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The Damn Quails

Presented by Firehouse Saloon at Firehouse Saloon

June 21, 2013

Firehouse Saloon presents The Damn Quails. With Special Guest: Cody Jinks.

Described as a young band with old souls, The Damn Quails are a combined effort between singer/songwriters Gabriel Marshall and Bryon White, proud saplings of Oklahoma’s opulent music vegetation. Understanding the caliber of...

Tejas Brothers

Presented by Dosey Doe Coffee House at Dosey Doe Coffee House - Music Cafe

June 21, 2013

Dosey Doe Coffee House MUSIC CAFE presents Tejas Brothers.

The Tejas Brothers were formed in the fall of 2006, on a little stage in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. After weeks of performing together at an open mic, a certain magic began to occur. People in the audience felt it. The guys on stage felt it. A few...

Olde Fashioned Pre-4th of July Picnic with The Invincible Czars

Presented by AvantGarden (formerly Helios) at AvantGarden (formerly Helios)

June 22, 2013

AvantGarden presents the Olde Fashioned Pre-4th of July Picnic with The Invincible Czars. Free! 1:00pm. Kid-friendly, rocker-approved.

The Invincible Czars bring their annual family-friendly pre-Fourth of July live music event with juggling, face painting, a costume contest and other...

Don Sanders

Presented by Anderson Fair at Anderson Fair

June 22, 2013

Anderson Fair presents Don Sanders. 

Don Sanders is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, recording artist, and novelist. Don first achieved recognition with artistically acclaimed LPs and CDs. He has also translated plays, written one-man performance pieces, and acted professionally. He currently performs for schools,...

Kingwood Reggae Meets Bluegrass Festival

Presented by Lake Houston Festival at Town Center Park (Kingwood)

June 22-June 23, 2013

The Kingwood Reggae Meets Bluegrass Festival will transform Kingwood’s Town Center Park into a 2-day musical experience. Saturday, June 22, 1pm - 10pm, and Sunday, June 23, 1pm - 8pm.

Designed to appeal to a wide variety of music fans, the Festival will feature a full line-up of Reggae bands on Saturday...

Masters of the Wind

Presented by Indian Music Society of Houston at University of St. Thomas - Jones Hall

June 22, 2013

Indian Music Society of Houston presents Masters of the Wind, in University of St. Thomas-Jones Hall Saturday, June 22 at 6pm.

This is a concert of Grammy Award nominated artistes. It is a  Fusion Indian Classical and western concert.

FEATURING:

Hindustani Flute By Pt....

Ian Moore & the Lossy Coils

Presented by Continental Club at Continental Club

June 22, 2013

Continental Club presents Ian Moore & the Lossy Coils. With opening act, Sundance Head.

Through a two-decade career that’s seen the singer/guitarist go from cutting his teeth with Joe Ely to forging his own Texas guitar-slinger persona, Moore has welcomed a...

Houston Ebony Opera Guild Annual Summer Concert: A Juneteenth Celebration - A More Perfect Union

Presented by Houston Ebony Opera Guild (Houston Ebony Music Society, Inc.)

June 23, 2013

Houston Ebony Opera Guild presents the Annual Summer Concert: A Juneteenth Celebration - A More Perfect Union, 4:00 P.M., Sunday, June 23, 2013

The concert commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington.

Music performed...

Texas Gypsy: A Musical Tribute to Kelly Lancaster

Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston (Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston) at Jewish Community Center -- Kaplan Theater

June 23, 2013

The Friends of Kelly Lancaster in collaboration with The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center present Texas Gypsy: A Musical Tribute to Kelly Lancaster, Sunday, June 23 at 7pm.

Kelly Lancaster, an extraordinary guitarist and mandolin player, was a musical prodigy whose technical skill and clever improvisations...

Real Life - Real Music: Dirty River Boys

Presented by Dosey Doe Coffee House at Dosey Doe Coffee House - The Big Barn

June 25, 2013

Dosey Doe Coffee House presents Real Life - Real Music with Dirty RIver Boys.  Join us as we listen to The Boys & Host, Kyle Hutton, as they talk & play for this recorded for radio event.

You can tell a lot about a group of musicians by the name they...

Summer Sounds Concert Series: Wahida - Sufi Second Line

Presented by Rothko Chapel at Rothko Chapel

June 27, 2013

The Rothko Chapel is excited to present the Summer Sounds Concert Series, a summer music series featuring a diversity of music traditions. Come immerse yourself in sound.

Thursday, June 27, at 7pm
Wahida - Sufi Second Line

Co-founders Tom Larson (pictured above) and...

