Note: Events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
24th Street Wailers: Sat., April 29, 10 p.m., TBA. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Adam Hood: Thu., May 18, 9:30 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
The Adarna: With Paul Pelc, Kenyon Saylor White. Fri., May 19, 9 p.m., $5 to $8. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Affiance: With Sirens and Sailors, Afterlife. Fri., May 5, 7 p.m., $10 to $13. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
AJR: Thu., July 20, 7 p.m., $15. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Alan Haynes: Sat., April 29, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
alt-J: Fri., November 17, 7 p.m., $51.50 to $60. White Oak Music Hall Lawn, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
The Anderson + Medrano Show: With Frog Hair. Fri., May 5, 6-9 p.m., Free. Apama Mackey Gallery, 628 E. 11th, Houston, 713-850-8527.
Andrew Duhon: With Sean Lucy. Thu., May 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Andrew Weathers: With Morning Bliss. Mon., April 24, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Bach after Brunch: With William Shaub. Wed., April 26, 12-12:45 p.m., Free. Rice University/Duncan Recital Hall, 6100 Main, Houston, 713-348-4854.
Bernie Pink EP release: With Black lodge, popeNQM, Ballerino, Lagmind. Sat., April 29, 8 p.m., Free. D&W Lounge, 911 Milby, Houston, 713-226-7039.
Billy Joe Shaver: Fri., April 28, 8 p.m., $30 to $40. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
BJ Barham: Fri., May 19, 7 p.m., $25 to $27. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Blackbird Anthem: With Nick Sterling. Thu., May 25, 9 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Brandy Clark: Thu., April 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Dosey Doe/The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Brohug: Thu., May 4, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Buddy Mondlock: Fri., April 28, 8 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Charlie Mars: Sat., June 10, 9:30 p.m., $25 to $28. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Chelsea Grin: With Ice Nine Kills, Gideon, Enterprise Earth., Fri., April 21, 6 p.m., $18 to $20. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Chuckie: Fri., May 5, 10 p.m., $10 to $15. Cle, 2301 Main St, Houston, 312-622-1899.
CJ Ramone: Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: Sat., April 22, 3 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Coco Montoya: Fri., May 12, 8 p.m., $25 to $125. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.
Daisy: Thu., May 4, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
David Wilcox: Thu., April 27, 8 p.m., $20 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Dead Rabbitts: Sun., June 18, 7 p.m., $12. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Deft Ones: With Third Eye, Vitamin R., Sat., May 27, 7 p.m., $12. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Del Barber: Fri., May 26, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Distartica: With Knocturnal Maddness, Shaving Susie., Sat., April 22, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Double Me: With ThunderTank, Daggerhead, Active Shooter. Fri., April 21, 8 p.m., $5. La Playa, 2719 Alabama, Houston.
Doyle Bramhall II: Thu., April 20, 5:30 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
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.
Drugstore Gypsies: Sat., May 27, 1 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
El Freak Show: With Flower Graves, idiginis, Jaycee., Thu., April 20, 7:30 p.m., Free. With Dark Spark Rays, Nicolas Diaz, Mexican Blackbird., Fri., April 21, 7:30 p.m., Free. With Camera Cult, The Tontons, Jean-Paul Tiblier., Sat., April 22, 7:30 p.m., Free. With Gracie Chavez, Rose Ette, Los Skarnales. Sun., April 23, 4 p.m., Free. Axelrad, 1517 Alabama, Houston.
Emily King: Sat., May 13, 8 p.m., $18 to $55. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Felix Da Housecat: Sun., May 7, 2-8 p.m., $10 to $15. Cle, 2301 Main, Houston, 312-622-1899.
Flamenco Performance – Illeana Gomez: Fri., May 12, 7-8 & 9-10 p.m., $30 per ticket. Receive $5 off per ticket with code: HFC2017. Ovations, 2536 Times, Houston, 713-522-9801.
Frontier Ruckus: Thu., June 1, 7 p.m., $15. House of Blues/Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Giant Kitty: With Anna Garza. Sat., April 22, 6 p.m., Free. Galveston Artist Residency, 2521 Ships Mechanic Row, Galveston, 409-974-4446.
