57 State: Fri., October 23, 8 p.m., Free. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.

Against the Current: Tue., November 10, 7 p.m., $10 to $13. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Agnostic Front: With Ricochet. Wed., November 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Alan Haynes: Sat., October 31, 8 p.m., TBA. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Allison Fisher: Fri., October 23, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

America's Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour: Wed., November 11, 8 p.m., $35 to $65. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas Ave., Houston, 713-225-8551.

Amy Grant with Michael W. Smith: Sat., December 5, 7 p.m., $21 to $89.25. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.

Annika Chambers: With The Mighty Orq., Fri., October 16, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Art Fristoe Trio: Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Free. The Flat, 1701 Commonwealth, Houston, 713-360-7228.

Arty: Sat., November 14, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Baladino: Sat., November 14, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 713-729-3200.

Bands on the Bayou: Sundays, 3 p.m. through November 29, Free. Brenner's on the Bayou, 1 Birdsall, Houston, 713-868-4444.

Baroness: Tue., December 8, 9 p.m., $20. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters: With Mike Doughty. Fri., March 25, 7 p.m., $32.50 to $55. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Bill Kirchen: Thu., January 21, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Blaggards: Thu., October 22, 8 p.m., TBA. T-Bone Tom's, 707 Hwy. 146, Kemah, 281-334-2133.

Broken Teeth: With Hogleg, Aguila Black. Sat., November 28, 10 p.m., $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis. Sat., December 12, 9:30 p.m., $85 to $90. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Buzzfest 34: With Papa Roach, Bring Me the Horizon, Panic! At the Disco, Candlebox, P.O.D., Big Wreck, the Struts, Yelawolf, Atlas Genius, Houndmouth, Pvris, Wolf Alice, Our Lady Peace, Pop Evil. Sat., October 17, 1 p.m., $39.50 to $175. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.

Carnifex: With Black Tongue, Lorna Shore, The Last Ten Seconds of Life. Thu., November 5, 6:30 p.m., $14 to $16. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Cashmere Cat: With Sango, Masego. Fri., October 16, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Chris Cornell: Sat., November 7, 8 p.m., $26 to $79.50. University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, 713-743-2255.

Clay McClinton: Sat., October 17, 10 p.m., $8. The Red Brick Tavern, 119 Simonton, Conroe, 281-413-0721.

Clifton Donato and the La La Kings: Sat., October 17, 9 p.m., $5. Mr. Gino's Lounge, 7306 Cullen, Houston, 713-738-0555.

Coone: With Herobust, Protohype., Fri., November 20, 9 p.m., $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

CyberWasteland: Sat., October 24, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.

Dave McMahon: Sun., October 18, 10 a.m., Free. The Red Brick Tavern, 119 Simonton, Conroe, 281-413-0721.

Dave Rawlings Machine: Thu., January 7, 8 p.m., $27.50 to $32.50. University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, 713-743-2255.

Dawn and Hawkes: Sat., January 2, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Dawn of Disillusion: Tue., October 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

Dead Sara: With The Bots, The New Regime. Tue., November 3, 7:30 p.m., $13.50 to $17. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Deafheaven: With Tribulation. Fri., November 13, 8 p.m., $18 to $20. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Disney Halloween Party: With Poor Unfortunate Souls, Vanilla Sugar, Hello Planet. Fri., October 30, 9 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

du Ali: With DJ Kilbourn, B L A C K I E. Fri., October 30, 8 p.m., TBA. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

The Elevation Tour: Sat., October 17, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel St, Houston.

Emanuel Ax plays Brahms: Presented by the Houston Symphony. Fri., October 16, 8 p.m., $25 to $134. Sat., October 17, 8 p.m., $25 to $134. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana, South Houston, 713-227-3974.

Eric Lindell with Anson Funderburgh: Sat., November 14, 8 p.m., $18. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Excruciating Terror: With Vulva Essers, Cheese Grater Masturbation, Cryptic Void, Mind Boil, D.D.A. Sat., November 21, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Faure's Requiem and All Saints Evensong: Sun., November 1, 4 p.m., Free. St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 5501 Main at Binz/Bissonnet, Houston, 713-528-0527.


