1st Annual Cajun Zydeco Fest: With Chubby Carrier, Jamie Bergeron, Bayou Roux, Step Rideau, Zydeco Dots. Sun., September 7, 12pm, $20. Cypress Saloon, 12710 Telge, Cypress, 281-304-7777.
American Aquarium: With The O’s. Sat., August 30, 9 p.m., $15 to $17. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Archnemesis: With ONE4ALL., Thu., September 11, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Artificial Head Records Meets the Phantom of Kiss: With Jody Seabody & the Whirls, Linus Pauling Quartet, Clockpole, The Freakouts, Funeral Horse, the Hangouts, Hell City Kings, Cornish Game Hen, Stout City Luchadores, the Ex-Optimists, the Swamps. Sat., September 6, 7 p.m., Free to $10. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Barcelona: With the Young Wild. Tue., September 16, 8 p.m., $13 to $17. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Bear in Heaven: With Young Magic, Weeknight. Wed., August 27, 7 p.m., $13. House of Blues– Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Benastar — Pat Benatar & ’80s Tribute: Fri., August 29, 7 p.m., $10. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Black Cobra: With Lo-Pan, Omotai, Funeral Horse. Wed., September 3, 8 p.m., $10 to $14. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Bobby Bare: Fri., September 12, 8 p.m., $20 to $80. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Burn the Boats (Record Release): Fri., September 5, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Cameran Nelson Band: Wed., September 10, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Carolyn Wonderland: Fri., September 5, 7 p.m., $22 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Cassette Tape: With Recovery Room, Swimming With Bears, Hyper Hyper. Fri., August 29, 8 p.m., $7. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
The Chubby Knuckle Choir: With Kenna Danielle, Tres Womack. Tue., August 26, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Classic Albums Live — AC/DC’s Back In Black: Sat., August 23, 8:30 p.m., Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, 281-823-9103.
Cypress Republic Band: Sat., September 6, 6 p.m., $12. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
The Damn Quails: With Chad Sullins & the Last Call Coalition. Fri., September 5, 9 p.m., $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
David Allan Coe: Sat., September 20, 8 p.m., $20 to $100. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Dax Riggs: Fri., August 29, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Death: With Obituary, Massacre, Rivers of Nihil. Tue., December 9, 7 p.m., $18 to $22. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Deity: With Rothschild, Fifth Nail, Find Balance, Wayward. Wed., September 10, 6 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Delta Spirit: With EDJ. Fri., September 12, 8 p.m., $18 to $20. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Distant Lights: With The Aftervibe, J. Greene & The Steady, The Journey Agents, King Finn., Fri., August 22, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Dr. John & the Nite Trippers: With Aaron Neville. Sat., August 23, 8 p.m., $35. Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894.
Eddie Money: Sat., September 13, 8 p.m., $20 to $80. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd, Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Folk Family Revival: Fri., September 12, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Folsom: With Sudden Death, Vulgar Display, Snake Way, Blunt, Regulate. Sat., August 30, 6:30 p.m., $15. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
The Fresh Beat Band: Sun., November 23, 1 & 5:30 p.m., $29.75 to $39.75. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Garfunkel & Oates: Sat., August 23, 7 p.m., $33.25 to $40.33. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Hail the Sun: With Stolas, Icarus the Owl, Crimson Arrow, Mosaic Dream, Mannequin Mishap. Sun., September 14, 6 p.m., $10 to $12. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Hayes Carll & Carrie Rodriguez: Sat., September 6, 7 p.m., $20 to $35. Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894.
I Declare War: With Oceano, the Last Ten Seconds of Life, Barrier, Invent Animate, Unity, I-Terra., Fri., August 22, 6 p.m., $13 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Jared Blake: Fri., August 29, 9 p.m., $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Jason Aldean: With Florida Georgia Line, Tyler Farr. Thu., October 23, 6:30 p.m., $29.75 to $59.75. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
Jason Allen: Fri., September 5, 7 p.m., $10 to $180. Cypress Saloon, 12710 Telge, Cypress, 281-304-7777.
Jerrod Niemann: Thu., December 4, 7 p.m., $26. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Jesse Raub Jr.: With Zach Aaron., Sat., September 13, 8 p.m., $10. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
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Joe Ely: Thu., September 4, 7 p.m., $40. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
John Evans Band & Reckless Kelly: Sat., September 6, 8 p.m., $10 to $50. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Johnny Lee: Fri., September 5, 8 p.m., $10 to $60. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Jonathan McCabe: Fri., August 29, 7 p.m., $8. Cypress Saloon, 12710 Telge, Cypress, 281-304-7777.
