Note: Events in bold Aaron Einhouse: Wed., May 31, 7:30 p.m., Free. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
The Afghan Whigs: Thu., October 26, 8:30 p.m., TBA. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Aggressive Vibe: With Process of Illumination, Backdrop Violet, The Lesser Evil. Sat., May 13, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Amanda Pascali: Sat., May 13, 8:30 p.m., TBA. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Arthur Yoria: Fri., May 19, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Azizi Gibson: Wed., July 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Black Standard: With Beyond Oblivion, Dawn of Dissolution, Suicide Pandemic,, Kozilek, Envy the Dead., Fri., May 12, 8 p.m., TBA. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Blacklight Party: With Gold Cherry, Toph Love, Jeweled Snake, AJ of Electric Vacation, Shards., Sat., May 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Brad Absher & Swamp Royale: Sat., May 13, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Broken Spokes: Thu., May 11, 7 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
Bryan Anthony & The Gentlemen’s Club: Fri., May 19, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
Bush: Sat., July 1, 8 p.m., TBA. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Cameran Nelson: Fri., June 9, 8:30 p.m., $10 to $15. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
CAPYAC: Thu., June 15, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
Carmina Burana: Sun., May 21, 2 p.m., $5 to $15. Stafford Civic Center, 1415 Stafford Parkway, Stafford, 281-499-5763.
Charlie Robison: Sat., June 3, 7 p.m., TBA. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Children of Pop: With Pearl Crush, DJ Kona FM. Sat., July 1, 8 p.m., $10. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Chris Nero: With Dave The Wizard, Rich Brooke Dudez., Sat., May 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Chris Ruest: Sat., May 20, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Cleen Teens: Fri., June 2, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Cody Adams: With Kevin Hirth, Matthew Frantz. Sun., May 14, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Crystal Bowersox: Sat., June 3, 8:30 p.m., $22 to $28. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
The Cult: With VOWWS. Thu., May 18, 8 p.m., $32.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Cursus: With Vulgarnaut, Sleeping Ancient, Crimson Void. Sat., May 20, 8 p.m., $10. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
David Delagarza: Fri., May 19, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Decapitated: With Thy Art Is Murder, Fallujah, Ghost Bath. Fri., August 25, 7 p.m., $22 to $25. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Delayed Therapy: With Space Villains*. Fri., June 16, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
The Deslondes: Tue., June 6, 9 p.m., $5. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Doomstress: With Messa, Witchcryer, Fiddle Witch and the Demons of Doom., Fri., May 12, 10 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Dr. John: Thu., September 21, 7 & 8 p.m., TBA. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Erin Jaimes Band: Fri., May 12, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Evelyn Rubio: Fri., May 12, 8:15 p.m.-1 a.m., $1. Sambuca, 909 Texas, Houston, 713-224-5299. Sat., May 20, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Fall Out Boy: Tue., November 7, 7 p.m., $30.50 to $70.50. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 866-446-8849.
Fred Eaglesmith: Sun., June 4, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $25. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Freedom – George Michael Tribute Band: Sat., July 8, 9 p.m., $10 to $20. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
G-Dragon: Wed., July 19, 8 p.m., TBA. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 866-446-8849.
The Gathering: An Evening of Worship: Fri., May 12, 7:30 p.m., Free. The Altar Worship Center, 6400 Westpark, Houston, 281-318-8592.
Genesis Blu: Wed., May 17, 1 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
George Kinney’s Golden Dawn: With Lone Star Hippie, Richard Cagle and the Voodoo Choir. Sat., May 20, 9 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Grady Gaines: Fri., May 12, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Grand Old Grizzly: Thu., May 25, 10 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Greg Howe: Sun., August 20, 7:30 p.m., $18 to $28. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
H-Town Summer Throw Down: With Yung Turk, Grant Class, Yung Matta, B4J Sway, SB Squad, Casho, Stunky, Franco, K DUB., Thu., July 6, 9:30 p.m., $10. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Halsey: With PartyNextDoor, Charli XCX. Wed., October 25, 7 p.m., TBA. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 866-446-8849.