Feufollet: Sun., October 25, 8 p.m., $12. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Fox Parlor: Fri., November 13, 9 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Frnkiero and the Celebration: With Roger Harvey, Thu., November 12, 8 p.m., $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Gino Vanelli: Wed., November 11, 8 p.m., $138 to $198. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

Glenn Kotche: Sat., November 7, 8 p.m., Free. The Menil Collection, 1515 Sul Ross, Houston, 713-525-9400.

Grind Zero Houston: With Diminished, Flesh Hoarder, Images of Violence,, VBT, Clit Eastwood, Orchiectomy, Psychosomatic, The Axes Of Evil, Beaten and Butchered., Sat., October 17, 7 p.m., $10. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.

Hands Like Houses: With I the Mighty, Lower Than Atlantis. Wed., October 28, 6:30 p.m., $15 to $17. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Hardy and Co.: With Death Row Bodean, Black Grass Gospel. Sat., November 14, 9 p.m., $7. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Hawaiian Dinner Show: Sun., October 25, 5:30 p.m., $35. Kim Son, 12750 Southwest Fwy., Stafford, 281-242-3500.

Hayes Carll: Sun., December 27, 6 p.m., $30 to $33. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Health: With Pictureplane., Sun., November 15, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel St, Houston.

Ic0nic Live: Sun., November 8, 7 p.m., $15. CHYMISTRY LIVE, 1002 Almeda Genoa, Houston, 832-530-4255.

Jackyl: Sat., November 14, 8 p.m., $25 to $75. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.

James McMurtry: With the O's., Fri., October 30, 8 p.m., $23. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Jeremy O'Bannon: Sat., January 23, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Jimmy Fortune: Wed., November 18, 8 p.m., $20 to $60. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

John Egan: Fri., October 23, 7:30 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Josh Garrels: With the Robbie Seay Band, Zach Winters. Sat., November 7, 8 p.m., $19 to $35. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Katie Grinnan: Astrology Orchestra: Sat., November 14, 3 p.m., Free. James Turrell Skyspace, Rice University (entrance 8 or 18), Houston.

Kelley McRae @ UniTunes Concert Series: Sat., November 7, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. UniTunes Coffeehouse @ Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1900 Bering, Houston, 713-291-2868.

Krullur: With UYUS, Talk Sick Brats, Texas Massacre, Stress33. Sat., October 17, 9 p.m., $7. The Vanguard Performing Arts, 7115 Harrisburg Blvd., Houston.

Kyle: Sat., November 7, 8 p.m., $16. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses — Master Quest, presented by the Houston Symphony. Fri-Sat October 21-22, 7:30 p.m., $30 to $110. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana, South Houston, 713-227-3974.

Lone Star Lyric's October Cabaret "Vaudeville Vignettes": $20. Russian Cultural Center of Texas, 2337 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-395-3301.

Lost Element: With Sick of Sarah, The Band Hennessy. Mon., October 26, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Louise Harrison Presents The Complete Beatles Experience: Thu., January 14, 8 p.m., $20 to $45. Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont, 409-838-3435.

Lucky Losers: Fri., October 30, 8 p.m., TBA. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Lupe Fiasco & Wale: Fri., November 6, 8 p.m., $35 to $40. Hofheinz Pavilion, 3875 Holman, Houston, 713-743-9444.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Sat., January 16, 8 p.m., TBA. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas Ave., Houston, 713-225-8551.

Manilla Road: With Malevolent Force, Hel-Razor, Von Noir, Thundertank, Defile., Tue., October 27, 7 p.m., $12. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.

Martin Burniston's 24th Annual Christmas Singalong: December 18-19, 7 p.m., $45 to $50. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Mercury Moments: Sun., October 18, 7 p.m., $19 to $33. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

Mike Servito: Fri., November 20, 10 p.m., TBA. Jet Lounge, 1515 Pease, Houston, 713-659-2000.

Millenial Grave: With Tearful Moon, Funeral Parlor, Delphine Coma (dj set)., Sat., November 14, 9 p.m., $5. Black Barbie, 3621 Canal, Houston, 281-743-8328.

Mindcrime (A Tribute to Queensryche): Sat., February 20, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Neighborhood Series: Mercury Moments: Sat., October 17, 7 p.m., $10 to $33. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Beck Building, 5601 Main, Houston, 713-639-7300.

The New Offenders: Fri., November 6, 8 p.m., Free. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.

Nick Greer and the G's: Three year anniversary of Nick Greer and the G's live at the Corkscrew. Sat., November 28, 9 p.m.; Fri., December 4, 9 p.m., Free. The Corkscrew, 1308 W. 20th, Houston, 713-864-9463.

