Note: Events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
3rd Annual Crawfish Boil: With TKOH, Funktion, Bad Boyfriend., Sat., April 9, 1:30 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
420 Sixteen: With B L A C K I E, Free Radicals, MC Lyro, Biz, Pitter Patter, S4TF, DangFoo, The Blue Bonnet Bomber, Metanoia, S4TF, Ark of Believers, Buddha Deerhead, Pitter Patter , Beeyouteefull L. Wicker, MC Lyro, Offisir God. Wed., April 20, 5 p.m., TBA. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
AbandonShip: With Navajo, Your Greatest Obsession, With Bright Lights, The Vanity Affair. Sun., April 17, 8 p.m., $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
AlunaGeorge: With Kiiara. Thu., May 26, 8 p.m., $20 to $25. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Anything For Selena’s: With Amanda Solis, DJ Twinkle Toes. Sat., April 16, 7 p.m., $10. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Austin Vela: Thu., April 14, 8 p.m., TBA. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
The Beaumonts: With Pure Luck. Fri., May 6, 9 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
The Bellfuries: Thu., April 21, $12. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Bent Shapes: Wed., April 27, 7:30 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Berner: With Anonymous That Dude, Kool John. Sun., June 5, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
BettySoo: Fri., April 29, 7:30 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Black Irish Texas: With Blackgrass Gospel, Jason Bancroft & the Wealthy Beggars, JD Grande. Thu., April 7, 7 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Black Vice: With Peasant, Crawl, Holy Money. Sat., May 14, 9 p.m., $7. Houston House Of Creeps, 807 William, Houston.
Bob Schneider: Thu., April 28, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Boston: With Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx. Sun., June 12, 7:30 p.m., $40.50 to $100.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
Brainstorm for Tuesday: With Roshambo, A Good Rogering, Brumes. Fri., April 15, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Brando Kingz: Sun., May 1, 8 p.m., $5. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Brother Nothing CD release: Sat., April 23, 9 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Butch Trucks: Wed., May 4, 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Chris Gardner: With Third Ear Caravan. Sat., April 23, 8 p.m., $10. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
Chris Robinson Brotherhood: Sun., June 12, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m., $22 to $28. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
CowJazz: Sat., April 9, 6-9 p.m., $5. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Cozy Sheridan: Sat., April 30, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Danny Malone: With Emily Bell. Fri., April 8, 6 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
David Bazan: Tue., Aug. 9, 7 p.m., $14 to $18. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Dem: Sat., May 21, 8 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Die Young: With Reserving Dirtnaps, Mind Kill, Seventh Realm, Bitter Taste. Sat., April 30, 8 p.m., $8. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Dilla Day with Pete Rock: Sun., April 17, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $10 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
DJ Screw 3 ‘N The Mornin’ picture disc LP release: With DJ Good Grief, Flash Gordon Parks. Thu., April 7, 6 p.m., TBA. Sig’s Lagoon, 3622 Main, Houston, 713-533-9525.
Drew Kennedy: Fri., April 22, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Eminence Ensemble: Sat., May 7, 8 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Enrique Infante: With La Santa Cecilia, Gaby Veray, La Sien., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Farewell to Solace: With Bibeau, Burning Winter, Intrapulse. Fri., April 22, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Fiddle Witch and the Demons of Doom: With Tribe Hill. Fri., April 15, 6 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Fifth Fire: With VCR, Overload, Orchiectomy. Sun., April 10, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Five Eyes Wide: With Fallible, Seldom, Angel Siren. Sat., April 23, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Fox Parlor: With Mojave Red, Handsomebeast. Sat., May 21, 8 p.m., $10. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Ganesha: With Civeta Dei, A Tribute to the Sun, Luca. Fri., April 22, 9 p.m., $5 to $8. The Springbok, 711 Main, Houston, 818-201-6979.
Ginger Leigh: $20. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
The Good Life: With Speedy Ortiz. Sun., June 12, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Grizzly Band: Sun., April 17, 8 p.m., $5. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Guns N’ Roses: Not In This Lifetime?: Fri., Aug. 5, 8:30 p.m., $39.50-$250. NRG Stadium, 1 NRG Park, Houston.
Havoc Wagon: With Regal Stags, Socio Pact. Fri., April 22, 9 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
#HOUSTONLOVEAFFAIR featuring Haley Reinhart and Ben Rector: Sun., April 10, 2:30 p.m., TBA. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Citizen Cope (solo/acoustic listening performance): Sat., June 25, 7 p.m., $29.50-$99.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Israel Nash: Fri., April 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
The It’s Just Rap Show: With JC Seals III, H2, Sin, LuxurySwaggLB, Tramaine Machine, Matic Jonez, Buff Gudda, J. Taylor. Sat., April 16, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Jack Ingram: Wed., April 27, 8 p.m., $40 to $60. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
James McMurtry: With The Mighty Orq., Sat., April 23, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Jeff Black: Sat., April 16, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Jeffrey Osborne: With After 7, Christopher Williams., Sat., April 30, 8 p.m., $55 to $75. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
John Waite: With Raquel Aurilia. Fri., May 20, 8 p.m., $32 to $36. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
Jonah the Runner: With Worst Luck, Fingerjane, Belting For Nosh., Sun., April 24, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra: Fri., April 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Jonny Craig: With Tillian, Kurt Travis, Myke Terry., Fri., April 29, 8 p.m., $17 to $20. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Josh Kelley: Sun., May 1, 3 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Junior Brown: Thu., May 5, 7 p.m., $30 to $33. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Keith Vivens: Sun., April 24, 4 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Kierston White and Camille Harp: Fri., April 15, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
L7: Fri., July 15, 7 p.m., $24.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Lager Rhythms: Sat., April 23, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Lauren Holmes and Curtis McMurtry: Sat., April 9, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Lil Tarus: Thu., May 19, 8 p.m., TBA. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 Mckee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Lil Troy: Thu., April 7, 8 p.m., TBA. Barbarella Houston, 2404 San Jacinto, Houston.
