Alan Haynes: Sat., August 30, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Ana Gabriel: Sat., October 4, 9 p.m., $75 to $150. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Battle Between: Fri., August 22, 8 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Foundation Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 832-667-7794.
Bayou Roux: Fri., August 15, 8:30 p.m., $12. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
The Big Cletus Blues Experience: Fri., August 15, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Blameshift: With Fit For Rivals. Sun., August 17, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Brandon McDermott Band: Sat., August 30, 8:30 p.m., Free to $5. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Buck Yeager Band: Wed., August 27, 6 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Buster Jiggs: Fri., August 15, 8:30 p.m., Free to $5. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Cadillac Blues Band: Sat., August 16, 7 p.m.; Sat., August 30, 7 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Carl Verheyen (Supertramp guitarist): Sat., August 30, 8:30 p.m., $25. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Celeb Lovely: Sat., August 23, 7 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Charlie Harrison: Fri., August 29, 8:30 p.m., Free to $5. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Chris Beard: Fri., August 29, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Classic Numbers Salute to 1988: Fri., August 22, 9 p.m., Free to $7. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Color Chemistry: With I-Terra, In Exile, Carrion Sun. Sat., September 6, 7 p.m., $10. House of Blues — Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Confession Kills: With Ashley Toman, Courtney Locke, Krayson. Thu., August 21, 9 p.m., $15 to $18. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Crystal and Will Yates: Wed., August 20, 8 p.m., $10. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Danseparc — The Wedding Party: With Allison, Shoe, Stacy, Ceeplus Bad Knives., Sat., September 6, 9 p.m., $7. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
David Ramirez: Thu., August 14, 8:30 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
A Day to Remember: With Bring Me yhe Horizon, Chiodos, Motionless In White., Wed., October 1, 7 p.m., $32.50 to $39.50. NRG Arena, 8400 Kirby, Houston, 713-799-9500.
Dead Man’s Ransom: Sat., August 16, 8 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Foundation Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 832-667-7794.
Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx: Sat., January 17, 8 p.m., TBA. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
DJ Ill-Set: Fri., August 22, 11 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Foundation Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 832-667-7794.
DJ Mohawk Steve: Thu., August 14, 6:30 p.m.; Thu., August 21, 7:30 p.m.; Thu., August 28, 6:30 p.m., $10 to $25. House of Blues — Foundation Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 832-667-7794.
Drugstore Gypsies: Sat., August 16, 8:30 p.m., Free to $5. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Eric Tessmer Band: Fri., August 29, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Eugene Moody: Fri., August 22, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Fantasia: Fri., September 26, 8 p.m., $59.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Fire Moth: With Poor Pilate, Darwin’s Finches. Fri., August 15, 10 p.m., $5. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Four Hour Letter: With Letters to Voltron, Color Chemistry., Fri., August 22, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Frankie Ballard: With A Thousand Horses. Wed., November 19, 7 p.m., $20. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Greenwood: Sat., August 30, 8 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Foundation Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 832-667-7794.
Horse Police: With Full of Bronze, Wandering Bufaleros, Sydney Harkreader. Sat., August 30, 8 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Ian McLagan & the Bump Band: With Mikey & the Drags., Sat., August 16, 8 p.m., $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
James Sturrock & Fiel: Fri., August 15, 8 p.m., $10. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
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John Butler Trio: Thu., October 30, 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Jomel Sumira: Fri., August 15, 8 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Foundation Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 832-667-7794.
Josh Fuller Band: Thu., August 21, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Josh Roberts: Sun., August 24, 6 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Journey Agents: With Mellow Riot, Locate, WellWell. Fri., August 29, 8 p.m., $5. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
Justin Nava: With Chase Hamblin, Matt Mejia., Sun., August 17, 7 p.m., Free. Dean’s Downtown, 316 Main, Houston.
Justin Van Sant: Sat., August 23, 8 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Foundation Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 832-667-7794.
Kentucky Headhunters: Sun., August 31, 7:30 p.m., $98 to $138. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
Kevin Anthony & G-Town: Fri., August 29, 10 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Larry Joe Taylor: Fri., September 5, 8 p.m., $15. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Leon Russell: Mon., November 24, 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Lorrie Morgan: Fri., September 5, 8:30 p.m., $108 to $158. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
Lynyrd Skynyrd: With Randy Rogers Band, Whiskey Myers. Sat., August 23, 5 p.m., $40 to $325. Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. W., Houston, 281-807-8700.
