Note: Events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.
Abbey Road and Satisfaction: Fri., December 2, 8:30 p.m., $68 to $108. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Agnes Obel: Wed., March 15, 8 p.m., $18 to $38. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Alex Weeden: Thu., January 5, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Altered States: With Smokey Emery, Future Blondes, Collin Hedrick, Rough Sleepers, AK’Chamel., Sun., December 4, 8 p.m., $5 to $8. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Amos Lee: Fri., February 24, 8 p.m., $30-$65. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Anvil: With Night Demon, Graveshadow. Thu., March 23, 8 p.m., $13 to $17. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Architects: With Stray From The Path, Make Them Suffer. Thu., March 23, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Arctic Lights: With Jonas Bridges, Simon Britton, Justin Blake, Sam Collins, Jackson Krecioch, New District., Fri., December 23, 8 p.m., $89. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Asleep at the Wheel: Sat., December 31, 9 p.m., $98 to $158. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
An Author, A Poet: With So Soon, The Truth, Blood Between Us, Project Icarus. Fri., December 30, 9 p.m., $7. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
The Avett Brothers: Fri., March 31, 7:30 & 8 p.m., TBA. Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land.
Ayanna Jolivet McCloud: Fri., December 2, 6 p.m., Free. Art League Houston, 1953 Montrose, Houston, 713-523-9530.
Barfield: Thu., December 22, 10 p.m., $10. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Bearlios: With Jonah the Runner., Thu., January 5, 8 p.m., $5. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.
Bounce & Turn: With Quinn, Big Heavy Kenny, DJ Havin’ Thangs., Sat., December 10, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $6. Wonky Power Live, 3534 Navigation, Houston, 832-830-5839.
Brandon Williams: With Eli Hopeful. Thu., December 8, 7 p.m., $6 to $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Bruce and Kelly: Thu., December 8, 9:30 p.m., $35. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Bun B: Sat., December 10, 7 p.m., Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, Houston, 301-984-6644.
Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Sat., February 18, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Carolyn Wonderland and Guy Forsyth: Thu., December 22, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Central Station and Flight 1701: With DJ Sun, DJ Melodic., Fridays, 10 p.m., Free. The Flat, 1701 Commonwealth, Houston, 713-360-7228.
Chiemeri and Slim Thug: Fri., February 3, 8 p.m., TBA. Grooves, 2300 Pierce, Houston, 713-759-9700.
Common Kings: With Mayday!, Thu., February 9, 7 p.m., $16. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Consider the Source: With Thank You Scientist. Fri., January 27, 8 p.m., $15 to $17. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
Cory Morrow: With Threadbare Jesters., Sat., December 3, 9 p.m., $20 to $25. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Dark Blue: With Lace., Fri., January 20, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
DATSIK: Fri., February 17, 9 p.m., $15. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Diosa: With Terra Band, Russ Driver Band, Extent, As Dusk Falls, Far From Home. Sun., December 4, 7:30 p.m., $6 to $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Dru Hill and Jagged Edge: Sat., January 14, 8:30 p.m., $39.50. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
EDX: Sat., December 10, 9 p.m., TBA. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Eighth Day Band: With Underage, Dunamis. Fri., December 2, 8 p.m., TBA. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.
El Lago: Sat., December 3, 7 p.m., Free. Axelrad, 1517 Alabama, Houston.
Electric Vacation: With SoBE Lash. Thu., December 8, 9 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Eric Demmer Band: Fri., December 16, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Euth: With Reproacher, Sleeping Ancient. Wed., January 11, noon, TBA. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Fat Tony: Fri., December 2, 5 p.m., Free. Houston Skyline Studio, 1111 Hutchins, Houston, 713-226-8988.
FLCON FCKER: With Bang Bangz., Fri., December 2, 8 p.m., Free. Axelrad, 1517 Alabama, Houston.
Frank White: With MVILRT Micki., Thu., December 15, 8 p.m., $15 to $25. The Green Room/Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Frog Hair and Young Mammals: Sat., December 3, 7 p.m., Free. Vinal Edge, 239 W. 19th, Houston, 281-537-2575.
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue: Fri., February 10, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Hipwaiders: With Bert Wills., Thu., December 8, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Horace Grigsby and Bob Henschen: Sat., December 17, 9 p.m., $10. Cezanne Jazz Club, 4100 Montrose, Houston, 713-522-9621.
