Austin Lounge Lizards: Sat., February 1, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Betty Soo, Matt Harlan, Reed Turner: Thu., January 30, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Bill Kirchen: Tue., February 4, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

The Blasters: With the Whiskey Shivers., Fri., January 24, 10 p.m., $10 to $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Blaze x Black: Fri., January 17, 9 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

The Broken Spokes: First Tuesday of every month, 9:30 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Charlie Mars: Thu., February 13, 9:30 p.m., $25 to $28. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Chillfest 2014 feat. Kay Weathers: With Silent Hunters, Disfrutalo!, Muddy Belle, Jealous Creatures, Cosmic Bug Loaf, Downer, Space Rhino., Sat., January 18, 6 p.m., $10. The Crossroads at Harrisburg, 6719 Harrisburg, Houston, 832-804-7630.

Clockwork: Fri., February 28, 11 p.m., $10 to $17. Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston, 888-GAL-ISLE.

Combichrist: With William Control, New Years Day, Erase The Virus., Sat., May 3, 7 p.m., $17. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Fall Out Boy & Paramore: With New Politics., Fri., August 1, 7 p.m., $25 to $65. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., Spring, 281-363-3300.

Flametrick Subs: With Sean Reefer., Fri., January 17, 10 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Fred Eaglesmith: Thu., February 6, 7:30 & 10 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Graham Wilkinson: Sun., January 26, 6 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Granger Smith: Thu., January 23, 8 p.m., $10 to $15. Midnight Rodeo, Katy Mills Mall, Katy, 281-644-2582.

Greg Trooper: Fri., January 24, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Guy Forsyth: Sat., January 18, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Handsomebeast: With Muddy Belle, Mellow Riot., Fri., January 31, 8:30 p.m., $3 to $8. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Jason Eady: Thu., January 23, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Jimmy Lafave: Fri., February 14, 7 p.m., $78 to $85. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Kinky Friedman: Sun., February 16, 6 p.m., $30 to $33. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Libby Koch: Sun., January 19, 6 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Lion Among Men: With Brianna Lea Pruett, Bernal-Sherill, Tucker Jameson., Sat., February 1, 8:30 p.m., $5. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main St., Houston.

Lucy Kaplansky: Thu., February 13, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

The Mavens: Fri., January 17, 7:30 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Nile: With Oceans of Slumber, Day of Reckoning, Epic Death., Tue., May 13, 7 p.m., $17.50. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Primal Fear: With Apocalyptic, Saxon King, Owl Witch., Mon., May 19, 7 p.m., $21. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Puppet: With Worst Nightmare, Wayword, Ensane, Kloanoa., Sat., January 25, 8:30 p.m., $3 to $8. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

Ragged Hearts: With The Trimms., Sat., January 18, 10 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

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Rhett Miller: Fri., February 7, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $25 to $28. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Rich Hopkins: Sat., January 18, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Shake Russell: Sat., January 25, 7:30 p.m., $25 to $28. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Shinyribs: Sat., February 1, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

The Shoot Dangs: Thu., January 23, 10:30 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

Sisters Morales: Tue., January 28, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $30 to $33. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

The Spazmatics: Fri., January 17, 8 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 14, 8 p.m., $12. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Ugly Beats: With Bipolaroid., Fri., January 24, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Uncle Kracker: Sat., February 22, 5:30 p.m., $10 to $17. Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston, 888-GAL-ISLE.

Warren Hood: Fri., January 31, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

White Ghost Shivers: Sat., February 8, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Willy Porter: Sun., February 9, 6 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Wood and Wire: Sat., February 15, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Woody Pines: Sat., January 25, 10 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.

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