Beyoncé performs at NRG Park, September 22. Photo courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment

Note: Events in bold reflect highly recommended shows.

2nd Annual Boom Bash: With Rakim, Run-DMC, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, MC Lyte, Naughty By Nature, Monie Love, DJ Quik. Sat., June 11, 2 p.m., $45 to $150. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.

93Q's A Day in the Country: With Dwight Yoakam, Kip Moore, Canaan Smith, Lauren Alaina, Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer, High Valley, Wade Bowen. Sat., June 25, 1:30 p.m., $20 to $79.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.

Advance Base: With Mike Adams at His Honest Weight. Sat., September 10, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Alan Haynes: Sat., May 28, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Alexander Jean: Sun., June 26, 7 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

All People: With Football etc., Honey & Salt. Sat., July 2, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals: Wed., June 22, 7 p.m., $20. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Annie & Kate: Sat., May 28, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.

Another Run: With Mobley, Peach Kings, Kay Weathers. Thu., August 18, 8 p.m., $8 to $11. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Antique Scream: Tue., July 26, 8 p.m., $10 to $11. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Architects: With Counterparts, Sworn In, Make Them Suffer. Wed., July 27, 6:30 p.m., $15 to $17. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Babylon Breakers: With Pink Eye, The Hates, PLXTX. Mon., May 30, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Beethoven's Ninth: Sat., May 14, 8-10 p.m., $10 to $68. Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater Center, 500 Texas, Houston.

Beyoncé: Thu., September 22, 7:30 p.m., $45-$280. NRG Stadium, 1 NRG Park, Houston.

Blind Guardian: With Grave Digger. Mon., September 26, 7:30 p.m., $25 to $27. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

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Gwen Stefani performs August 14 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Photo by Disney / ABC Television Group

blink-182: Sun., July 31, 7 p.m., $33.50 to $83.50. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.

Blue Water Highway Band: Fri., May 20, 8:30 p.m., $15. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

The Bright Lights Tonight - Rite of Spring edition!: Sat., June 4, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. Frenetic Theater, 5102 Navigation, Houston, 832-426-4624.

Carl Hayn and the Holdouts: Sat., June 4, 10 p.m., Free. Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main, Houston, 713-529-9666.

Chris Fairbanks: Fri., May 13, 10:30 p.m.; Sat., May 14, 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Fri., May 20, 8 p.m., $16. The Joke Joint Comedy Showcase, 11460 Fuqua, Ste. 300, Houston, 281-481-1188.

Cody Jinks: With Whitey Morgan. Sat., August 20, 7 p.m., $25 to $33. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Cold and Lust: With Aegis, Summer’s End. Thu., June 16, 8 p.m., $10. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.

Cory Morrow: Fri., July 15, 8:30 p.m., $20 to $25. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

Critter Taylor: Fri., May 20, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.

Drew Stalin's Music Endeavors: With The Fine Constant, Eanimus. Sun., June 19, 6 p.m., $10 to $12. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Dylan LeBlanc: Thu., July 21, 9:30 p.m., $15 to $17. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

Electric Vacation: With Just Boring Zombies, The Radio Broadcast., Sat., May 14, 8 p.m., Free. Notsuoh, 314 Main, Houston, 713-409-4750.

The Faint (DJ set): Fri., June 24, 10 p.m., $5. The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston.

First Light District's '80s theme MORNING Dance Party!: Sat., May 14, 8-11 a.m., $15. Numbers, 300 Westheimer, Houston, 713-526-6551.

Foxy Vance: Sun., October 9, 7 p.m., $15 to $22. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

A Giant Dog: With Frog Hair, Young Mammals. Thu., May 12, 7 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Gojira: Fri., September 30, 7:15 p.m., $27.50-$35. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Grady Gaines: Fri., May 13, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Gwen Stefani: With Eve. Sun., August 14, 7 p.m., $29.95 to $149.95. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, 281-363-3300.

Hayes Carll: Sat., July 2, 8:30 p.m., $26 to $30. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

Run DMC performs at Boom Bash, June 11 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Photos by Marco Torres

Hector Ward & the Big Time: Sat., June 18, 8 p.m., $10. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Here Lies The Hero: With Kairos Theos, Manoz Zuziaz, Conflikto, Alimanas, Skeptik Nation, Mugrero. Thu., May 19, 8 p.m., $5. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.

Herman's Hermits: Sun., October 2, 7:30 p.m., $98 to $158. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

Hookers & Blow feat. Dizzy Reed: Fri., May 27, 9 p.m., $15 to $45. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.

Houston Zydeco Festival: With Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Keyun & the Zydeco Masters, Platinum Players Zydeco Band. Sat., June 25, 1:30 p.m., $25. Jones Plaza, 600 Louisiana, Houston, 713-237-1439.

