Live Music Calendar

Tuesday
Houstonian Lee Alexander has been placing in the finals of several international songwriting competitions. You can catch Lee and his clever lyrical style at Clark’s downtown.
Music: “The Downside”
9 p.m. at Clark’s | info

Wednesday
The Fruit Bats are led by singer, songwriter, keyboardist and guitarist Eric Johnson (no, not the guitar-god from Austin, a different EJ from Chicago). Good new folk/pop.
Music: “A Bit of Wind”
9 p.m. at Walter’s on Washington | info

If you want to be apart of a live recording, check out Miss Leslie & Her Juke Jointers usual Wednesday night stop at the Continental. The tape will be rolling on the country crooner.
9 p.m. at the Continental Club | info

Thursday
Houston boys who’ve made the big time, Blue October, return for a sold out show tonight (check Craigslist for tickets). Thank their first major national hit “Hate Me” for that.
Music: “Hate Me”
8 p.m. at Warehouse Live | tickets and info

We have to keep reminding ourselves that Todd “Alright Guy” Snider isn’t a Texan, even though he sounds like one. The Oregon born Snider calls Tennessee home now, but brings his Americana to the Duck tonight.
7:30 and 10 p.m. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | info

Saturday
Call this Brooklyn trio punk-art, with some electronica thrown in. TV On the Radio were finalists on The Short List in 2004, so you know they’re good.
8 p.m. at Warehouse Live | tickets and info

For the utmost variety of music, visit the International Festival on its opening weekend. Many diverse acts today, including Burning Spear, Brave Combo, Patrice Pike, Jack Saunders, and dozens more.
All day, downtown near city hall and Tranquility park | tickets and info

Pictured L to R: The Fruit Bats, Blue October, TV On the Radio