Note: Events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
10,000 Maniacs: Fri., April 7, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Alan Haynes: Sat., Feb. 25, 9 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Alejandro Escovedo with Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Kurt Bloch, & John Moen: With the Minus 5., Fri., April 28, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Amaranthe: With Failure Anthem, Citizen Zero, Cypher 16, Smashing into Pieces., Fri., Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., $22 to $25. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Bad Kids to the Front: With Sunday Morning Detox, RCO, Sol Y Motion. Sat., Feb. 18, 8 p.m., TBA. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Courtney Barns: With Foxtrax., Wed., May 17, 7 p.m., $13 to $17. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Bebe Rexha: With Daniel Skye. Thu., March 2, 7:30 p.m., $18. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Big Sam's Funky Nation: Thu., March 30, 10 p.m., $20. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Big Squeeze Talent Showcase – Houston: Sun., Feb. 19, 2 p.m., Free. MECA, 1900 Kane, Houston, 713-802-9370.
Birds of Chicago: Tue., May 2, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Black Kennedy: With Shields, Mannequin On the Moon., Thu., Feb. 16, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Bob Lanza: Sat., Feb. 11, 9 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
BoDeans: Sat., March 18, 8 p.m., $20 to $28. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Born From Ruins: With Driven With Insanity, Orr. Fri., Feb. 24, 9 p.m., $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Brothers Grymn: With Kyle Hubbard. Fri., May 5, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Buffalo Ruckus: With The Zack Walther Band. Fri., March 31, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
BuzzFest: With Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin, PVris, Highly Suspect, P.O.D., Red Sun Rising, The Unlikely Candidates, Toadies, Filter, Badflower, Dreamers, Missio, New Politics, Bleeker. Sat., April 15, 1 p.m., TBA. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio: Tue., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., $78 to $118. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Carlos Santana: Mon., July 3, 7 p.m., TBA. Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
Carlos Vives: Thu., May 4, 8 p.m., $68-$138. Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
The Isley Brothers perform April 14 at Arena Theatre.
Photo by Justin Avery
Catfish and the Bottlemen: Sat., May 20, 8 p.m., $20 to $25. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Charlie Robison: Fri., April 21, 8 p.m., $20. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.
Chronixx: With Zincfence Redemption, Max Glazer, Kelissa. Fri., April 7, 9 p.m., $23 to $26. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
The C.I.T.Y: With Burris. Thu., March 2, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Clozee & Psymbionic Biohackers: Sat., Feb. 11, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Coheed and Cambria: Thu., April 27, 7 p.m., $35 to $59.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Conan: With North. Mon., May 29, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
The Contagious: Thu., Feb. 9, 8 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-659-5366.
Dan Baird and Homemade Sin: Fri., March 31, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Darren Styles: With Gammer. Thu., March 23, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Dashboard Confessional: With This Wild Life. Sun., Feb. 12, 8 p.m., $27 to $125. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Dead Rabbits: With Blackgrass Gospel, Radio Flyer & the Wagoneers. Sat., April 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Deep Purple & Alice Cooper: With The Edgar Winter Band. Fri., Aug. 18, 7 p.m., $25 to $99.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
Deftones: With Rise Against. Mon., June 26, 6:30 p.m., $29.50 to $69.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
Dollie Barnes: With Young Mammals, El Lago. Fri., Feb. 17, 8 p.m., $10. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.
The Dollyrots: With the Two Tens., Fri., March 24, 8 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Don Diego Trio: Fri., Feb. 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Downtown Boys: With Sneaks., Fri., March 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Draco Rosa: Thu., May 18, 8 p.m., $22 to $34. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Drive-By Truckers: With Hiss Golden Messenger. Tue., April 11, 7 p.m., $25 to $29. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Lady Gaga performs at the Toyota Center December 3.
Photo by Marco Torres
Eric Lauer: Thu., Feb. 16, 8 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-659-5366.
Erra: With Phinehas, Auras., Sat., April 22, 6:30 p.m., $13 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Escape= A Tribute to Journey: With Kid Ray. Sat., March 11, 8 p.m., $12. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
February's Last Sundays at RockStar: Sun., Feb. 26, 1-5 p.m., Free. RockStar Gallery, 5700 NW Central #160, Houston, 832-868-0242.
