By Chip Chandler — Digital Content Producer

From major Texas country bands to tons of Amarillo favorites, the music scene is hopping for the next several days. Here's your ultimate guide to all the tunes.

Austin Meade

In only three years, Austin-based Americana singer Austin Meade has released three albums and found his groove on the road with shows across the state. And he's still only been out of college for a little more than a year.

"I'm just trying to stay alive on the road, but it's been a lot of fun," said Meade, who'll return to Amarillo for a 10 p.m. Friday show at Golden Light Cantina, 2908 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover is $7. Amarillo singer-songwriter Jason Hodges will open.

Meade grew up playing drums, then fell in love with the idea of performing live music after watching Cody Canada and Seth James perform in Victoria.

"I fell in love with meeting new people on the road, meeting new faces, and now it's cool because we've been doing it a while and ... I get to go back and see the same faces, see these old friends come out and they bring new faces with them," Meade said.

Meade's most recent EP, Heartbreak Coming, was released in the summer, his first studio experience with a full-time band contributing to the recording process.

"It's a good taste of what our (next full-length) will sound like," Meade said. "It's a little more showing of what we want to sound like in the future.

"This is the first one that has taken hold in certain markets, so now I know what I want to do with the next one."

He said the EP is a "snapshot" of his first year after college.

"Everyone goes through growing pains," he said. "I had been in a relationship for a long time and went into a new chapter from it, but it's not easy on either side.

"But it's not just about a girl. ... 'Written in Stone,' the last song on the record, is about me being scared to lose family members," he continued. "Sh-- gets real in your early 20s."

Additional shows

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

El Trio Cortez will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the downtown restaurant, 727 S. Polk St. Call 806-373-8889.

Atomic Sports Grill & Bar

The new restaurant, bar and gaming facility, 2523 Brittain Drive, has started its roll-out with drinking and dancing with a DJ. The grill and laser tag portions are opening later this month, owner Chad Harmon said. Call 806-355-2100.

Austin’s Texas Pub

The bar, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave., will feature an acoustic show by Lubbock-based Americana singer-songwriter Dallas Owens at 10 p.m. Friday; there's no cover. Then, Amarillo-based band J. Trial & Friends will perform at 10 p.m. Saturday with opening act Brian Wynne; cover is $5. Call 806-803-9063.

The Big Texan Steak Ranch

Amarillo bluesman Stew Moss will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the restaurant, 7701 E. Interstate 40. Call 806-372-6000.

Bracero’s Mexican Bar & Grill

Pete Y Los Releros will perform at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the restaurant, 2822 S.W. Sixth Ave. Jackie Haney plays at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 806-220-2395.

The Burger Bar

Amarillo native Theresa Rowley, fresh off a national tour of the musical Annie, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the restaurant, 614 S. Polk St., followed by Amarillo singer-songwriter James Owen at 7 p.m. Saturday. There's no cover. Call 806-376-4700.

Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse

Piano man Jason Patrick will play at 9 p.m. Friday at the restaurant, 6103 S. Coulter St., Suite 200; there's no cover. Then, Mary Lyn Halley and Dean Yates of Insufficient Funds will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday; there's no cover. Call 806-376-5286.

The 806

Oregon folk singer Chris Darby will perform at 9 p.m. Monday at the coffee shop, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave. Shows are free, but donations are accepted. Call 806-322-1806.

Fire Slice Pizzeria

The FireSongs concert series continues at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the restaurant, 7306 S.W. 34th Ave., Suite 10, with singer-songwriters Woody Key (of Anderson, Flesher & Key) and Gary Wane Thomason (of, like, a ton of bands). The shows are free, but you'll want to enjoy dinner with your tunes. Call 806-331-2232.

575 Pizzeria

Folk singer Andy Chase performs at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the local pizza franchise’s original location, 2803 Civic Circle. Call 806-322-5575.

La Frontera

Los Cuatros Compadres will perform at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the restaurant, 1401 S. Arthur St. Call 806-372-4593.

The Galleries at Sunset Center

Amarillo singer-songwriter Mike Fuller will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday during First Friday Art Walk at the galleries, 3301 Plains Blvd. There's no cover.

Gerb's Wurst Bar

Next to Kin will play at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the bar and restaurant, 7145 S. Bell St. There's no cover. Call 806-398-9991.

Golden Light Cantina

Americana singer-songwriter Austin Meade, as seen above, will perform at 10 p.m. Friday at the cantina, 2906 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover is $7. Then, Amarillo band Uncle Puppy & The Rejects (a side project of Jordon McCain of Strangetowne) will perform at 10 p.m. Saturday; cover is $5. Call 806-374-9237.

Guitars and Cadillacs

Red Dirt favorites Jason Boland & The Stragglers will perform at 10 p.m. Friday at the bar, 3601 Olsen Blvd. Cover is $12 in advance or $16 at the door, or $18 for ages 18 to 20. Call 806-322-7979.