Houston Viols Presents Fetes Galantes: Sat., December 3, 7-9:30 p.m., Free. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1311 Holman, Houston, 713-529-3589.
Inamorata: With 40% Dolomite, Ivory Cast, Up Dog. Fri., January 27, 7 p.m., $8. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Jack Ingram: Fri., December 23, 8:30 p.m., $68 to $108. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
James Hand: Fri., January 13, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Jason Eady: Thu., December 22, 8:30 p.m., $10 to $15. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch: Sat., December 17, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Jeff Black: Fri., December 9, 8 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Jeffrey Foucault: Thu., February 2, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Jimmie Vaughn and The Tilt-A-Whirl Band: With Lou Ann Barton, The Mighty Orq. Fri., December 2, 8:30 p.m., $23 to $26. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Jimmy LaFave: Sat., December 31, 7 p.m., $95 to $100. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Johnny Cash Tribute: With Doug Allen Nash, Penny Gilley. Sat., December 17, 8 p.m., $35 to $45. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Jonn Del Toro Richardson: Sat., December 3, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Joseph: With Kelsey Kopecky. Sun., February 26, 8 p.m., $20 to $40. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Karen Tennison: Sat., December 10, 9 p.m., $10. Cezanne Jazz Club, 4100 Montrose, Houston, 713-522-9621.
Kelly Willis: Tue., February 14, 7 p.m., $95 to $100. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Kevin Garrett: Wed., February 22, 8 p.m., $13 to $15. House of Blues/Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Kids From Nowhere: With Adam Bricks., Fri., January 6, 9:30 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Las Posados Celebration: Sat., December 17, 2-4 p.m., Free. Fort Bend County Libraries/Missouri City Branch, 1530 Texas Pkwy., Missouri City, 281-238-2100.
Lazybit Monthly: With Star Fighter Dreams, Himsy Pimsy, Broken Satellite, Ten Pixels Tall, Float, Parker Luis Can’t Lose., Fri., December 2, 8 p.m. Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Levees: With The Wheel Workers, Funeral Horse. Fri., December 16, 8 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
The Linus Pauling Quartet: Sat., January 28, 9 p.m., TBA. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Little Outfit: Fri., December 9, 10 p.m., TBA. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.
Loumuzik: Sun., December 11, 8:30 p.m., $15. House of Blues-Bronze Peacock Room, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt: Sat., February 18, 8 p.m., $45-$85. Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont, 409-838-3435.
Maluma/World Tour 2017: Fri., March 3, 8 p.m., $39.50-$125.50. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
Market Junction: Thu., December 22, 7:30 p.m., Free. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Matt the Electrician and John Elliott: Thu., January 5, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Max Stalling, Heather Stalling, Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines: Fri., January 13, 8 p.m., $20 to $28. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
The Menzingers: With Jeff Rosenstock, Rozwell Kid. Tue., March 7, 8 p.m., $16 to $19. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Metal Shop: Sat., March 11, 10 p.m., $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.
Mike Milligan and Texiana Bluez: Sat., December 24, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Miles Presley: With Emmanuel Paris. Fri., December 2, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main, Houston, 713-555-1111.
Mystery Loves Company Live Recording: Sun., December 4, 4-8 p.m., $10 to $90. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Night Birds: With Drakulas, Turnaways, Black Coffee., Sun., February 12, 8 p.m., $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
No More Fakes: With Mind Shrine, Texture: Yellow, No Rehearsal, Tipsy Kitten. Thu., December 8, 8 p.m., $10. The Green Room/Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
No Refund Band: Fri., December 9, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
No Sleep Fest: With An Author, A Poet, Blood Between Us, Genesis Company, Town Destroyer, Imperial Affliction, Way Under, Distance, Here, Between Parallels, The Above Average Joes, Overture, Along the Lines Of, Kloanoa, Frame The Artist, I See Land, MURDERBOSS DEATHKING, Den Mother., Fri., December 16, 5 p.m., $10 to $15. With Talk In Theory, Numb Generation, Salt TX, Phantompains, A Tragedy At Hand, A Sounding Sea, harbor, Kalico, Commons, Street Couch, Bleach, Four Letter Language, Knife Club, Miscon, Tooth & Nail, Ammo For My Arsenal. Sat., December 17, 5 p.m., $10 to $15. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.
