By Chip Chandler — Digital Content Producer
Christmas break may be just around the corner, but there's still plenty of musical options to enjoy! Check here for all your options through Dec. 21!
Friday
Amarillo bluesman Stew Moss performs at 6 p.m. at The Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. Interstate 40. No cover. Call 806-372-6000.
Mariachi band Pete Y Los Releros performs at 6:30 p.m. at Bracero's Mexican Bar & Grill, 2822 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-220-2395.
Amarillo folk singer-songwriter Yvonne Perea will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. Call 806-350-5430.
Mariachi band El Trio Cortez performs at 7 p.m. at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 727 S. Polk St. No cover. Call 806-373-8889.
Amarillo singer-songwriter Andy Chase performs at 7 p.m. at Napoli's Italian Restaurant, 700 S. Taylor St. Call 806-220-2588.
DJ Frank Wylie will provide dance tunes at 7 p.m. at the Amarillo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1475, 1401 S.W. Eighth Ave. Cover $5. Call 806-373-3521.
Country singer Rocky Shaw will perform at 8 p.m. at Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse, 6103 S. Coulter St., Suite 200. No cover. Call 806-376-5286.
The Killer Dueling Pianos performers The Rev. Gabriel Armorsmith and Craig Hendry will play at 8 p.m. at I Don't Know Sports Bar & Grill, 1301 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. Call 806-331-7985.
Amarillo rock band Moon Dog will play at 8 p.m. at Joe Daddy's, 2108 Paramount Blvd. No cover. Call 806-463-7900.
Amarillo guitarist Moses Morin will perform at 8 p.m. at Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. Call 806-242-0117.
Amarillo rocker Ace Rodriguez will perform at 8 p.m. at Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-331-6698.
DJ Atomic spins at 9 p.m. at Atomic Sports Grill & Bar, 2523 Brittain Drive. No cover. Call 806-355-2100.
DJ Oni spins for Flashback Fridays at 9 p.m. at Bodega's, 709 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-378-5790.
B-Man's Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-373-9149.
B-Man's Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at Buckles Lounge, 6800 E. Interstate 40. No cover. Call 806-379-8064.
Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. Call 806-351-0757.
Amarillo country band Next to Kin will play at 9 p.m. at Gerb's Wurst Bar, 7415 S. Bell St. Call 806-398-9991.
Lil T Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at House Bar, 1219 S.W. 10th Ave. No cover. Call 806-677-6450.
DJ Chancho will spin at an Ugly Sweater Party at 9 p.m. at Mulligan's Pub, 2511 Paramount Blvd. Cover $5. Call 806-367-8428.
DJ Bert Zuniga spins at 9 p.m. at Old Buster's Lounge, 2204 S.E. 24th Ave. No cover. Call 806-379-8100.
Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at The Pine Shed, 5342 Canyon Dr. No cover. Call 806-352-2446.
Dallas country band Train to Nowhere will play at 9 p.m. at Rounders Club, 2801 Virginia Circle. Cover $5 for men, free for women. Call 806-352-3317.
Amarillo country band Texas Tumbleweed Junction will perform at 9 p.m. at 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. Cover $5 for guys and free for women. Call 806-356-0873.
Amarillo rock singer Lindi Wilis will perform at 9 p.m. at Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd. Cover. Call 806-355-6600.
DJ G will spin at 9 p.m. at Tejano Wild West, 1200 S.E. 10th Ave. Tickets $15 in advance. Call 806-340-3313.
DJ Ted will spin at 9 p.m. at Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover $5 for men, free for women. Call 806-379-6555, ext. 2999.
Amarillo folk singer-songwriter Yvonne Perea will perform at 9:30 p.m. at Butler's Martini Bar, 703 S. Polk St. No cover. Call 806-376-8180.
DJ service All About Music will spin at 10 p.m. at Fast Eddie's, 1619 S. Kentucky St. No cover. Call 806-590-7235.
Amarillo stoner-rock band Uncle Puppy & The Rejects will play at 10 p.m. at Golden Light Cantina, 2906 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. Call 806-374-9237.
Amarillo country-rock band The Flying Elbows Perspective at 10 p.m. at Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover.
Dance at The Latin Spot with DJ Ramon at 10 p.m. at The Spot, 4001 E. Interstate 40.
Amarillo rock band Lifeless 2 Life will play at 10 p.m. at Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. Cover $7; women free. Call 806-367-6163.
