Note: Events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
.38 Special: Wed., May 10, 7 p.m., $35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
5 de Mayo Mayhem: With Diosa, Black Helix, Serpientes De Fuego, Demons & Dreams. Fri., May 5, 8 p.m., $10. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Adam Tendler: Thu., April 20, 7 p.m., $10. Rothko Chapel, 1409 Sul Ross, Houston, 713-622-5710.
Alex G: With Japanese Breakfast, Cende. Fri., June 9, 7 p.m., $13 to $18. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Allen Shamblin and Aaron Barker: Thu., April 20, 8:30 p.m., $18 to $26. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Andrew Duhon: With Sean Lucy. Thu., May 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
The Bacon Brothers: $34 to $52. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
The Bad Apples: Thu., April 20, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Bayou Vimana: With Killer Hearts, Idiot City. Sat., May 6, 9 p.m., $8. Rockefeller’s, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.
Betty Who: With Geographer. Sat., August 19, 8 p.m., $20 to $199. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Blaze X Black: Thu., April 20, 9 p.m., Free. Leon’s Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-650-1006.
Blue Oyster Cult: With Mothership. Sat., July 29, 7 p.m., $35 to $37. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Brandy Clark: Thu., April 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Brothers Grymn: With Kyle Hubbard., Fri., May 5, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Buenos Diaz: Sat., May 27, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
BushFest: With Brumes, Grrrl Parts DJs, Devil Killing Moth, Dillon Trimm, Maya Kindle, Nicole Quinn, Rahim Quazi, Tania & Juan, Eel Son, Holy Worm. Sat., April 29, 8 p.m., $10. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Caifanes: Fri., September 22, 8:30 p.m., TBA. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Chris Berardo and the DesBerardos: Wed., May 24, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Coby: Sat., April 15, 8 p.m., $10. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
Damn Gxrl: With Maria Chavez, Peyton, DJ Yazzaspazza. Wed., April 19, 7:30 p.m., $5. Crumbville Texas, 2316 Elgin, Houston.
Delta Bombers: Wed., May 31, 9 p.m., $8. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Dem Damn Dames Burlesque: Naked Nerds VS Dirty Dorks: Fri., April 28, 7-10 p.m., $15-$30. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Dimphonic: With From The Messenger, Lift the Medium, Closer To Found, Twisted Karma. Thu., April 20, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
DRConn presents The Mike Donell Band: With Jon Turnbow, William Ward, Daniel Holmes, Andy Terrell. Sat., May 27, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. Westwind Club, 5905 Guhn, Houston, 713-462-7204.
Dylan Bishop: Fri., April 14, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
El Freak Show: Wed., April 19, 7 p.m., TBA. Axelrad, 1517 Alabama, Houston.
Erykah Badu: Sat., May 27, 8:30 p.m., $69.50 to $99.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Eyes Set To Kill: With Hail Sagan, Vanilla Sugar, Hitting Subset, Anova Skyway. Sun., April 16, 6 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Father John Misty: With Weyes Blood. Sun., October 1, 6 p.m., $35 to $37. White Oak Music Hall Lawn, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Free Throw: With Homesafe, Heart Attack Man., Wed., June 14, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Great White: Thu., June 22, 8 p.m., $10. Proof Rooftop Lounge, 2600 Travis, Houston, 832-767-0513.
Great White Fire: With Beyond Oblivion, Dead Stuff, Endmaker. Fri., April 14, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Hacked to Pieces: With K.T.C.M., Toxic Steel, Metalloyd, Beyond Oblivion. Fri., April 21, 8 p.m., $5. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Hank Williams Jr.: Fri., July 28, 8 p.m., TBA. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
Hans Zimmer: Fri., July 14, 8 p.m., $39.50-$149.50. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
Harris Phest: With A Live One. Thu., April 20, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
The High Roller (Cheap Trick Tribute ): Fri., June 2, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Hounds of Jezebel: With To Whom it May, American Fangs, Kaleider, North Til Dawn. Sat., April 15, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Jamie Richards: Wed., May 3, 8 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Jay Boy Adams and Zenobia: Tue., April 18, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
JoMar Visions Spring Show 2017: Sat., April 15, 3-7 p.m., Free. Jomar Visions Gallery, 5247 Langfield Rd, Houston, 832-955-8237.
Jon Stork Record Release Party: Thu., May 4, 6 p.m., $5 to $7. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.