Josh Grider: With Ray Johnston., Wed., September 17, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Josh Norman & the Guanoloco Cowboys: Sun., September 21, 6 p.m., $10 to $180. Cypress Saloon, 12710 Telge, Cypress, 281-304-7777.
KDC: With Axis, Drown, Chipped Teeth, Blase, Sketch Driven. Sat., September 13, 8 p.m., $8. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Kemo For Emo: With Lotus Effect, the Trimms, Fox & Cats. Fri., September 12, 8 p.m., $10. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Kinky Friedman: Sun., September 7, 7 p.m., $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Kopecky Family Band: With Coin. Sat., September 13, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Lainey Balagia & Brant Croucher: With Charlie & the Regrets., Sat., August 23, 9 p.m., Free. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Last Ones Left: With the Trimms, Amoretta, Find Balance, Apothica. Fri., September 5, 8 p.m., $10 to $14. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Lee Fields & the Expressions: With Electric Attitude. Fri., September 26, 8:30 p.m., $17. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Legion: With The Nephilim Terror, Aggravator, Annihilist. Sat., August 30, 8 p.m., Free to $5. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Lila Downs: With Irene Diaz. Thu., August 28, 7 p.m., $30 to $45. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Lily Allen: With Mr. Little Jeans. Sat., September 13, 7 p.m., $27.50 to $47.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Lost Element: With Verse City. Sun., August 31, 7 p.m., $10. House of Blues — Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Micky & the Motorcars: Sat., September 6, 8 p.m., $12 to $192. Cypress Saloon, 12710 Telge, Cypress, 281-304-7777.
Mike Stinson: Thu., August 21, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Mr. Elevator & The Brain Hotel: With Froth, Corners, Wyatt Blair., Sun., August 31, 7 p.m., $8. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Nathan Quick: With Kevin Taylor Kendrick, Starlight Cinema, American Stereo Type. Sat., August 23, 8 p.m., $10. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
New York City Queens: With the Sour Notes, the Caldwell., Thu., August 21, 8 p.m., $8. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
OBN IIIs: With Talk Sick Brats, Silver Blueberry. Sat., August 23, 8 p.m., $8. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
The Official Blues Brothers Revue: Sat., September 20, 8 p.m., $22 to $58. Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894.
Part Time: With Sea Lions, Children of Pop, Golden Cities. Fri., August 29, 8 p.m., $8. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Paul Cauthen: Fri., August 22, 9:30 p.m., Free. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
The Pointer Sisters: Sat., September 13, 8 p.m., $48 to $155. Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894.
Radney Foster: With Jesse Raub Jr., Fri., August 22, 8 p.m., $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Ray Wylie Hubbard: Wed., September 3, 7 p.m., $35. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Resin Valley Boys: With Noble Watershed Trio. Tue., September 9, 7:30 p.m., $5. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Restless Heart: Sat., August 30, 8 p.m., $20 to $75. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Rosehill: Fri., September 26, 8 p.m., $10. Cypress Saloon, 12710 Telge, Cypress, 281-304-7777.
Sara Hickman: Fri., September 12, 8 p.m., $15 to $25. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Sawdust Road: Sat., September 6, 9:15 p.m., $12. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
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Shooter Jennings: With Waymore’s Outlaws. Sat., August 23, 8 p.m., $40 to $60. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W Airport, Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Sir Sly & Wolf Gang: With Secret Someones. Tue., August 26, 7 p.m., $15 to $25. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Slow Magic: With Kodak to Graph., Thu., September 18, 8 p.m., $10 to $14. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
The Spazmatics: Fri., August 29, 8 p.m., $20 to $40. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Sucré: With the Honey Trees, Merriment. Thu., September 4, 8 p.m., $10 to $14. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Suicide Silence & the Black Dahlia Murder: Fri., October 17, 7 p.m., $20. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Sweet Nightmares KPFT Benefit: With Relayer, Bag of Tricks, Carrion Sun, Dead Trip, Black Hole Caravan, Serpent Attack. Sun., August 24, 4 p.m., $9. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Texas Jamm Band: Fri., August 22, 8 p.m., $10 to $45. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
The Charlie Daniels Band: Fri., September 19, 8 p.m., $20 to $125. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Theory of a Deadman: With Fozzy, 3 Morning Pill, Shaman’s Harvest. Sun., September 21, 6:30 p.m., $22.50 to $29. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Tony Joe White: Thu., September 11, 7 p.m., $10 to $50. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave: With Rebirth Brass Band. Sun., November 30, 7 p.m., $20 to $35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Two Dollar Pistol: With Wonderbitch, Vessel, Aliah Listens, Jess Wilson Band., Thu., August 21, 7 p.m., Free to $5. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Uncle Lucius: With The Powell Brothers. Thu., August 28, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
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