Mark Jones and 20 Paces (CD Release): Fri., August 22, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Marshall Crenshaw: With the Bottle Rockets. Fri., August 22, 10 p.m., $20. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
The Matchsticks: Fri., August 15, 7 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Matt Harlan: With Nick Gaitan, Sabra Laval. Sun., August 24, 7 p.m., Free. Dean’s Downtown, 316 Main, Houston.
Memphis May Fire & Yellowcard: With Emarosa. Thu., October 23, 6:30 p.m., $23. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Mighty Orq: Thu., August 28, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Mika Singh & Sunny Leone: With Miss India Amruta, Romee Khan, Akasa. Fri., August 15, 9 p.m., $35 to $50. NRG Arena, 8400 Kirby, Houston, 713-799-9500.
Milk Drive: Fri., August 29, 8:30 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Mojave Red: With Variants, Ryan Butler., Thu., August 21, 8:30 p.m., $3 to $8. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Myrna Sanders: Thu., August 28, 6 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The No Refund Band: Sat., August 16, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
The Once In a Lifetime Tour: With Destroyers of the Sky, Threnody, Mzzladikay, A More Perfect Union, Beg to Breathe, Auranova, 180 North, Wilding Estates, Second Last Breath, Ivory Cast, The Orchards In Bloom, Day of the Reign, I Come Alive. Sun., August 17, 4 p.m., $10 to $14. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Q & A Band: Sat., August 30, 8 p.m., $15. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
The Railbirds: Sat., August 23, 8:30 p.m., Free to $5. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Richmond Strip Saturday: Sat., August 23, 9 p.m., $7. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Robert Kuhn & Bonnie Bishop: Fri., August 29, 8 p.m., $10. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Ruben Moreno: Sun., August 17, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Ruthie Foster: Thu., September 4, 8:30 p.m., $68 to $108. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
Shake Russell: With Jon Inmon and Mike Roberts., Sat., August 23, 8:30 p.m., $25. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
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Shelley King: Fri., September 12, 8 p.m., $10. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Shout Out Tour: With Mindless Behavior, Bow Wow, OMG Girlz, Trevor Jackson, Jacob Latimore. Sat., Aug. 23, 7 p.m., $39.50 to $49.50. NRG Arena, 8400 Kirby, Houston, 713-799-9500.
Smokin’ Joe Kubek: With Bnois King., Sat., August 23, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
SoMo: With Francesco Yates., Fri., November 28, 7 p.m., $27. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Steve Gilbert Band: Sun., August 17, 6 p.m.; Sun., August 31, 6 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Subdudes: Thu., November 13, 8 p.m., $32.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Summer Meltdown II 2014: With Soundbox Teachers, Luchbox, Lady Rascals, Riot Squad, Galing Cru, Wyldstyl, 1Up, Redefined Dance Co., Sat., August 16, 2 p.m., $15. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Terry Bozzio: Thu., August 28, 8:30 p.m., $25. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Tex Beck feat. Kenny Cordray: Sun., August 31, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Thrill: Thu., August 14, 10:30 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Tommy Dardar: Fri., August 29, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Tony Vega: Fri., August 22, 8:30 p.m., Free to $5. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Tutu Jones: Sat., August 16, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
UnderHill Rose: Sat., August 23, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Underworld’s Monthly Bash: With DJ Mina, DJ vvJames., Sat., August 30, 9 p.m., $7. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Vince Converse: Fri., August 15, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
VITERA: Sat., August 16, 8:30 p.m., $12. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Willie Nelson: With Paula Nelson. Tue., November 18, 7 p.m., $55 to $97.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Willie T: Sun., August 24, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
The Witherees: Thu., August 14, 6 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Yung Simmie: With SpaceGhostPurry, Rell, Amber London, Slim Guerrilla, Hungarian, Bemyfriend, R$W, Meka Jackson, Cashmir, Trap $EN$EI, Jon Rambo, SHMX. Mon., August 25, 8 p.m., TBA. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
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