Who would imagine that Taxi and Who’s the Boss star Tony Danza would end up crooning standards at Jazz, TX? Yet here we are. If that’s not your idea of a musical good time, fret not, as other choices abound. Let’s take a look.
Thursday, Nov. 6
Susto Stringband, Patton Macgee
Justin Osbourne, lead singer of Susto Stringband, an indie act that’s cultivated a loyal following with their blend of rock and Americana, continues to expand the genre by offering a new spin on his older works. The group’s latest effort, Volume 1, takes Osbourne’s catalog of songs and reworks them in bluegrass style, playing to his new hometown of Ashville, North Carolina. $25.54-$59.34, 8 p.m., Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, stablehall.com. — Danny Cervantes
Emily Nenni, Nicky Diamonds
Honky Tonk Woman Emily Nenni wants to “get to know ya” San Antone, and this Thursday is your chance. So put on your hoop earrings, wrastle on the jeans you can barely stand up in and kindly make your way to the dance floor. This Nashville singer-songwriter’s sassy lyrics, lilting vocals, twangy guitar and solid backing band will make you want to scoot a boot. But her most soulful songs about hard livin’ are also likely to put tears in your beer — or make you Drive & Cry, as her most recent album is titled. Considered a modern country artist to watch, Nenni has already made her debut at the Lonesome Rose — as well as the Grand Ole Opry. Local blues and country singer-songwriter Nicky Diamonds will open the evening, making for a solid gold lineup. $17, 9 p.m., Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 455-0233, thelonesomerose.com. — Stephanie Koithan
Friday, Nov. 7
Narrow Head, Fury, Bleed, UNIT
Houston-based Narrow Head specializes in a dense hard rock sound that incorporates elements of shoegaze grunge and stoner rock fueled by the almighty riff. And with three guitarists at its disposal, best believe this band knows how to get LOUD. Narrow Head’s 2023 album Moments of Clarity takes a leap forward in terms of melody and songwriting while still allowing the guitars to draw blood. $25.72, 7:30 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — Sanford Nowlin
Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 9
Tony Danza
Following a long line of actors-turned-singers, here comes Tony Danza. However, unlike many of his peers, Danza croons jazz standards rather doubling as a rock shouter. It is a refreshing take, and combined with a bit of storytelling, it adds up what’s likely to be fun three-night run. Especially fun for those of us who grew up watching Who’s the Boss. $180, 7 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday, JazzTX, 312 Pearl Parkway, (210) 332-9386, jazztx.com. — Bill Baird
Sat, Nov. 8
Yelawolf, J. Michael Phillips, JT Loux
Alabama-born and Tennessee-raised rapper Yelawolf found major-label success when Eminem’s Shady Records released his second studio album, Radioactive, catapulting him out of the underground. Since then, the artist has jumped back into the indie world. His latest LP, a release with Americana singer-songwriter J. Michael Phillips called Whiskey & Roses, mixes multiple genres but can best be described as country-rap. $41.75-$86.15, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — DC
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