2 the Hard Way Album Release: Thu., September 10, 9 p.m., $15. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

The 2015 Houston AFRIFEST: Sat., August 29, 11 a.m., Free to $5. Houston Baptist University Gallery, 7502 Fondren, Houston, 281-649-3678.

500 Megatons of Boogie: With Jealous Creatures, Silver Blueberry. Fri., August 21, 9 p.m., $8 to $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Alan Hayes: Sat., August 29, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Allen Stone: Fri., October 30, 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

The AP Tour feat. Mayday Parade, Real Friends, This Wild Life and As it Is: Wed., November 18, 5:30 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Arabella Jones: Sat., August 8, 9 p.m., $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.

Artists Den Presents Alt-J: Wed., September 2, 7:30 p.m., $13 to $15. Memorial City Mall, 900 N. Gessner, Houston, 713-932-0076. Wed., September 2, 7:30 p.m., $13 to $15. Edwards Houston Marq'e Stadium 23 & IMAX, 7620 Katy Freeway, Houston, 713-263-7843. Wed., September 2, 7:30 p.m., $13 to $15. Santikos Paladium AVX Complex, 7301 Grand, Richmond, 281-239-4200. Wed., September 2, 7:30 p.m., $13 to $15. Tinseltown Movies 17 with XD, 1600 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands. Wed., September 2, 7:30 p.m., $13 to $15. Cinemark 18 — Webster, 20915 Gulf Freeway, Webster, 281-332-0951.

Astral Effect: With Remnants of Izanagi., Sun., August 30, 7 p.m., TBA. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.

Baeza: Wed., August 12, 8 p.m., $18 to $45. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Bakermat: Thu., August 13, 9 p.m., Free to $5. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Banding Together Benefit Fundraiser for George Darsey: With Shake Russell, The Fuse, Laura Magers and Risky Business, The Fabulous Rhythm Kings with Annika Chambers, Phatso, Grazy 8, The Killer Bs, David Darsey, Just Us, The Hanshaws, Stephen Heiman, Jason Chapman. Sun., August 16, 1 p.m., Free. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.

Barkerpalooza with Vehement Burn: Fri., August 28, 9 p.m., $8 to $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Beats Antique's Creature Carnival: Fri., September 18, 9 p.m., $18 to $22. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Ben Rector — The Brand New Tour: With Judah & the Lion. Thu., October 22, 7 p.m., $22-$35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Bermuda: With 2x4, The Prestige, Falsifier, Vessels, Invoker, Distinguisher, Scavenger, Demoted to the Grave. Mon., August 17, 5 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Big Cletus Blues Experience: Fri., October 30, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

The Bit 8Quatic: With Star Fighter Dreams, Himsy, Pimsy, Broken Satellite, Ten Pixels Tail, Float., Fri., August 14, 9 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

B.J. Thomas: Fri., October 2, 8 p.m., $80 to $100. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Black Smurf's God of Hustle Tour: With JK, Trap Sensei, Suicideboys, DJ Cthemc, Tha Entourage. Wed., August 12, 8 p.m., $15. EastDown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-665-1734.

Blue October: Sat., November 28, 8:30 p.m., $35 to $45. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.

Bronco Jr Band: Thu., August 27, 7 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Bryan White: Tue., October 13, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Buckcherry: With Sons of Texas, Broken Valor, Seldom., Wed., September 30, 7:30 p.m., $26 to $30. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Caleb Lovely and Ragan Rae: Tue., October 13, 7:30 p.m., $8. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.

Casper Hollands: Wed., October 21, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Cedric Gervais: With Surain, Vance Lawrence. Sat., September 19, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Chance the Rapper: Family Matters Tour: With Metro Boomin, D.R.A.M., Towkio. Thu., November 12, 8 p.m., $35 to $45. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.

