MUSIC

Sunday Night Zydeco Party

Presented by Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club at Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club

January 1, 2006 - Ongoing

La La at the the Big Easy every Sunday night.

Dance and groove to live Zydeco...Yeah You Right!!!

Click here to check the calendar for band listing.

Photo by James Fraher

The Oak Ridge Boys

Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House at The Grand 1894 Opera House

January 25-January 26, 2014

The Oak Ridge Boys once again visit the Grand 1894 Opera House - Saturday, January 25 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, January 26 at 3:00pm.

Their unparalleled four-part harmony and joyful, upbeat music will have you again tappin' your toes to "Elvira", "Thank God for Kids", “Fancy...

13th Annual MLK Battle Of The Bands Competition-Houston

Presented by MLK Parade Foundation at Joe Kelly Butler Stadium

January 18, 2014

Houston will host its 13th Annual MLK Battle Of The Bands Competition-Houston. This event will kick off at 4:00pm in  Houston's Joe Kelly Butler Stadium, Saturday, January 18th, 2014.

The MLK Battle Of The Bands Competition-Houston Is is one of the largest high school show band competitions in the U.S.  The...

James and The Bondsmen (Mondays)

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

March 4-December 30, 2013

Shakespeare Pub presents James and The Bondsmen each Monday at 8pm.

James and The Bondsmen is a Houston-based blues/rock band that incorporates the styles of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Pink Floyd, and Steely Dan with traditional blues elements creating a unique and eclectic musical experience!

Spare Time Murray & The Honeymakers Blues Jam (Sundays)

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

May 12-December 29, 2013

Shakespeare Pub presents Spare Time Murray & The Honeymakers Blues Jam each Sunday evening at 9pm.

This straight blues jam is hosted by blues legend Spare Time Murray, and the tagline for the popular evening is “Sundays ain’t just for church anymore.”  Fans gather together as a weekly ritual to...

John McVey & the Stumble (alternate Wednesdays)

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

May 29-December 25, 2013

Shakespeare Pub presents John McVey & the Stumble every other Wednesday at 9:00pm.

This is what Texas blues is supposed to sound like!  John McVey is a great guitarist but he's also got a feel for the real blues that you just don't hear on very many contemporary recordings. John greased his skillet and lit his...

Happy Hour Show: The Mighty Orq (Fridays)

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

May 10-December 20, 2013

Thank goodness it's Friday!  Shakespeare Pub presents The Mighty Orq each Friday for Happy Hour, from 6pm to 8pm.

The Mighty Orq (pronounced Ork) is a power trio from Houston, TX known for their unique blend of emotionally charged vocals, soaring guitars, and powerful drum lines. The Mighty Orq has quickly risen to be...

Fates Warning

Presented by Scout Bar at Scout Bar

December 3, 2013

Scout Bar presents Fates Warning.  With special guests TBA.

The legendary metal band Fates Warning began in the early 1980's playing a traditional style of heavy metal. However, they quickly began to adopt a more technically proficient style influenced by Rush and are considered by many to be...

Selena Gomez - Stars Dance Tour 2013

Presented by Toyota Center at Toyota Center

November 2, 2013

Toyota Center is excited to welcome Selena Gomez to Houston on Saturday, November 2nd with her Stars Dance Tour 2013!

World-wide, multi-platinum-selling singer and actress Selena Gomez announced she will embark on a 56-city world tour in support of her highly anticipated summer album.

As an...

Dark Side of the Moon

Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Burke Baker Planetarium

April 26-October 22, 2013

Pink Floyd's legendary album returns, enhanced by all of the capacities of the Museum’s high-definition, full-dome video system. Fantastic sound and incredible images create an unforgettable experience.

It's not just a laser show, it’s a totally new digital revolution in sight and sound—surrounding you, immersing you,...

Sarah Brightman in Concert: Dreamchaser World Tour NEW DATE

Presented by Bayou Music Center (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater) at Bayou Music Center (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater)

October 11, 2013

Bayou Music Center presents Sarah Brightman in Concert: Dreamchaser World Tour.

---Global Recording Artist, Music Icon, Actress, Humanitarian---

International singing superstar, Sarah Brightman is the world's biggest selling Soprano. She pioneered the classical crossover music movement. Sarah is the only...

Alt-J

Presented by Bayou Music Center (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater) at Bayou Music Center (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater)

September 26, 2013

Bayou Music Center presents Alt-J. With Lord Huron.

alt-J (?)’s name takes a little explaining. Pronounced “alt-J”, the delta sign is created when you hold down the alt key on your computer keyboard and punch ‘J’ on a Mac computer. The symbol has a deeper meaning for the...

7th Annual Fiestas Patrias

Presented by Traders Village at Traders Village

September 15, 2013

Traders Village Houston presents the 7th Annual Fiestas Patrias, Sunday, September 15th, 2013.

