Note: events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
6 Prong Paw: Tue., July 19, 8 p.m., $5. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Ace Frehley: Fri., August 19, 8 p.m., $35-$60. Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont, 409-838-3435.
AJ McQueen: Sat., July 16, 6:15 p.m., $20. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Alan Haynes: Sat., July 30, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
All Hail The Yeti: With Final Drive., Tue., August 2, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Allison Fisher Band: Fri., July 29, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Annika Chambers with Campfire Soul: Fri., July 29, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Azizi Gibson: With Doeman, Wes Blanco, Tim Woods. Wed., August 3, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Banda Reyna Azteca: Sat., August 20, 9 p.m., TBA. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 Mckee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Bear Grillz: Fri., August 19, 9 p.m., $15 to $18. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Birthday Club: With DJ Squincy Jones., Sat., July 23, 7:30 p.m., Free. Axelrad, 1517 Alabama, Houston.
Bob Schneider: Thu., September 29, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Body Pressure: With Forced Fem, No Come, Substance. Sun., August 28, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Byron Rideau: Sat., July 16, 6:15 p.m., $20. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Catch Fever: Fri., July 29, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Charity Show benefiting Houston Area Women's Center: With Black Coffee, The Ancient Gods, Mouthing, Ruiners., Sat., August 6, 8 p.m., $10. The Waughford, 15 Waughford, Houston, 713-679-3558.
Chubby Knuckle Choir: Thu., July 21, 7 p.m., Free. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Come See My Dead Person: Wed., July 20, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Convex Mirror: With Tearful Moon, Delphine Coma DJ. Sun., July 31, 8 p.m., TBA. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Cosmic Moon: With Zusammenbruch, AK'Chamel. Mon., September 5, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Crystal Castles: Sat., September 10, 8 p.m., $20 to $27. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Daniel Johnston: Sat., August 20, 6:30 p.m., $12 to $15. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Dark Ashley: With Your Friendly Neighborhood Anarchists, Metanoia. Fri., July 15, 8 p.m., TBA. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Delayed Therapy: With Ntheclouds., Fri., August 5, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Distant Worker CD Release: With PLXTX, Funeral Parlor. Fri., July 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Big Star Bar, 1005 W. 19th, Houston, 281-501-9560.
DJ Wiz: Sat., July 16, 6:15 p.m., $20. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Don Leady and His Rockin' Revue: Wed., July 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Under The Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-526-5282.
Dub Miller: With Max Stalling., Thu., July 14, 7 p.m., Free. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Eagle Eye Williamson: Fri., July 29, 8 p.m., Free to $10. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Early Day Miners: Fri., July 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Eazy Three: Fri., July 22, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
The Edge of Paradise: With Worhol, The Band Hennessy, Hello Planet. Sat., October 15, 7 p.m., $13. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Elvis Tribute Kraig Parker: Fri., July 15, 8 p.m., $15 to $25. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Eric Demmer: Fri., July 15, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999. Fri., July 22, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Gary P. Nunn: Sat., August 13, 8 p.m., $15 to $50. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Glass Mansions: With WellWell, ANchor North, The Queen and King. Sat., August 20, 8 p.m., $10. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Goblin Cock: Sun., September 18, 8 p.m., $12 to $13. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
The God Awful Truth: With Earth Falls Before Me, Via The Verge, Sagedowne. Sun., August 14, 8 p.m., $8. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Green River Ordinance: Country as Folk Tour: Sat., September 10, 7 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Groove Fest 2016: With Lyric Michelle, Rebirth Brass Band., September 30-October 1, 4 p.m., $55 to $275. Jones Plaza, 600 Louisiana, Houston, 713-237-1439.
Hank Schyma: With The Bells. Sat., August 6, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Haters Make Us Famous: With Damon Allen, Grrrl Parts, Angie Audio, Hyro., Fri., July 22, 10 p.m., Free. Boondocks, 1417 Westheimer, Houston, 713-522-8500.
High Plains Jamboree: Thu., October 27, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Hip Hop Is Jazz: With Stephen Richard, SCEF., Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., $10 to $20. Bohemeo's, 708 Telephone, Houston, 713-923-4277.
