Note: events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
Adam Berry Band: Thu., July 21, 9 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Adam Torres: With Thor & Friends. Wed., Oct. 12, 7 p.m., $10 to $13. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
Alessia Cara: Know-It-All Tour Part II: With Ruth B, Nathan Sykes., Sat., Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m., $31.75 to $38. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Alyson Chayns: With Foo Fakers, Clone Temple Pilots. Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., TBA. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Austin John Winkler: With Tame Fury. Sat., Aug. 13, 8 p.m., $16 to $20. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Bad Kids to the Front: With Something and the Whatevers, Astragal, Midnight 30. Fri., Aug. 5, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Bad Religion and Against Me!: With Dave Hause. Fri., Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., $29.50 to $32.50. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Bahamacide: Sun., July 24, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
BillFest: With Poor Dumb Bastards, UYUS, The Velostacks, The Burns, Nothing of Merit. Fri., Aug. 12, 8 p.m., $10. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
BLACK ? MAGIC featuring Taimur Agha: Sat., July 30, 10 p.m., Free. The Flat, 1701 Commonwealth, Houston, 713-360-7228.
Blood Incantation: With Cryptic Void, God Fearing Fuck. Mon., Sept. 12, 8 p.m., TBA. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Bonnie Whitmore: Thu., Oct. 6, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Boomtown Brass Band: Wed., Aug. 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Under the Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-526-5282.
Brantley Gilbert: Fri., Sept. 9, 7 p.m., $29.75 to $58.25. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
Buenos Diaz: Sat., July 30, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Canvas: With No Rehearsal, 3 Exits to Hattiesburg. Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Carrie Christine: Sat., July 30, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Carson McHone: Tue., Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Caspian: With The Appleseed Cast. Thu., Oct. 27, 8:30 p.m., $15 to $17. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
Casual Burn: Thu., Aug. 25, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Chance Anderson: With No Dry County., Fri., July 22, 9 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Chris Ruest Band: Fri., Aug. 26, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Cold War Kids: With The Strumbellas. Thu., Oct. 6, 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Craig Stickland: Fri., Sept. 30, 7 p.m., $20 to $50. University of Houston – Clear Lake Bayou Theatre, 2700 Bay Area, Houston, 281-283-2562.
The Dandy Warhols: With Savoy Motel. Thu., Oct. 13, 8 p.m., $22 to $27. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Death Cab For Cutie: Tue., Sept. 13, 8 p.m., $35. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Die Antwoord: Wed., Oct. 5, 7 & 8 p.m., $39.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Dillan Cate: Thu., July 28, 9 p.m., TBA. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
DJ Lotus 6: Fri., July 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Dolly Parton: Mon., Dec. 5, 8 p.m., $45 to $150. NRG Arena, 8400 Kirby Dr., Houston, 713-799-9500.
Don Henley: Sun., Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m., TBA. Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
Donkey Punch: Sat., Aug. 20, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Doug Carrion: Tue., Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
DownSouth: Houston: With WhyJae, Rizzoo Rizzoo, Young Knowledge, Roy Dale. $20 to $25. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Drivin’ N’ Cryin’: With Ruckus, Dune TX., Thu., July 21, 8 p.m., $12. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Dweezil Zappa: Thu., Nov. 10, 8 p.m., $27 to $78. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
ElectroLuv Fest 2016: With Tres Equis, Graveltooth, Nameless Horses, Heart Byrne, A Live One, Pigs On the Wall, Josh Pearson, No Rehearsal., Fri., Sept. 23, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., Sept. 24, noon-1 a.m.; Sun., Sept. 25, 12-9 p.m., $25. Billy’s Hall, 4070 Wells Dr., Pearland, 713-526-4000.
