Friday, March 5:

• Roky Moon & BOLT kicks off a tour with Grandfather Child, the mysterious Weird Party and Future Feature. 9 p.m. The Mink. $7.

• Former Houstonian Tody Castillo returns to town for two shows this weekend. Friday night at Brasil, 9 p.m. And Sunday night at Block 7 Wine, 7 p.m. Free.

Saturday, March 6:

• Drama jockey Jennifer Grassman releases her new disc, Serpent Tales & Nightingales, which sounds more mature than previous recordings and will appeal to Tori Amos fans who also love musical theater. Dowling Music Recital Hall. 7 p.m. $10.

• The SXSW-in-Houston shows begin in earnest this weekend with showcasing band Dawes along with Cory Chisel and Jason Boesel at Rudyard's. (Cory Chisel will also be at Cactus Music. 1 p.m. Free.)

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• Austin's Mobley kicked off its tour Thursday with the release of its new album, Cold War Cold and heads straight for Houston. With the Watermarks and Smoky Mountain at The Mink.

• Some familiar favorites: Spain Colored Orange, with the Sour Notes and Chase Hamblin. The Continental Club.

Sunday, March 7:

• One Big Owl from Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Music For Young Adults at Super Happy Fun Land.

• Three lovely young singing ladies: Elaine Greer, Gretchen Schmaltz and Clory Martin. 3 p.m. The roof at Khon's.

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Festivals in Houston this weekend.