Houston Brass Band's "Day of Music" Concert: Thu., July 14, 7 p.m., Free. Sidney Lanier Middle School, 2600 Woodhead St, Houston, 713-382-5345.
The Hunger: Sat., October 15, 9 p.m., $10 to $20. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.
Insane Clown Posse: Wed., October 12, 8:30 p.m., $22 to $25. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
Jason Boland & the Stragglers: With Mickey & the Motorcars., Fri., September 9, 8 p.m., $17 to $20. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Jerry Douglas: Thu., August 11, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat: Sat., July 16, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Jimmy LaFave: Fri., August 26, 7 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
John Evans: With Mark Jungers. Sat., July 23, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
John Sebastian: Sat., September 24, 8:30 p.m., $68 to $128. Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
John Zambrano & the Cascades: With Desert of the Real, Worst Nightmare., Sun., July 31, 7 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
The Jon Crain Ban: Sat., July 30, 6 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Joyride: Thu., July 21, 9 p.m., Free to $5. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Justin Taylor Band: With Jake Bush Band, Micah Cheatham, Keith Parker. Sat., August 20, 8 p.m., $10 to $13. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
J.W. Americana: With Something Fierce, Giant Kitty. Fri., July 22, 8 p.m., $10. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Kennedy Jones: Thu., July 14, 9 p.m., Free to $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Ki'Shon Furlow: Sat., July 16, 6:15 p.m., $20. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 Mckee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Kip Moore: With Jon Pardi. Thu., September 29, 8 p.m., $39.75 to $119. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Larry Joe Taylor: Fri., August 5, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
The Last Place You Look: With Another Run. Sat., July 16, 8 p.m., $10. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Lee "Scratch" Perry: Thu., August 18, 6 p.m., $22 to $25. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Lettuce: With Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires., Thu., November 3, 8 p.m., $21 to $24. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Lifting Up Lils Benefit: Sat., July 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., TBA. Man Cave Cigar Lounge, 2800 Marina Bay Ste M, League City.
Lil Yachty: Fri., August 26, 8 p.m., $19.50 to $22. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel, Houston.
Lisa Morales Band: Fri., July 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Los Texmaniacs: Wed., July 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Under The Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-526-5282.
Make America Rock Again: With Trapt, Saliva, Saving Abel, Alien Ant Farm, Crazytown, 12 Stones, Tantric., Wed., August 10, 5:30 p.m., $35 to $65. The Pub Fountains, 12720 Southwest Fwy., Stafford, 281-277-9333.
Mandi Powell: Sat., July 30, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Mannequin Mishap: With Dead Leslies, Golden Terra, A Girl Named Tiger., Sat., July 23, 5 p.m., Free. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
Mark Drew: With Kay Jay, Tim Woods., Fri., July 15, 8 p.m., $8. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
Mark Towns: Fri., July 29, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Markus Schulz: Sat., November 5, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Matt Mejia: With Charles Bryant. Fri., July 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe, 413 20th, Galveston, 409-762-9199.
Max Flinn: Sat., July 16, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474. With Hard Luck Revival., Thu., August 4, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Metal Shop: Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., $15 to $50. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W Airport, Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Micaiah Walker: With Franklin's Valentine. Tue., July 19, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Michael Rault: With Whitney., Sun., July 24, 8 p.m., TBA. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Michale Graves: Wed., September 28, 8 p.m., $12 to $15. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Miss Tess and The Talkbacks: Tue., October 25, 7:30 p.m., $23 to $25. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Morgan McKay: Fri., July 15, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Mugrero's 10 Year Anniversary and Farewell Show: With Impugned, Traveling Retards, Animal Train, The Pullouts, Beer Munkees., Sat., October 22, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $6. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Netherfriends: With Well Well., Tue., August 2, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
NF: Sat., October 1, 8 p.m., $20. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
No Refund: Sat., July 23, 9:30 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Old '97s: Thu., September 22, 8 p.m., $23 to $27. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Pecos Hank: With Son Bitch, Muddy Belle., Sat., August 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Performing Asia: The Odyssey From Vietnam to America: Sat., August 27, 8-9:30 p.m., Free. Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Ste. 205, Houston, 713-496-9901.
Poison Girl Tiny Concert Series: Teresa Vicinanza. Mon., July 18, 10 p.m., Free. Poison Girl, 1641 Westheimer, Houston, 713-527-9929.