In Texas, Mexican Americans celebrate the Mexican national holiday referred to as Fiestas Patrias, also called Diez y Seis de Septiembre. It commemorates Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's grito de Dolores who...

2013 Houston Brazilian Festival

Presented by Brazilian Arts Foundation at Jones Plaza

September 7, 2013

The 2013 Houston Brazilian Festival is Houston’s first and only festival dedicated to exploring and celebrating the art, history, life and culture of Brazil. Come enjoy and celebrate Brazilian Independence Day with Live Brazilian music and dance, authentic Brazilian cuisine, art exhibits, kids activities and...

City of Conroe First Thursday Free Concert Series 2013: Conroe Symphony Orchestra

Presented by City of Conroe and Conroe Symphony Orchestra at Heritage Place

September 5, 2013

The City of Conroe invites everyone to come to Heritage Place at 500 Metcalf Street, and enjoy the First Thursday Free Concert Series 2013.

Find your groove at Heritage Place! Invite your friends, bring the family to relax to a variety of bands in this concert series held every first Thursday in the months of April thru...

Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

August 31, 2013

Shakespeare Pub presents Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch. 

Jason Elmore is a Dallas-based guitarist/singer/songwriter who has taken the music scene by storm in just a short period of time. Whether fronting his trio, Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch, or performing as a solo acoustic act, Elmore is able to bring together...

Rock the Dock 2013 (Thursdays)

Presented by Kemah Boardwalk at Kemah Boardwalk

May 2-August 29, 2013

Celebrate the summer with Kemah Boardwalk’s Rock the Dock. Pump up the jam as summer approaches and the heat rises at the Kemah Boardwalk with the thirteenth annual Rock the Dock summer-long concert series.

Music lovers will rejoice as they enjoy beats from the best local and regional bands starting in May continuing each...

Sonny Boy Terry

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

August 29, 2013

Shakespeare Pub presents Sonny Boy Terry.

As the years go on and his resume deepens, Houston, Texas bluesman Sonny Boy Terry is now being recognized as one of Texas' - if not one of America's - top harmonica players and devoted blues recording artists. But Terry wasn't always Sonny Boy and it didn't happen the way many would...

Loretta Lynn

Presented by Stafford Centre at Stafford Centre

August 24, 2013

Stafford Centre presents Loretta Lynn, Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

The First Lady of Country Music, who has charted 16 number one hits, visits the Stafford Centre for the first time on August 24th.

Please join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Loretta Lynn’s arrival on the...

LaB 5555: Energy

Presented by Houston Museum of Natural Science at Houston Museum of Natural Science

August 23, 2013

If you loved Mixers & Elixirs, then welcome to LaB 5555 — a grown-up, geek-chic evening at Houston Museum of Natural Science’s monthly, year-round mixer. 

You are far too intelligent to miss an event like this. Keep your beakers full and your smarts stimulated at LaB 5555 – the party place with...

Bruno Mars - The Moonshine Jungle World Tour

Presented by Toyota Center at Toyota Center

August 15, 2013

Toyota Center is excited to welcome Bruno Mars on Thursday, August 15th! The Moonshine Jungle World Tour, with special guest Ellie Goulding.

Mars recently led a breathtaking performance on the 55th Annual Grammy Awards fronting an all-star tribute to Bob Marley alongside the likes of...

Sonny Boy Terry

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

August 15, 2013

Shakespeare Pub presents Sonny Boy Terry.

As the years go on and his resume deepens, Houston, Texas bluesman Sonny Boy Terry is now being recognized as one of Texas' - if not one of America's - top harmonica players and devoted blues recording artists. But Terry wasn't always Sonny Boy and it didn't happen the way many would...

Chris Knight

Presented by Firehouse Saloon at Firehouse Saloon

August 10, 2013

The Firehouse Saloon presents Chris Knight. With Neil Austin Imber.

Chris Knight is a singer/songwriter from the tiny mining town of Slaughters, KY, whose self-titled debut album invited comparisons to Steve Earle and John Prine. Knight started on his musical journey at just three years...

Palm Beach Silver Summer Celebration: Bands on the Sand Summer Concert Series (Fridays & Saturdays)

Presented by Moody Gardens at Moody Gardens

June 8-August 10, 2013

Moody Gardens gears up with one of Galveston’s most popular summertime attractions—Palm Beach and the popular Bands on the Sand Summer Concert Series.

Starting June 8, this live music celebration series runs throughout the summer following each show with fireworks over the Moody Gardens pyramids and...

Brian Keane & William Clark Green

Presented by Firehouse Saloon at Firehouse Saloon

August 9, 2013

The Firehouse Saloon presents Brian Keane & William Clark Green.

Brian Keane (pictured) is as honest as they come. So honest, in fact, that at the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville he has been asked never to repeat his Americana Song of the Year “She Left Me for Jesus” (co-written with...

