2-Bit Palomino: Sat., December 20, 9 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
6400 Party: With DJ LeRoy Peters, DJ Xcess. Sat., January 24, 9 p.m., TBA. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Acoustic Song Swap: With Gary Braun, Micky Braun, Jason Eady. Tue., December 2, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Adam Carroll: Fri., December 19, 9 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Alpha Rev: Fri., December 12, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Alter Ego: Sat., December 6, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub -- Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
Alvin & the Slickpunks: With Anova Skyway, The Dirty Seeds. Sun., December 14, 8 p.m., Free. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.
Amanda Pearcy: Fri., December 12, 9 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Arlo Guthrie: Sun., March 1, 5 p.m., $25 to $58. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894.
Benefit for Child Advocates: With The Gift Remains The Same. Sat., December 6, 8 p.m., $10. Concert Pub (North), 2470 F.M. 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
BettySoo: Sat., December 6, 9 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Blues Festival: Sat., January 24, 6 p.m., $10. Cypress Saloon, 12710 Telge, Cypress, 281-304-7777.
Bob Livingston: Sat., December 13, 9 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Boys Don't Cry (Cure Tribute): With The Cult Tribute., Fri., December 5, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub -- Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
Brian McKnight: Sun., January 18, 8 p.m., $35.50 to $45.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis Holiday Shindig: Thu., December 11, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri., December 12, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $35 to $80. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Bush: With Theory of a Deadman., Fri., March 13, 7 p.m., $35 to $45. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Cannibal Corpse & Behemoth: Thu., January 29, 6 p.m., $28. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Chase Hamblin & the Roustabouts: Sat., December 20, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Natachee's Supper 'n Punch, 3622 Main, Houston, 713-524-7203.
Children of Pop: Fri., November 28, 1 p.m., Free. Cactus Music & Video, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
The C.H.O.S.E.N.: Fri., February 20, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Corrections House: With Pinkish Black, Statiqbloom, Uaeb Yelsaeb. Thu., December 11, 7 p.m., $10 to $14. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
CyberWasteland: With DJ Enigma, Vampire James. Sat., December 13, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Darden Smith: With Kyle Hutton., Tue., December 16, 8 p.m., $18. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
Dash Rip Rock: With Thrill. Sat., December 20, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
David Bromberg: Wed., December 10, 8 p.m., $78 to $118. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.
The Dirty River Boys: Sat., November 29, 8:30 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Downfall 2012: With Shot Dead Sunday, Soco Road. Sun., November 30, 8 p.m., Free. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Dune, TX: Sat., December 13, 10 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Ed Kowalczyk: Sat., May 9, 8:30 p.m., $30. House of Blues-- Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Exile: With Josh Fuller., Fri., December 5, 7 p.m., $15 to $65. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
The Fab 5 - A Tribute to the Beatles: Sat., November 29, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Concert Pub -- Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.
FayRoy: Sun., December 21, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Fiddle Witch & the Demons of Doom: With Kelly Doyle Trio. Thu., December 18, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Framing Hanley: Sun., December 7, 7 p.m., Free. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
George Ensle: Fri., December 5, 9 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Hayes Carll: With John Evans., Sat., November 29, 7 p.m., Free to $50. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Hell In a Bucket: Wed., December 3, 8 p.m., $10. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
High Spirits: Tue., December 2, 9 p.m., $7 to $10. Mango's, 403 Westheimer, Houston, 713-522-8903.
Hip Hop Anonymous: With Guilla & Leckie, Poochie, James Curtis, The MadMen Crew. Sat., November 29, 8 p.m., $10. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Houston Rodeo Jamboree Show: Sat., November 29, 8 p.m., $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Hunter McKithan & the Offenders: Fri., November 28, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
I, Omega & Eidola: With Vox Vocis, Mosaic Dream, Golden Terra., Mon., December 8, 7:30 p.m., $10 to $15. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
The Invincible Czars: Fri., December 12, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
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