Zoe Muth and the Lost Highrollers

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

June 27, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Zoe Muth and the Lost Highrollers.

Whether nailing an upbeat honky-tonk tune or a slow, sad story-song, Zoe Muth's music is so honest and familiar, you'll wonder why you haven't heard it yet. Her self-titled, self-released debut won attention not only from her hometown (Seattle Weekly dubbed her...

The Dimen Dong Folk Chorus in Concert

Presented by Asia Society Texas Center at Asia Society Texas Center

June 27-June 28, 2013

Asia Society Texas Center presents The Dimen Dong Folk Chorus in Concert, Thursday and Friday, June 27 and 28.

In Guizhou Province village of Dimen, song has long taken the place of the written word. There, young people learn to read and write in the official national language — Mandarin Chinese — but at home...

Folk Family Revival

Presented by Firehouse Saloon at Firehouse Saloon

June 28, 2013

Firehouse Saloon presents Folk Family Revival.

Folk Family Revival, comprised of the Lankford brothers – Mason, Barrett and Lincoln – and Caleb Pace, has been described as Americana, folk and country, but their unique sound has influences spanning rock and bluegrass as well. As the primary songwriter, Mason...

Let's Polka for Pets!

Presented by A SMART Rescue and Cleo the Cat at SPJST Hall (& Chandelier Ballroom)

June 29, 2013

Cleo the Cat, polkabeat.com and A SMART RESCUE are combining their passion for animals and polka music to bring you Let’s Polka for Pets! Benefiting the animals of the No Kill rescue group SMART Rescue!

Slavic Dinner & Dance - music by...

Market Junction

Presented by Anderson Fair at Anderson Fair

June 29, 2013

Anderson Fair presents Market Junction. 

Tired of what you are hearing on the radio? Market Junction brings a fresh new sound to the country scene. Earthy, organic and at times a bit raw this americana/folk group is breaking ground in the Texas scene and turning heads in Nashville.

Look for these guys to...

The Association

Presented by Dosey Doe Coffee House at Dosey Doe Coffee House - The Big Barn

June 29, 2013

Dosey Doe Coffee House presents The Association. 

It all started in 1965 with the breakup of one of the first folk rock ensembles called, “The Men”. What was originally an 11 member singing group, ultimately became the 6 man band named, “The Association!” In 1967, The Association made history...

Warren Hood

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

June 29, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Warren Hood.

Warren began playing fiddle at age 11 and studied classical violin for a number of years. At age 17 he won the Austin Youth Award and performed as soloist with the Austin Symphony.

Later he honed his playing and singer/composition abilities with his former bands such...

Suzanna Choffel

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

June 30, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Suzanna Choffel.

Suzanna Choffel is from Austin – born and raised. But shake the stereotype of Texas singer/songwriter like a snow globe; with influences that range from Erykah Badu and Feist to Bebel Gilberto and Marie Daulne, Suzanna is as unique as the maelstrom of snow inside the glass...

Real Life - Real Music: Ed Juri & Gordy Quist

Presented by Dosey Doe Coffee House at Dosey Doe Coffee House - The Big Barn

July 2, 2013

Dosey Doe Coffee House presents Real Life - Real Music with Ed Juri & Gordy Quist.  Leaders of the Band of Heathens. Join us as we listen to Ed & Gordy & Host, Kyle Hutton, as they talk & play for this recorded for radio event.

Gordy...

Lindi Ortega

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 2, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Lindi Ortega.

Armed with an inimitable, irresistible singing voice The Independent hails as “a truly magnificent instrument,” and a heart bursting with creative ambition, the Canadian songstress whom American Songwriter calls “the love child of Johnny Cash and Nancy Sinatra”...

Wednesday Irish Session

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 3, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents a Wednesday Irish Session. 

You can hear the lively blend of fiddle, flute and percussion from the muddy sidewalk outside the pub. Inside, musicians pack the corner stage. On the right are the fiddlers, three or four of them. To the left are the bodhran drummers, holding their...

MFAH Film Premieres: Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston at Museum of Fine Arts Houston - Brown Auditorium

July 4-July 12, 2013

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents MFAH Film Premieres. Enjoy these critically acclaimed, award-winning international films as they make their Houston debut!

Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Directed by Laura Archibald
2012
USA
92...

Shake Russell (with Michael Hearne)

Presented by Dosey Doe Coffee House at Dosey Doe Coffee House - The Big Barn

July 6, 2013

Dosey Doe Coffee House presents Shake Russell.  With Michael Hearne - Shake’s New Mexico Twin - as famous there, as Shake is here. ROB BAIRD Opens.

