Jackie Venson Austin Blues Fest
Jackie Venson Credit: Jana Birchum

The Drop-In 

Thursday 25, Long Center Lawn

Electric guitar wizard/singer-songwriter Jackie Venson takes a quick pit stop at home for the latest edition of the Drop-In’s lively free concert series. Chris Robinson’s alt-R&B project, Sweet Limb, opens with sophomore album Axis in tow.

Allisen & the Wy’s Guys 

Saturday 27, C-Boy’s Heart & Soul

Though Allisen & the Wy’s Guys typically host a tribute show to Amy Winehouse around her birthday in September, some of the Allisen Hinojosa-fronted band’s set on Friday will feature covers of the late Brit. The group’s Friday show is also a celebration of their new single “Bittersweet,” which will be released on the same day.

William Harries Graham 

Wednesday 1, Continental Club Gallery

William Harries Graham performs at the Continental Gallery for the first time since the March passing of his father, Jon Dee Graham. The two Grahams previously played Wednesday residencies at Continental Club for many years. WHG returns for the release party of his new EP, Belrose Motel, and will also play some songs from Jon Dee’s catalog.

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As the Chronicle's Club Listings Editor, Derek compiles a weekly list of music events occurring across town. The University of Texas alum also writes about hip-hop as a contributor to the Music section.