George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic perform March 2 at House of Blues. Credit: Photo by Eric Sauseda

1st Annual Houston Holiday Latin Jazz Festival: With Poncho Sanchez, Jose Valentino Ruiz, Francisco Torres, Jovino Santos Neto, Jose Antonio Diaz, Caliente., Sat., November 25, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., $5 to $100. Buffalo Bayou – The Water Works, 105 Sabine, Houston, 713-752-0314.

Above and Beyond: Sat., February 24, 8 p.m., $37.50 to $42.50. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.

Aimee Mann: Sat., January 20, 8 p.m., $28 to $46. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

Avatar: With The Brains, Hellzapoppin., Fri., January 19, 6:30 p.m., $19. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Bad Hatter In Wonderland: With The Deadsets, Carlos Corleone, Tysha, Alex Knight., Sun., November 19, 8 p.m., TBA. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.

Baylor Brass Quintet: Sat., November 18, 3-4:45 p.m., $10 to $25. Round Top Festival Institute, 248 Jaster, Round Top, 979-249-3129.

Benny Benassi: With Riddler., Sat., November 25, 9 p.m., TBA. Cle, 2301 Main St, Houston, 312-622-1899.

Bob Schneider: Fri., November 24, 8 p.m., TBA. Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby, Houston, 713-315-2525. Fri., December 29, 8 p.m., $20 to $44. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

Bounce & Turn: Southern Queens: With Surreall, Lo Lo., Fri., November 10, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. ARTillery Warehouse, 2720 Sadler, Houston, 281-330-8004.

Brent Hernandez: With Two Thirds, Steph Cooksey, Zach Edwards., Tue., November 14, 7:30 p.m., Free. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Brillz: Thu., December 7, 10 p.m., $10 to $15. Spire Nightclub, 1720 Main, Houston, 713-518-2132.

Bruce and Kelly: Thu., December 7, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri., December 8, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $95 to $100. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Bryan Anthony & The Gentleman’s Club: Thu., November 30, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.

Buck Gooter: With Morgan Garrett, Cop Warmth., Fri., January 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Camera: Thu., November 9, 9 p.m., TBA. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Carolyn Wonderland: Fri., December 1, 8:30 p.m., $18 to $28. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Charles Wesley Godwin: Fri., November 10, 7 p.m., Free. Axelrad, 1517 Alabama, Houston, 713-597-8800.

Cornish Game Hen: With The Prof. Fuzz 63, Mydolls., Thu., December 21, 9 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Cory Morrow: Fri., December 29, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $30 to $33. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven: Sun., January 7, 7 p.m., $25 to $30. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Aimee Mann performs January 20 at The Heights Theater. Credit: Photo by Jody Perry

The Darts: With Escobar, Mean Motor Scooter., Thu., November 23, 8 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston,
713-409-4750.

The Dead Rabbits – Veteran Appreciation Showcase: With Blackgrass Gospel, D. Kosmo., Sat., November 11, 8 p.m., $10. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.

Don Mclean: Sat., February 17, 8:30 p.m., $128 to $188. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Duel: With Destroyer of Light, Pyreship., Thu., January 11, 9 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

EDX: Sat., December 9, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Eric Paslay: Thu., December 7, 7 p.m., TBA. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Evelyn Rubio: Fri., November 24, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Fetid: With Mortiferum, Oath of Cruelty, Remnants., Fri., January 26, 8 p.m., $10. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.

Figure and Midnight Tyrannosaurus: Thu., November 16, 10 p.m., $10 to $15. Spire Nightclub, 1720 Main, Houston, 713-518-2132.

Generation Landslide: With 61 Ghosts., Fri., January 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic: Fri., March 2, 8 p.m., $30 to $65. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

George Ensle: Fri., November 10, 8:45 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Gio Chamba: With Eyeagainst, American Fangs, Perseph One, DJ Brian Powell., Fri., November 24, 7 p.m., $10 to $14. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.

Grace Pettis: Sat., November 11, 8:45 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Green Jello: With Dead To The World, Driven with Insanity, American Psychos., Thu., January 25, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.