Gift Shop: Sun., May 7, 8 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
The Glass: With Phrolic., Sat., April 22, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Hakeem: With George West, Eroda, Amaru, Lil Deep., Fri., May 12, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Hans Zimmer: Fri., July 14, 8 p.m., $39.50-$149.50. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
Hello Planet: With Mezzanine, Ninesphere, Spacebear., Fri., April 28, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Hydrilla CD Release: With The Killing Co, Sagedowne, Bakbone. Sat., May 13, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Jacob Whitesides: Thu., June 15, 6 p.m., $20. House of Blues/Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Jared & the Mill: Sun., June 4, 6:30 p.m., $12 to $16. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Jarrod Birmingham: Wed., May 3, 8 p.m., $12 to $17. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Jason Boland: Wed., May 17, 8 p.m., $30 to $40. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Jason Eady: Sat., April 22, 7 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Jim Lauderdale: Thu., June 1, 7 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Justine Skye: Sat., May 20, 7 p.m., $15. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
JW Jones: Sat., April 22, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Katie Kuffel: Sun., May 7, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Kazmik Antenna Records presents Final Drive: With Torrid Complex, Mezzanine, The Tenebrian Machine. Fri., June 2, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Kazmik Antenna Records presents It Lies Within: With Light The Fire, Epic, Cremator, Almost Asleep, Soilborn, Eleventh Key. Sat., May 13, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., $15. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Kris Smith Manifesto Showcase Open Mike: With Twitching Kitten, Clockpole, Sonic Rabbit Hole, EVOL. Thu., April 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
LANco: Thu., May 18, 7 p.m., $15. House of Blues/Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Legends & Legacies: Spring Faculty Concert: Sat., April 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Free. Campbell Learning Center, 1400 Campbell, Houston, 713-464-4388.
Leopold and His Fiction: Mon., April 24, 5:30 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Liverpool Legends: Sat., August 5, 8 p.m., $25. Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont, 409-838-3435.
Lori Lynne & the Liberty Band: With Axel O. Sat., May 27, 9 p.m., $10 to $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Los Amigos Invisibles: Fri., June 16, 8:30 p.m., $25 to $55. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Love Street Music Fest: With Saint Motel, JR JR, Lewis Del Mar, Run River North, Cobi, Foreign Air, Charley Crockett, Gio Chamba, Adam Bricks. Sun., May 21, 1-9 p.m., $34 to $129. Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach, Houston.
Love Tempo: With Andy V., Luz, Kenny Evans, Miguel Flaco, Squincy Jones. Sat., April 22, 9 p.m., Free. Grand Prize Bar, 1010 Banks, Houston, 713-526-4565.
Marina Rocks: Sat., June 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
The Mastersons: Thu., May 18, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Matthew Frantz: With Kevin Hirth, Cody Adams., Sun., May 14, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Mean Jolene: With Young Girls, Cleen Teens. Fri., May 19, 8 p.m., $8. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Metanoia: Thu., April 27, 8 p.m., Free. AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer, Houston, 832-287-5577.
Michael Franti & Spearhead: With Satsang. Thu., August 24, 8 p.m., $31 to $33. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Mike Stinson: Sat., May 27, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Morgan After Ten: With Stick In the Mud, West King String Band, Chris Lively. Sat., April 29, 7 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
The Mountain Goats: With Holy Sons. Sat., May 27, 8 p.m., $23.50 to $25.50. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Ne-Hi: With Young Girls, Since Always. Thu., May 4, 8 p.m., $10 to $13. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Nothing Machine: With Kamins/Stolfa/Hernandez. Thu., April 20, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Khon’s Wine Darts Coffee Art, 2808 Milam, Houston, 713-523-7775.
Patrice Pike: Sat., April 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Peelander-Z: With Space Villains*., Mon., April 24, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Performance: Texas Noise and Ambience: With Illicit Relationship, Lily Taylor, LIMB, Raceway, Splendid Emblem, Tanner Garza., Thu., May 11, 6:30 p.m., Free. Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 5216 Montrose, Houston, 713-284-8250.
The Powell Brothers: With The Reed Brothers. Fri., June 9, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
RAW: Houston = Fashion + Music + Art + Performances: Wed., May 17, 7-11:30 p.m., $22 to $30. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Rock For Charity, II: Sun., April 23, 6 p.m., $25 to $500. Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater Center, 500 Texas, Houston.
The Rocket Summer: Sat., July 22, 7:30 p.m., $15 to $18. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St, Emanuel, Houston.
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers: Wed., May 10, 9 p.m., $28. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Russ/The Wake Up Tour: Fri., June 23, 9 p.m., $34-$39. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Sam Sliva: With Landon Bullard. Fri., June 2, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Sarah Jarosz: Sun., April 23, 5 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Saturday Night Jazz: With The Chris Bitten Project. Sat., May 6, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10. ALJ Bar/Lounge, 711 Franklin, Houston, 832-779-3155.
