Garth Brooks performs February 27, 2018 and March 18, 2018 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Credit: Photo by Violeta Alvarez

3rd Annual No Solider Left Behind: With Terra, Process of Illumination, Sol Antics, The Trick Question, Mangled Digits. Sat., November 4, 3-11 p.m., $10 to $15. American Legion, 3102 Campbell, Houston, 713-550-3575.

Afrojack: Thu., November 30, 10 p.m., TBA. Spire Nightclub, 1720 Main, Houston, 713-518-2132.

Amelia Presley Band: Fri., November 3, 9 p.m., $5. Dan Electros Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Anderson East: Sat., February 10, 8:30 p.m., $18 to $20. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.

Andres Cepeda: Fri., February 16, 8:30 p.m., $41 to $92. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-988-1020.

Audic Empire: With Sol Antics, The Philosophers. Thu., November 9, 8 p.m., $7. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Badhouse: With The Weeds. Fri., November 10, 9 p.m., $7. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Bailo: Fri., November 24, 9 p.m., Free to $5. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Bannon Hancock Band: Sat., November 11, 9 p.m., $15. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-977-1962.

Better Than Ezra: Hurricane Harvey Relief Concert: Sun., October 22, 6 p.m., $48. House of Blues, 1204
Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Blunt Force: Sat., October 28, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.

Borns: Sat., February 3, 8 p.m., TBA. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.

Brandon Rhyder: Thu., November 2, 8 p.m., $18 to $40. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Burn River Burn: With Sign of Lies. Wed., November 8, 8 p.m., $8. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Buster Whilaby & the Gimp: Tue., October 31, 10 p.m., Free. Dan Electros Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Caamp: With The Wonderfool. Mon., October 30, 7 p.m., $10 to $13. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Cameran Nelson: With Zack Walther Band. Fri., November 10, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-977-1962.

Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen: Thu., November 9, 8:30 p.m., $78 to $118. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Coat Check Girl: Sun., October 22, 8 p.m., $8. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Cole Swindell: Fri., November 3, 9 p.m., $30. Stampede Houston, 11925 Eastex Freeway, Houston, 281-219-2006.

Jhene Aiko performs November 26 at House of Blues. Credit: Photo by CZRE-E for The Come Up Show via Creative Commons

Concert Chorale: Preview Performance: Fri., October 27, 7:30 p.m., $7 to $12. University of Houston Moores Opera House, I-45 at Cullen, Houston, 713-743-3009.

Count Wiggins Helloween Matinee: With Count Wiggins, Chase DeMaster, Muzak John, DJ Bloody L. Sun., October 29, 3 p.m., Free. Civic TV, 2108 Freeman, Houston, 713-822-4692.

Craig Brown Band: With Dollie Barnes. TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

The Creepshow: With Crank Case, Black Grass Gospel, The Nelsons. Thu., November 30, 7:30 p.m., $12 to $15. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Dance Gavin Dance: Sun., December 10, 6 p.m., $23 to $25. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Dancing With The Stars: Live! – Light Up The Night: Sat., February 24, 7:30 p.m., $55 to $95. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land, 281-207-6278.

Dead Kennedys: Fri., December 15, 8 p.m., $25 to $27. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.

Decades In: With Samsara, Bear The Burden, Blood of an Outlaw, Covenstead., Sun., October 29, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.

Deep Cutsโ€™ Halloween Bloodbath: Fri., October 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Wonky Power Live, 3534 Navigation, Houston, 832-830-5839.

Deltaphonic: With Los Dientes. Wed., October 25, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.

Downfall 2012: With Hindsight, Dead Set Red. Sat., December 16, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Drew Kennedy: Fri., November 3, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Durand Jones & the Indications: Mon., October 23, 7 p.m., $12. House of Blues โ€” Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Emily Bell: With Canvas People, Diamond Thieves., Thu., November 30, 8 p.m., $10. The Green Room โ€” Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

End Hip End It: With Acid King, Elder, Mothership, King Buffalo, Eagle Claw, American Sharks, Greenbeard, Forming the Void, Pyreship, Switchblade Jesus, Funeral Horse, Warlung, Jody Seabody & the Whirls. Sat., October 21, 12:30 p.m., $20. Sigma Brewing Co., Houston, Houston, 346-352-3190.