The Nightowls: Fri., November 13, 8 p.m., $12. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Niykee Heaton: Sat., November 14, 8 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

No Refund Band: Sat., October 17, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Only Beast: With Alien Space Kitchen, Giant Kitty. Sat., November 14, 9 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Paul Ramirez: Sat., November 14, 8 p.m., Free. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.

PEARL JAM's Day of Giving: With Lemon Yellow Sun., Free. Calhoun's Rooftop Bar and Grill, 4701 Calhoun, Ste. 200,, Houston, 832-649-8849.

Peter and James: Wed., October 21, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Peterson Brothers: Sat., January 16, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Pettit Brothers: Sat., October 24, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Phoebe Hunt: Sun., November 29, 6 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Phytosophie & The Invisible Man: Sat., November 14, 7 p.m., FREE. Cardoza Fine Art, 1320 Nance, Houston, 713-386-9708.

Pokey LeFarge: With the Deslondes. Fri., December 11, 8 p.m., $19. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Return of the Real: With Lyric Michelle, Amia, Bishop City, Breevie The Lame, Trilly Da Shocker, Darian, Young AR, Tony Cartel, Dennis Jones, J-Lew, Mic Tunez, Brice Blanco., Sat., October 17, 9 p.m., $2 to $5. Exchange to Change Remix Shop, 3801 N MacGregor Way, Houston, 424-202-7427.

Return to the Emerald City Halloween Costume Ball: Sat., October 31, 8 p.m., $20 to $35. Mr. Peeples Seafood & Steak, 1911 Bagby, Houston, 713-652-0711.

Robert Cray: Mon., November 9, 8 p.m., $108 to $148. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

Roxy Roca: Sat., November 7, 8 p.m., $12. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Rusted Cage (Soundgarden tribute): Sat., October 24, 8 p.m., TBA. Concert Pub — Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.

Selena Gomez: Wed., June 15, 7 p.m., TBA. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.

Shake Russell: starting January 3, and Mondays, Sundays, 6 p.m. through January 10, $27 to $28. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Shinyribs: Sat., December 19, 8 p.m., $25. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Sinatra's Centennial: Fri., October 30, 8 p.m., $25 to $140. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana, Houston, 713-227-3974.

So Soon The Truth: With An Author A Poet, Valeluna, Mannequin Mishap, Vatican Dress. Fri., November 6, 9 p.m., $7. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Soul of Mind featuring Mélat: With Mélat, Soul of Sherif, Tony Badd, Milky Wayv. Sun., November 22, 6 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

The Spazmatics: Fri., November 20, 10:15 p.m., $12. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Stigmata: With Supremacy, Lesser Degree, Shadow of Doubt, Khobretti. Fri., November 20, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Subhumans: Wed., November 4, 8 p.m., $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Tearful Moon: With DJ Hex. Tue., October 27, 10 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Terror Universal: Sat., December 12, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Texas Johnny Boy: Fri., October 23, 8 p.m., TBA. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Tomar and the FCs: Fri., October 16, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Tony Vega: Fri., October 16, 8 p.m., Free. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.

Traci Cooper Album Release: Fri., November 13, 8 p.m., $18 to $25. Ovations Night Club, 2536 Times #B, Houston, 713-522-9801.

Twinsmith: Thu., October 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Twitching Tongues: With Harm's Way, Homewrecker, Malice at the Palace. Sun., November 15, 8 p.m., $12 to $14. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Vince Converse: Sat., October 24, 8 p.m., TBA. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

The Wheel Workers: With Harvest Thieves, Second Lovers., Fri., October 23, 7 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

The Wicks: With Grace and Tony., Fri., October 16, 10 p.m., $8. The Red Brick Tavern, 119 Simonton, Conroe, 281-413-0721.

Winter Jam Rock Fest: With 12 Gauge Awakening, Shaving Susie, Knocturnal Madness, ORR, Shy Foxx, Dunamis., Sat., December 19, 3 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Young Rising Sons: With Night Riots, the Mosers., Wed., November 4, 8 p.m., $16 to $18. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

Youth Lagoon: With Moon King., Mon., November 9, 9 p.m., $16 to $18. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel St, Houston.

ZiegenBock 13th Annual Country Music Festival: Sat., October 17, 12:30 p.m., $25 to $80. Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston, 281-807-8700.