A Grinch Christmas: Sat., December 2, 10 & 11:30 a.m., $25-$42. Jones Hall For the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana, Houston, 713-227-3974.

Guy Forsyth: Sat., December 30, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Hadden Sayers: Wed., December 27, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $22 to $25. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Handel’s Messiah: Fri., December 15, 8 p.m.; Sat., December 16, 8 p.m.; Sun., December 17, 2:30 p.m., $29-$130. Jones Hall For the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana, Houston, 713-227-3974.

Harlis Sweetwater: Sat., November 11, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets In Concert: Fri., December 29, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., December 30, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., $25-$109. Jones Hall For the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana, Houston, 713-227-3974.

Hayes Carll: Thu., December 21, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri., December 22, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $35 to $38. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

The High Mile: With Sik Mule., Fri., December 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Darwin’s Pub, 33 Waugh, Houston, 713-992-0396.

Hippe Sabotage: Fri., February 23, 10:30 p.m., $25. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Holiday Blues & Brews White Oak Street Festival: With The Buddy Whittington Band, Mark May Band, Joe Leonard and Southern Soul, Evelyn Rubio, No Refund., Sat., December 2, 4 p.m., $10 to $15. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

Houston Girls Chorus Winter Concert: Sat., December 9, 3:30 p.m., Free to $15. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – Beck Building, 5601 Main, Houston, 713-639-7300.

Howard Jones: Sun., February 18, 7:30 p.m., $88 to $148. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Hugh Morrison: With Rg Queen, Royal Skyyy., Tue., December 12, 8 p.m., $8. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Ian Moore: Tue., December 12, 8 p.m., $20 to $25. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

The It’s Just Rap Show: With Military Minded G, Anti Lillym Keenon, Jono Jono, Lo Q T Legit, Vic New of SlaughtaHouze Radio., Fri., November 24, 8:30 p.m., $10 to $25. The Green Room โ€” Warehouse Live, 813 St.
Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

They Might Be Giants performs February 2 at White Oak Music Hall Downstairs. Credit: Photo courtesy of They Might Be Giants

James Boogaloo Bolden: Sat., November 18, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

James McMurtry: Sat., December 23, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Jason Boland: Thu., November 30, 8:30 p.m., $20 to $24. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Jason Elmore: Fri., November 10, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Jerry Jeff Walker: Sat., December 16, 8 p.m., TBA. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894.

Joe Ely and Terry Allen Song Swap: Fri., January 26, 8 p.m., $26 to $38. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

John Evans: Sat., November 25, 8 p.m., Free. Cottonwood, 3422 N. Shepherd, Houston, 713-802-0410.

Johnny Rodriguez: Thu., December 7, 8 p.m., $45 to $100. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Jordan Kirk: With Kalico, Paper Sparrow, Savestate Corrupted, The Spinning Game., Wed., December 13, 8 p.m., $8. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Killah Priest: With A-Plus, Aceyalone., Thu., November 9, 8 p.m., $17.89. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

King’s X: With Kings of Spade., Sat., January 20, 7:30 p.m., $21 to $25. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

The Last Place You Look: With Valeluna, Rogues Among Us., Sat., November 25, 9 p.m., $7. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Lauv: I met you when I was 18. World Tour: With Ashe., Thu., February 1, 7 p.m., $13. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.

Lonescar: With Lonescar, Crimson Colossus, Zombieface., Sun., November 26, 8:30 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.

Love Your Parents Tour: With Brockampton., Wed., January 17, 8 p.m., $28.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

The Lovetones: With Kathy & Ron., Sat., November 18, 8 p.m., TBA. Bohemeo’s, 708 Telephone, Houston, 713-923-4277.

Low Cut Connie: Sat., November 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-862-4070.

Mark Chestnutt: Sat., December 9, 8:30 p.m., $98 to $138. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives: Sat., February 17, 8 p.m., $32 to $75. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

MC Magic: With Amanda Perez, Lil Rob., Sat., January 13, 2 p.m., $50 to $65. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Weezer and the Pixies perform at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on June 29, 2018. Credit: Photo by Eric Sauseda

Mo Pitney: Sun., November 26, 7:30 p.m., $15 to $18. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Moth Wings: With Clover The Girl, Turnaways, Greg Cote and The Real Life Friends., Sat., November 11, 7:30 p.m., $10 to $12. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.

