Note: Events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
1 Last Chance: With The Bloody Von Erichs, Crowded Isolation. Sun., January 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
15th Annual MLK Battle of the Bands Competition Houston: Sun., January 17, 4-8 p.m., $10-$15. W.W. Thorne Stadium, 1715 Aldine Bender, Houston, 713-953-1633.
25th Annual Mariachi Invitational: Sat., March 12, 6 p.m., $25 to $30. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
57 State: Fri., January 15, 8 p.m., TBA. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Abigail Williams: With VIRULENT, Await the Desolation. Fri., February 5, 7:30 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Antidote: With DJ Charlee Brown, DJ Mz Rico., Sat., January 9, 10 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
AR*V presents Worst Nightmare: With Heavy, the Bluebird, Theory, Sid & Run Ct, Yung Svnny G, K-xtic, Kosi the Trill, Derek Prophet, Yung Trvplord. Sun., February 14, 8:30 p.m., $5. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
Astronauts ETC: With Harriet Brown. Mon., March 21, 8 p.m., $12 to $14. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
B L A C K I E: With Jack Topht. Sat., January 30, 8 p.m., $5 to $7. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Babel Fishh: With Havoc Wagon, Height Keech, Gavin Riley Smoke Machine. Wed., January 13, 8 p.m., $3. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
The Bad Apples: Thu., January 28, 9:30 p.m., TBA. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Bang Bangz: With Squincy Jones, JERK, Trippy Cholo & Gio Chamba, FLCON FCKER. Sat., January 16, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Bash VI, Houston’s Premier Urban Dance Showcase: Sat., February 6, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $30. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Bass Therapy with Doctor Jeep: With Kruxx, Chason, Milo Tech. Fri., February 12, 9 p.m., $10 to $20. Jet Lounge, 1515 Pease, Houston, 713-659-2000.
Blood Between Us: With Carpet and the Drapes. Sat., January 16, 8 p.m., TBA. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Bob Schneider: Thu., February 25, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Bonerama: Fri., February 19, 7 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
BTSM: With Apashe, Dabin., Fri., January 22, 10 p.m., $10 to $15. Limelight, 2401 San Jacinto, Houston, 832-364-0616.
Candye Kane: Wed., January 13, 9:30 p.m., TBA. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Captain Legendary Band: Thu., January 14, 8:30 p.m., $12. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45, Spring, 281-367-3774.
Carolyn Wonderland: Thu., February 11, 8:30 p.m., $24. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45, Spring, 281-367-3774.
Carranza: With The Dead Links, Bombachica, The Glass, Dr. Belt. Sun., January 10, 5 p.m., TBA. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Chaotic Justice: With Epic Death, Bag of Tricks, Bludstreem. Sat., January 16, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Charles Kelley – The Driver Tour: With Maren Morris., Sun., May 1, 7 p.m., $27.50-$45. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Clandestine: Fri., May 13, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Cody Cannon: Wed., January 20, 8 p.m., $25 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Cody Ray Henry: Fri., January 22, 8 p.m., TBA. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Commie Hilfiger: With Some Nerve, SoberDaze, Action Frank, Shut Out. Sat., January 16, 8 p.m., TBA. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Cremator: With Bag of Tricks, Shadow Council. Sat., February 13, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Da Camera Young Artists present “Mark Rothko: A Musical Retrospective”: Sat., January 16, 2 & 3 p.m., TBA. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — Beck Building, 5601 Main, Houston, 713-639-7300.
Darienne Lake: Sun., January 17, 6 p.m., Free. Jr’s Club, 8403 Westview, Houston, 713-464-9034.
Dark Spark Rays: With Paco Estrada, Hello Planet. Fri., January 29, 9 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Dirty River Boys: Wed., January 27, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Disturbed: Thu., March 24, 7 p.m., $12.25 to $50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Duran Duran Tribute: With Marc Nicholson aka E-nertia. Fri., March 25, 8 p.m., Free. Etro Lounge, 1424 Westheimer, Houston, 713-529-3449.
El Grande Trio: With Jesse Dayton, John Evans, Mike Stinson. Tue., January 26, 8 p.m., $15 to $22. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
El Komander: Fri., February 19, 3 p.m., TBA. Club Tequila, 8150 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-995-7477.
ELECTRODUBTRAPSTEP XXIX: Fri., January 8, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Empty Shells: With Mind Shrine, Carl, Izabellizima., Fri., February 12, 8:30 p.m., $5. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
EnTrance featuring Solarstone: With Wes Walz, Neer Music, Matthew Dunn, Jasmine Rose. Fri., January 15, 10 p.m., $10 to $15. Limelight, 2401 San Jacinto, Houston, 832-364-0616.