Handsomebeast: Thu., June 29, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
Harvest Thieves: Thu., May 25, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
Heapin’ Helpin’: Fri., June 2, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
HeartByrne: Sat., May 20, 9 p.m., $15. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Hindsight: With Broken Valor, Sensitiser, Astral Alchemy. Thu., May 18, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Hogan & Moss: Thu., May 18, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
Hot Flash Heat Wave: With Inner Wave., Wed., June 28, 8 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
The House of Dollz Presents: Candy Shoppe: Thu., May 18, 7-11 p.m., $15 to $30. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Jack Ingram: Thu., June 29, 8:30 p.m., $22 to $34. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Janet Jackson: Sat., September 9, 8 p.m., $35 to $135. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 866-446-8849.
Jared Deck: Wed., June 7, 7:30 p.m., TBA. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W Airport, Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Joe Borrago Band: With Hipwaiders Flying Circus., Thu., May 18, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Joe Ely: Fri., June 9, 7 p.m., TBA. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
John Egan: Fri., May 12, 8 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
John Legend: Tue., May 23, 7:30 p.m., $42.50 to $102.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
John Nemeth: Thu., June 8, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
John Papa Gros Band: Fri., June 9, 10 p.m., $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Josh Fuller: Sat., May 27, 7:30 p.m., TBA. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
JVOTI: With No Rehearsal., Thu., May 18, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Kay Weathers: With Tee Vee., Sat., May 20, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Keith Vivens & KDK Project: Sun., May 21, 4 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Killa Kyleon: Wed., May 17, 8 p.m., $15 to $20. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Kimi Kent: Thu., June 1, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
Kinda Super Disco featuring Blond:Ish: With Ian Castillo, James Reed, Josh Dupont. Fri., May 19, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Kiss Alike: With VHT, Synchronicity III. Sat., June 10, 7 p.m., $12. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Laser Background: With Get a Life, Jerk., Tue., May 16, 8 p.m., $10. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
The Light Rock Express: Fri., May 12, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Linkin Park: Tue., August 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 866-446-8849.
Lionel Richie “All the Hits”: With Mariah Carey. Fri., August 4, 7 p.m., $39.95 to $500. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 866-446-8849.
Lisa Morales: With James Sturrock. Sat., May 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Little Terry & The Blues Birds: Fri., May 26, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Lloyd Hughes: Sun., May 28, 4 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Londale: With El Lago. Fri., June 16, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Luke Winslow-King: Wed., May 31, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Mama K and the Shades: Fri., June 30, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Mark May & Eric Demmer: Sat., May 13, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Mark Towns: Sun., May 14, 4 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
MattyB: With The Haschak Sisters., Sat., August 26, 8 p.m., $25 to $90. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Memorial Day Block Party: With Rakim, Frank D’Amato. Sun., May 28, 3 p.m., Free. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
Michael Milligan & Texiana Bluez: Fri., May 19, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
The Mighty Orq: Fri., May 19, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Mike Peyton contributes unique work for Music to the Eyes art raffle, supporting the Seven Lakes High School Orchestra: Fri., May 19, 6-10 p.m., TBA. Seven Lakes High School, 9251 S. Fry, Katy, 281-237-2800.
Minus Ben: With Sol Antics, Desense. Thu., May 11, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
The Molly Ringwalds: Fri., July 7, 8 p.m., $14.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Mom Jeans: With Mom Jeans, Graduating Life, Talking Forever, Ruiners,, Cancer Kittens. Sat., July 22, 6 p.m., TBA. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Moses Guest: Sat., August 5, 9 p.m., $16 to $20. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.
Motel Radio: Fri., June 23, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Mother’s Day with Sammie: Sun., May 14, 6 p.m., $10. Preston Theater, 2201 Preston, Houston, 832-640-8375.
Muddy Belle: Fri., June 9, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
Murali Coryell: Sat., May 27, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
A Musical Tribute To My Brother Johnny Cash: May 20, 4-7 p.m., $30. The Liberty Opry, 1816 Sam Houston, Liberty.
Musiq Soulchild and Lyfe Jennings: Sat., June 24, 8:30 p.m., $59.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Nathan Quick: Fri., June 9, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
No Refund Band: Fri., May 26, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Opus 4 Presents Schubert Trout Quintet in Two Concerts: Thu., May 25, 7-8:30 p.m.; Sat., May 27, 7-9:30 p.m., Free. Unitarian Fellowship of Houston, 1504 Wirt, Houston, 713-686-5876.
Paul Thorn: Thu., May 11, 8:30 p.m., $68 to $108. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Robert Hartye: Fri., May 12, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd’s Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.