Melvins

Presented by Warehouse Live at Warehouse Live

August 8, 2013

Warehouse Live presents Melvins. With Honky.

Melvins are a rock band that formed in Montesano, Washington, United States in 1983. The band currently consists of Buzz Osborne (vocals, guitar), Jared Warren (bass), Dale Crover (drums) and Coady Willis (drums). Osborne is the only remaining original...

Vans Warped Tour 2013: Best Day Ever

Presented by Reliant Park at Reliant Park

August 4, 2013

Reliant Park presents Vans Warped Tour 2013 Sunday, August 4, 2013, 11:30am - 11:00pm, in the Reliant Park Parking Lot.

The Vans Warped Tour is coming to Reliant Park! With multiple stages and tons of bands, you do not want to miss this! Now entering its 19th year, the VWT has become America's longest running festival...

Pesado

Presented by Toyota Center at Toyota Center

August 3, 2013

Toyota Center is excited to welcome Pesado to Houston on Saturday, August 3!

Pesado is considered one of the first groups which helped launch a new generation of Norteño music, giving it a freshness that has been largely accepted in Mexico and the United States. This success has earned them the "slogan"...

Sanctus Bellum

Presented by Fitzgerald's at Fitzgerald's

August 3, 2013

Fitzgerald's presents Sanctus Bellum. With guest War Injun, Doomdogs, Leather Nun America, Project Armageddon.

Sanctus Bellum is an doom metal band from Houston, Texas. They've been making their grunge tinged doom metal heaviness since 2008, and their musical virtuosity is well respected and well...

MBTV: The Music Box Does Television

Presented by The Music Box Theater at The Music Box Theater

May 10-August 3, 2013

The Music Box Theater lovingly showcases great television music throughout the decades in its newest production, MBTV: The Music Box Does Television, which runs from May 10 through August 3, 2013.

From Lucy to Johnny Carson, enjoy an evening of music and comedy spoofing the TV shows you hold dear. You can rock around the...

Rob Baird

Presented by Firehouse Saloon at Firehouse Saloon

August 2, 2013

The Firehouse Saloon presents Rob Baird.

Rob Baird will be the first one to tell you that he hasn’t always been 100%, shall we say, forthright as a songwriter. Back in college (not too terribly long ago), he recorded an album that he has since “completely buried” — primarily, he says, because back...

City of Conroe First Thursday Free Concert Series 2013: Guppies From Outer Space

Presented by City of Conroe at Heritage Place

August 1, 2013

The City of Conroe invites everyone to come to Heritage Place at 500 Metcalf Street, and enjoy the First Thursday Free Concert Series 2013.

Find your groove at Heritage Place! Invite your friends, bring the family to relax to a variety of bands in this concert series held every first Thursday in the months of April thru...

Sonny Boy Terry

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

August 1, 2013

Shakespeare Pub presents Sonny Boy Terry.

As the years go on and his resume deepens, Houston, Texas bluesman Sonny Boy Terry is now being recognized as one of Texas' - if not one of America's - top harmonica players and devoted blues recording artists. But Terry wasn't always Sonny Boy and it didn't happen the way many would...

Carlos Vives - Como Le Gusta A Mi Pueblo Tour

Presented by Toyota Center at Toyota Center

July 28, 2013

Toyota Center is excited to welcome Carlos Vives on Sunday, July 28th! The Como Le Gusta A Mi Pueblo Tour.

Vives is one of the most successful Colombian artists of all time, with more than 20 million albums sold. The Grammy winning singer-songwriter will hit the road in support of his highly anticipated...

From My Hometown

Presented by The Ensemble Theatre at The Ensemble Theatre

June 22-July 28, 2013

The Ensemble Theatre presents From My Hometown. Conceived By Lee Summers. Writers: Lee Summers, Ty Stephens, and Herbert Rawlings, Jr.. Directed/Choreographed By Patdro Harris. Music Direction By Carlton Leake. Previews: June 22, 23, 26, 2013. Opening Night: June 27, 2013. Runs: June 27 – July 28,...

American Idol Live! 2013

Presented by Reliant Park at Reliant Arena

July 28, 2013

Reliant Park presents American Idol Live! 2013 Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM.

AMERICAN IDOL®LIVE! gives fans the unique opportunity to be up close and personal with Season 12 Idol Finalists Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller, Burnell Taylor, Candice Glover, Curtis Finch Jr, Devin Velez, Janelle Arthur, Kree...

Charlie Robison

Presented by Firehouse Saloon at Firehouse Saloon

July 27, 2013

The Firehouse Saloon presents Charlie Robison.

Let’s just get it out of the way right up front: In the five years between his last and most successful album yet, Good Times, and his new Dualtone Records release, Beautiful Day, Charlie Robison got divorced from his wife Emily (of The Dixie Chicks). So it’s only natural...

