Issue #2 · October 29–November 1, 2026

Big outdoor country, neighborhood stages and a Halloween cult classic: Lubbock has more than one way to make a night of it. Start with the picks below, then save a little listening time for Monday’s original songwriters. We’re here to help you find your kind of live music—and discover a local voice along the way.

Friday’s big outdoor bill puts Koe Wetzel, Wade Bowen and Kolby Cooper at Cook’s Garage. The October 30 listing starts at 6:45 p.m., with doors at 4:45 p.m. That gives you a useful arrival window without guessing when each artist will take the stage. Check the forecast before heading south on U.S. 87: rain and thunderstorms are in the outlook around Thursday night and Friday. We’ve gathered the venue details and practical reminders to help you plan the evening.

Looking for another night, a neighborhood venue or something beyond this week’s picks? Explore the Lubbock Live Music Scene directory and keep it handy for your next night out. Confirm individual listings with the venue before making plans.

Halloween brings two chances to catch The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Buddy Holly Hall’s Crickets Theater: Saturday, October 31, at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. This is a film screening with a local shadow cast, rather than a touring rock concert. The appeal is the communal experience—a familiar soundtrack, theatrical energy and a room sharing the occasion. Choose the earlier or later show, then check the venue’s current ticket information and participation rules before heading out.

Keep Monday on your calendar. The Blue Light’s 2026 Singer-Songwriter Competition continues November 2, with doors at 8 p.m. and songwriters starting around 9 p.m. The venue lists no Monday cover. This is a chance to slow down and listen to original songs in a room that puts lyrics and storytelling first. The November 2 performance slots are currently filled, although the competition page lists an alternate route. For most readers, the simplest invitation is to come listen and discover a voice worth following.

Aaron Lewis · November 4 · cancelled. Buddy Holly Hall marks the Acoustic Origins Tour date cancelled. Ticket holders should check their purchase channel or the box office for instructions. Venue update.

Gunhild Carling · rescheduled to January 15, 2027. Cactus Theater now lists the show for 7:30 p.m. on that date. Keep the revised date in mind if you saved an older listing. Current show listing.