Since Justin Bieber successfully pulled off the transition from teen pop to Top 40, there's space for a new Canadian in the hearts, minds and streaming bandwith of high school girls. Toronto guitarist and singer Shawn Mendes hopes to fill this gap in the market with swooning thoughts like the hook from "Stitches," his greatest success to-date. With James TW. $40, 7:30pm, Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., (210) 226-1177
On their new record Astranauta, Fort Worth's Quaker City Night Hawks
blend Texan honky tonk with Memphis soul for a delicious pairing of Southern, blues-based styles. $7, 7:30pm, Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830