ESE: With Donkey Punch, Broken Sideshow. Sat., January 9, 9 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
An Evening with Charlie Wilson: Sat., February 6, 8 p.m., $99.50 to $124.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Feezarelli: Fri., February 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Filth: With Impale the Betrayer, Of Ruins, The Ansible, Rex, Demoted to the Grave. Wed., January 27, 6 p.m., $10. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
First Assault of 2016: With Obeisance, Nekro Drunkz, Blaspherian, Sacrocurse, Calacas. Sat., February 6, 7 p.m., TBA. Black Barbie, 3621 Canal, Houston, 281-743-8328.
Frank White: Fri., January 29, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Golden Effigy: Sat., January 30, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Great Scott and the Allmighties: Fri., January 29, 8 p.m., TBA. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Hamilton Loomis: Fri., January 15, 8 p.m., $15 to $25. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Hard Luck Revival: Fri., January 8, 8 p.m., Free. Cottonwood, 3422 N. Shepherd, Houston, 713-802-0410.
The Hightailers: Thursdays, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
The House of Dollz Burlesque Presents…Holiday Hangover: Sat., January 9, 8-10 p.m., $15-$20. Frenetic Theater, 5102 Navigation, Houston, 832-426-4624.
Infinite Sadness: With Asli Omar, Andrew Henderson, Josiah Gabriel, Third World TV, XLO, Ty Tripp. Fri., January 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
James McMurtry: Thu., January 28, 8 p.m., $25 to $35. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Jauz: Fri., April 1, 10 p.m., $15 to $25. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Jim Lauderdale: Sat., January 9, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Josh Abbott Band: Fri., February 19, 9:30 p.m., $25 to $75. Stampede Houston, 11925 Eastex Fwy., Houston, 281-219-2006.
Josh Heinrichs: With Animo Cruz., Sun., March 6, 7:30 p.m., $12 to $15. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Julieta Venegas: Fri., February 26, 7 p.m., $12.25 to $50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Junior Brown: January 29-30, 8 p.m., $30 to $45. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Kill Matilda: With Fat Mannequin, The Medicine Years. Mon., February 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Knights of the Fire Kingdom: With Get a Life, Middle Child, The Lories. Sat., February 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
L0adingtumorrow: Sat., February 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
LazerBass: Thu., January 7, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
LazerTrance featuring Lawrence and Celauro: Sat., January 9, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Leonard “Low Down” Brown: Thu., January 14, 9:30 p.m., TBA. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Lightworks: With Hakeem, St. Terrible., Wed., February 17, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Madonna Tribute: With Marc Nicholson aka E-Nertia. Fri., January 8, 8 p.m., Free. Etro Lounge, 1424 Westheimer, Houston, 713-529-3449.
Mark Chesnutt: Sat., January 23, 8 p.m., $80 to $125. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Matt the Electrician: Thu., April 28, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Matthew Logan Vasquez: Free to $5. Tue., January 12, 8 p.m., Free to $5. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
M.D.C.: With Deathwish, Khobretti, The Ballistics. Thu., April 21, 8 p.m., TBA. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Mickey Gilley: January 21-22, 8 p.m., TBA. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
The Mighty Dragon: With DJ Silvah. Fri., January 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Club Riddims, 8220 W. Bellfort, Houston, 713-779-0033.
Mike B. album release party: With Von Won, Marcus Jordan, Abagail. Sat., February 6, 7 p.m., $10. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
The Moth: Tue., January 12, 7:30 p.m., $8 to $16. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Music Mixology with Alex Gregg: Sun., January 10, 7:30 p.m., Free. Little Dipper, 304 Main, Houston.
Mystic Inane: With Patsy, Sex Pill., Tue., January 12, 8 p.m., $5. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Nathan Quick: With Tatiana Raines, Melissa Eason. Thu., January 7, 9:30 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
NATIVE 10: With Lord Swan3x, Wes Walz, Foreign Twiinz, Jasmine Rose, Arson, Zach Taylor, Kit Likwid, Trill Nye b2b Disreact,, The Butchershop, D Menace, Grizzly Adams. Sat., January 9, 8 p.m., $11.54 to $343. Ministry Houston, 702 Franklin, Houston.
