Whether or not you’re hosting friends and family for a holiday feast, there’s no shortage of live music scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend that can help you dance off those calories. Let’s take a look.
Friday, Nov. 29
The Texases
Popular San Antonio country cover band The Texases are here to save Black Friday with a deep catalogue of classics, spanning from Willie and Merle to George Strait and Garth Brooks. Bring the family to burn off those Thanksgiving calories on the dance floor. Or, better yet, escape your family by sneaking off to sink some suds and blow off steam at this boot-scootin’ bash. $18, 8 p.m., Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, (726) 230-8223, stablehall.com. — Stephanie Koithan
Saturday, Nov. 30
W.A.S.P., Armored Saint
Eighties heavy metal shock rockers W.A.S.P. formed from the ashes of bandleader Blackie Lawless’ previous act, Circus Circus, and he’s still rocking decades later. Indeed, the current incarnation of W.A.S.P. is touring on the 40th anniversary of its first self-titled album. The group’s recently been slowed by Lawless’ back ailments, which twice postponed the tour. It also remains to be seen whether W.A.S.P. will stick to its past shock tactics or turn the SA show into a Trump rally, which the band caught plenty of flak for doing at its most recent New York appearance. $53-$64, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — Danny Cervantes
Claude Morgan & The Bandoholics, Kim Hubbeling, Brandon Padier, Cooper Greenberg and more
This musical block party featuring an array of San Antonio Americana artists will raise money for the Dellview Music Foundation, a nonprofit connected with locally owned Dellview Music Center that provides music education for local elementary schools and the community at large. In addition to great tunes, the family friendly event will include local artisan vendors, food, drinks and a silent auction. Free, noon-5 p.m., Dell Village Plaza, 122 Latch Drive, (210) 504-6160, dellviewmusicfoundation.org. — Sanford Nowlin
Sunday, Dec. 1
Surfrajettes, Midnight Cowboy
Charmingly kitschy Canadian surf rock act Surfrajettes — best known for a groovy sendup of Britney Spears’ “Toxic” — has built its rep with a novel look that often overshadows the members’ musical chops. The all-female group sports beehive hairdos and pastels that pay tribute to a bygone American age that also gave us surf guitar god Dick Dale, who laid the foundation for their sound. $20, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — DC
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This article appears in Nov 13-26, 2024.