Multiple Man: With K 23, Rough Sleepers, Secret Sands., Fri., November 24, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Open Source: With Uki, Hiram, 9th Stage, Mach., Sat., November 25, 9 p.m., $8. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: Wed., March 21, 8 p.m., TBA. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land, 281-207-6278.

Patrick Sweany: Sun., December 3, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Peterson Brothers: Tue., December 26, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Rachel Price: Fri., November 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Dan Electros Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Red Shahan: Fri., November 24, 9 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.

Reverend Horton Heat: Sat., December 30, 8 p.m., $25 to $48. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Rogues Among Us: With Gold Steps., Fri., December 8, 8 p.m., Free. Darwin’s Pub, 33 Waugh, Houston, 713-992-0396.

Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts: Wed., November 15, 8 p.m., Free. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-862-4070.

Sailor Poon: With Flower Graves, Clare, Hearts of Animals., Wed., November 15, 8 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Sebastian Bach: Sat., November 11, 8 p.m., $20 to $50. The Pub Fountains, 12720 SW Freeway , TX 77477, Stafford, 281-277-9333.

Second Lovers: With Miears., Fri., January 5, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Shake Russell: Fri., December 1, 8:45 p.m., $20. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Shake Russell and Michael Hearne: Fri., December 8, 8 p.m., $25 to $35. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Sheila Marshall: Fri., November 24, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Shinyribs: Sat., December 30, 8 p.m., $20 to $44. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

Signor Benedick: With Randall Bravery., Tue., November 28, 8 p.m., $8. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Buck Gooter performs January 12 at Notsuoh. Credit: Photo courtesy of Buck Gooter

The Sole Pursuit: Fri., December 1, 8 p.m., $8. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.

Steve Poltz: Mon., December 11, 8 p.m., $18 to $35. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.

Swarming Branch: Sat., December 2, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.

Thanksgiving Eve Show: With Lucas Eason and the Panhandlers, Zach Torres., Wed., November 22, 9 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

These Streets: With Filthy Young Impalers, Insurgence, Torture, Downswing, All Smiles, Overture., Sat., November 11, 6 p.m., $10. RR/HR Customs Coffee & Supply, 5906 Canal St, Houston.

They Might Be Giants: Fri., February 2, 8 p.m., TBA. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.

Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles: December 6-7, 8 p.m., $98 to $158. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.

Tom Kimmel: Fri., November 17, 8:45 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.

Trish and Darin Holiday Show: Tue., December 12, 7:30 p.m., $70 to $75. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Two Tons of Steel: Thu., December 28, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

The Unled: With Eternal Eden, Crimson Void, Ominous Necro., Thu., November 16, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.

The Very Best of Dave Mason: Sun., February 25, 8 p.m., $42 to $125. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.

Very Merry Pops with Megan Hilty: Fri., December 1, 8 p.m.; Sat., December 2, 8 p.m.; Sun., December 3, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., $40-$155. Jones Hall For the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana, Houston, 713-227-3974.

Victor Porfidio: Fri., November 10, 10 p.m., $10. Spire Nightclub, 1720 Main, Houston, 713-518-2132.

Weezer and The Pixies: With The Wombats., Fri., June 29, 7 p.m., $25 to $89.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.

Willie Nelson and Family: Mon., November 13, 7:30 p.m., $50 to $200. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston, 409-765-1894.

Wood and Wire: Thu., December 28, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Yung Gravy: Sat., January 20, 8 p.m., TBA. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.

Z Trip: Sat., January 6, 10 p.m., $11.52. Spire Nightclub, 1720 Main, Houston, 713-518-2132.

Zonderling: Thu., November 16, 9 p.m., Free to $5. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven perform January 7 at Dosey Doe’s Big Barn. Credit: Photo by Jason Wolter

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