1st Annual TXHC FEST: Day 2: With Bloodhound, Mind Kill,Chipped Teeth, Reinforce, Sketch//Driven, Seventh Realm, Khobretti, Privilege Abuse. Sat., January 9, 7 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
1st Annual TXHC FEST: Day One: With Lesser Degree, Choke Chain, Supremacy, Dislocated, Torment, Scorn, Blunt, Bitter Taste. Fri., January 8, 7 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Acoustic Bluegrass Jam: Mon., December 28, 9 p.m., TBA. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
After Xmas Jam: With Anything Goes, All Roads to Rome, Natives. Sat., December 26, 8 p.m., TBA. BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones, Houston, 281-894-1811.
Alone on the Moon: Sat., February 13, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Astronauts: Mon., March 21, 8 p.m., $12 to $14. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
B L A C K I E: With Pinko, Mouthing, P.L.X.T.X. Wed., December 23, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
B-52 New Year’s Eve: Thu., December 31, 7 p.m., Free. Wortham Theater Center, 500 Texas, Houston, 713-237-1439.
Billy Joe Shaver Band: Fri., February 5, 8:30 p.m., $25. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 FM 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
The Black Lillies: Sun., January 24, 7:30 p.m., $20. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 FM 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Blank Bodies: With Lifelike, Midwives, Licker, Saint Crusher, Dandruff. Fri., February 5, 8 p.m., $5. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
blessthefall: With Miss May I, The Plot In You, Sirens & Sailors, A War Within. Fri., March 18, 5:30 p.m., $20. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Blood Of An Outlaw: With An Author, A Poet, Apothica, Rose., Fri., January 1, 8 p.m., Free to $5. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Blue Healer: With #NotGarthBrooks. Fri., December 18, 7 p.m., TBA. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.
Blue Water Highway Band: Sat., January 30, 8:30 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 FM 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Bobby Earth: With Milky Wayv., Fri., December 25, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Bonnie Bishop: Thu., March 24, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Bowie Elvis Fest: With Pecos Hank, Chase Hamblin, Marquis of Vaudeville, Dollie Barnes, The Craze, Joshua Mathis, Space Villains*, Espantapajaros. Sat., January 9, 7 p.m., $15. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Castaway Radio: With Live Again., Fri., December 18, 6 p.m., $10 to $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
The Cave Singers: Thu., April 7, 8 p.m., $13 to $15. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Cheryl Wheeler: Sat., March 5, 7 p.m., $30 to $33. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Choir Concert: Wed., March 2, 11:30 a.m., Free. Lone Star College — North Harris, 2700 W.W. Thorne Dr., Houston, 281-618-5400.
Clay Walker: Fri., March 25, 8 p.m., $35.50 to $65. Arena Theatre, 7326 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-988-1020.
Concert Choir, Pop Singers, and Symphonic Band Concert: Thu., March 3, 7:30 p.m., Free. Lone Star College — North Harris, 2700 W.W. Thorne Dr., Houston, 281-618-5400.
Craig Kinsey: Thu., January 7, 9 p.m., $8. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
David Lindley: Sat., April 2, 7 p.m., $35 to $38. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Dead Sally: With The Reeks, Middlechild, The Ancient Gods. Thu., January 7, 8 p.m., $3 to $5. Bruja Mansion, 2275 Des Jardines, Houston.
Deep Cuts: January 15, 8 p.m.,TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Def Leggend: Fri., December 18, 7 p.m., $12. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Destroy My Sweater: Emo Covers: With Weezer (Weezhur), The Movielife (Members of Last 2 Weeks), The Get Up Kids (Valens), Saves The Day (The Medicine Years), Taking Back Sunday/Brand New (Color Tonite Red). Sat., January 16, 8 p.m., $8 to $10. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
The Doc Ellisons: With Sydnee Jane, Elysian Feel. Fri., December 18, 8:30 p.m., $5. Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, 3718 Main, Houston.
The Dopest Matrix: With Leo Vuitton, Big Mike. Wed., April 6, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Downfall 2012: With Downfall 2012, Russ Driver Band, Emerge., Fri., January 8, 8 p.m., $6 to $10. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Drew Fish Band: Thu., January 21, 8:30 p.m., $10. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 FM 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Drinks, Desserts, and Duets: Thu., December 17, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., December 19, 8 p.m.; Sun., December 20, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $20-$35. Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 713-729-3200.
Dulles Vikings ProGrad MusicFest: With Shake Russell., Mon., January 4, 7 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Duran Duran: With Chic feat. Niles Rodgers., Sat., April 23, 7 p.m., TBA. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.
ENS album release: With Carl. Sun., February 7, 7 p.m., $5. Khon’s Wine Darts Coffee Art, 2808 Milam, Houston, 713-523-7775.
