
Sterling is truly a multimedia artist, using available and reclaimed materials for installation pieces and adding his trumpet to others, lending them an immersive and experiential environment. New York-based artist Justin Sterling’s interest in studying and representing urban ecosystems dates back to his youth in Houston. Where: Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston

This year’s “Twelve Project” will specifically focus on how people in the city have lived through and responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

Galveston’s annual “Twelve Project” enlists a dozen photographers to document communities on the island, which results in a gallery show. And grim.ĭetails: Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Landĭetails: $49-50-$79.50 28, But Sugar Land needs metal, too, right? The band is plugging the lean and heavy “Hushed and Grim,” which is also hushed. This time the band will play an arena in Sugar Land. Perhaps it’s the crossing of a threshold, though hardly landing in the belly of the whale: Georgia metal mavens Mastodon return to town but not in any of their old haunts. Where: McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk With a pandemic and the death of a beloved sibling and bandmate, she undoubtedly will be mining raw and resonant territory. Morales has a new album ready for release early next year and may showcase some of her most recent songs. She’d started to cut a brilliant solo path for herself even before the passing of her sister, Roberta, earlier this year. Lisa Morales made her name here as half of the lovely Sisters Morales band. Presented by McGonigel’s Mucky Duck.ĭetails: $65-$106 71,.

With his Moonlight Orchestra - or this pandemic year the Mini Moonlight Orchestra - Schneider works through a welcoming and moody collection of songs that fit the season. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Photo: Cooper Neill, ContributorĪustin singer-songwriter Bob Schneider this year released a new album, “In a Roomful of Blood With a Sleeping Tiger,” and this show may draw from his latest songs, but Schneider’s annual holiday event returns for something more elegant than plugging the latest record. Bob Schneider performs onstage at ACL Live on Februin Austin, Texas.