Josh Garrett Band: Sat., April 22, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Josh Heinrichs: Fri., July 28, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.
Journey to Something Wonderful: With Skellism., Fri., April 21, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Juvenile and Mystikal: Sat., June 17, 8:30 p.m., $29.50 to $39.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
JW Jones: Fri., April 21, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Kansas/40th Anniversary Leftoverture Tour: Sat., September 30, 8 p.m., $59.50-$99.50. University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, 713-743-9010.
LA Guns: Thu., June 15, 8 p.m., Free. Proof Rooftop Lounge, 2600 Travis, Houston, 832-767-0513.
The Laundry: Fri., April 28, 7 p.m., $10. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Le Noir: Sat., April 29, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Lee Ranaldo and Steve Gunn: With Meg Baird. Tue., June 20, 7 p.m., $16 to $20. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Legends & Legacies: Spring Faculty Concert: Sat., April 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Free. Campbell Learning Center, 1400 Campbell, Houston, 713-464-4388.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rock & Roll for The Cure featuring Shinyribs: Sat., May 20, 8 p.m., $25 to $175. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Lifehouse: With Switchfoot., Tue., September 5, 7 p.m., $39.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Lisa Morales: Fri., May 12, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Los Mighty Hooks: Fri., May 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Lucille’s Hosts an All Things Prince Party with Live Cover Band: Fri., April 21, 7 p.m., $77. Lucille’s, 5512 La Branch, Houston, 713-568-2505.
Mama Is a Rocker: With Lluvia Dreams, The Black Holes, Drea, Robin Kirby, Dixie Ann Dalton, Smith DeVille, Shana Martin, Kathy Dare and the Bad Luck Charms. Sun., May 14, 4 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Mario Flores: Wed., April 19, 8 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Mark May Band with Eric Demmer: Sat., April 29, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Moonchild: Tue., May 23, 8 p.m., $15. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Mozart’s Requiem: Sat., May 13, 8 p.m., $19 to $68. Wortham Theater Center/ Brown Theater, 500 Texas/Prairie at Texas, Houston.
Muddy Belle: With JVS Reel, The Bootleggers. Thu., April 27, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
The Munchies Picnik: Curren$y: With J.I.D., Dice Soho, Billy Racxx, Soupmakesitbetter, OG Ron C & the Chopstars, Yobi Yobz, Bruce Waine, Brody Musesick, Tyus., Thu., April 20, 9 p.m., $40. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Music at Twilight featuring Hearts of Animals: Wed., April 19, 7:30 p.m., Free. Friends of Mandell Park, 1501 Richmond at Mandell, Houston.
Music Doing Good presents “Jazz Is…”: Fri., May 12, 7:30-9 p.m., $10 to $20. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby, Houston, 713-315-2525.
Mutoid Man: With Helms Alee. Wed., June 14, 8:30 p.m., $16 to $18. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Mutts + Melodies: With the Matchsticks., Sat., April 22, 1-4 p.m., Free. GreenStreet, 1201 Fannin, Houston, 713-524-0661.
NBA Dab Tour: (The Stoner Jordan Smoke Out): With Menace Roddman. Thu., May 4, 8 p.m., TBA. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
New Sights and Sounds | Space City Performing Arts: Thu., April 27, 7:30 p.m., $10. Rec Room, 100 Jackson, Houston, 713-344-1291.
The Nightowls: Fri., May 19, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
No Rehearsal: Thu., April 27, 9 p.m., Free. Leon’s Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-650-1006.
Olivia Newton John: Thu., June 8, 8 p.m., $62 to $205. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash, Stafford.
Peace and the Chaos: With The Sonnier Brothers Band, Seven 8 Seven. Fri., April 14, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Peter Klett of Candlebox: Sat., April 29, 7 & 8 p.m., $13. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Punk Metal Pride Weekend: With Gary Floyd, Supergrave, Doomstress, Fur Coats, No Love Less, Clare, Mel Hell & the Texas Mod Crushers., Sun., June 25, 7 p.m. $10. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Quebe Sisters: Sun., April 23, 7:30 p.m., $30. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Quor: With Epic Death, Laven’s Fate. Thu., April 13, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Ralph White: With Grifters and Shills. Thu., April 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Redd Kross: With The Satanic Overlords of Rock n Roll, The Cops. Wed., April 26, 7 p.m., $12 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Richie Ramone: With Killer Hearts, The Velostacks., Wed., June 28, 8 p.m., $10 to $11. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Rob Baird: With James Cook., Tue., May 9, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Rock For Charity, II: Sun., April 23, 6 p.m., $25 to $500. Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater Center, 500 Texas, Houston.
