Live Music Calendar

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Wednesday
Keeping his father’s tradition of outlaw country music, Shooter Jennings brings his Put the O Back in Country (think about it) tour to Houston.
7 p.m. at the Meridian | tickets and info

Thursday
It’s like a Reese's commercial – two musicians (Deb Talan and Steve Tannen) meet each other while performing and realize they can make beautiful folk/pop music together as The Weepies.
Music: “The World Spins Madly Around
8 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | tickets and info

Something about Deadboy & the Elephantmen remind us of White Stripes. Maybe it’s the vocals, music, or the whole guy/girl alternative duo bit. Who knows.
Music: “Ancient Man
8 p.m. at Walter’s on Washington | tickets and info

Friday
The weekend begins retro. 70’s southern-rockers Blackfoot (maybe you remember “Train, Train”?) have reunited.
8 p.m. at the Meridian | tickets and info

When Charlie Sexton hit the Top 40 at age 17 in 1986 with “Beat’s So Lonely,” he was raved to be the next big star. That didn’t quite happen, but after a successful stint with the Arc Angels in the 90’s, he’s back with his most mature solo album to date, Cruel and Gentle Things.
Music: Live performance on NPR’s World Café
8 p.m. at the Warehouse Live (Studio) | tickets and info

Saturday
If you like Fergie’s lady humps (or the song, at least), you can check out the Black Eyed Peas tonight as the Woodlands pavilion begins their concert season. The Pussycat Dolls open.
7 p.m. at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | tickets and info

Robbie Fulks has been writing and singing great country songs for 15 years now, on his terms. His latest CD Georgia Hard was considered one of the best Alt.Country albums of 2005.
Music: Live performance on Download.com Music Session
7:30 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | tickets and info


Pictured L to R: The Weepies, Charlie Sexton, Black Eyed Peas, Robbie Fulks

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