Saturday
The Amarillo Symphony's Happy Holiday Pops will feature Amarillo Master Chorale and guest conductor Steven Jarvi. Last year's concert will be featured in a Panhandle PBS special debuting Dec. 21. Here's my preview of this year's concert. Performances are set for 2 and 7:30 p.m. in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets are $15 to $54, plus fees. Call 806-376-8782.
Mary Lyn Halley and Dean Yates of Insufficient Funds will perform at a Sip 'n' Shop holiday event at Bar Z Winery featuring vendors, wine discounts and food from Cowboy Gelato food truck. Music begins at 6 p.m. at the winery, 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541. Cover $10. Call 806-488-2214.
Amarillo bluesman Stew Moss performs at 6 p.m. at The Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. Interstate 40. No cover. Call 806-372-6000.
Amarillo folk singer-songwriter Tennessee Tuckness will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. Call 806-350-5430.
Several popular Amarillo singers will come together to raise funds for Amarillo Housing First at Warming Amarillo at 7 p.m. at Golden Light Cantina, 2906 S.W. Sixth Ave. Acts will include Matt Martindale, Mark Erickson, Jason Hodges & The Panhandle Playboys and Andrew Fox. Cover $10. Call 806-374-9237.
Amarillo singer-songwriter James Owens performs at 7 p.m. at Napoli's Italian Restaurant, 700 S. Taylor St. No cover. Call 806-220-2588.
Amarillo country act Wild Boomer & The Ghost Rancher Band will give a Christmas show at 8 p.m. at Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse, 6103 S. Coulter St., Suite 200. No cover. Call 806-376-5286.
The Killer Dueling Pianos performers The Rev. Gabriel Armorsmith and Craig Hendry will play at 8 p.m. at I Don't Know Sports Bar & Grill, 1301 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. Call 806-331-7985.
Amarillo folk singer-songwriter Mike Fuller will perform at 8 p.m. at Metropolitan — A Speakeasy, 9181 Town Square Blvd. No cover. Call 806-242-0117.
West Texas singer Chad Miller will perform at 8 p.m. at Polk Street Eats, 614 S. Polk St. No cover. Call 806-376-4700.
Amarillo rocker Gabe Marinez will give an acoustic show at 8 p.m. at Rounders Club, 2801 Virginia Circle. Cover $5 for men, free for women. Call 806-352-3317.
Amarillo rock band The Solano Project will perform at 8 p.m. at Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-331-6698.
DJ Atomic spins at 9 p.m. at Atomic Sports Grill & Bar, 2523 Brittain Drive. No cover. Call 806-355-2100.
DJ Oni and DJ Frenzy spin at 9 p.m. at Bodega's, 709 S. Polk St. No cover. 806-378-5790.
Red Dirt act The Allen Biffle Band will perform at 9 p.m. at Broken Spoke Lounge, 3101 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-373-9149.
Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. Call 806-351-0757.
B-Man's Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at The Mudd Rack, 500 E. Hastings Ave. No cover. Call 806-381-2599.
DJ Bert Zuniga spins at 9 p.m. at Old Buster's Lounge, 2204 S.E. 24th Ave. No cover. Call 806-379-8100.
Amarillo country band Texas Tumbleweed Junction will play at 9 p.m. at 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. Cover $5 for guys and free for women. Call 806-356-0873.
Rock bands SuSpence and A Special Case will play at 9 p.m. at Skooterz, 4100 Bushland Blvd. Cover. Call 806-355-6600.
Dallas country band Train to Nowhere will play at 9 p.m. at Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover $5 for men, free for women. Call 806-379-6555, ext. 2999.
B-Man's Karaoke is featured at 9:30 p.m. at Cactus Bar, 4831 S. Western St. No cover. Call 806-356-6369.
Amarillo rock band Strange Saints will play at 10 p.m. at Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. Call 806-803-9063.
DJ service All About Music will spin at 10 p.m. at Fast Eddie's, 1619 S. Kentucky St. No cover. Call 806-590-7235.
Amarillo rock band Mind Plays, featuring Sativa Ro, will perform at 10 p.m. at Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover.
Space rock band Cosmic Wool will perform at 10 p.m. at Leftwoods, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. Call 806-367-9840.
Amarillo country band Lee Scheetz & Borderline will play at 10 p.m. at Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. Cover $7 for men, free for women. Call 806-367-6163.