Little Terry & the Blues Birds: Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Mark Towns: Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Marlo: Thu., May 12, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
The Match Sticks: Sat., April 23, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Max Flinn: Fri., April 8, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Mishka Shubaly: With Star Anna., Mon., April 18, 8 p.m., TBA. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
Miss Leslie & Her Juke-Jointers: Tue., April 12, 6-9 p.m., Free. Cottonwood, 3422 N. Shepherd, Houston, 713-802-0410.
Music Mixology with Jason Moore & Josh Baggett: Sun., May 8, 7:30 p.m., Free. Little Dipper, 304 Main, Houston.
Nathan Quick: Thu., April 14, 9:30 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
NEEDTOBREATHE Presents TOUR DE COMPADRES: With Parachute, Mat Kearney, Welshly Arms. Tue., October 18, 7 p.m., $36-$46. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
The Numerators: With Cleen Teens, Middle Child, Jazz Radio., Tue., June 21, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
The Obsessed: With The Atomic Bitchwax, Karma To Burn, Blues Funeral., Thu., June 9, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Old Dominion: Fri., June 3, 7:30 p.m., $18 to $22. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Opie Hendrix: With Jazz Radio., Sun., May 1, 8 p.m., $10. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
The Pessimists: With Sem Hestro., Tue., May 10, 7:30 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Pistachio: With Jordan Tydings, Louis Morales. Thu., April 21, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Plump: With The Clergy, The Jess Wilson Band. Sat., April 23, 9 p.m., $12 to $14. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Porkbelly Duo: Fri., April 15, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
The Prophets of Addiction: With The Guillotines, The Unconvicted. Fri., May 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
PVRIS: Mon., May 16, 6 p.m., $18. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Roasted: Third Annual 4/20 Party: With Pleasure 2, Birthday Club, Get A Life., Wed., April 20, 7 p.m., Free. Moon Tower Inn, 3004 Canal, Houston, 832-266-0105.
Robb Taylor: Sat., April 30, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Robert Ellis: Thu., June 2, 7 p.m., Free. Discovery Green Conservancy, 1500 McKinney, Houston, 713-400-7336.
Robert Hartye: Fri., April 29, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Rogue Wave: With Floating Action. Fri., June 10, 8 p.m., $14 to $18. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Roxy Roca: Fri., April 15, 8 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Rufus Reid Premieres Groove-Fish With the Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble: Sat., April 23, 8 p.m.; Sun., April 24, 3 p.m., $18 to $22. The MATCH, 3400 Main, Houston.
Sander Kleinenberg: Fri., April 8, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Scattered Guts: With Blood Royale, Fuck the Fire, The Scourge, Hell’s Engine. Fri., May 6, 7:30 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Scott Morrison Duo: Fri., April 22, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Sea Breeze Sax: Sun., April 17, 4 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Sean Richards: Sun., April 10, 4 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Self Taught Artists: With Lonnie Holley. Fri., June 24, 8 p.m., Free. Discovery Green Conservancy, 1500 McKinney, Houston, 713-400-7336.
Shake Russell & Michael Hearne: Fri., May 6, 7:30 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Sister Gypsies: Sat., April 16, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Springtime Patio Kickback: With Sean Hyle. $20. Rouge Wine Bar, 1400 Eldridge Pkwy., Suite C, Houston, 281-741-0079.
Step For Change: With The Real Cost, Dress Code, Skourge, United Races, Hired Gun. Fri., April 22, 8 p.m., $6. Wired Up (Modern Conveniences), 1318 Telephone, Spc 1, Houston.
Steve Gunn: Tue., June 14, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Stop, Look, and Listen!: Sat., April 9, 3-4 p.m., Free. The Menil Collection, 1515 Sul Ross, Houston, 713-525-9400.
Strangetowne: With Radio Birds., Tue., May 10, 8 p.m., $10. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Sugar Joiko & Friends: Mon., April 18, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
Summer Is On Its Way!: With the Lone Star Symphonic Band., Sun., April 24, 4-5:30 p.m., $5.50 online, $10 at the door. CrossPoint Community Church, 700 S. Westgreen Blvd., Katy, 281-599-7497.
Sunny Sweeney and Brennen Leigh: Thu., May 19, 7 p.m., $23 to $25. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Susto: Sat., April 23, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Teyana Taylor: Thu., May 5, 7 p.m., $20. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
There Will Be Bass featuring What So Not: Fri., June 17, 10 p.m., $10 to $20. Limelight, 2401 San Jacinto, Houston, 832-364-0616.
Tony Vega Band: Sat., April 23, 1 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Trapology featuring Jantsen & Dirty Monkey: Thu., April 7, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
TV Girl & Children of Pop: Sat., April 9, 3 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Wendy Colonna: Sat., April 9, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Where the Girls Are: Sun., April 10, 5 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Wild Rabbit Salad: Sun., April 17, 6 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
The Winery Dogs: Fri., July 8, 8:30 p.m., $25 to $60. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Wye Oak: Tue., Aug. 9, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Zach Person CD release party: Sat., April 9, 9 p.m., TBA. Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.
Zeroheros: With Screech of Death, 500 Megatons of Boogie., Sat. April 16, 9 p.m., Free. Union Tavern, 435 El Dorado Blvd., Webster, 281-486-6644.
This article appears in Mar 31 – Apr 6, 2016.