Saving Abel: Thu., April 20, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Proof Rooftop Lounge, 2600 Travis, Houston, 832-767-0513.
Scattered Hamlet: With Gawdayum Son, Wellborn Road, Hog Leg, Cold Beaches. Sun., April 23, 7 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Shay Domann: Sat., April 22, 8 p.m., $20. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Shonen Knife: With Giant Kitty, Hearts of Animals. Wed., May 17, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Songwriters in the Round featuring Carrington MacDuffie: Thu., May 11, 8:30 p.m., Free. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Spring Music Festival & Crafts Fair: Sat., April 22, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., April 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Free. Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, 5300 Dryad, Houston.
Station Sound Series 3: With Abinadi Meza, Chin Xaou Ti Won, Illicit Relationship, White Flower, AK’Chamel, Kathryn Fay Mitchell. Wed., April 26, 6:30 p.m., Free. Station Museum of Contemporary Art, 1502 Alabama, Houston, 713-529-6900.
Stray Birds: Thu., June 1, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Sturgill Simpson: With Fantastic Negrito. Thu., September 7, 8 p.m., $29.50-$59.50. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
Sundays in the Park: With Birthday Club, DJ Catch DaMouse. Sun., May 14, 2 p.m., Free. With Vodi, DJ Catch DaMouse., Sun., June 4, 2 p.m., Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, Houston, 301-984-6644.
Taiga: With Cosmic Bug Loaf. Sat., May 6, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
The Great Americana Music Fest: With Shooter Jennings. Sat., June 10, noon, $10. Downtown Event Centre, 700 Crockett, Beaumont.
The Last Bandoleros: Fri., April 28, 7 p.m., $13. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Theo Bleckmann and Ben Monder: Fri., April 28, 9 p.m., $20 to $30. The MATCH, 3400 Main, Houston.
Threadbare Jesters: With Brother Hawk, Old Heavy Hands. Thu., May 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Time to LEAD Fundraiser: With the Will Van Horn Trio. Sun., May 7, 2-5 p.m., Free. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Tiny Bar Concert with Flower Politics: Fri., April 21, 9 p.m., Free. Rec Room, 100 Jackson, Houston, 713-344-1291.
Tommy Dardar: Fri., April 28, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Tremoloco: Tue., April 25, 5:30 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
TreynWrek: Thu., April 27, 8 p.m., TBA. The 19th Hole Grill & Bar, 202 Sawdust, Spring, 281-363-2574.
Trill Recognize Real: Fri., April 28, 9 p.m., $20 to $25. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
TSCR United Tour: With Live Like Glass, Etienne Sin, Desdemona, Four Letter Language, Killing the Stereo., Fri., June 16, 6 p.m., $15 to $20. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
TWRP: Sat., June 17, 7 p.m., $13. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
UnPRESIDENTed: a queer political cabaret: Sat., April 22, 8 p.m., $10. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Vanessa Rochelle: With Aiyana Cadwell. Sun., April 30, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
VHS Night: Cop Night with The Cops: Wed., May 31, 7 p.m., Free. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Via Linda: With Red Iris, Bending Villa. Sat., May 27, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Vinyl & Vino with DJ Allan N (KTRU Funk and Soul Show): Wed., April 26, 7-10 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
Walt Wilkins: Thu., May 4, 8 p.m., $15 to $30. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Wednesday 13: With Once Human, Gabriel and the Apocalypse, The Filthy Dead., Wed., July 5, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Wednesday’s Child: With The Hormones, The Guillotines, The Catastrophes. Thu., April 27, 8:30 p.m., $8 to $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Whisperin’ Bill Anderson: Fri., May 19, 8 p.m., $65 to $135. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Whitney: With Golden Glaze, Deep Cuts. Thu., April 27, 8 p.m., $15. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
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.
Xena/SBS Concert: Sat., April 29, 7-10 p.m., Free. Jones Plaza, 600 Louisiana, Houston, 713-237-1439.
Xxcessive Pleasure: With Shields, Zzyzx. Sat., April 22, 8 p.m., TBA. The 19th Hole Grill & Bar, 202 Sawdust, Spring, 281-363-2574.
Yestival: With Yes, Todd Rundgren, Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy. Wed., August 23, 8 p.m., $69.50 to $125. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
This article appears in Apr 13-19, 2017.