Hunny: With The Frights, Gymshorts. Sun., July 24, 7 p.m., $12 to $16. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Iamsu: With Mod Sun, Bia, Gravez. Thu., May 19, 8 p.m., $21 to $25. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay Blvd., Houston, 281-335-0002.

Incite: With Insolvent, Calacas, Sift Through the Ashes. Thu., June 9, 8 p.m., $10. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.

Jason Wolter & Scott Walcott: Fri., May 13, 6 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.

Jealous Creatures: With Cake Rangers, Missing Siblings, Hello Planet. Sat., June 4, 8 p.m., $8 to $12. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

JMSN: With Tiffany Gouché. Thu., May 19, 8 p.m., $12 to $17. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Joe Ely: Fri., July 1, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $30 to $33. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

John Allen Stephens: Thu., May 12, 8 p.m., Free. MKT BAR, 1001 Austin, Houston, 832-360-2222.

Kian 'n' JC: Don't Try This At Home: Sat., July 2, 7 p.m., $37.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Laughter: With Hired Gun, Substance, No Come. Thu., May 12, 8 p.m., $5. The Clinic, 7444 Harrisburg, Houston.

Lee Ann Womack: Sun., August 28, 7:30 p.m., $98 to $158. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

The Kills perform September 9 at White Oak Music Hall. Photo by Groovehouse

letlive.: With Seahaven, Silver Snakes, Night Verses. Wed., June 22, 6 p.m., $15 to $18. Scout Bar, 18307 Egret Bay, Houston, 281-335-0002.

Lil Flip: Fri., May 13, 8 p.m., TBA. 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill, 101 18th St., San Leon, 281-339-2600.

Los Rabanes: Thu., June 9, 8 p.m., $15 - $50. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston, 713-862-3838.

LT: Sun., May 15, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Malaa: Fri., May 27, 9 p.m., $15 to $18. Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond, Houston, 832-251-9600.

Mandi Powell: Sat., May 21, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.

Mark Towns: Sun., May 29, 4 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.

The Marriage Contract: Sat., May 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $15. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.

Menthol: With Menthol., Wed., August 3, 7 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Mephiskapheles: With The Skatastrophics, Metanoia. Thu., May 12, 8 p.m., $12 to $16. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Metal Night 2016: With Suicidal Impulse, Inner Image, Viridian, Carry the Storm, Count Your Dead, Mirages. Fri., May 27, 7:30 p.m., $10 to $15. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.

The Mighty Orq: Thu., May 19, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Migraine: With No Love Less, Tearful Moon., Mon., June 20, 7 p.m., $3 to $5. Bruja Mansion, 2275 Des Jardines, Houston.

MindHeartSoul: With James Curtis, Johny P, Soul of Sherif., Thu., July 21, 7:30 p.m., $15 to $20. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.

Mojave Red: With Mind Shrine, A Tribute to the Sun, XLO. Wed., May 18, 8 p.m., $2 to $5. Barbarella Houston, 2404 San Jacinto, Houston.

New Madrid: Sun., June 26, 8 p.m., $10. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Nightbird: Sat., May 21, 8 p.m., $10. Concert Pub — Galleria, 5636 Richmond, Houston, 713-278-7272.

Oh Sleeper: With To Speak Of Wolves, Above Caelum, Morningside, Orion, Arise, Wanderers. Fri., May 27, 6:30 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Lil Flip performs May 13 at 18th Street Pier Bar & Grill. Photo by Marco Torres

Orchiectomy: With Brutally Mutilated, Flesh Hoarder, Horrific Visions, Putrid Womb. Sat., May 21, 8 p.m., $5. White Swan, 4419 Navigation, Houston, 713-923-2837.

Patrick Garrity: Fri., May 13, 10:30 p.m.; Fri., May 13, 8 p.m.; Sat., May 14, 8 & 10:30 p.m., $16. The Joke Joint Comedy Showcase, 11460 Fuqua, Ste. 300, Houston, 281-481-1188.

Performing Asia: MoKo Musik and the Spirit of Modern Korea: Thu., May 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Free. Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd. Ste. 205, Houston, 713-496-9901.

Performing Asia: Shahid Parvez and Lalgudi Krishnan in Concert: With Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, Lalgudi Krishnan., Sun., June 5, 3-5 & 7-9 p.m., $35 Members; $60 Nonmembers. Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd. Ste. 205, Houston, 713-496-9901.

The Pose (record release party): Sat., July 30, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

R. Kelly: Thu., June 2, 8 p.m., TBA. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk, Houston, 713-758-7200.

Raa Raa: Sun., May 22, 8 p.m., Free. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Richard Cheese: Fri., September 9, 8 p.m., $25-$49.50. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Ringo Deathstarr: With The Stargazer Lilies, Pale Dian, Blondestar, Delphine Coma DJ. Wed., July 20, 7 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Robert Hartye: Fri., May 13, 7 p.m., Free. Fri., May 27, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.