Festival of the Beautiful: With Studded Left, Vockah Redu. Sat., Feb. 18, 6 p.m., Free. Galveston Artist Residency, 2521 Ships Mechanic Row, Galveston, 409-974-4446.
Flamenco Performance - Corazon Jondo: Sat., Feb. 18, 6-7 & 8-9 p.m., $25 or $20 with code: LAURA2017. Ovations, 2536 Times, Houston, 713-522-9801.
Flogging Molly: Wed., March 22, 7 p.m., $35 to $55. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Four Bitchin’ Babes: Sat., March 4, 8:30 p.m., $78 to $118. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Full Moon Party: With Baron Von Bomblast, Bayou Vimana, Fiddle Witch, Project Grimm, Omotai. Fri., Feb. 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.
The Garden: Tue., April 25, 8 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Gloria Trevi vs Alejandra Guzman: Sat., July 1, 8:30 p.m., $55 to $250. Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
The Good Heart: Thu., Feb. 23, 8 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-659-5366.
Gipsy Kings: Wed., June 21, 7 p.m., $65 to $99.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Hennypalooza: With Austin Millz, Mekdot. Sat., March 11, 4 p.m., $50. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Horse the Band: Wed., March 29, 7 p.m., $12 to $14. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Hot 8 Brass Band: Thu., June 8, 9 p.m., $20 to $22. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
In My Life: A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles: Fri., March 17, 7:30 p.m., $33-$64. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby, Houston, 713-315-2525.
The Isley Brothers: Fri., April 14, 8:30 p.m., TBA. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Carlos Santana performs at Smart Financial Centre July 3.
Photo by Marco Torres
John Fullbright: Fri., March 3, 8:30 p.m., $28 to $34. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Jon Dee Graham: Thu., Feb. 23, 8 p.m., $10. Natachee's Supper 'n Punch, 3622 Main, Houston, 713-524-7203.
Jonn Richardson: Sat., Feb. 18, 9 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Jordi Baizan: With the Renfrees. Tue., May 23, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Kings of Leon: Tue., May 2, 7 p.m., $32.50 to $89.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
Knocturnal Maddness: With Underage, Lost Cause, Mind's Eye. Fri., Feb. 24, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Lady Gaga: Sun., Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., TBA. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.
Little Simz: Sun., March 5, 7 p.m., $15 to $20. House of Blues/Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Lone Bellow: Thu., April 20, 7 p.m., $18 to $20. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Los Lobos: Fri., April 21, 8 p.m., $38 to $58. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Mama K & The Shades: Fri., Feb. 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Mandi Powell: Wed., March 8, 8 p.m., $10. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Marina Rocks: Sat., March 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Market Junction: Wed., March 1, 8 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Mary Lattimore: With Chalk, Rosali. Fri., Feb. 17, 8 p.m., TBA. Civic TV, 2010 Commerce, Unit B, Houston, 713-822-4692.
Matt Caldwell: Fri., Feb. 17, 9 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
Max Stalling with The Ray Johnston Band: Fri., Feb. 24, 9 p.m., $13 to $15. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
Mid-Life Crisis & the Hot Flashes: Sun., Feb. 12, 7 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
The Mighty Orq: With John Egan, Nick Gaitan. Thu., Feb. 9, 10 p.m., TBA. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.
Mike and the Moonpies: Fri., Feb. 24, 8:30 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Mobley: Sun., April 23, 7 p.m., $8 to $11. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Monoculture: With No Parents, The Prettybads, Since Always. Sat., Feb. 25, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Nathan Bonnes: Fri., March 17, 9 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Nick Hakim: With Norvis Junior. Tue., March 14, 7 p.m., $12 to $16. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Nickelback: With Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest. Fri., July 28, 6:15 p.m., $27.50 to $129.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
The Optimystic: With Mousecop. Sat., April 15, 8 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Philip Griffin Band: Fri., Feb. 10, 9:30 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
Poor Dumb Bastards: With Hard Luck Revival, D. Kosmo, Christian Best. Sat., Feb. 11, 9 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Punk Rock Prom: With Ryan Kennedy Crum, Carter, Punk Rock Project, 1 Last Chance, Kemo For Emo. Fri., March 3, 8:30 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Reefer Radness: With Soul Creatures, Metanoia, Positive Disturbance, Free Radicals, The Skatastrophics, Let Me Remember. Thu., April 20, 5 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Rei Clone: With Smith + Robot. Wed., April 26, 7 p.m., $8. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Reverend Horton Heat: Sat., April 1, 8 p.m., $18 to $22. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Rick Lee: Fri., Feb. 10, 9 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Robert Earl Keen: Thu., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., TBA. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894.
