This weekend's live music highlights include two of the Houston area's most popular festivals, a Texas Country and a symphony show with a Halloween twist.

Oct. 12

Cool Freddie E. & The Crew—This Texas-based vocal group performs hits from a wide range of genres including Oldies, Country Motown, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Pop and Easy Listening. Tickets are $15 plus a $3 service fee if purchased in advance. 8 p.m. Main Street Crossing, 111 W. Main St., Tomball. 281-290-0431, www.mainstreetcrossing.com

John Conlee—The country crooner has eight No. 1 singles to his name, including such staples as "Lady Lay Down," "Backside of Thirty," and "Common Man," all of which are sure to get a run through at Cypress Saloon. 8 p.m. $15 (advance), $20 (at the door). Cypress Saloon, 12710 Telge Road, Cypress. 281-304-7777, www.cypresssaloonlive.net

The Houston Symphony Orchestra—With Halloween fast approaching, the Houston Symphony Orchestra takes on popular treat-or-treat-inspired tunes for its "Hocus Pocus Pops" show. 7:30 p.m. $15 (orchestra seating), free (mezzanine and lawn seating). The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-363-3300, www.woodlandscenter.org

Oct. 12–14

The 2012 Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival features a weekend full of family activities, food booths with an array of fried catfish, vendor booths and children's activities. Live music acts include The Cody Johnson Band, Kyle Park, Wayne Toups, The Trishas and The Josh Abbott Band. $12 (adults), free (children ages 12 and under). 6 p.m.–midnight (Oct. 12), noon–midnight (Oct. 13), noon–6 p.m. (Oct. 14). Downtown Conroe, 334 Main Street, Conroe. 936-539-6009. www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.org

Oct. 13

Anthony Rodriguez—the acoustic guitarist and folk singer takes the stage on Cisco's patio providing diners with an evening of relaxing tunes. Free. 7–10 p.m. Cisco's Salsa Company, 209 Commerce St., Tomball. 281-351-7572, www.ciscosalsa.com

Jack Ingram—The Texas Country stalwart and Woodlands native returns home for his first show in The Woodlands in several years. During his ongoing "Acoustic Motel" tour, which stops at Dosey Doe, Ingram mixes in stories to go with his songs. $58–$88 (Dinner is included in cost of show). 8:30 p.m. Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N. 281-367-3774, www.doseydoe.com

Oct. 13-14

Katy Rice Harvest Festival—The 32^nd annual festival features two stages of live music over two days, including performances by The Trishas, Folk Family Revival, The Scooter Brown Band, Bri Bagwell and the Mambo Jazz Kings. The "Rice Stage" features performances by local acts. 11 a.m.–midnight (Saturday), 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sunday). $8. Historic Downtown Katy. Www.riceharvestfestival.org, 281-391-5289.