Roselit Bone: Tue., August 9, 7 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Royce Rizzy: Sun., May 29, 10 p.m., $15 to $20. The Green Room — Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Sea Breeze Sax: Sun., May 22, 4 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.

Sean Chambers: Sat., May 21, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Sean Richards: Sun., May 15, 4 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugarland, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugarland, 281-240-3474.

Sete Star Sept: With Scum Human, DDA., Thu., July 28, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

Sister Gypsies featuring Brooke Alyson: Sat., May 14, 7 p.m., Free. Floyd's Cajun Seafood/Sugar Land, 16549 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, 281-240-3474.

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Ringo Deathstarr performs at Satellite July 20. Photo by Paul Hudson via Flickr Commons

Step Rideau: Fri., May 20, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Steve Gilbert Band: Fri., June 17, 7 p.m., Free. Fri., July 15, 7 p.m., Free. House of Blues — Crossroads Stage, 1204 Caroline, Houston, 888-402-5837.

Steven Tyler: Fri., July 29, 8 p.m., $59.95-$199.95. Revention Music Center, 520 Texas, Houston, 713-225-8551.

Stoney LaRue: Thu., May 19, 8 p.m., $48 to $68. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

Straight No Chaser: Sun., October 30, 2 p.m., $39.50-$59.50. University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, 713-743-2255.

Summer On Smash: With Trill Sammy, Yung Nation, Bornstunnaaa. Thu., June 9, 9 p.m., $15 to $20. Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston, 713-225-5483.

Summon the Heroes - Honoring Fort Bend's First Responders: Sun., May 15, 2 p.m., $5 to $15. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash, Stafford.

Suzanna Choffel: Sat., July 9, 7 p.m., $20 to $22. McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, Houston, 713-528-5999.

The Tejas Brothers: Fri., May 27, 8:30 p.m., $10 to $15. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367-3774.

Texas Johnny Boy: Sat., May 14, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

The Kills: Fri., September 9, 9 p.m., TBA. White Oak Music Hall, 2915 N. Main, Houston.

Tommy Dardar: Fri., May 27, 8 p.m., $5. The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby, Houston, 713-523-9999.

Tribute Night at the Last Concert Cafe: With Soul Kitchen, Von Hindenburg. Fri., June 10, 9 p.m., $10. Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance, Houston, 713-226-8563.

The Ultimate Louisiana Party-Cultural Festival: With LZ Dillon, Clarence "Pieman" Williams, Donny Buggs, Sounds From Wednesday, Preston Smith, Kiland Aishia K., Tassie Burnett, Scott Lewis, Whisper., Sat., May 28, 2:30 p.m., $5 to $10. With Austin Vela, Kizzo, Tres Equis, Rusty Relics,, Ahyonz, Cody Russell & The Revolvers, Absence Project, Crosswind, Brett Barrow, Henry Turner Jr & Flavor., Sat., May 28, 2 p.m.; Sun., May 29, 2 p.m., $5 to $10. With Solo Melodic, Matt & The Herdsmen, The Band Hennessy, Uncle Chess, Arkay, Major Riley, Kalila, Da Beautiful Key, Henry Turner Jr & Flavor, Brett Barrow., Sun., May 29, 2 p.m., $5 to $10. Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th, Houston, 713-862-8707.

Valient Thorr: With The Satanic Overlords of Rock N Roll. Sun., June 5, 8 p.m., $10 to $13. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Wade Andrew Smith: With Driftwood. Fri., May 13, 8 p.m., $12. Firehouse Saloon, 5930 Southwest Fwy., Houston, 713-977-1962.

Dwight Yoakam performs at 93-Qs A Day In The Country June 25 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Photo by Jay Lee

Warren G.: Wed., July 13, 8 p.m., $25 to $27. White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, 2915 N Main, Houston.

We Are Scientists: With The Misteries. Thu., May 19, 7 p.m., $13 to $17. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.

Welcome Home: With Emiliana. Sat., May 28, 8 p.m., TBA. Satellite, 6922 Harrisburg, Houston.

WhyJae: With Tedy Andreas, JG., Tue., June 14, 9 p.m., $20 to $25. Studio @ Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, Houston.

Wilt: With Krigblast, KRVSHR, God Fearing Fuck. Wed., July 13, 8 p.m., TBA. Walters Downtown, 1120 Naylor, Houston, 713-222-2679.

Wizard Rifle: With Vulgarnaut., Tue., June 28, 8 p.m., $10 to $13. Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh, Houston, 713-521-0521.

Wood & Wire: With Danny Barnes., Fri., May 13, 7 p.m., $13 to $17. Raven Tower, 310 North, Houston.

Zebra: Sat., June 11, 8 p.m., $25 to $200. Concert Pub (North), 2470 FM 1960, Houston, 281-583-8111.

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Warren G performs July 13 at White Oak Music Hall. Photo by Connie Lodge via Flickr Commons