Sunday
The Amarillo Youth Choirs' annual Songs of the Season concert also will feature an alumni choir directed by founder Jerry Perales. The concert begins at 3 p.m. in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call 806-372-1100.
The annual Christmas Concert at First Baptist Church returns for performances at 4 and 7 p.m. at the church, 1208 S. Tyler St. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Call 806-373-2891.
Amarillo bluesman Stew Moss performs at 6 p.m. at The Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. Interstate 40. No cover. Call 806-372-6000.
Christian Nodal will perform with La Zenda Norteña and Remi Benna at 8 p.m. at Azteca Music Hall, 500 N. Farm-to-Market Road 1921. Tickets are $30 to $40, plus fees. Call 806-335-9990.
B-Man's Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. Call 806-356-0873.
Amarillo DJ Bert Zuniga hosts Tejano Sundays at 9 p.m. at Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover $5 for men, free for women. Call 806-379-6555, ext. 2999.
B-Man's Karaoke also is featured at 9 p.m. at Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 S.W. 10th Ave. Cover $5. Call 806-331-7305.
Monday
The Amarillo Wind Ensemble will give a free Christmas concert at 7 p.m. at The Church at Quail Creek, 801 Tascosa Road. Email amarillowindensemble@gmail.com.
The annual Christmas Concert at First Baptist Church returns for performances at 7 p.m. at the church, 1208 S. Tyler St. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Call 806-373-2891.
The Flying J Wranglers of Ruidoso, N.M., cowboys will bring their Christmas tour back to Amarillo for a 7:30 p.m. show at Amarillo Little Theatre, 2019 Civic Circle. Tickets are $25; ALT members get a 10 percent discount. Call 806-355-9991.
Tuesday
Amarillo country singer Danny Ruiz performs at 5 p.m. at Poblano's Grill, 900 S. Tyler St. No cover. Call 806-803-9235.
Mariachi band El Trio Cortez will perform at 6 p.m. at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 727 S. Polk St. No cover. Call 806-373-8889.
DJ David Eric spins for Tuesday Bike Night at 6 p.m. at The Handle Bar & Grill, 3415 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-803-9538.
Folk singer Andy Chase performs at 6:30 p.m. at 575 Pizzeria, 2803 Civic Circle. No cover. Call 806-322-5575.
Amarillo rockers Ace Rodriguez and Andy Solano perform at 7 p.m. at Bar 3 at Preston West Golf Course, 9101 S. Coulter St. No cover. Call 806-353-7003.
Amarillo singer Rick Branigan is in the spotlight at the weekly FireSongs concert series at 7 p.m. at Fire Slice Pizzeria, 7306 S.W. 34th Ave., Suite 10. No cover. Call 806-331-2232.
Amarillo country singer Buster Bledsoe hosts an open-mic night at 7 p.m. at Rounders Club, 2801 Virginia Circle. No cover. Call 806-352-3317.
Karaoke by Amarillo DJ will be featured at 8:30 p.m. at Applebee's Grill & Bar, 2810 S. Soncy Road. No cover. Call 806-351-2810.
DJ Chancho will spin at 9 p.m. at Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. Call 806-803-9063.
Amarillo band Love Shine hosts an open-mic night at 9 p.m. at 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. Call 806-356-0873.
Karaoke by Karaoke Joe is featured at 9 p.m. at Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. Call 806-367-6163.
Amarillo DJ Element hosts #TakeMeBack Tuesdays at 10 p.m. at Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. No cover. Call 806-358-9560.
Blues-rocker Mark "Porkchop" Holder will perform at 10 p.m. at Leftwoods, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover $5. Call 806-367-9840.
Wednesday
Amarillo country singer-songwriter Danny Ruiz performs at 5 p.m. at El Patio Mexican Restaurant, 1410 Highway 60 in Canyon. No cover. Call 806-655-4300.
Amarillo classic rock band The Solano Project performs at happy hour around 5:45 p.m. at Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. No cover. Call 806-358-9560.
Amarillo folk singer-songwriter Yvonne Perea performs at 6 p.m. at Cask & Cork, 5461 McKenna Square, Suite 101. No cover. Call 806-410-1113.
Amarillo folk singer Mike Fuller performs at 6 p.m. at Poblano's Grill, 900 S. Tyler St. No cover. Call 806-803-9235.
Classic rock singer Jackie Haney will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Bracero's Mexican Bar & Grill, 2822 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-220-2395.
