Upcoming: Bobby “Blue” Bland, Die Antwoord, Justin Townes Earle, Etc.

Apocalyptica: Wed., Dec. 15. House of Blues.

Betty Wright, Bobby “Blue” Bland: CHANGED Fri., Oct. 15. Arena Theatre.

Die Antwoord: Mon., Nov. 1. Stereo Live.

“Girls Gone Wild” With Dev Electric, Chrome 44: Sat., Dec. 11. Scout Bar Clear Lake.

In This Moment, Taking Dawn, One Eyed Doll: Wed., Dec. 15. Scout Bar Clear Lake.

James LaBrie: Mon., Dec. 20. Scout Bar Clear Lake.

Jin Akanishi: Sat., Nov. 13. House of Blues.

Justin Townes Earle, Caitlin Rose: Thu., Dec. 2. Fitzgerald’s.

K-Ci & JoJo, Dru Hill: Thu., Nov. 18. House of Blues.

Larry & His Flask: Mon., Nov. 8. Rudyard’s.

Rad Bromance (Lady Gaga Tribute): Sun., Dec. 26. House of Blues.

Somosuno, Giant Princess, Muhammadali, Featherface: Fri., Oct. 29. Fitzgerald’s.

Sam Adams: Mon., Dec. 6. House of Blues.

Venomous Maximus, Hell City Kings: Fri., Nov. 26. Fitzgerald’s.

This article appears in Oct 7-13, 2010.