Note: Events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
2 Throwed Mindz: Thu., June 22, 9 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-650-1006.
4 The People: With Watts, Eros, Erva Carter, St. Evie, Frankithejew, J-Wall, Twizz, Hot Peez, NtheClouds, DJ Vic G, Enrique Garza. Sat., June 24, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $10 - $20. AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer, Houston, 832-287-5577.
Akephalos: With Wills Dissolve, Insects, Nomad., Thu., May 4, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek, Houston, 281-893-2860.
Ali Holder: Thu., May 4, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Ambient 3: With Steve Hauschildt, Future Museums, Gerritt Wittmer, DJ ADSR., Thu., June 29, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Angel Siren: With My Hero the Villain, Fulcrum Lake., Fri., May 5, 9 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
The Atomic Nightingales: Thu., May 11, 9 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-650-1006.
Belcurve: Sat., May 13, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
The Belle Sounds: Thu., June 15, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Black Marble: Fri., June 23, 9 p.m., $12 to $15. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Blaggards: Sat., September 9, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Blues Traveler: Sat., October 28, 7 & 8 p.m., TBA. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Bounce & Turn: Mo City Takeover: With MoCity Jaybee, Pronto Doe. Sat., May 6, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Free. Barringer, 108 Main, Houston, 832-786-1836.
Brandon Rhyder: Thu., June 1, 8 p.m., $18 to $40. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
The Broken Spokes: Wed., May 31, 6 p.m., Free. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
Café Tacvba: Sun., September 24, 7 & 8 p.m.; Mon., September 25, 7 p.m., $45 to $80. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Captain Wiggins matinee: With Distant Worker. Sun., May 7, 2 p.m., Free. Civic TV, 2010 Commerce, Unit B, Houston, 713-822-4692.
Carthy: Thu., May 4, 9 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-650-1006.
Casey Donahew Band: Fri., May 19, 7 p.m., $7 to $25. Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. W., Houston, 281-807-8700.
The Melvins perform September 11 at the Studio @ Warehouse Live.
Photo by Violeta Alvarez
Cinco de Mayo in Historic Market Square: With Mexican Blackbird, Bombón, Chido Machine, Gio Chamba. Fri., May 5, 6-10 p.m., Free. Market Square Park, 300 Travis, Houston, 713-224-6133.
Clockpole: With Cat Daddy Slick, Montana, Deacon Khet, Space City Lovers, Altar. Sat., May 6, 8 p.m., Free. La Playa, 2719 Alabama, Houston.
Cody Johnson: With Tracy Byrd. Sat., July 29, 5:30 p.m., $20 to $30. Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. W., Houston, 281-807-8700.
Corky Laing plays Mountain: Sun., June 11, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Crown Larks: With Laktating Yak, Ak'chamel. Wed., May 24, 8 p.m., TBA. Walter's Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Crumb: With Lance Bangs, El Lago. Wed., June 7, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
The Cuckoos: With Vanilla Whale., Sat., May 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Cursus: Sat., May 20, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Dawn Ray-d: With Dakhma, Sleeping Ancient., Sun., June 4, 9 p.m., $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Dead Soldiers: Thu., May 25, 9 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Dirty & Nasty: Thu., June 1, 9 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-650-1006.
Dirty Seeds: With Forming the Void, Pyreship. Fri., May 26, 10 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Disfrutalo: With Mojave Red, Monoculture, Bernie Pink., Thu., June 15, 8 p.m., $7. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
The Districts: Mon., June 26, 7 p.m., $13 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
DJ Shadow: Sun., July 23, 7 & 8 p.m., TBA. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Downfall 2012: With Pulse Rate Zero, Theory of Thieves, Bateman Red. Sat., May 6, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Doyle: With Davey Suicide, Wulfskol, Bottom of the Food Chain., Tue., June 13, 7:30 p.m., $15 to $65. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Electro Vibrations: With The Radio Broadcast, Violetta Crush, Provision, Kinky Karl., Sat., May 13, 9 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Emily Bell: With Second Lovers. Sat., May 13, 8 p.m., $8. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Empty Shells: With Treehouse Project, Howard and the Nosebleeds., Sat., May 6, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
KMFDM performs with Ohgr October 15 at White Oak Music Hall Downstairs.