Ese: With Smashed Idols, Baron Von Bomblast, Takedown. Sat., November 11, 8 p.m., $8. Dan Electros Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Exhumed: With Arkaik. Wed., November 22, 8 p.m., $15. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Fall Harvest Festival: With Soul Creatures, Tighn’Up, Now We Fly, Dumpstaphunk, Naughty Professor, Heapin’ Helpin’, Paperwolf, Evan Taylor Jones, Graveltooth, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Henry + The Invisibles, Bayou City Funk, Bourgeois Mystics, Idiginis, Wasi Townsend Music. Fri., November 3, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., November 4, 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., November 5, 1-11 p.m., Free to $50. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.

Ferbus: With Weak Knees, Get a Life. Wed., October 25, 6 p.m., $5 to $7. Wired Up (Modern Conveniences), 2208 Dunlavy, Houston.

Figure & Midnight Tyrannosaurus: The Keep Show Tour: Thu., November 16, 10 p.m., TBA. Spire Nightclub, 1720 Main, Houston, 713-518-2132.

Foamhenge: With Blue Oyster Cult, The Sword, Barns Courtney, Back In Black. Sun., November 5, 1:30 p.m., $15 to $75. Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach, Houston.

Afrojack performs November 30 at Spire Nightclub. Credit: Photo by Marc Brubaker

G3 2018: Satriani, Petrucci, Collen: With Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Phil Collen. Sun., January 28, 7 p.m., $39.50-$94.50. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby, Houston, 713-315-2525.

Ganesha: Fri., November 3, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.

Garth Brooks: Tue., February 27, 8 p.m.; Sun., March 18, 8 p.m., TBA. Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, One NRG Park, Houston, 832-667-1000.

Gaute Granli: With Macho Blush. Fri., October 20, 7:30 p.m., Free. Sound Exchange, 1846 Richmond, Houston, 713-666-5555.

Gene Watson: Sat., November 4, 8:30 p.m., $98 to $158. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Great Scott and The Almighties: Sat., October 21, 9 p.m., Free. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515.

Hal Ketchum: With Travis Linville. Thu., December 7, 8 p.m., $22 to $34. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

Halloween Extravaganza: With Epic Death, Mike Terror, Dawn of Dissolution, Surrender Stella, Sathariel. Sat., October 28, 8 p.m., Free. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, 281-893-2860.

Hayden Jones: Sat., November 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.

Houston Press Concert Series featuring Bri Bagwell: Thu., October 26, 6 p.m., Free. Irish Cowboy, 2300 Louisiana St, Houston, 713-900-2500.

HRA: Sun., October 29, 7 p.m., Free. Sound Exchange, 1846 Richmond, Houston, 713-666-5555.

If You Have To Ask: With Carbide. Fri., October 20, 7 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

In The Low: With Lip Service, Mousecop. Thu., October 26, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, 281-893-2860.

The Iron Maidens: Thu., March 22, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Proof Rooftop Lounge, 2600 Travis, Houston, 832-767-0513.

J-Letti – Fright-Nite Fest: Tue., October 31, 10 p.m., $10 to $20. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.

Jack Ingram: Sat., December 23, 8 p.m., $22 to $34. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

James Cook: Thu., November 16, 9 p.m., $10 to $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-977-1962.

Jeremy James Band: Fri., October 27, 9 p.m., Free. The Hideaway On Dunvale, 3122 Dunvale, Houston, 713-977-3515. Fri., November 17, 9 p.m., $10 to $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-977-1962.

Jeremy Joseph: With Well Well., Fri., November 24, 9 p.m., Free. Darwin’s Pub, 33 Waugh Dr., Houston, 713-992-0396.

