Note: Events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
30footFall: With Bigwig, Pears. Fri., September 30, 8 p.m., $15 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
8 Ball and MJG: With Stunna Bam. Thu., July 7, 9 p.m., $25 to $50. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Adam Bricks: with Ryan Sambol, Birthday Club. Thu., July 17, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Adventure Club: Sat., July 2, 9 p.m., $25 to $30. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Airwave ’80s, The Swatchmen: Thu., June 23, 7 p.m., Free. Discovery Green Conservancy, 1500 McKinney, Houston, 713-400-7336.
The Allen Oldies Band: Wed., June 29, 7 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Angie Stone & Guordan Bank$: Sat., July 9, 8:30 p.m., $39.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-988-1020.
B L A C K I E: With Show Me The Body, Mouthing, Ak’Chamel. Sat., July 9, 8 p.m., $5. Houston House of Creeps, 807 William, Houston.
Belphegor: With Origin, Shining, Abigail Williams., Thu., August 11, 7 p.m., TBA. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Sat., August 13, 8:30 p.m., $78 to $138. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 FM 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Black Standard: With The Mind’s Eye, Envy the Dead. Sun., July 3, 8 p.m., TBA. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Bloodline: With Morningside, The Price We Pay, Opportunist. Sun., July 31, 8 p.m., TBA. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Bodysnatcher: With Spite. Mon., August 1, 8 p.m., TBA. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Broken Rail: With Rockett Queen, The Soapbox Revolution, Hello Planet. Sat., July 2, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Bruce Hansen and The Racket: Thu., June 30, 8 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
Cadenaxo: With Existencia, Substance. Tue., August 2, 7 p.m., Free. Vinal Edge, 239 W. 19th, Houston, 281-537-2575.
Canadian Waves: With Total Nightmare. Fri., July 15, 8 p.m., $5. Bruja Mansion, 2275 Des Jardines, Houston.
Carpet and the Drapes: With Those Damn Eyes., Fri., July 8, 8 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Cash’d Out: Thu., September 8, 8 p.m., $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.
The Casualties: With Lower Class Brats, Slapshot, Thug Boots., Fri., September 30, 7 p.m., $15 to $19. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 Mckee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
CCR Headcleaner: With kai/ros, Cop Warmth, Forced Fem. Wed., July 6, 8 p.m., $5 to $7. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Ceremony: With Gouge Away, Black Coffee, Privilege Abuse, Lace., Tue., August 16, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Chaka Khan: Fri., August 12, 8:30 p.m., $59.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Chaotic Justice: With The Smashed Idols, Cerveza Road, Luna Lunacy. Fri., June 24, 9 p.m., $10. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Charlie Puth: Thu., September 29, 6:30 & 8 p.m., TBA. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Chubby Knuckle Choir: Fri., June 24, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Clint Black: Thu., September 22, 8 p.m., $40 to $100. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford.
Cock ESP: With Rotten Piece, Thou Shalt Not Kill Except. Sat., September 10, 9 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Community Music Center of Houston Celebrates June 2016 Black Music Month: With The Conrad Johnson Orchestra, Carol Blanchard, Julie Johnson, The Will Grant Still Ensemble, Howard Harris Jazz Ensemble, Jairus Daigle, Nic Allen, Philippe Edison. Sat., June 25, 3-6 p.m., Free. Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, 713-313-7133.
The Cornell Hurd Band: Sat., July 9, 7-10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Dariush: Sat., September 3, 8 p.m., $55 to $200. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford.
David Ramirez: Thu., September 15, 7:30 p.m., $15 to $19. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Dawn and Hawkes: Fri., September 9, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
The Dead Shakes: With A More Perfect Union. Tue., July 5, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Deadbeat Live: With Plump, Funky Mustard, Black Out Vipers, Fahl & Folk, Atomic Nightingales, Bomba Chica, Wild Rabbit Salad, Boo Hiss. Sat., July 9, 4 p.m., $10. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Deep Cuts: With Triathalon, Vodi. Thu., August 4, 7 p.m., Free. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
Dirty Bourbon River Show: Fri., July 1, 10 p.m., TBA. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Disfrutalo: With After Nations, Buddha Deerhead. Sat., August 13, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. The Springbok, 711 Main, Houston, 818-201-6979.