Nobunny: With Sailor Poon, The Cops, The Wiggins, The Cowboys. Thu., December 1, 8 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Ordinary Elephant: Fri., December 16, 8 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Ozz: With Whiskey Hangover, Crew Fast For Love. Sat., December 17, 9 p.m., $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.
Ozz: With Alyson Chayns, Whiskey Hangover. Sat., January 28, 7 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Patrice Pike: Sat., December 10, 8 p.m., $20. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Poor Dumb Bastards: With The Ghost Wolves. Sat., December 17, 9 p.m., TBA. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Restless Heart: Fri., December 30, 8:30 p.m., $88 to $128. Dosey Doe/Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Reverend Horton Heat: Sat., January 14, 8 p.m., $25 to $32. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Rich O’Toole: Fri., December 23, 8 p.m., $10. Rockefeller’s, 3620 Washington, Houston, 713-869-3344.
Robocatpat: With Channel K, Madmartigan, Kalico, Kemo For Emo, Long After Midnight. Thu., December 1, 7:30 p.m., $6 to $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Rocksteady Mondays: With DJ Rolle. Mondays, Fridays, 10 p.m., Free. The Flat, 1701 Commonwealth, Houston, 713-360-7228.
Sammy Kershaw: Fri., January 6, 8:30 p.m., $98 to $138. Dosey Doe – The Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, 281-367-3774.
Sara Hickman: Sat., February 11, 7 p.m., $25 to $27. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Sarah Jarosz: Sun., April 23, 8 p.m., $24 to $36. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Sevyn Streeter/The Girl Disrupted Tour: Sat., January 28, 7 p.m., $20. The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline, Houston.
Shake Russell and Michael Hearne: Fri., December 16, 8 p.m., $25 to $35. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
The Smashed Idols: With Black Kennedy, Cerveza Road. Fri., December 16, 8 p.m., TBA. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.
The Solid Senders: Sat., December 31, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Sonny Boy Terry: Fri., December 2, 9:30 p.m., Free. Thu., December 15, 9:30 p.m., Free. Thu., December 22, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
South Austin Moonlighters: Sat., February 11, 9:30 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Sparky Parker Band: Thu., December 1, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Steve Helms: Thu., December 8, 7:30 p.m., Free. Redneck Country Club, 11110 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford, 281-809-4867.
Steve Krase Band: Sat., December 10, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Stoney Larue: Wed., December 21, 8 p.m., $40. Main Street Crossing, 111 E. Main, Tomball, 281-290-0431.
Susan Gibson: Sat., December 3, 8 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Terry Allen album release: Sat., January 21, 8 p.m., $20 to $32. The Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th, Houston, 713-861-6070.
Three Women and the Truth: Thu., February 9, 7 p.m., $32 to $35. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Tish Hinojosa: Fri., December 2, 8 p.m., $15. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Tommy Dardar: Fri., December 30, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Tony Vega Band: Fri., December 23, 9:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare Pub, 14129 Memorial, Houston, 281-497-4625.
Tracy Lawrence: Fri., December 9, 9 p.m., $25. Stampede Houston, 11925 Eastex Fwy, Houston, 281-219-2006.
Traveler: Sat., December 17, 8 p.m., $5. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
Trish and Darin Holiday Show: Tue., December 13, 7 p.m., $70 to $75. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Trixter: Thu., January 12, 8 p.m., $10. Proof Rooftop Lounge, 2600 Travis, Houston, 832-767-0513.
Uncle Lucius: Sat., February 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $25 to $27. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Us the Duo/Just Love Tour: Fri., February 24, 7:30 p.m., $23. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
White Ghost Shivers: Fri., February 10, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Witt, Mikel, and Reza: With Woody Witt, Richard Mikel, Memo Reza. Fri., December 9, 9 p.m., $10. Cezanne Jazz Club, 4100 Montrose, Houston, 713-522-9621.
Wonky Power Love: With Bang Bangz, Vodi, Mantra Love, Gio Chamba. Sat., December 3, 8 p.m., TBA. Wonky Power Live, 3534 Navigation, Houston, 832-830-5839.
You Blew It: Fri., February 3, 8 p.m., $12 to $17. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
This article appears in Nov 24-30, 2016.