Rock For Light / Destroy Cancer! A Benefit for Christian Kidd of the Hates: With Hallowbody, No Love Less, U.Y.U.S., The All-Star Punk Squad. Sun., May 21, 6-10 p.m., $10. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Rock Paper Gary: With The Silently Waiting. Thu., May 18, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Rodney Crowell: Fri., June 30, 8:30 p.m., $28 to $42. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Sabrina Carpenter: The De-Tour: With Alex Aiono, New Hope Club. Sun., July 30, 7 p.m., $35 to $49.50. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Sacred Reich: With Byzantine, Slim., Sat., September 30, 8 p.m., $21 to $25. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Sammy Hagar & The Circle: Fri., September 15, 8 p.m., $59.50 to $99.50. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
See How They Run: Fri., June 16, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Silk Road: Fri., May 19, 7-9 p.m., Free. Levy Park, 3801 Eastside, Houston, 832-395-7000.
The Staehely Brothers: Sat., June 3, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Steve Poltz: Fri., June 2, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Stinky Gringos: With Had Enough, Phrolic, Pelukas. Sun., May 14, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Strawberry Girls: With Comrades, Belle Noire. Sun., June 11, 6 p.m., $10 to $13. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Summer Benefit | Space City Performing Arts: Wed., May 31, 6-9 p.m., $15. Rec Room, 100 Jackson, Houston, 713-344-1291.
Summer Music Festival at the Four Seasons: starting May 19, and Third Friday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Continues through September 15, Free. Four Seasons Hotel, 1300 Lamar, Houston, 713-650-1300.
Texas Best Music Fest: With Cody Canada & The Departed, Julia Cole, Mike & The Moonpies, the Bill & Kim Nash Band featuring Jimmy Nash & Randy Connor, Chris Boise & The Mason Road Band featuring Hayden Baker., Sat., May 20, 5-11:30 p.m., $45. Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach, Houston.
Texas Music Festival: Tue., June 6, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., June 9, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., June 10, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., June 11, 2 p.m.; Tue., June 13, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., June 17, 7:30 p.m.; Tue., June 20, 7:30 p.m.; Thu., June 22, 7 p.m.; Fri., June 23, 8 p.m.; Sat., June 24, 7:30 p.m.; Tue., June 27, 7:30 p.m.; Thu., June 29, 7 p.m.; Fri., June 30, 7 p.m.; Sat., July 1, 7:30 p.m., $10 to 25. Moores School of Music, 6100 Main, Houston, 713-743-3398.
The Besnard Lakes: With The Life and Times, Dollie Barnes. Thu., May 11, 8 p.m., $12. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
The Wimps: Mon., June 19, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Tino and Jose The Rock’ n Roll Mariachis: Thu., June 1, 10 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Travis Tritt: Fri., July 21, 8:30 p.m., TBA. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Trill Gladiators: With Neek Da Skittz, JP PopAvixh, T-Hustle, 3iplestack, TG-Thrilla, Fre$h. Fri., May 26, 7 p.m., $10. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Tuesday Tunes: With Pete Scafidi., Tue., May 16, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Free. GreenStreet, 1201 Fannin, Houston, 713-524-0661.
Ty Herndon: Fri., May 26, 8:30 p.m., $20 to $28. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Urban Circus 5th Anniversary Show: With DASHR, Tim Woods, TheGr8Thinkaz, Jeff K%nz, Hiram, Rajesh, Hyplektro, Skhul, Fam Nation, Bobby Levy, Andrew Baker., Thu., May 25, 7 p.m., $5. Walter’s Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Verite: Sun., September 17, 7 p.m., $12 to $16. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
The War On Drugs: Fri., September 29, 7 p.m., $31 to $35. White Oak Music Hall Lawn, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Wayne Toups: Sat., June 10, 7 p.m., TBA. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Wrong Results: With The Smashed Idols, Carter, Piss Poor., Fri., May 19, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $10. The 19th Hole Grill & Bar, 202 Sawdust, Spring, 281-363-2574.
Xanadudes: Sat., May 13, 8:30 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
XXXTentacion: With Ski Mask The Slump God., Wed., May 31, 7 p.m., $30. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Zendrome featuring Heady: With Miguel Flaco, Noey Lopez. Fri., May 12, 10 p.m., TBA. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Z’maji Glamouratti: Fri., May 26, 7 p.m., Free. 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas, Houston, 713-397-0072.
This article appears in May 4-10, 2017.
