🕺🏻Venezuelan Beats + Peppy UK Indie Pop

There are estimated to be up to 20 quadrillion ants on earth. In case you needed a conversation starter this weekend. 

Some cool (and interesting) bands this week! Check out our recs and then explore the list: 

1. Los Amigos Invisibles - recruited by David Byrne to record on his label in 1996, this Venezuelan group is bringing their blend of disco, jazz, funk and latin beats to Heights Theater Sunday night.

2. Michael Cera Palin - they’re not Michael Cera, and they’re not Sarah Palin, they’re Michael Cera Palin. With indie rap and pop/punk influences, this midwestern emo band will be at Secret Group Friday night. 

3. Rachel Chinourori - a peppy UK indie pop artist with a fresh debut album, she’ll be at House of Blues Sunday night. 

4. Patrick Squier Band - a Houstonian blending blues, rock and psychedelia, you’ll find him at the newly renovated Big Top Friday night. 

Friday, June 6th

Yellow Claw - Stereo Live - 10:00pm - EDM - $40.28

Michael Cera Palin - Secret Group - 6:00pm - Emo/Indie Punk - $25+ 

Rodney Crowell // Guy Forsyth - Heights Theater - 8:00pm - Country/Americana - $64.50

Ruby Dice, Jordan Matthew Young, & Calloway - McGonigel’s Mucky Duck - 9:30pm - Americana - $37

Lisa Morales Band - McGonigel’s Mucky Duck - 7:00pm - Latin/Americana - $43

Hector Ward & The Big Fiesta - Dan Electro’s - 9:00pm - Americana - $18.50

Poison I.V. - Scout Bar - 9:00pm - Good Time Poison Tribute - $16.42

Shawn Allen’s Birthday Jam - Big Easy - 9:00pm - Blues - $10

When the Sun Dies, Khathodik, Bayou Saints, Nephilim Smoke Circle - BFE Rock Club - 7:00pm - Rock - $10

LoopVoid - 9PM Presents - 9:00pm - Secret Lineup - $6.75

Meredith Crawford & Zach Aaron - Dosey Doe - 8:00pm - Country - $15

Forever Miles w/ Dem Roots & Redefining Rescue - White Oak - 7:00pm - Alt Rock - $16.20

Styx & Kevin Cronin - Cynthia Woods Pavilion - 6:55pm - Rock - $30+

The Allen Oldies Band - Big Top Lounge - 6:30pm - ‘50s/’60s - $10

Blondish (Blondie Tribute), Brass in Pocket (Pretenders Tribute) - Continental Club - 9:00pm - Rock - $15

Patrick Squier Band // Chapter Three - Big Top Lounge - 9:30pm - Rock - $10

Jerry Almaraz - Armadillo Palace - 8:00pm - Country - $13 (Advance)

Emo Nite - Axelrad - 8:00pm - Various Artists - Info

Emo Nite w/ Secondhand Serenade - Warehouse Live - 9:00pm - Emo Pop - $20.67

Saturday, June 7th

Guz - Stereo Live - 10:00pm - EDM - Free

Alejandro Escovedo - Heights Theater - 8:00pm - Rock - $31.79+ 

Jesse Dayton - Heights Theater - 7:00pm - Country/Rock - $53+ 

Kizmet - Dan Electro’s - 2:30pm - Rock  - Info

Henry Invisible! The One Man Funk N' Dance Band - Dan Electro’s - 8:00pm - R&B/Soul - $13+

Metal Shop - Scout Bar - 9:30pm - Hair Metal - $16.42

Shawn Allen’s Tribute to Prince - Big Easy - 9:00pm - Prince Tribute - $10

BBQ Cook Off - BFE Rock Club - 4:00pm - Rock - $15

Turnstile - Cactus Music - 1:00pm - Hardcore Punk - Free

Where Comfort Lies - The End - 7:00pm - Ukelele Indie Rock - $13.33

Cody Hibbard - Dosey Doe (Big Barn) - 8:30pm - Country - $15+ 

Adam's Birthday Show // Almost A Cow // Lonely Giant // Blair - 1810 Ojeman - 7:00pm - Rock - $11

One Step Closer - White Oak - 6:00pm - Hardcore - $26.95

Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings - Resurrection MCC - 6:30pm - $55+

Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings - Resurrection MCC - 8:30pm - $55+

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons - The Bell Tower on 34th - 8:30pm - $59+

Jon B. - House of Blues - 7:00pm - R&B - $94+

Us And Them - Continental Club - 9:00pm - Pink Floyd Tribute - $15

David Garza - Big Top Lounge - 9:00pm - Singer-Songwriter - $15

Mighty Orq - Armadillo Palace - 8:00pm - Blues - $15 (Advance)

36th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens - Miller Outdoor Theater - 7:00pm - Folk - Free

Sunday, June 8th

Los Amigos Invisibles - Heights Theater - 8:00pm - Latin - $44.64

Sultry SongBird Sunday - Dan Electro’s - 3:00pm - Various Artists - Info

Griffin Swank & The Hubble Space Parade - Dan Electro’s - 7:00pm - Psychedelic - $10

Steven Curtis Chapman - Dosey Doe (Big Barn) - 7:30pm - Christian - $118

Forever Came Calling & Calling All Captains - White Oak - 6:00pm - Pop Punk - $26.95

Rachel Chinouriri - House of Blues - 6:30pm - Alt Indie Pop - $24+

Summer Of 25 - Warehouse Live - 2:00pm - Various Artists - $20.68

Until next time! 🕺🏻