Doctor P: Sat., July 30, 9 p.m., $15 to $18. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Dog Soldier: With Obstruction, Alimanas, Fuck With Fire, Saint Crusher. Sun., July 17, 8 p.m., $8. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Dollie Barnes: With The Sour Notes, The Sideshow Tragedy, El Lago. Fri., August 26, 7 p.m., Free to $5. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
The Dope Art Show: With The Waxaholics., Sun., June 26, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Downfall 2012: With Unloco, Black Market Tragedy, Knockturnal Maddness., Sat., June 25, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Dub Miller: Wed., July 20, 5 p.m., Free. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
Elizabeth Cook: Tue., June 28, 8 p.m., $15 to $22. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Elzhi: Sun., August 7, 8 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Farewell to Solace: With Hear N’ Ade, Aeon Code, Russ Driver., Fri., June 24, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
FBSO Free Annual July 4 Concert: Mon., July 4, 7-9 p.m., Free. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford.
The Firebird: Fri., June 24, 8:30 p.m., Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park, Houston, 281-823-9103.
The Fixx: Thu., August 25, 8:30 p.m., $68 to $128. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Fox Parlor: With Sik Mule, Mantra Love. Fri., September 2, 8 p.m., $10. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Futurebirds: Thu., August 25, 8 p.m., $12 to $17. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Glen Paulk: Wed., July 27, 6 p.m., Free. Raven Tower, 310 N., Houston.
Goof: Sun., June 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Halsey: With Bad Suns. Fri., July 8, 8 p.m., $39.50. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Handsomebeast: With Grisbee., Tue., July 5, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Hard Is My Style featuring LNY TNZ: Fri., August 5, 9 p.m., $15 to $18. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Henry Rollins Spoken Word: Mon., November 28, 8 p.m., $35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Highly Suspect: Fri., October 21, 8 p.m., $20 to $22. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
Holy Grail: With Exmortus, Spellcaster., Tue. August 2, 8 p.m., $10 to $11. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Honeyboy Nelson Band: Thu., June 30, 7:30 p.m., $10. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Houston Pride: With Pearl from RuPaul’s Drag Race, ishi, Wrestlers, Lyric Michelle. Sat., June 25, noon, Free. City Hall, 901 Bagby, Houston, 713-837-0311.
Jack Russell’s Great White: Sat., July 23, 8 p.m., $20. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th, Dickinson, 281-339-2600.
Jai Wolf: Fri., December 2, 8 p.m., $18 to $65. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Joe Ely: Sat., July 9, 8 p.m., $35 to $50. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Joe “King” Carrasco: Fri., July 8, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Josh Turner: Thu., September 29, 8:30 p.m., $39.50 to $59.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
The Judge: With J. R. Fisher, Tyler Travis, The Dimaggios. Mon., July 4, 6 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Juice Newton: Fri., September 9, 8:30 p.m., $78 to $118. Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Kanye West: Tue., September 20, 7, p.m., TBA. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.
Karaoke Underground: Sat., June 25, 9 p.m., TBA. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Kitten: With Clean Spill, Sizzy Rocket. Tue., July 19, 7:30 p.m., $13 to $15. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
The Latter Half: With harbor, Knife Club, Compass, Town Destroyer., Thu., July 21, 5:30 p.m., TBA. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Lesser Degree: With Lower Depths, Better Way, Privilege Abuse. Fri., June 24, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Mac Sabbath: Sat., October 22, 8 p.m., $15 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Madhatter Bass Party: With Trill Nye, Haze, Jacob Andrew, Endgame, Electric Cartel, Cuboid, Madhatter. Fri., July 29, 8 p.m., $3 to $25. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 Mckee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Manifesto: With Kris Smith, John Muzak, Jennifer Trussell, The Dragon Whisper., Thu., June 30, 8 p.m., Free. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Mark May Band with The Soul Satyr Horns: Fri., July 1, 9:30 p.m., TBA. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625. Sat., July 2, 9 p.m., TBA. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
mc chris: Thu., October 6, 8 p.m., $13 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Mike Stinson: With Sleepy Dog., Fri., June 24, 7 p.m., $10. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
Mikey and the Drags: With Kay Weathers, Black Liquid Drop, Mind Shrine. Thu., June 30, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Milicia: With Forever Forgotten, Tera., Sun., June 26, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Nathan Quick: Sat., July 2, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
ONO with Buck Gooter: Sun., October 2, 9 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Ozomatli: Fri., October 14, 8 p.m., $20 to $24. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Ozz: With Electric Love Temple. Sat., August 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Paul Oakenfold: With Liquid Todd. Sat., June 25, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Peasant: With Malevolent Force, Buoyant Spirit, Project Armageddon, Krvshr. Sat., July 16, 8 p.m., $9. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Permanent Makeup: With Piss Ghost, The Ancient Gods. Mon., July 4, 8 p.m., $5. Bruja Mansion, 2275 Des Jardines, Houston.