Charlie Robison: Wed., October 7, 8 p.m., $25 to $35. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Chris Knight & Charlie Robison: Fri., September 18, 8 p.m., $20-$25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Chuckie: With Surain. Sat., September 26, 9 p.m., $15 to $25. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Circa Survive Juturna 10 Year Anniversary Tour: Thu., November 19, 7 p.m., $22 to $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Collective Soul: Sun., November 22, 7 p.m., $35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Country at the Ballpark: With Chris Young, Eli Young Band, Cassadee Pope. Fri., October 9, 5 p.m., $35. Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, 281-240-4487.
Criminal Birds: With Since Always. Sat., August 8, 9 p.m., $8 to $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

The Cult: Sat., October 31, 8 p.m., $35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Curtis King Band: Thu., September 10, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

CyberWasteland: Sat., August 29, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.

Darden Smith: Thu., October 8, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

David Spann: Sat., August 8, 9:30 p.m., Free. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.

Dead to the World Digital EP Release Party: Fri., August 7, 8 p.m., $10. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Devil's Hollow: Thu., October 1, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.

Django Django: Thu., October 29, 8 p.m., $22 to $26. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.

The Donkeys: With Mikey and the Drags, Get A Life, DJ eleelandc., Mon., September 7, 9 p.m., $7 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Doppelganger: Fri., August 14, 8:15 p.m., Free. Sambuca, 909 Texas, Houston, 713-224-5299.

Dub Miller: With Bo Brumble. Fri., August 28, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Elbow Room: With Dead Body Kingz, White Noise, Blake Dub. Sat., August 8, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. The 19th Hole Grill & Bar, 202 Sawdust, Spring, 281-363-2574.

Fantasia and Her Friends: Sat., October 17, 8 p.m., $35-$75. Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main, Beaumont, Beaumont, 409-838-3435.

Ferry Corsten: Fri., September 18, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

FM: Sat., August 15, 8:15 p.m., Free. Sambuca, 909 Texas, Houston, 713-224-5299.

Freedom Fury: With Unified Right, United Races, Coutnerblast, Soldier Game., Fri., August 7, 8 p.m., $10. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.

Frindfest 2015: With Crowned By Fire, Downfall 2012, Five Eyes Wide, Theory of Thieves, Apothica, Twelve Years Driven, Citta, Madsons, Endgame, Black Market Tragedy, Thraxis, Aliah Listens, Smoking Aces, Destroyers of the Sky, Sons of Blackwater, Para Bellum, Eaglesnake, Torrid Complex, Broken Valor, The Steve Satchel Band., Sat., October 17, 1 p.m., TBA. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.

Gorilla Battle of the Bands: Sun., August 30, 3:30 p.m., $8 to $10. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

Grady Gaines: Fri., August 21, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Granger Smith: With Earl Dibbles Jr. Fri., August 14, 10:45 p.m., $10 to $15. Big Texas Dancehall And Saloon — Spring, 19959 Holzwarth, Spring, 281-353-8898.

The Grascals: Thu., October 15, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Gwalla Boyz: Wed., September 23, 9 p.m., TBA. EastDown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-665-1734.

Heavy Glow: Thu., August 13, 7 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

The Hunger: With To Whom It May, Tydingz, Vanilla Sugar. Sun., September 6, 9 p.m., Free. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Jabo "The Texas Prince of Zydeco" & Band (CD release party): Sat., August 8, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

James Wilhite: Fri., August 14, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Jim Brickman: Fri., December 11, 8 p.m., $35 to $55. University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, 713-743-2255.

Joe Buck Yourself: With Blackgrass Gospel. Thu., August 27, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

John Evans Band: With DunVille. Fri., August 21, 7 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Jon E. Erkkilä: With Cameron Sutphin. Thu., October 8, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Jones Band: Fri., August 21, 8:15 p.m.; Sat., August 22, 8:15 p.m., Free. Sambuca, 909 Texas, Houston, 713-224-5299.

Kathy Murray & The Kilowatts (CD release party): Sat., October 17, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Keys N Krates: With Parker Clark., Sat., November 21, 9 p.m., $15 to $25. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
The Killdares: With Sean Ashby., Sat., October 10, 8:30 p.m., $18. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.

Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown: With Blackfoot Gypsies., Sat., October 3, 7:30 p.m., $30 to $50. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.

Krullur: With Fear Control, Bag of Tricks, Dreams of Reality. Fri., September 4, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.

Lavelle White: Sat., August 22, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Lila Downs: Thu., September 10, 8 p.m., $25-$47.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

L.O.U.D.: With T!m Ned, DJ Staso, DJ Skywalka, MC Ticket, Groove the Funky, Drumma., Sat., August 15, 9:30 p.m., Free. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Luke Wade: With Sean Ashby., Fri., October 9, 8:30 p.m., $20. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.

Maddie & Tae: Sat., October 24, 6:30 p.m., $15-$20. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Mark Chesnutt: Sat., August 22, 8 p.m., $25. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Mark Dini Group: Wed., August 12, 7:15 p.m.; Wed., August 26, 7:15 p.m., Free. Sambuca, 909 Texas, Houston, 713-224-5299.

Mars and The Massacre: With Octobrists. Mon., October 26, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Masqued: With Ventruss, Forming the Void, Aeon Code. Fri., September 11, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.

MAX - Sounds Like Gibberish Tour: Thu., November 5, 7 p.m., $18. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Max Stalling & Heather Stalling: Wed., October 14, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

The McClanahans: Wed., August 19, 7:15 p.m., Free. Sambuca, 909 Texas, Houston, 713-224-5299.

Metal Night: With Shadow the of GIANT, B.A.D. (Beyond all Deception), Ominous Necro, In One Breath, Virulent, Metallize. Fri., August 14, 7:30 p.m., $10 to $12. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Michael Martin Murphey: Fri., October 9, 8 p.m.; Sat., October 10, 8 p.m., $30 to $40. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Mikhael Paskalev: With Les Hay Babies, Second Lovers. Thu., September 10, 9 p.m., $7 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Mile High Club feat. The Kracker Nuttz: Sat., August 8, 10 p.m.; Sat., August 15, 10 p.m.; Sat., August 29, 10 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Foundation Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 832-667-7794.

Misterwives & Waters: Sun., October 4, 7 p.m., $20. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Nashville Songwriter's Association: Mon., October 12, 7 p.m., Free. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.

Nathan Payne & the Wild Bores: Wed., October 28, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

The Noise Presents: Hollywood Undead: With Crown the Empire., Wed., September 9, 6 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Oceans of Slumber: With Anova Skyway. Sat., August 22, 8 p.m., $15. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

The Octopus Project: With Crooks on Tape. Thu., October 15, 8 p.m., $12 to $17. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.

Oddisee | The Good Fight World Tour: Tue., October 27, 8 p.m., $15. House of Blues— Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

OG Maco: Fri., August 28, 8 p.m., $20 to $40. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

One Eyed Doll: With Stitched up Heart, Run 2 Cover. Sun., October 18, 7:30 p.m., $11 to $14. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

The Otonana Trio from Japan + The Drafted: Sat., August 22, 8 p.m., Free. Cork Grinders, 206 W. Texas, Baytown, 281-427-3260.

Owen Temple: Thu., October 15, 8:30 p.m., $12. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.

Pickin' Party with David Grace: Wed., August 19, 7 p.m., Free. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Pickin’ Party with Jeremy Steding: Wed., August 26, 7 p.m., Free. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Primero: With 504 Hotboy, KB, Montello, Murky, Sambo tha Rap Maestro, DJ J. Hustle., Thu., August 20, 8:30 p.m., $8 to $14. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.