The New Offenders: Sat., January 23, 8 p.m., TBA. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
No Refund Band: Sat., January 16, 8 p.m., TBA. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Not the Rachels: Fri., January 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
OSHUN Unplugged: Thu., January 14, 8 p.m., $15. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Paper Sparrow: With Dead Leslies, 3G Percussion, Quiet Things, Limp Wizurdz. Fri., January 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Paul Ramirez: Fri., January 8, 8 p.m., TBA. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Peasant: With Expander. Fri., February 5, 7 p.m., Free. Vinal Edge, 239 W. 19th, Houston, 281-537-2575.
Pecos Hank Band: Sat., January 30, 8 p.m., TBA. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Pick Axe Preacher: Fri., February 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Piper Jones: Fri., May 13, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Portal Frame: With Edison Chair, Jeremy Carswell., Sun., January 17, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
The Powell Brothers: Wed., January 13, 6 p.m., TBA. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
REM, The Police tributes: With R We Them, Synchronicity 111. Fri., January 15, 8 p.m., TBA. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Ripe Mangos: With Dry and Dusty. Tue., April 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Royal & Toulouse: Sat., January 16, 10 p.m., $10. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Satanic Overlords of Rock N’ Roll: With Bayou Vimana, Oddfellows, The Sils. Sat., February 6, 9 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Shane Smith & the Saints: Wed., January 13, 8 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45, Spring, 281-367-3774.
Shooter Jennings: Mon., February 1, 8 p.m., $30 to $45. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Sift Through the Ashes: With Sever the Silence, Insolvent, Plague of Ignorance, Machete Season, Calacas, Lacination. Sat., January 23, 8 p.m., $8. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Sinatra My Way: With Andrew Heller and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Thu., January 28, 7:30 p.m., $35 to $75. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash, Stafford.
So Soon, The Truth: With An Author, A Poet, Vox Vocis, Mosaic Dream, Empty Eyes. Fri., January 22, 9 p.m., $7. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Southeast Meets the Southwest: With Richard Strater, Austin Vela, Eddie Sanchez. Tue., March 1, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Star Wars and More: The Best of John Williams: January 8-10, 7:30 p.m., $35 to $145. Houston Symphony, 615 Louisiana #102, Houston, 713-224-4240.
Steve Straker: Tuesdays, 8 p.m., TBA. The Corkscrew, 1308 W. 20th, Houston, 713-864-9463.
Stop, Look, and Listen! with Da Camera of Houston: Featuring the music of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams and inspired by the Alaskan wilderness, Sat., February 20, 3 p.m., Free. The Menil Collection, 1515 Sul Ross, Houston, 713-525-9400.
Submit: With John Calero, Joshua Cordova. Thu., January 7, 10 p.m., TBA. The Boulevardier, 410 Main, Houston.
Tab Benoit: Wed., March 23, 8 p.m., $78 to $118. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45, Spring, 281-367-3774.
Texas Johnny Boy: Thu., January 7, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
The Cure Tribute: With Marc Nicholson aka E-nertia., Fri., April 29, 8 p.m., Free. Etro Lounge, 1424 Westheimer, Houston, 713-529-3449.
There Will Be Bass: With SKisM, Eptic, LAXX. Fri., February 12, 10 p.m., $10 to $15. Limelight, 2401 San Jacinto, Houston, 832-364-0616.
Thundertank tape release: With Existencia, Malevolent Force., Thu., January 7, 8 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Tony Vega: Sat., January 9, 8 p.m., TBA. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.
Treasure Fingers: With Landis LaPace. Fri., February 12, 10 p.m., $8. Boondocks, 1417 Westheimer, Houston, 713-522-8500.
The Trishas: Wed., March 9, 8:30 p.m., $10 to $15. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45, Spring, 281-367-3774.
UFO, Montrose, Think Lizzy Tributes: With Lights out, Bad Motor Scooter, Think Lizzy. Sat., January 30, 8 p.m., TBA. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Uncle Lucius: Thu., March 10, 8:30 p.m., $20 to $24. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45, Spring, 281-367-3774.
UZ: Sat., January 16, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Villainz Dubstep Presents: Level 002: Aweminus: With Villainz Vixens. Sat., January 30, 9 p.m., $5 to $20. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Vockah Redu Birthday Bash: Sun., January 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Vox Vocis CD release: With Vox Vocis, And Then Suddenly, Sunrise and Ammunition, Brainstorm for Tuesday, Rogues Among Us. Thu., January 21, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
The Weak Days: Tue., January 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Willis Alan Ramsey: Sat., March 5, 8:30 p.m., $58 to $98. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45, Spring, 281-367-3774.
This article appears in Dec 31, 2015 – Jan 6, 2016.
