Tuesday
John Fogerty is this year’s representation of classic rock at the Rodeo. You’re assured to hear many old Creedence hits, but it’ll be interesting to see if he plays his new anti-war anthem “Déjà vu (All Over Again).”
6:30 p.m. at Reliant Stadium | tickets and info
Wednesday
Rick Monroe is a relative newcomer on the country scene, but he’s pressing hard to make a name for himself, with 3 nightly shows in different Houston venues this week. We can’t vouch for him, but we can recommend the free opener’s Patsy Cline’s vocals, Miss Leslie & Her Juke Jointers.
Music: I Remember the Music (Rick Monroe)
7 p.m. at the Continental Club | tickets and info
Thursday
It’s better the second time around: David Gray had to postpone his Houston concert several months ago due to illness, but we’re the beneficiaries. With Aqualung opening up it’s almost a double-bill.
Music: Brighter Than Sunshine (Aqualung)
8 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Theater | tickets and info
If your idea of heaven is bagpipes and punk-rock, blended together, then you can’t miss the Irish-at-heart Bostonian’s Dropkick Murphy’s.
Video: Sunshine Highway
8 p.m. at the Warehouse Live | tickets and info
Friday
It’s Texas frat-boy night at the rodeo, as Pat Green brings his beer-swiggin’ country music (which has been toned down, now that he’s becoming mainstream) to the rodeo.
6:30 p.m. at the Reliant Stadium | tickets and info
For over a decade, Dune TX has been semi-hometown music heroes. They’re still working on bringing their garage-pop to the masses.
Music: The Weez
10 p.m. at the Continental Club | tickets and info
Saturday
After a brief period of playing Jim Morrison on a Doors reunion tour, Ian Ashbury is back with The Cult. Come out and see if “She’s Sells Sanctuary” still sounds as good twenty years later.
8 p.m. at Warehouse Live | tickets and info
A couple of years ago, it looked like Hayes Carll was headed for Nashville stardom. Thankfully for us, he’s chosen to perform his way, and now he’s a favorite in the alt.country world.
Music: Wish I Hadn’t Stay So Long
7:30 & 10 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | tickets and info
Sunday
Who would have thought that a Hasidic Jewish reggae artist could get this popular? Matisyahu’s popularity has exploded in the past year, thanks to his CD Live at Stubb’s and the modern rock radio hit “King Without a Crown.” His new CD Youth hits stores this week.
8 p.m. at Warehouse Live | tickets and info
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