Rockin' Road to Dublin: Thu., March 9, 7:30 p.m., $39.50-$55.50. Wortham Theater Center, 500 Texas, Houston, 713-237-1439.
Sad13: With Stef Chura. Mon., March 13, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Sallie Ford: With Molly Burch. Fri., April 21, 8 p.m., $12 to $13. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Kings of Leon perform May 2 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
Photo by Marc Brubaker
SiriusXM Presents The Highway Finds Tour: With Steve Moakler, Drew Baldridge, Smithfield. Fri., April 14, 7 p.m., $13. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Skillet: Thu., March 23, 8 p.m., TBA. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Sleep: With American Sharks, Eagle Claw. Sat., April 22, 8 p.m., $25 to $27. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Something More: With Never Let This Go, Chris Swartz, Outside at Night, High Side B. Thu., Feb. 16, 7 p.m., $5. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Steel Panther: Fri., March 17, 7 p.m., $22.50 to $45. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Street Sects: With Spit Mask, Dead Time, Spoil. Fri., March 31, 7 p.m., TBA. Civic TV, 2010 Commerce, Unit B, Houston, 713-822-4692.
Super Robot Party: With White Label Analog, Summit. Sat., Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $5. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
The Taste of Louisiana Festival 2017 "Made in Louisiana": Sat., March 25, 1-9 p.m., $5-$15. Constellation Field, 1 Stadium, Sugar Land, 281-240-4487.
Tearful Moon: With Encrypted, Secret Sands, Crawler. Sat., April 15, 7 p.m., $7. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Tech N9ne: With Brotha Lynch Hung, Kriss Kaliko, Stevie Stone, Ces Cru. Sat., April 29, 7 & 8 p.m., $27.50 to $45. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Tera: With Insert Name Here, The Rest of the Guys, Molon La Ve. Thu., Feb. 23, 8:30 p.m., $5. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps: Wed., Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Texas Flood: With Badhouse. Sat., June 3, 9 p.m., $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
The Australian Pink Floyd: Thu., Aug. 17, 8 p.m., $29.75-$79.75. University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, 713-743-2255.
The Besnard Lakes: With The Life and Times., Thu., May 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
They: Wed., March 15, 8 p.m., $20 to $22. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
To Tame a Land: With No Remorse 4 Mechanix. Sat., March 11, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Todd Snider: Tue., June 6, 7:30 p.m., $48 to $53. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Tommy Dardar: Fri., Feb. 24, 9 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Trap Lord Ricko & The Brush Man: Fri., April 7, 8 p.m., $15 to $18. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Treehouse: With Roots of a Rebellion, Sullivan's Vessel, The High Mile. Wed., March 8, 8 p.m., $5 to $7. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Tyvek: With Fred Thomas, Rose Ette, Hammer Party. Fri., Feb. 17, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Wade Andrew Smith & Driftwood: Sat., Feb. 11, 9 p.m., Free. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
What's It: A Benefit for Girls Rock Camp: With L.R. Goodwin and The Unity Collective, A Tribute to Alan Huynh, Nava, Another Run, Z'maji, Dillon Trimm & Gabe Bravo, King Finn, True American. Sat., Feb. 25, 6 p.m., $10. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Wheatfield: Thu., June 29, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Whit: With Vodi, Cleen Teens. Sat., March 4, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
White Mystery: With Colleen Green, The Memories, Emotional. Mon., March 20, 8 p.m., Free to $5. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Wilderado: Sun., Feb. 19, 7 p.m., $10 to $12. House of Blues/Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Woggles: Thu., April 6, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Zakk Sabbath: With Beastmaker. Thu., May 25, 8 p.m., $25 to $28. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Zoning Out Over a Bowl of Ice Cream Benefit Show #1: With Dull, stillmonsters, notLando, Worst Nightmare, Twelf Place. Fri., Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., $6.27. AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer, Houston, 832-287-5577.