The Poisonous Snakes of America: Sat., July 16, 10 p.m., TBA. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Raa Raa: Sun., July 24, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
The Rankin Twins: Thu., August 4, 7 p.m., Free. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Ray Wylie Hubbard: Sat., July 23, 7 p.m., $15 to $40. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Reformed Whores: Wed., July 27, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.
Ronnie Corb: Sat., July 23, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.
Roselit Bone: With Son of Bitch, Muddy Belle., Tue., August 9, 8 p.m., $7 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Ruben Moreno: Sun., July 17, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.
Ruby and the Rogues: Sat., October 29, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Sax in the City: With Marion Meadows, Dean James, Vandell Andrew. Sat., July 23, 5 & 8:30 p.m., $48.75 - $58.75. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby, Houston, 713-315-2525.
Sensational Heart Throbs: With Javed Ali, Palak Muchhal, Kuwar Virk, Palash Mucchal. Fri., July 29, 8:30 p.m., TBA. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 713-988-1020.
Sergio Trevino: With Sara Van Buskirk, Libby Koch, Frantz, Charlie and the Regrets, Skrla Steel Trio., Sat., July 23, 8 p.m., $10. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Side Show Tragedy: With The Blynd Birds. Sat., August 13, 3 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Sik Mule: With Will Rutledge, Belvoir, Natasha Jacobs., Sun., July 17, 6 p.m., $5. Bohemeo's, 708 Telephone, Houston, 713-923-4277.
A. Sinclair and Tedo Stone: Sun., July 24, 8 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Sisters Morales: Sat., October 15, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $35 to $38. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Soul Track Mind: Fri., July 22, 8 p.m., TBA. Cottonwood, 3422 N. Shepherd, Houston, 713-802-0410.
Sounds of the Underground: With K.O. aka Mr. U Can't Handle Me, Conflict SPC, O.M.A.D. Souljas, Sexy G, Str8Money Kdog, Tex-T, Chutes McGoo, A1, Chris Premonition Waters., Sat., August 6, 8 p.m., $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.
Space City Music Festival 2016: With Zachary Person, No Rehearsal, Tony Vila, Jacob Minter, Quanda, Joe Cain Band, Worhol., Sat., July 23, noon-1:45 a.m.; Sun., July 24, 1 p.m.-midnight, $10 to $15. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
Speeddealer: With Hell's Engine. Sun., July 17, 8 p.m., $10 to $11. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Street Team Blink-182 Presents: $182 or BUST! To Benefit Music Doing Good.: Sat., July 30, 4-6 p.m., Free. Cactus Music, 2110 Portsmouth, Houston, 713-526-9272.
Surf Nite with the Phantom Royals!: Thursdays, 10 p.m., Free. Voodoo Queen, 322 Milby, Houston, 713-555-5666.
Terrance Keller: With Now We Fly., Tue., July 26, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Texas New Music Ensemble — 3rd Annual Summer Concert: Sat., July 30, 7:30 p.m., $35. Fort Bend Music Center, 3313 Southwest Freeway, Houston, 832-500-4320.
Tiwa Savage: Fri., August 5, 8:30 p.m., $50. Ayva Center, 9371 Richmond, Houston, 832-236-0630.
TLC: Sat., September 3, 8:30 p.m., $59.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Tomar and the FCs: Sat., July 30, 10 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Tracy Byrd: Sat., August 6, 7 p.m., $40 to $60. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W Airport, Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Treehouse Project hosts Daniel Francis Doyle & the Dreamers (ATX). Fri., July 22, 8 p.m., $7. Satellite Bar, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston, 832-530-4606.
TroyBoi: Wed., September 28, 7 p.m., $15 to $20. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Vanessa Silberman: Tue., August 9, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Watsky: With Witt Lowry, Daye Jack., Thu., September 8, 7 p.m., $18. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
We Are NRG - Knife Party, Mat Zo And More: With G Jones, Ape Drums, Gent & Jawns., Sun., September 4, 6:30 p.m., $40. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
The Wheel Workers: With One Red Martian, Criminal Birds., Wed., October 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
The Wombats: Sat., October 8, 8 p.m., $18 to $22. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.