Photo by Jack Gorman
Epica: With Lacuna Coil, Insomnium, Elantris. Thu., September 21, 6:30 p.m., $32 to $35. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
An Exchange of Noiz: With Grey Cell, Cyclops Joint, The Packrat Show, Postule, White Gloves and Party Manners, Awake, Steeple Spires, The Crowd. Thu., May 25, 7:30 p.m., Free. Sound Exchange, 1846 Richmond, Houston, 713-666-5555.
Flosstradamus: Fri., May 26, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Funeral Horse: With Supergrave, Wild Tinderbox, Stonework, Konkerute, Cake Rangers, Cosmic Bug Loaf. Sat., May 27, 6 p.m., $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Funky Friday Night: With Soul Creatures., Fri., May 12, 9 p.m., Free. FM Kitchen and Bar, 1112 Shepherd, Houston, 832-804-6006.
Future Islands: Tue., September 12, 7 p.m., $22 to $27. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Genesis Blu: Fri., May 5, 7:30 p.m., Free to $25. Rockefellers, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.
Goodbye June: With Badflower. Mon., May 29, 7 & 8 p.m., $12 to $15. House of Blues— Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Heights Funk Collective: Wed., May 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Hey Thanks: With Solitude Endeavor, Robocatpat, Hound. Fri., May 26, 6 p.m., TBA. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
The High Divers: Thu., June 8, 9 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-650-1006.
Hip Hop Is Alive HTX: With Marcel P. Black, Kyle Hubbard, Dirty & Nasty, N The Clouds, Keith Jacobs., Fri., May 26, 8 p.m., $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Honeyboy Nelson: Thu., May 25, 9 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-650-1006.
Imaginary Tricks: Fri., May 19, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Jacob Whitesides: Thu., June 15, 6 p.m., $20. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Jaime Wyatt: Fri., June 16, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Jeremy Carswell: With Gift Shop, The Northern Realm. Sun., May 7, 9 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Jessie Reyez: Fri., June 23, 7 p.m., $13. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
John Baumann: Fri., June 2, 9:30 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Fat Tony performs with the Young Mammals at the free Party on the Plaza series at Avenida Houston June 28.
Photo by Jay Tovar
Josh Abbott Band: Sat., May 13, 6 p.m., $7 to $30. Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston, 281-807-8700.
K Luv Evans: Thu., June 15, 9 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-650-1006.
Kevin Ross: Fri., June 2, 7 p.m., $20. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Kimberly Dunn: Fri., May 19, 9 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
KMFDM: With Ohgr, Lord of the Lost. Sun., October 15, 7 p.m., $25 to $30. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
Kristin Coyle & The Black Swans: Thu., May 25, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
La Luna: With B L A C K I E, Mouthing, Narrow Head. Tue., May 23, 8 p.m., $5. Walter's Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Latex and Trae Haze: Sat., May 13, 10 p.m., $7 to $10. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Lorna Shore: With Bodysnatcher, Extortionist, Hive. Sun., June 4, 6 p.m., $10 to $13. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Lost Austin Band: Tue., May 30, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Majic 102.1 Summer Block Party: With Jill Scott, Bell Biv Devoe., Sun., July 2, 5:30 p.m., $59.95 to $129.95.
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
Matt Pless: With T Cecil, Den Mother. Mon., May 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Matthew Sweet: Sun., July 23, 8:30 p.m., $22 to $34. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
The Melvins: With Spotlights. Mon., September 11, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
Mia Borders: Sun., June 4, 7 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Mndsgn: With Jawwaad, Bobby Earth., Wed., June 21, 8 p.m., $15 - $18. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Mother's Day Brunch & Live Music: Sun., May 14, 10:30 a.m., $9.94 to $32.95. Sambuca, 909 Texas, Houston, 713-224-5299.
Mothership: Fri., May 26, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Music, dance and contemplation: With Misha Penton, Thomas Helton. Sat., May 6, 3 p.m., Free. The Rothko Chapel, 3900 Yupon, Houston, 713-524-9839.
NeedToBreathe: With Gavin DeGraw. Sat., September 23, 7 p.m., TBA. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
The New Offenders: Sat., May 20, 9 p.m., $10. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby, Houston, 713-526-9700.
