Vince Vance and the Valiants Christmas Show: The enduring group saunters through country, rock and pop. Vance wrote the perennial favorite "All I Want for Christmas is You." (Not to be confused with the Mariah Carey tune.) 8:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands; $58-$98; 281-367-3774 or doseydoe.com.
2-Bit Palomino Holiday Ho-Down Extravaganza: Americana trio collects toys and provides music. The second annual lineup includes singer-songwriters Frank Martin Gilligan, Keith Rea and Ray Younkin. Guests should bring a covered dish or dessert. 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at JP Hop's House, 2317 S. Highway 6. $20 donation suggested; 281-496-0623 or jphopshouse.com.
Curtis Braly Christmas Spectacular: The local country singer promises an evening of holiday classics. The evening also includes a steak or chicken dinner and dessert. 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Neon Boots, 11410 Hempstead Rd.; $35 advance, $45 at the door; 713-677-0820 or neonbootsclub.com.
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Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy Christmas: The cowboy music king promises originals, poetry, stories and, of course, Christmas tunes. 8 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Grand, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston; $25-55; 800-821-1894 or thegrand.com.
Robert Earl Keen's Merry Christmas from the Fam-O-Lee: The native Houstonian's titular hit sets a rowdy tone for this holiday show, which includes singalongs and stories. 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Grand, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston; $30-55; 800-821-1894 or thegrand.com.
The Manhattan Transfer Christmas Show: The vocal ensemble, which has been harmonizing across genres for more than 40 years, recently lost founding member Tim Hauser. But they're soldiering on with the holiday cheer. 4 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Grand, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston; $20-85; 800-821-1894 or thegrand.com.