Rooney: Sun., July 16, 7 p.m., $18 to $20. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
The Roosevelts: Thu., June 8, 7 p.m., $12 to $13. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Samantha Fish: Thu., May 4, 8:30 p.m., $20. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
SanLuis: Thu., May 25, 7 p.m., $30. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Sean Tyas and John Askew: Thu., July 20, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Sensitiser: With All Roads to Rome, Tera, Black Apple. Fri., April 21, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Sik Mule: With Gold Cherry., Sat., April 22, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Simple Plan: With Set It Off, Patent Pending. Fri., August 25, 6 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Singing Women of Texas: Sun., April 23, 6 p.m., Free. Praise Chapel of Houston, 18516 TX-3, Webster, Webster, 281-338-6633.
Sonny Boy Terry: Thu., April 27, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
South Austin Moonlighters: Sat., May 6, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Southbound 45: With One Way Home, The Nicholas Scott Band., Fri., May 12, 10 p.m., $7. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Sparky Parker Band: Fri., April 28, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Spiral Stairs: With Moving Panoramas. Wed., June 14, 7 p.m., $12 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Station Sound Series 2: With Atrium, Michael Abramowitz, Daed, B L A C K I E, Abel Cisneros, Danny Kamins., Wed., April 19, 6:30 p.m. Free. Station Museum of Contemporary Art, 1502 Alabama, Houston, 713-529-6900.
Steve Gilbert Band: Sat., April 15, 7 p.m., Free. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837. Sun., April 16, 11 a.m., Free. Danton’s Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen, 4611 Montrose, Houston, 713-807-8883. Sat., April 22, 8 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
Steve Poltz: Fri., May 12, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Suzanna Choffel: Sat., May 13, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Tax the Wolf: With Mind Shrine, Mantra Love, Jerk. Fri., April 28, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Tee Vee: With Black Kite, Miears. Sat., May 6, 8 p.m., $8. VFW Post 880, 1014 24th, Galveston, 409-763-2257.
Terri Hendrix: Thu., June 15, 8 p.m., $20. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Texas Hippie Coalition: Thu., June 8, 8 p.m., Free. Proof Rooftop Lounge, 2600 Travis, Houston, 832-767-0513.
Threshold: a haunting site-specific new music work: Sun., April 30, 7 p.m., Free. The Silos at Sawyer Yards, 1502 Sawyer, Houston, 713-417-1477.
Todd Rundgren: Sun., June 4, 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Tomar & The FCs: Sat., April 15, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Tracy Lawrence: Fri., June 2, 9 p.m., $25 to $600. Stampede Houston, 11925 Eastex Fwy., Houston, 281-219-2006.
Tuesday Tunes: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Free. GreenStreet, 1201 Fannin, Houston, 713-524-0661.
Turnpike Troubadours: Fri., July 21, 8 p.m., $25 to $30. White Oak Music Hall Lawn, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Tycho: With Khruangbin. Thu., May 11, 8 p.m., $29.50 to $37. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Uncle Lucius: Thu., June 8, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Valeluna: With Save The Fire, So Soon, The Truth, Bearlios. Sat., May 20, 8 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Vanessa Silberman: With The Love Dimension, Spastic Dramatics, Space4Lease, Murder the Stout. Sat., April 22, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Wild Adriatic: With Leopold and His Fiction, The Jess Wilson Band. Fri., April 28, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Wood and Wire: Sat., May 13, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Houston: Sun., June 11, 1:30 p.m., $42. Sun., July 9, 1:30 p.m., $42. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Yestival: Wed., August 23, 8 p.m., TBA. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
Young Musician’s Showcase/Vivaldi Music Academy: Sat., April 22, 7-9 p.m., Free. Belin Chapel and Rectial Hall, Houston Baptist University, 7502 Fondren, Houston, 281-649-3000.
Young The Giant: With Cold War Kids, Joywave. Sat., September 30, 6 p.m., $32 to $132. White Oak Music Hall Lawn, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Y&T: With Love & War. Thu., April 13, 8 p.m., $18. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., TX 77477, Stafford, 281-277-9333.
Zepparella: Sat., June 24, 8 p.m., $15 to $18. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
This article appears in Apr 7-12, 2017.