Etched in the Eye: With Open Marriage, Harbor. Fri., December 18, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Family Mansion: Thu., January 28, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
A Fistful of Soul Xmas: With Brett Koshkin. Fri., December 18, 10 p.m., Free. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Flux Pavilion: With Dr. Fresch. Fri., January 1, 9 p.m., $20 to $30. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Fran Cosmo of Boston: Sat., July 16, 8 p.m., TBA. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.
Full Throttle presents Some Nerve: With Down For Days. Wed., December 30, 8 p.m., $5. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Full Throttle presents Space Pirates: With Bad Astronauts. Wed., December 23, 8 p.m., $5. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
Geoff Muldaur: Sun., April 3, 6 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Ghost Town Gospel: Thu., January 7, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Gin Martini: With Austin Vela, Poor Unfortunate Souls, Thin Ice., Sat., December 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Glen Washington: With papo, Sa-Jay. Fri., December 25, 8 p.m., $20. Club Riddims, 8220 W. Bellfort, Houston, 713-779-0033.
Grand Old Grizzly: With Charlie & the Regrets. Fri., December 25, 9 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Hardcore Royal Rumble: With ¡Blunt!, Mind Kill, Sawed-Off, Numb Generation, Failed Project. Sat., January 16, 7:30 p.m., Free. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
HeartByrne — A Tribute To Talking Heads: Sat., February 20, 7 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Herman’s Hermits: With the Fab 5. Thu., February 11, 8 p.m., $40 to $125. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford.
Hinder: Fri., February 5, 8 p.m., $26.62. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.
Holiday Howl with Hogan and Moss: With Hogan and Moss., Fri., December 18, 7 p.m., Free. Myth Kafe, 1730 Jefferson, Houston, 713-739-0990.
Honky: Sat., January 30, 8 p.m., TBA. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.
Houston…We Have a Punk Show: With Ese, 1 Last Chance, 54 Reasons. Thu., January 7, 9 p.m., $5 to $8. Acadia Bar & Grill, 3939 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, 281-893-2860.
Hunter Valentine: With Hennessy. Sun., February 28, 8 p.m., $11 to $14. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.
IFLM Records 3rd Anniversary Bash: With OddKnee, Jimmy Pizzitola and his Imaginary Band, Rachel Jones and Matt Harlan, Jess Wilson, the Bad Credit Band, Scott N. Carr. Sat., December 26, 8 p.m., $1. Khon’s Wine Darts Coffee Art, 2808 Milam, Houston, 713-523-7775.
It’s Just Rap Show: With JC Seals III, DJ Tha Prince. Sat., January 9, 9 p.m., $10 to $15. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Jamie Richards: Sat., December 26, 8 p.m., $15 to $18. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Jarekus Singleton: Thu., January 28, 8:30 p.m., $20. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 FM 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Jazz Band Concert: Sat., March 5, 7:30 p.m., Free. Lone Star College – North Harris, 2700 W.W. Thorne Dr., Houston, 281-618-5400.
Jessie James Decker: With Temecula Road., Sat., February 27, 7 p.m., $20. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.
Joe Ely: Fri., March 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $30 to $33. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
John Wesley Coleman: Fri., January 29, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Josh Dupont: With Extended Play, Amir Fathi, Afshin Linux. Sun., December 27, 1 p.m., Free. Royal Oak Bar & Grill, 1318 Westheimer, Houston, 281-974-4752.
K-Rino: Fri., January 8, 9 p.m., TBA. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.
KINETIC: the conductorless ensemble, “Paysages”: Sun., January 17, 4 p.m., Free. Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4930 W. Bellfort, Houston, 713-723-3509.
King of the Winter: Sat., January 9, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
La Pista featuring Spettro: With Spettro, Bobby Blyss, JC Vanegas. Sat., December 26, 10 p.m., Free to $10. Jet Lounge, 1515 Pease, Houston, 713-659-2000.
Ladybird’s One Year Anniversary: With Vodi, Kelly Doyle Trio. Sat., December 19, 9 p.m., Free. Ladybird’s, 5519 Allen, Houston, 713-393-7647.
Lex Land: Tue., January 19, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Little Green Cars: Tue., April 12, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Lone Stars and Guitars: With Bateman Red, Portal Frame, The Wingits. Sat., December 19, 8 p.m., $5. Eastdown Warehouse, 850 McKee, Houston, 832-503-5987.
Luke Wade Band: Thu., February 4, 8:30 p.m., $20. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 Fm 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Matthew Frantz: Mon., April 4, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Matthew Logan Vasquez: Tue., January 5, 8 p.m., TBA. Tue., January 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.
The Medicine Years: With 54 Reasons, The Witherees, Something Else. Sat., January 2, 8 p.m., $5 to $10. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Megadeth: With Suicidal Tendencies, Children of Bodom, Havoc. Sun., February 21, 7 p.m., $37.50-$45. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas Ave., Houston, 713-225-8551.
Melanie Martinez: Wed., March 2, 7:30 p.m., $27.50 to $75. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.
Ms. Lauryn Hill: Sun., May 1, 8:30 p.m., $50-$85. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.