Project Grimm: With Brand New Hearts, My Twilight Pilot. Sat., August 22, 10 p.m., $8 to $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Psychopathic Daze: With A Threat to the Enemy, Beside the Silence. Wed., August 19, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Raa-Raa: Sun., August 23, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Rainman: With Parker Clark., Thu., August 27, 9 p.m., Free to $5. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Ratatat: Thu., September 24, 8 p.m., $40. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Rex Hudson: With The Radio Broadcast, American Martens, Amygdala Hijacked. Thu., August 13, 7:30 p.m., $5 to $8. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Rise Against: With Killswitch Engage, Letlive. Mon., November 16, 6 p.m., $35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Rose: With Shut Out, Shadow of the Giant, Bottom of the Food Chain. Thu., August 27, 7:30 p.m., $5 to $8. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Salute to 1982: Fri., September 4, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.

Sam Riggs: Fri., October 23, 10:45 p.m., TBA. Big Texas Dancehall And Saloon — Spring, 19959 Holzwarth, Spring, 281-353-8898.

Scott Taylor Band: Thu., August 20, 7 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Seagulls: Sun., September 13, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Shapeshifters: Fri., August 28, 8:15 p.m.; Sat., August 29, 8:15 p.m., Free. Sambuca, 909 Texas, Houston, 713-224-5299.

Six Gun Sound: With Valeluna, Five Eyes Wide, Soco Road. Sat., August 29, 8:30 p.m., $7. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Soul Asylum & Meat Puppets: Sun., October 25, 7 p.m., $25-$35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Sound Remedy: With Skrux, Coquet., Sat., August 15, 9 p.m., $15. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

South Austin Moonlighters: With Buffalo Ruckus. Thu., October 8, 8:30 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 F.M. 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Southbound 45: With Big Jordan, Dance Floor Cartel., Thu., August 20, 7:30 p.m., $5 to $8. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Sparkling Sounds of Summer: starting July 29, and Mondays-Sundays, noon. Continues through August 30, Free. Eddie V's Prime Seafood Restaurant, 12848 Queensbury, Houston, 832-200-2380.

Spectral Manifest: With ID, Fall, Aegis, Konrad, Tongue Devil. Sat., August 15, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. The 19th Hole Grill & Bar, 202 Sawdust, Spring, 281-363-2574.

Steve Gilbert Band: Thu., August 13, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Summer Bash w/ Dengue Dengue Dengue: With Gio Chamba, FLCON FCKER, Jerk, and Navo. Sat., August 8, 7 p.m., $15 to $20. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

That '80s Week: August 11-15, Free. Baker St. Pub & Grill Katy, 23501 Cinco Ranch, Katy, 281-693-0500.

Those Manic Seas: Tue., October 20, 8 p.m., $3 to $7. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

The Toasters: With 2 Tone Lizard Kings. Wed., October 28, 8 p.m., $11 to $14. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Tommy Dardar: Fri., August 28, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Tony Vega: Sat., August 15, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Tony Vega Band: Fri., October 9, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.

Tribe Hill: With J.V.S. Reel, A.P. Stark., Thu., August 13, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Twiztid: With BLAZE YA DEAD HOMIE, Boondox, Prozak, Skum, Wolfpak, S.E.J. Tue., October 6, 7:30 p.m., $21 to $25. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

UMA Nights: Wed., August 19, 7 p.m., Free to $5. EastDown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-665-1734.

Underworld's Monthly Bash: With Mina and vvJames. Sat., August 15, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.

The Velostacks: With Augila Black, Jared San Miguel. Thu., August 6, 8 p.m., $3. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Victims: With Under Aegis, Hollow Vessels, Sawed-Off, Demoted to the Grave. Thu., August 6, 6:30 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Victory: With Thug Boots, Chipped Teeth. Sun., August 23, 8 p.m., $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Wayne Toups: With Bayou Roux. Sat., August 29, 7 p.m., $15 to $75. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Weasel Zydeco: Sun., August 16, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

White Light Cemetery: With Red Hawk, Black Hole Caravan, Over the Top., Fri., September 4, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. The 19th Hole Grill & Bar, 202 Sawdust, Spring, 281-363-2574.

Wood Chickens: Sun., October 18, 8 p.m., 8 p.m.. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Zydeco Dots: Sun., August 9, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.