Shake’s music walks right up to you, says howdy and gives you a big hug. His tunes make you feel happy or sad or...

Judy Dugas

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 7, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Judy Dugas.

CD Release!

Have Autoharp, will travel.

Tzofim Friendship Caravan

Presented by Jewish Communitiy Center of Houston (Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston) at Jewish Community Center -- Kaplan Theater

July 9, 2013

The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston presents a family-friendly concert with the Tzofim Friendship Caravan Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kaplan Theatre.

The Tzofim Friendship Caravans tours North America every summer bringing Israeli culture and goodwill through their unique blend of smiles,...

Wednesday Irish Sessions (Plus Patrice Pike)

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 10-July 24, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Wednesday Irish Sessions (Plus Patrice Pike). 

Patrice Pike - Austin, Texas is known for its laid back, bohemian yet ultra committed music scene--something Austin native Patrice Pike immediately conveys. She's been a professional musician since she was...

Jimbo Mathus (Special Show)

Presented by Under The Volcano at Under The Volcano

July 11, 2013

Under The Volcano presents Jimbo Mathus. Special Show. Great southern rock from Mississippi!!

The late Memphis producer Jim Dickinson once called Jimbo Mathus “the singing voice of Huck Finn.” Outside the South, Mathus is likely known as the ringleader of the hyper-ragtime outfit Squirrel Nut Zippers. In his...

An Evening with Grace Pettis

Presented by 14 Pews at 14 Pews

July 12, 2013

14 Pews presents An Evening with Grace Pettis.

With stories in her soul, a dash of courage, and a smile that melts walls, Grace Pettis is busy doing what she was born to do. The life of an independent touring artist is tough, but somehow she makes it look easy. In her short career, she has built a reputation as a...

Clandestine

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 12, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Clandestine.

Clandestine is hard-driving, toe-tapping Texas Celtic sound. They re-formed in 2006 after a four-year break, with the same brand of blasting tune sets and new songs. Al Cofrin, the newest member, brings cittern and another set of bagpipes to the mix.

Percussionist and...

Guy Forsyth

Presented by Dosey Doe Coffee House at Dosey Doe Coffee House - Music Cafe

July 12, 2013

Dosey Doe Coffee House MUSIC CAFE presents Guy Forsyth.

It’s been a long and dusty, winding road for Austin singer/songwriter Guy Forsyth that’s lead to a recent surge in praise over his dazzling live shows and his rich Americana roots sound.

Guy Forsyth is a modern-day Renaissance man. The insanely...

Gary Nicholson & Allen Shamblin

Presented by Dosey Doe Coffee House at Dosey Doe Coffee House - Music Cafe

July 13, 2013

Dosey Doe Coffee House MUSIC CAFE presents Gary Nicholson & Allen Shamblin.

Gary Nicholson is a musical Renaissance man. He not only plays guitar, sings, writes songs and produces Grammy-winning albums, but does it all with an easy agility that erases any seeming genre boundaries between country,...

Riders in the Sky

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

July 13, 2013

The American Western music and comedy group, Riders in the Sky, takes center stage at the Grand 1894 Opera House Saturday, July 13 at 8 pm. A performance for the entire family, Riders in the Sky will have you reminiscently recalling your own childhood as your children inadvertently learn valuable lessons about dishonesty or...

Symphony Summer in the City 2013: Day of Music

Presented by Houston Symphony at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

July 13, 2013

The Houston Symphony presents Symphony Summer in the City 2013.

Innovative, multi-media experiences are the core of summer programming as the Symphony continues its tradition of encouraging new audiences to experience live music from a full orchestra while featuring familiar entertainment in this year’s Summer in...

Poetry and Music: Celebrating Pablo Neruda - Love Poems

Presented by Flamenco Poets Society at Brazilian Arts Foundation Cultural Center

July 13, 2013

The Flamenco Poets Society presents Poetry and Music: Celebrating Pablo Neruda - Love Poems, Saturday, July 13, 2013, 7:30 pm.

FEATURING:

Randy Cordero—Flamenco Guitarist

Paco Garrigues—Cante

Ben Lind—Poetry Reading

This summer we are celebrating the love...

Dirty Bourbon River Show

Presented by Continental Club at Continental Club

July 13, 2013

Continental Club presents Dirty Bourbon River Show. With Allen Thompson Band.

In August of 2008 frontman and multi-instrumentalist Noah Adams drifted into New Orleans and quickly found himself enchanted with its wild and authentic, booming musical styles. After recruiting New Orleans native drummer...