Eve 6: With Hour Band. Thu., Aug. 18, 9 p.m., $21 to $24. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Five Eyes Wide: With Thorium Reactor, My Madness., Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Flume: Sun., Oct. 2, 7 & 9 p.m., TBA. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Foals: With Bear Hands. Tue., Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., $23.50 to $27.25. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
For Today: Wed., Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., $18 to $20. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Four Score Hero: With A More Perfect Union., Sat., July 23, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Gallows Bound: With Blackgrass Gospel., Tue., Aug. 9, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
GhostData: With Julius the Robot, Rei Clone, Middlechild, Tearful Moon. Fri., Aug. 26, 7 p.m., $8. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Green Jelly: With The PukeBox, Punk Rock Project, Buster Whilaby & the Gimp., Thu., Aug. 25, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Greensky Bluegrass: Wed., Oct. 19, 8 p.m., $17 to $22. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Heat.wav: With AF the Naysayer, CRL CRRLL, Dayta, Hiram, Gio Chamba, Grimmbleak, Floods, Corbin Dallas. Sat., Aug. 20, 5 p.m., Free. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
Heavy Glow: With Only Beast, Funeral Horse. Fri., Aug. 5, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Hiccup Kenny & the Bullets: Sat., July 23, 9:30 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Hiss: Thu., Aug. 4, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Holy White Hounds: Tue., Aug. 30, 8 p.m., $8 to $11. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Houston Funk Fest: Sat., Sept. 17, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
The Hunger: With Lies of an Alibi., Sun., Sept. 4, 8 p.m., Free. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
I The Mighty: With Dayshell, Artifex Pereo, Picturesque., Fri., Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m., $13 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Islander: With The Funeral Portrait, XXI., Tue., Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., $11 to $15. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Jaimee Harris: Thu., Oct. 6, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Jesse Dayton CD release: Thu., Sept. 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Jonn “Del Toro” Richardson: Sat., Aug. 27, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Junkie: With Jeremy Carswell, A Tribute to the Sun, Matamoros. Tue., July 26, 8 p.m., $5. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Kyle Lucas: With It Lives It Breathes. Wed., Aug. 10, 7 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Lady of the Woods: Thu., Aug. 4, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Leslie Krafka: With The Bells. Fri., Aug. 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Local Natives: With Charlotte Day Wilson. Sat., Oct. 8, 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Logan Takahashi Nogeo: Fri., July 22, 10 p.m., Free. The Flat, 1701 Commonwealth, Houston, 713-360-7228.
Lord Dying: With Black Fast, Child Bite. Fri., Sept. 16, 7 p.m., $10 to $13. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Louvres: Sat., Sept. 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Machinage: With Nil Existence, Mastema, Serpent Attack., Tue., Aug. 23, 8 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Majid Jordan: Mon., Oct. 17, 8:30 p.m., $26.50 to $27. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Maninkari: With Aphelion, 54 Reasons., Fri., Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., $6. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Markey Blue: Fri., Aug. 12, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Martial Law: With Step Away, Casket, EndGame, Numb Generation, Frame The Artist, Overture. Wed., Aug. 3, 7 p.m., $7. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Masqued: With Rev Skelton, Smokin’ Aces. Fri., July 29, 8 p.m., Free. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Max Stalling: Tue., Sept. 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Michael Milligan & Texiana Bluez: Fri., Aug. 5, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
A Midsummer’s Night Festival: Fri., July 22, 5-10 p.m., Free. The Vineyard II – Texas Wine and Craft Beer Tasting Room, 217 E. Main St, Eagle Lake, 979-232-3111.
Mike Stinson: Wed., Aug. 3, 8 p.m., TBA. Under The Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-526-5282.