JGRX: With Omen XIII, Rozz Dyliams. Wed., November 1, 8 p.m., $8. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Sleigh Bells perform February 7 at White Oak Music Hall Downstairs Credit: Photo by Jack Gorman

Jhene Aiko: Sun., November 26, 7 p.m., $35 to $69.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

The Johnny Riley Band: Fri., October 27, 9 p.m., $8. Dan Electros Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Juanita Stein: Fri., October 27, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.

Justin Townes Earle: Tue., November 7, 8 p.m., $35 to $45. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Kazmik Antenna Records presents Losing September: With Cremator, Envy The Dead, Cripple the Empire, Born & Raised, Straight On Til Morning. Sat., October 21, 7 p.m., $10. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.

Kenny Neal: Sat., November 18, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

Kevin Greenspon: With Quartz Prawl, Pfaff Pfaffenberg. Mon., November 6, 7 p.m., TBA. Wired Up (Modern Conveniences), 2208 Dunlavy, Houston.

Kodak Black – The Project Baby Tour: Mon., November 27, 8 p.m., $35 to $99. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

LaSanche: Sat., October 28, 8 p.m., TBA. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.

Let Me Remember: With Speaking Suns, Such Marvelous Monsters. Sun., October 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Lillian Axe: Fri., October 20, 8 p.m., TBA. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Freeway, Stafford, 281-277-9333.

Little Outfit: With Grifters & Shills, Brightwire. Fri., December 15, 9 p.m., $5 to $10. Dan Electros Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

The Love for Three Oranges Opera: Fri., October 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., October 21, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., October 22, 2 p.m.; Mon., October 23, 7:30 p.m., $12 to $20. University of Houston Moores Opera House, I-45 at Cullen, Houston, 713-743-3009.

LoveBomb Go-Go: With Royal Skyyy. Thu., October 19, 8 p.m., $8. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Marina Rocks: Sat., December 9, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.

Masqued: With Worhol, Luna Lunacy., Fri., October 27, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, 281-893-2860.

Mega Ran: With Kyle Hubbard, Guilla, Fullmetal. Fri., November 17, 9 p.m., $7 to $10. The Green Room โ€” Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Michale Graves: Sat., November 4, 8 p.m., $15. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th, Dickinson, 281-339-2600.

The Mighty Orq: With Nick Diaz. Sat., November 25, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.

Mike Farris: Sun., November 12, 7 p.m., $15 to $24. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Los Texmaniacs perform December 20 at The Heights Theater. Credit: Photo courtesy of Los Texmaniacs

Monte Montgomery: Fri., November 3, 8 p.m., $30 to $55. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Moores School of Music Chamber Orchestra: Sun., October 29, 2:30 p.m., Free. University of Houston Moores Opera House, I-45 at Cullen, Houston, 713-743-3009.

Morgan After Ten: With The Glass, Yaupon. Sat., October 21, 7 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Morgan McKay & The Danger Zone featuring Mandi Powell: Fri., October 27, 8-11 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.

Motel Radio: Tue., November 14, 9 p.m., $12. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

New Clear Weapon: With Tydings, The Blueside. Sun., October 22, 9:30 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, 281-893-2860.

NF: Fri., February 23, 7 p.m., $27 to $89. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.

Peter Schlegel: Thu., November 9, 9 p.m., $10 to $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-977-1962.

Raelynn: Sat., November 4, 5 p.m., TBA. Abshire Stadium, 701 W. San Augustine, Deer Park.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles: Wed., April 4, 8 p.m., TBA. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land, 281-207-6278.

Ramblinโ€™ Jack Elliot: Wed., November 15, 8 p.m., $15 to $25. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Rat Ranch: Thu., December 28, 7:30 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport, Stafford, 281-809-4867.

Raven Summer Sessions: Adam Bricks: Wed., October 25, 7:30 p.m., Free. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.

Red Bay: With Blackouts, Awake In Theory, Paperanvil., Sat., October 21, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, 281-893-2860.

