With nice weather and days off coming up from school and work, the end of the year is a great time to see live music at a variety of venues in Houston. Local bars, clubs and music halls support a myriad of genres and a wide range of musicians. Here are some of the best spots to catch music acts up close and in person.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for a unique sound, this is the spot for original, eclectic music performed mostly by up-and-coming Texas singer\/songwriters.<\/p>\n
This chill venue draws in an alternative crowd who enjoy great indie bands, simple cocktails and a big dance floor.<\/p>\n
The Mardi Gras are a giveaway for this lively hangout that frequently has blues or zydeco playing. Dancing attracts a big crowd on the weekends.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s never a cover in this funky and eclectic spot featuring good tunes without a lot of hype.<\/p>\n
Enjoy free shows from local talent on singer-songwriters Saturdays.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s the closest you\u2019ll get to a big barn dance in The Woodlands. Upcoming country acts include Sunny Sweeney, Honeybrowne, Collin Raye, Doug Supernaw, Cody Canada and Micky & The Motocars.<\/p>\n
Hipsters love this dive bars with underground tunes, in part because you can bring your own liquor and get a set up!<\/p>\n
This classic honky tonk provides a great backdrop for Texas bands and a night of dancing. Plus, there’s an open mic night every third Thursday of the month.<\/p>\n
The Derailers and popular cover bands are often on the classic neon and red velvet stage.<\/p>\n
For more than three decades, local artists and more established groups have played here.<\/p>\n
Emerging and seasoned acts can rock out for up to 1,500 music lovers.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s another great place to scoot your boots to country music.<\/p>\n
Experience the funky vibe of this Houston institution, which also servesTex-Mex and margaritas on the patio.<\/p>\n
If you like country and folk genres, this half Irish pub and half music hall is a popular venue.<\/p>\n
Thursday nights are best for live performances, but this place also features great DJs on the weekends.<\/p>\n
Big bands such as The Cure, The Black Keys and many others have drawn crowds to the large dance floor.<\/p>\n
Rock bands like Coldplay and Nickelback prefer the venue’s state-of-the-art sound system.<\/p>\n
Enjoy indie rock and punk bands upstairs after eating fish and chips or Irish stew downstairs.<\/p>\n
Emerging rock and blues artists fill this venue with great sound.<\/p>\n
This unique concert venue features styles ranging from alternative blues to rap to pop rock.<\/p>\n
Multiple indoor and outdoor stages have hosted The Lumineers, The Flaming Lips and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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