lord Dying, Mastema, Krvshr., Sat., September 26, 8 p.m., $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Tracy Byrd: Sat., September 19, 8 p.m., $20 to $60. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Tricounty Terror: With Baron Von Bomblast, The Velostacks., Sat., October 10, 10 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Two Tons of Steel: Fri., September 25, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

VHT & Crue Fast for Love: Sat., September 12, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub (Galleria), 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.

Viva! A Celebration of LIfe!: Sun., September 20, 5 p.m., $20. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress, Cypress, 281-894-3913.

Whiskey Shivers: Sat., August 29, 7 p.m., Free. Cottonwood, 3422 N. Shepherd, Houston, 713-802-0410.

Willy Collins: Sat., August 22, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Within Reason: With Late Friday, Tribe Hill, Currents & Coastlines, Buster Whilaby & the Gimp. Fri., August 28, 8 p.m., $10. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th, Dickinson, 281-339-2600.

The Wonder Years and Motion City Soundtrack: With State Champs, You Blew It!, Wed., November 11, 6 p.m., $22. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Young Thug: Wed., October 21, 8 p.m., $30 to $35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

This article appears in Aug 13-19, 2015.