Hoots Pub

Country greats Restless Heart (who I interviewed earlier this week) will perform at 10 p.m. Friday at the bar, 2424 Hobbs Road. Cover is $25 in advance and $30 day of show. Lubbock's Randall King will open. Then, Fort Worth favorite Red Shahan will perform at 10 p.m. Saturday for free customer appreciation night. And Black Pussy will perform at 10 p.m. Nov. 10; cover is $8. Shane Rogers will give a free show after Monday Night Football on Monday, and Brian Wynne performs at 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Plus, the bar's happy hour performances continue: The Solano Project on Tuesdays, Johnny Reverb Holston with Marc Durham and Jay Weeks on Wednesdays and Bobby McCauley of The Cassettes on Thursdays. Happy hour shows start at 5:45, and there's no cover. Call 806-358-9560.

House Bar

Amarillo band The Bentwood Rockers will play at 10 p.m. Saturday at the bar, 1219 S.W. 10th Ave. There's no cover charge. Call 806-677-6450.

Imperial Taproom

The bar/restaurant, 410 15th St. in Canyon, will host Amarillo singer-songwriter Eddie Esler at 9 p.m. Friday; there's no cover. Call 806-452-8004.

Joe Daddy's

Amarillo favorites Anderson, Flesher & Key will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the restaurant, 2108 Paramount Blvd. There's no cover. Call 806-463-7900.

Jorge's Tacos Garcia

Sativa Ro and Mind Plays perform around 7 p.m. Thursdays at the bar, 1100 S. Ross St. Call 806-371-0411.

Kicked Back

DJ Element spins every Friday at the bar, 521 S.E. 10th Ave., with DJ RoRo spinning every other Saturday. Cover is $5 after midnight. Call 806-418-8971.

Leftwoods

San Antonio reggae band Sol Tribe will perform at 10 p.m. Friday the bar, 2511 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover is $5. Call 806-367-9840.

MacDaddy's

Amarillo band Barcode with opener Heath James will perform around 7:30 p.m. Friday at the bar, 1221 S.W. 10th Ave. There's no cover. Call 806-373-9149.

Midnight Rodeo

Rising Texas country star Jon Wolfe will perform at 9 p.m. Friday at the bar, 4400 S. Georgia St.,; cover is $13 in advance or $15 day of show, or $20 for ages 18 to 20. Then, Texas country star Cody Jinks will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday; cover is $20 in advance or $25 day of show. Call 806-358-7083.

Moe Dogs Grill

Dave Regal and Josh Fitch will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the restaurant, 3515 S.W. Sixth Ave. There's no cover. Call 806-220-2198.

The Mudd Rack

The bar, 500 E. Hastings Ave., will host Amarillo band Mason Jar & The Shine Brothers at 9 p.m. Saturday; there's no cover. Call 806-381-2599.

Napoli’s Italian Restaurant

Andy Chase will play around 7 p.m. Friday on the patio of the restaurant, 700 S. Taylor St., followed at 7 p.m. Saturday by James Owens. Call 806-220-2588.

Pescaraz

Amarillo singer-songwriter Tennessee Tuckness will play at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the restaurant, 3415 S. Bell St., Suite K. And singer-songwriter Mike Fuller will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Thursday. There's no cover. Call 806-350-5430.

Ranch House Bar

Amarillo country singer Rusty Cooper will perform at 9 p.m. Friday at the bar, 7117 River Road. There's no cover charge. Call 806-381-1213.

Rounders Club

Gabe Marinez of Amarillo band Boss 420 will play 8 p.m. Tuesday at the bar, 2801 Virginia Circle; there's no cover. Call 806-352-3317.

6th Street Saloon

Amarillo country band Midnight Express will play at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the bar, 609 S. Independence St. Cover is $5 for guys and free for women. Call 806-356-0873.

Skooterz

Amarillo instrumental rock band Liquid Jimi will perform at 10 p.m. Friday at the bar, 4100 Bushland Blvd.; cover is $5. Then, Amarillo rock band Boss 420 will play at 10 p.m. Saturday; cover is $5. Call 806-355-6600.

Smokey Joe’s

Blues Boy Willie will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the restaurant, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave. There's no cover. Call 806-331-6698.

The Spot

DJ Panda spins for Latin Nights at 10 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at the bar, 4001 E. Interstate 40.

Taqueria El Tapatio

Singer Victor Gallegos will perform at 6 p.m. Friday at the restaurant, 3410 S. Coulter St. Call 806-331-6249.

Tejano Wild West

DJ Tino D spins tunes at 9 p.m. Fridays at the bar, 1200 S.E. 10th Ave. Call 806-340-3313.

Trail Boss: The Line Shack

The newly opened restaurant, 2813 S.W. Sixth Ave., will feature Rusty Cooper at 8 p.m. Saturday. There's no cover. Call 806-418-8866.

The Western Horseman Club

Amarillo band Strange Saints will perform at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the club, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Cover is $5 for men, free for women. Call 806-379-6555, ext. 2999.

Whiskey River

Amarillo country band Panhandle Wind will perform at 10 p.m. Saturday at the bar, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.; cover is $7 or two for $10. Call 806-367-6163.

Wild Bill's Fillin' Station

Pampa singer-songwriter David Swafford will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the restaurant, 3514 S.W. Sixth Ave.; there's no cover. Call 806-372-4500.

Zombiez Bar & Grill

Amarillo band The Lakehouse Project will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday show at the bar, 711 S.W. 10th Ave.; cover is $5. Call 806-331-7305.

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