Mystery Loves Company: Fri., Aug. 19, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
The Naked and Famous: Sat., Nov. 26, 8 p.m., $27.50 to $29.50. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Natalia LaFourcade: Wed., Sept. 21, 7 p.m., TBA. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Nina Diaz: With Scarlet Sails., Sun., Aug. 7, 6 p.m., $10 to $13. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
The Oh Hellos: Fri., Sept. 23, 8 p.m., $15 to $22. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Okkervil River: With Landlady., Mon., Sept. 26, 7 p.m., $18 to $22. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Olivia Holt: With Ryland., Tue., Dec. 27, 7 p.m., $18 to $22. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
Omerta record release: With Creeping Death, Snakeway, Mind Kill, Keyhole, Jaded Youth, Privilege Abuse., Thu., Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m., $8. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Ono with Buck Gooter: With Rough Sleepers, KA., Sun., Oct. 2, 9 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Para Bellum: With Inner Image. Fri., Sept. 9, 7 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
The Phantom Royals: Fri., July 22, 9:30 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Phantom Sensation: With Muddy Belle. Thu., Aug. 4, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Pong: With The Linus Pauling Quartet. Sat., Aug. 6, 8 p.m., TBA. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Pujol: Tue., Sept. 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Q And A: Tue., Sept. 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Quilt: With Mutual Benefit. Thu., Sept. 15, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Rabit: With Supraman, Josiah Gabriel, Future Blondes, House of KENZO. Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Randy Pavlock Band: Fri., Sept. 2, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Ray Wylie Hubbard: Sat., July 23, 2 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Reach For the Sky: With Transform the Tragedy, Aethere, Insvrgence. Wed., Aug. 3, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Reason to Rebel: With Disfrutalo! Thu., Sept. 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Rittz: With Jarren Benton., Wed., Nov. 30, 8 p.m., $21 to $76. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Roxy Roca: Fri., Aug. 26, 7 p.m., $12. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
The Scourge: With Dawn of Dissolution, Metallize., Fri., July 22, 9 p.m., Free. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
Shane Smith and the Saints: With John Baumann. Fri., July 29, 9 p.m., $17 to $20. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Sianvar: With My Iron Lung, Save Us From The Archon, Crimson Arrow, Mannequin Mishap, Vox Vocis, So Soon the Truth. Tue., Aug. 30, 6 p.m., $12 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Slow Future: With The Escatones, Golden Sombrero. Fri., Aug. 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
The Smokehouse Guitar Army: Fri., Aug. 19, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Sophia Vidales: Sat., July 23, 7 p.m., TBA. EQ Heights, 1030 Heights, Houston.
Steve Gilbert Band: Sun., July 24, 11 a.m., Free. Danton’s Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen, 4611 Montrose, Houston, 713-807-8883. Wed., Sept. 14, 6 p.m., Free. Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach, Houston.
Steve Krase Band: Sat., Aug. 20, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Sulfur City: With Muddy Belle., Thu., Oct. 27, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
A Sundae Drive: With Slow Future, Tenino, My Twilight Pilot. Sat., Oct. 8, 8 p.m., $7. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Super bob: With Bridge to Grace., Sun., Aug. 14, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.
Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines: Fri., Aug. 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Fest: With Militia, Anialator, Dark Reign, Hod, Uncleansed, Panteon. Sat., Oct. 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
TigerShark Goat: Fri., July 29, 7 p.m., TBA. EQ Heights, 1030 Heights, Houston.
Tim Ned: With DJ Star Skywalka, The Flatline Band. TBA. Fox Hollow, 4617 Nett, Houston, 713-869-2117.
To Joey, With Love: Tue., Sept. 20, 7 p.m., $15-$18. AMC Gulf Pointe 30, 11801 S. Sam Houston Pkwy. E, Houston, 281-464-8801.
Trancers: With KA., Wed., Aug. 17, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
The Valery Trails: Sat., Aug. 6, 1 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Vanilla Poppers: With Death Cult, Sex Pill, Fuck With Fire. Sat., Aug. 13, 9 p.m., TBA. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Wesley Community Center Fundraiser: With Brant Croucher, Lainey and the Tramps., Thu., July 28, 5:30 p.m., $40. Saint Arnold Brewery, 2000 Lyons, Houston, 713-686-9494.
XDELOREANx: With Duh., Mon., Aug. 1, 7 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Zenith Disco: With Damon Allen. Sat., July 23 , 10 p.m., Free. The Flat, 1701 Commonwealth, Houston, 713-360-7228.
This article appears in Jul 14-20, 2016.