North Mississippi Allstars: With Rev. Sekou. Tue., June 6, 8 p.m., $20 to $40. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Open Source: With 9th Sage, The Wlderness, Hiram, Charles Mxxn, Og Steve, Last1st. Sat., June 10, 8 p.m., $7. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Party on the Plaza featuring Fat Tony: With Young Mammals. Wed., June 28, 5:30 p.m., Free. Avenida Houston, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston.
Party on the Plaza featuring Mango Punch: With Gio Chamba. Wed., May 17, 5:30 p.m., Free. Avenida Houston, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston.
Party on the Plaza featuring Souldig: With Sherita Perez. Wed., May 24, 5:30 p.m., Free. Avenida Houston, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston.
Party on the Plaza featuring the Allen Oldies Band: With Rudy and the Reckless. Wed., May 10, 5:30 p.m., Free. Avenida Houston, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston.
Passafire: With Bumpin' Uglies, Sol Antics. Sun., June 18, 7 p.m., $12 to $15. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Pawnshop Heroes: With Redneck Nosferatu, Pretty Dreadful. Sun., May 7, 9 p.m., $8. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
The Peterson Brothers: Sat., May 20, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Phoebe Hunt: Sat., June 3, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Pig: Sat., July 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
PnB Rock: Sun., May 21, 8 p.m., $17 to $22. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.
The Poisonous Snakes of America: Sat., May 13, 9 p.m., TBA. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Project Nine: With Myliam, Almost Asleep., Sun., May 7, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Protester: With Give, United Races, Erupt, Matter of Trust. Tue., June 13, 7 p.m., TBA. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Pueblo: With Alex Riddle, Grisbee., Sat., June 3, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Ray Wylie Hubbard: Sat., July 15, 8:30 p.m., $22 to $34. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Robyn Ludwick: Fri., June 16, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Jill Scott performs at the Majic 102.1 Summer Block Party July 2 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
Photo Courtesy of The Chamber Group
Roky Moon + Bolt: With Golden Dawn Arkestra., Sat., June 24, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Rush Carnival Kickoff: With King Bubba, T-Rock, DJ Crown Prince, DJ Natural Touch, DJ Fyah Ty, DJ JT, MC Fire Kyle., Sat., June 24, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $20. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Sean McConnell: With Drew Kennedy. Sat., August 12, 8:30 p.m., $22 to $48. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Sharam: Fri., May 5, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Shonen Knife: With Guilla, Zeroheros, Blast Dad. Tue., May 16, 8 p.m., $20. VFW Post 880, 1014 24th, Galveston, 409-763-2257.
Space City Performing Arts: $10. Rec Room, 100 Jackson St, Houston, 713-344-1291.
Spazmatics: Fri., May 12, 8 p.m.-midnight, $18. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., 281-277-9333.
Spring Fling '50s/'60s Dance Party: Fri., May 12, 8 p.m., $8. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
The Steeldrivers: Thu., November 16, 8 p.m., $24 to $36. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Stephen Lynch: The My Old Heart Tour: Sun., May 7, 6:30-11:45 p.m., $30. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Sugarcane Jane: Tue., June 13, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Sweet Crude: Thu., June 15, 8 p.m., $10. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston, 713-237-0370.
Tablao Andaluz: Sat., May 20, 7 & 9 p.m., $27 or $25 with code Flamenco5. Rec Room, 100 Jackson St, Houston, 713-344-1291.
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Thu., September 21, 7:30 & 8 p.m., TBA. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby, Houston, 713-315-2525.
Tee Vee: Thu., May 11, 7 p.m., Free. Axelrad, 1517 Alabama, Houston.
Theory of Thieves: Thu., May 18, 9 p.m., Free. Leon's Lounge, 1006 McGowen, Houston, 713-650-1006.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave: With The Record Company. Tue., September 19, 7 p.m., $37.50 to $65. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Trudy Lynn: With The Steve Krase Band. Sat., June 17, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Vans Warped Tour: Sun., July 30, 11 a.m., $41 to $52. NRG Park, 1 Reliant Parkway, Houston, 832-667-1727.
Zac Brown Band: With Darrell Scott. Sat., September 16, 8 p.m., TBA. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
Future Islands performs September 12 at White Oak Music Hall Downstairs.
Photo by Matthew Tucciarone