Danny Everitt (CD Release)

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 14, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Danny Everitt. CD Release for "Acoustic Souvenir"

If you love Texas and you love music, you’ll love Danny Everitt because he is the perfect combination of the two. Strong, bold and lyrical. Everitt’s music is at once as beautiful and lonely as a tumbleweed blowing across West...

Mando Saenz (CD Release)

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 18, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Mando Saenz. CD Release.

Mando Saenz has made a career out of watching people, haunting places, and asking questions. Studebaker, his third studio album, is a snapshot of an artist who has grown not only comfortable, but also confident in who he is and the value of what he has to say. Recorded in...

Summer Sounds Concert Series: Vivalda Dula - An Angolan Adventure

Presented by Rothko Chapel at Rothko Chapel

July 18, 2013

The Rothko Chapel is excited to present the Summer Sounds Concert Series, a summer music series featuring a diversity of music traditions. Come immerse yourself in sound.

Thursday, July 18, at 7pm
Vivalda Dula - An Angolan Adventure

Accompanied by her band, singer and percussionist...

Jimmy LaFave

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 19, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Jimmy LaFave.

Austin-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Jimmy LaFave brings a passionate rock & roll energy to his original folk songs, whether he's playing solo or with a band.

A thoughtful writer’s heart that beats with the wounded, soulful voice of a poet...and even then...

Roberta Morales - Band (Spanish & English Show)

Presented by Dosey Doe Coffee House at Dosey Doe Coffee House - Music Cafe

July 19, 2013

Dosey Doe Coffee House MUSIC CAFE presents  Roberta Morales - Band (Spanish & English Show). 

Roberta, of the Morales Sisters, is the real deal, a singer/songwriter and guitar Player who’s comfortable and accomplished, delivering a repertoire that ranges From original folk, country...

Wood and Wire

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 20, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Wood and Wire. 

Wood & Wire is one of the most promising new bands on Austin's bluegrass and acoustic scene. Mixing in elements of Americana and swing, its healthy dose of original music and traditional bluegrass tunes keep audiences riveted.

The three-man band keeps people on their...

Jung Center Special Performance/Lecture: Emotion and the Music of South India

Presented by Jung Center of Houston at Jung Center of Houston

July 25, 2013

The Jung Center of Houston presents a Jung Center Special Performance/Lecture: Emotion and the Music of South India. Accomplished vocalist Prema Bhat (pictured) explores the emotional world of South Indian classical music in this performance and lecture.

Enter...

Double Bill: Sweet Mama Cotton & 2 Bit Palamino

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 25, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Double Bill: Sweet Mama Cotton & 2 Bit Palamino.

When Marcy Rae went to a blues festival in Crosby, Texas, in 1992, she had no idea that she would return as Sweet Mama Cotton. But there was little doubt that she would be playing and singing the blues. Marcy, born and...

9th Annual Bayou City Dulcimer Festival

Presented by Bayou City Old Time Music

July 25-July 27, 2013

Bayou City Old Time Music presents the 9th Annual Bayou City Dulcimer Festival,  July 25 - July 27, 2013 at First Baptist Church of North Houston, 4422 Lauder Road at JFK Blvd. 

For 3 days in July come and play acoustic music of all kinds. Classes are availble for all kinds of music and imstruments....

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)...

Pandit Jasraj Live: The Epitome of Musical Spirituality

Presented by Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston and Stafford Centre at Stafford Centre

July 26, 2013

Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston presents Pandit Jasraj Live: The Epitome of Musical Spirituality, featuring the living legend of Indian Classical Music, Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj in a live concert. With Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Pandit Suman Ghosh and Pandita Tripti...

Sara Hickman

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 26, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Sara Hickman. 

Singer-songwriter Sara Hickman sings about life, love and the pursuit of joy and happiness... she knows these things personally. She eats life up and shares it with you like a huge buffet. Simple words find it difficult to describe this remarkable soul.

Sara is joyful,...

James McMurtry

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 27, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents James McMurtry. (TWO SHOWS)!

James McMurtry  is a Texas rock and Americana music singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader and occasional actor (Daisy Miller, Lonesome Dove). He performs with veteran bandmates and rhythm section The Heartless Bastards. His father, novelist Larry...

Brizeus

Presented by McGonigel's Mucky Duck at McGonigel's Mucky Duck

July 28, 2013

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Brizeus.

Our pipe corps was at the World Championships in Glasgow this past August and we’ll be playing the best bagpipe dance music from the last five centuries.

Bagpipes, drums and percussive strings. Melodic, rhythmic, tuneful and true.

Interceltic, historic, and original...