Amarillo country singer Buster Bledsoe hosts an open-mic night at 7 p.m. at Buffalo's Cafe, 2811 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. No cover. Call 806-655-4400.
Amarillo singer-songwriter James Owens will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Rain Premiere Sushi Bar & Lounge, 817 S. Polk St. No cover. Call 806-331-1155.
Amarillo rockers Johnny Reverb Holston and Michael Jackson perform at 8 p.m. at Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-331-6698.
DJ Kraze hosts karaoke at 9 p.m. at Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-803-9063.
Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. Call 806-351-0757.
Thomas Thompson will host an open-mic night at 8 p.m. at The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-322-1806.
DJ James Erik McMurry spins during Beer Pong Night at 9 p.m. at House Bar, 1219 S.W. 10th Ave. No cover. Call 806-677-6450.
DJ Element spins tunes around 9 p.m. at Guitars & Cadillacs, 3601 Olsen Blvd. No cover. Call 806-322-7979.
Amarillo singer-songwriter Maggie Burt hosts a weekly open jam at 9 p.m. at Hoots Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road. No cover. Call 806-358-9560.
B-Man's Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. Call 806-356-0873.
Amarillo country singers Lee Scheetz and Eddie Siegel host an open-mic night at 9 p.m. at Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave. No cover. Call 806-367-6163.
Thursday
Amarillo singer Amy Hart will perform at 5:30 p.m. at La Bella's, 3801 S. Olsen Blvd. No cover. Call 806-352-5050.
Amarillo folk singer-songwriter Andy Chase performs at 6 p.m. at Leal's, 1619 S. Kentucky St. No cover. Call 806-359-5959.
Amarillo folk singer-songwriter Mike Fuller will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Pescaraz, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. No cover. Call 806-350-5430.
Amarillo country singer Buster Bledsoe will host open-mic night at 7 p.m. at Smokey Joe's, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-331-6698.
Amarillo country band Kickshikers play at 7 p.m. at Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover $5 for men, free for women. Call 806-379-6555, ext. 2999.
The Roaring '20s-themed Herring Holiday Ball will feature a dance with jazz band The Fwoops and guests at 8 p.m. at the historic hotel, 311 S.E. Third Ave. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door for the dance, or $150 for VIP tickets including a 6 p.m. dinner. Call 806-336-3078.
Amarillo singer-songwriter Ray Wilson plays at 8 p.m. at Long Wooden Spoon Brewing, 4098 Business Park Drive. No cover. Call 806-553-0397.
DJ Atomic spins at 9 p.m. at Atomic Sports Grill & Bar, 2523 Brittain Drive. No cover. Call 806-355-2100.
DJs Kraze and Glitter will host karaoke at 9 p.m. at Austin's Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. No cover. Call 806-803-9063.
Amarillo country singer Danny Ruiz hosts open-mic night at 9 p.m. at Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse, 6103 S. Coulter St., Suite 200. No cover. Call 806-376-5286.
Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at Duke Tracy's, 3101 S.W. 26th Ave. No cover. Call 806-351-0757.
DJ Bert Zuniga spins at 9 p.m. at Old Buster's Lounge, 2204 S.E. 24th Ave. No cover. Call 806-379-8100.
Jim Bean hosts an open-mic night at 9 p.m. at 6th Street Saloon, 609 S. Independence St. No cover. Call 806-356-0873.
B-Man's Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at Buffalo's Cafe, 2811 Fourth Ave. in Canyon. No cover. Call 806-655-4400.
Lil T Karaoke is featured at 9 p.m. at House Bar, 1219 S.W. 10th Ave. No cover. Call 806-677-6450.
Amarillo rockers Uncle Puppy & The Fox will play at 10 p.m. at Golden Light Cantina, 2906 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover. Call 806-374-9237.
Angelrey hosts Throwback Thursdays at 10 p.m. at The Spot, 4001 E. Interstate 40.
DJ service All About Music will spin at 11 p.m. at Fast Eddie's, 1619 S. Kentucky St. No cover. Call 806-590-7235.
(Thanks to Amarillo Music Scene on Facebook for help in compiling these. Check there for daily updates. All listings are subject to change.)
Chip Chandler is a digital content producer for Panhandle PBS. He can be contacted at Chip.Chandler@actx.edu, at @chipchandler1 on Twitter and on Facebook.