Pete Simple: Fri., July 1, 8 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
The Pose record release party: With Back to Back, The Real Cost, Clear Acid, Mirror, Wild Thing., Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., $12. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Pupppy: With Natasha Jacobs., Sun., July 17, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Reed Turchi & the Caterwauls: Fri., August 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Resinated: With Ranson Bandits, Tunnel Vision. Mon., September 5, 6 p.m., $12. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Richie Spice: Fri., July 15, 8 p.m., $50. Club Riddims, 8220 W. Bellfort, Houston, 713-779-0033.
Robert Ellis: Thu., July 7, 7 p.m., Free. Discovery Green Conservancy, 1500 McKinney, Houston, 713-400-7336.
Robyn Ludwick: Thu., August 11, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing: Sat., August 20, 7 p.m., $15 to $25. Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore, Ste. 205, Houston, 713-496-9901.
Satan’s God: Fri., September 9, 11 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Screwed Up Click Concert: With Big Pokey, Yungstar. Sun., June 26, 8 p.m., $15. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Sesh Hollow Waterboyz: With Bones, Chris Travis, Xavier Wulf, Eddy Baker., Wed., July 6, 8 p.m., $25 to $30. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Silent on Fifth Street: With Antioch, For Dying Out. Thu., June 23, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Sisters Morales: Fri., July 8, 8 p.m., $35 to $45. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
The Skatastrophics: Wed., July 6, 8 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Slow Poisoner: With John Wayne is Dead, Black Magic Marker, Diamond Punch. Wed., July 6, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
So Much Pride It’s Hubris: With B L A C K I E, Evan McCarley, Gio Chamba, Brian is Ze. Sat., June 25, 8 p.m., Free. Arlo’s Ballroom, 2119 Leeland, Houston.
Something Wicked 2016: October 29-30, 2 p.m., $119. Showgrounds at Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston, 281-807.
Songwriters: John Evans, David Beck, and Jonathan Terrell: Tue., September 20, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Soul Creatures: With Tightn’ Up, Bayou City Funk, Plump. Sat., August 20, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Speeddealer: Sun., July 17, 8 p.m., $10 to $11. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
The Spiritual Bat: With Tearful Moon, Pale Crow, Delphine Coma (DJ), Markos Grave. Thu., August 18, 8 p.m., TBA. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Springboard South: June 25-27, 2 p.m., $19.95. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Superstar Runner: With The Coke Hyena. Sun., June 26, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Switchfoot & Relient K: Sat., September 17, 6:30 p.m., $32.50-$45. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
SWV with K-Ci & JoJo: Sat., July 16, 8:30 p.m., $49.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Tarana: With Hidden Shadows., Sat., June 25, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Tchami: Sat., August 13, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Thalia: Mon., October 3, 8 p.m., $49.50. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Trent Minter Trio: Fri., June 24, 8 p.m., $8. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
Twiztid: With Mac Lethal, Zodiac MPrint, Lex The Hex Master, Menace 2 Sobriety, Godz of Kaos. Tue., October 11, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $25. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
The Used: Tue., August 23, 7 & 8 p.m.; Wed., August 24, 7 & 8 p.m., TBA. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
The Vegabonds: With West Texas Mammoths. Thu., July 7, 7 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
The Wheel Workers: With Groves, Space Villians*, Whit. Fri., July 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
The Wild Now: Sat., July 23, 8 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Willow Creek Junction: Wed., July 6, 8 p.m., $10. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Wrenfro: Wed., June 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Under the Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-526-5282.
Wye Oak: With Tuskha., Tue., August 9, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
This article appears in Jun 16-22, 2016.