Adam Ant

Presented by Warehouse Live at Warehouse Live

July 27, 2013

Warehouse Live presents Adam Ant.

One of the seminal figures of new wave, Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard) had several distinct phases to his career. Initially, he explored a jagged, guitar-oriented post-punk with his group Adam and the Ants before giving way to a more pop-oriented, glam-tinged musical...

Sons of Fathers

Presented by Firehouse Saloon at Firehouse Saloon

July 26, 2013

The Firehouse Saloon presents Sons of Fathers. With special guest TBA.

Trends and styles may change in music, but there are just some things that are timeless…like songwriting from the heart with ear-catching melodies and rich harmony vocals. The team of David Beck (a stage name as his real name is David Whitbeck)...

One Direction

Presented by Toyota Center at Toyota Center

July 21, 2013

Toyota Center presents One Direction. Toyota Center is excited to welcome One Direction to Houston next summer on Sunday, July 21, 2013!

One Direction is a five-member boy band made up of Liam Payne  from Wolverhampton, Louis Tomlinson from Doncaster, Niall Horan  from Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland, Harry...

Curtis Grimes & Josh Grider

Presented by Firehouse Saloon at Firehouse Saloon

July 19, 2013

Firehouse Saloon presents Curtis Grimes & Josh Grider.

Josh Grider  (pictured) knows two things, he loves writing songs and he loves playing them for people. From San Francisco to New York City, and a whole lot of places in between, Josh has...

Authority Zero & Ballyhoo: Summer Sickness Tour (Dual CD Release)

Presented by Scout Bar at Scout Bar

July 18, 2013

Scout Bar presents Authority Zero & Ballyhoo: Summer Sickness Tour. (Dual CD Release)!  With special guests Verses The World & TBA.

Mesa, AZ based punk rock royalty AUTHORITY ZERO has managed to weather the music industry storm and...

Sonny Boy Terry

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

July 18, 2013

Shakespeare Pub presents Sonny Boy Terry.

As the years go on and his resume deepens, Houston, Texas bluesman Sonny Boy Terry is now being recognized as one of Texas' - if not one of America's - top harmonica players and devoted blues recording artists. But Terry wasn't always Sonny Boy and it didn't happen the way many would...

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Summer Encores: La Traviata

Presented by Metropolitan Opera and Fathom/National CineMedia at Various locations around Houston

July 17, 2013

The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD and Fathom/National CineMedia present Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Summer Encores: La Traviata.  

This summer, enjoy select encore performances from the award-winning Live in HD series of movie theater presentations. All encore performances will be shown...

Beyoncé - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

Presented by Toyota Center at Toyota Center

July 15, 2013

Toyota Center is excited to welcome back Beyoncé on Monday, July 15th!

Beyoncé is one of the most widely recognized and highly respected women in pop culture. A solo recording artist, actress, philanthropist and businesswoman, she has released four #1 solo albums and has sold over 75 million albums...

Roger Creager

Presented by Mo's Place at Mo's Place

July 13, 2013

Mo's Place presents Roger Creager.

Roger Creager has wanted to be a country music singer since he was six years old and is now living his dream in more ways than one. He's a world traveling adventure seeker, but he never strays far from his small-town South Texas roots. He's well known for hits like "The Everclear...

Saxophonist David Caceres

Presented by Cezanne at Cezanne

July 13, 2013

Cezanne presents Saxophonist David Caceres. With TBA.

Popular music has known many "double threats". The ability to both play and sing has positioned numerous jazz artists for stardom, going back to Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller. However, Houston-based vocalist/saxophonist David Caceres...

Annika Chambers & the House Rules Band

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

July 13, 2013

Shakespeare Pub presents Annika Chambers & the House Rules Band.

Blending aching Blues with jazzy Hip Hop, wailing Rock, grinding Soul, bumpy Funk and screaming guitars.

It happened sort of like this...

I showed up at the Big Easy jam hoping to see/sit in with old friends after spending the...

Holland K. Smith Band

Presented by Shakespeare Pub at Shakespeare Pub

July 12, 2013

Shakespeare Pub presents Holland K. Smith.

It goes without saying that once you have seen Holland K. Smith in action you'll be hooked on his special kind of Texas brewed blues. Writers from across the country (and international critics too) agree that the Holland K. Smith Band is a sure bet to be one of the top Jump Blues bands on...

City of Conroe First Thursday Free Concert Series 2013: Holly Hicks

Presented by City of Conroe at Heritage Place

July 11, 2013

The City of Conroe invites everyone to come to Heritage Place at 500 Metcalf Street, and enjoy the First Thursday Free Concert Series 2013.

Find your groove at Heritage Place! Invite your friends, bring the family to relax to a variety of bands in this concert series held every first Thursday in the months of April thru...