Red Shahan and Seth James: Sat., October 28, 8 p.m., $15 to $35. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Roast & Toast the Holidays with Guy Forsyth and Carolyn Wonderland: Thu., December 21, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

Robert Kuhn: Sat., November 18, 9 p.m., $10 to $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-977-1962.

Ruthie Foster: With Grace Pettis. Sat., December 2, 8 p.m., $24 to $36. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

Samba Soul at the Brazilian Food and Music Festival: Sat., October 28, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., $5 to $10. The Wildcatter Saloon, 26913 Katy Freeway, Katy, 281-392-2337.

Shane Smith and the Saints: Thu., October 26, 8 p.m., $15. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Blue Oyster Cult performs at Foamhenge November 5 at Karbach Brewing Co. Credit: Photo courtesy of Blue Oyster Cult

Shark Hat: Sat., October 28, 8 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.

Silent Disco: Fri., December 8, 8 p.m., $15. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.

Six Minutes Til Sunrise: With DJ Staso. Mon., October 30, 8 p.m., Free. The Green Room โ€” Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Sleigh Bells: With Sunflower Bean. Wed., February 7, 8 p.m., $24 to $27. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Splice Records presents Maggie Belle Band: With Bayou City Funk., Sat., November 18, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Spring Texas Music Fest: With Jamey Johnson, Jason Cassidy, Scooter Brown, Blacktop Mojo, Bri Bagwell, Midnight River Choir, Jackson Taylor. November 11-12, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., $35 to $125. Bareback Bar & Ice House, 19940 Kuykendahl, Spring, 281-353-7501.

Stanley Jordan: Fri., November 10, 8:30 p.m., $68 to $108. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Steph Cooksey: Fri., October 20, 9-11 p.m., Free. Brasil, 2604 Dunlavy, Houston, 713-528-1993.

Steve Aoki: Wed., November 22, 10 p.m., TBA. Spire Nightclub, 1720 Main, Houston, 713-518-2132.

Steve Gilbert Band: Fri., October 20, 8 p.m., Free. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837. starting October 22, and Sundays, 11 a.m. Continues through October 29, Free. Danton’s Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen, 4611 Montrose, Houston, 713-807-8883.

Sunday Jazz Time with Second Street Brass: Sun., November 5, 2-3 p.m., Free. Fort Bend County Libraries – George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond, 281-342-4455.

TexMex Holiday Fiesta: With Los TexManiacs featuring Flaco Jimenez, Peter Rowan & Rick Trevino. Wed., December 20, 8 p.m., $28 to $42. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

These Streets: With Torture, Insvrgence, Overture, Downswing, All Smiles, Distance Here. Sat., November 11, 7 p.m., $12. RR/HR Customs Coffee & Supply, 5906 Canal, Houston.

Tightn’ Up: With DJ Simiyu. Sat., October 21, 8 p.m., Free. House of Blues โ€” Foundation Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 832-667-7794.

Underground Soul Session #10: With Zo!, Carmen Rodgers, Ms Chantae Cann, DJ Anarchy., Sat., November 4, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $25. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.

Valley Queen: With The Jess Wilson Band. Sun., October 22, 8 p.m., $10. Dan Electros Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Wade Bowen: Sat., November 25, 7 p.m., $20 to $45. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Whit: With Hikes, Texture Yellow, Lazer Kittenz. Fri., November 10, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Why Don’t We: The Invitation Tour: Thu., March 29, 6 p.m., $29.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Wiki: With Mike., Wed., November 15, 8 p.m., $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Y & T: Thu., February 1, 7:30 p.m., $12 to $14. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Zane Williams: Sat., December 23, 7:30 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport, Stafford, 281-809-4867.

The Wiggins performs at Count Wiggins Helloween Matinee October 29 at Civic TV. Credit: Photo by Tex Kerschen

Tex Kerschen is a Houston based gadabout, dilettante, estimate reviser and the Houston Press music listings editor.