My Apologies: With City of Auburn, Finger Guns, Emiliana, A Tribute to the Sun. Sat., January 2, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.
Mystery Loves Company: With Pony Kicks, Even Oxen., Sun., January 3, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.
Neil Austin Imber: Wed., December 23, 9 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
New Year’s Eve at Anderson Fair: With Shake Russell, Matt Harlan, Rachel Jones, Ken Gaines, Wayne Wilkerson. Thu., December 31, 8 p.m., $60. Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, 2007 Grant, Houston, 832-767-2785.
North By North: Wed., January 27, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
NYE & Anniversary Extravaganza: With JP Tiblier, Andy V, Luz, Fat Tony (DJ set). Thu., December 31, 9 p.m., Free. Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails, 3622 Main, Houston, 713-874-0096.
Oh, Sleeper: With Above Caelum, The Price We Pay, Rothschild, Four Bedroom Republic, An Author, A Poet. Sun., January 10, 6 p.m., $10 to $13. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Ozz: With Alyson Chains, Godless. Sat., June 11, 8 p.m., TBA. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Paper Sparrow: Fri., January 8, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Peking Duk: Fri., February 12, 8 p.m., $16. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837. Penny and Sparrow: Sun., April 17, 8 p.m., $16 to $19. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Psychic Claw and Civic TV Second Annual Unholiday Party: With Dylan C, The Inheritance, Tearful Moon, Funeral Parlor., Wed., December 23, 9 p.m., TBA. Barbarella Houston, 2404 San Jacinto, Houston.
Ra Ra Riot: Tue., March 15, 8 p.m., $16 to $20. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Race to the Moon: Thu., December 17, 7 p.m., Free. The Nightingale Room, 308 Main St., Houston, 713-555-1111.
The Recasts: With Glasir, Auric., Sat., January 2, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
The Receiver: Mon., April 25, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Rich O’Toole: Fri., December 25, 8 p.m., $10. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.
Rock Republic: With Wellborn Road, Hydrilla, A Vow Unbroken., Sat., January 9, 8:30 p.m., $10 to $15. Fitzgerald’s, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.
Seeker: With Left Behind, Great American Ghost, Kaliya, Scavenger, Rothschild, Demoted to the Grave. Sun., February 7, 6 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.
Sergio’s Christmas Extravaganza Part 2: With Sergio Trevino, Adam Bricks, Children of Pop, Craig Kinsey, the Lories, Austin Smith, Deep Cuts. Wed., December 23, 7 p.m., TBA. Under The Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet, Houston, 713-526-5282.
Shake Russell & Michael Hearne: Sat., March 12, 7 p.m., $28 to $30. McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.
Skizzy Mars: With P-Lo. Fri., March 18, 8 p.m., $17. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.
Skyball NYE Bash at Local Pour Houston: With Swagger, DJ Looney. Thu., December 31, 9 p.m., $30 to $60. Local Pour Houston, 1952 W. Gray St., Houston, 713-521-1881.
Sleeping Policeman: Thu., March 31, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Starline album release: With DJ Sun, DJ Zeelus. Thu., February 25, 7 p.m., Free. Hughes Hangar, 2811 Washington, Houston, 281-501-2028.
Steel Band Concert: Thu., March 10, 12:15 p.m., Free. Lone Star College – North Harris, 2700 W. Thorne Dr., Houston, 281-618-5400.
A Sundae Drive: With Sky Acre, Salt of Sanguine. Fri., January 15, 9 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Super Robot Party: With Cornish Game Hen. Fri., January 8, 8 p.m., $8. Rudyard’s, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.
Tigerlily: Thu., January 21, 9 p.m., $10. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.
Tino & Jose: Thu., December 17, 8 p.m., TBA. Continental Club, 3700 Main, Houston, 713-529-9899.
Trees on Mars: With Senam Palmer, Rogues Among Us, And Then Suddenly. Fri., February 26, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Triple Focus: Sat., January 30, 8 p.m.; Sun., January 31, 3 p.m., $15- $30. Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, 713-729-3200.
Turncoat: With Lesser Degree, Mind Kill, Chipped Teeth, Privilege Abuse, Bitter Taste., Fri., February 19, 6 p.m., $10. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.
Twinspan: Fri., February 5, 8 p.m., TBA. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.
Waiting for the Dentist (DJ set): With DJ Mills-McCoin. Fri., December 18, 10 p.m., Free. The Commoner, 410 Main, Houston.
Wall of Bass New Year’s Eve party: Thu., December 31, 8 p.m., TBA. Super Happy Fun Land, 3801 Polk, Houston, 713-880-2100.
Will Makar & the Red Line: Sun., January 31, 7:30 p.m., $12. Dosey Doe Music Cafe, 463 FM 1488, Conroe, 936-271-2171.
Young Mammals: Sat., January 9, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg Blvd., Houston.
This article appears in Dec 10-16, 2015.
