This week, San Antonio music fans can enjoy seeing an old dog from the UK who’s mastered some tricks or a rising Mexican star deemed one of the artists shaping the future of music. There’s also plenty of cool stuff somewhere between. Let’s dive in.
Wednesday, March 18
Fred Eaglesmith
Canada’s Fred Eaglesmith is the archetypal troubadour singer-songwriter. Over a 45-year career, he’s hopped trains, crisscrossed the continent and distilled those miles into witty, finely honed lyrical gems. His shows also feature lengthy comic monologues between songs, so expect plenty of storytelling along with the music. In short, Eaglesmith’s all about the words — and he’s very good with them. $61, 8 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com. — Bill Baird
Thursday, March 19
Robert Plant and Saving Grace
Few rock elders have reinvented themselves as gracefully as former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant. Rather than coast on endless reunion tours, he’s spent the past two decades exploring folk and Americana, even spending time living in Austin while collaborating with singer Patty Griffin. It’s hard to top his luminous recordings with Alison Krauss, but his current folk project Saving Grace proves there’s still life left in the old rock god yet. $128 and up, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-5700, majesticempire.com. — BB
Friday, March 20
Paisley Fields, Creekbed Carter
Singer Paisley Fields sits at the forefront of the “queer country” movement, reshaping a once inhospitable genre for a new generation of gender-fluid listeners. Fields is touring behind Are U Mad At Me, released on Don Giovanni Records, a breezy and witty take on pop-country. Having grown up in Iowa, Fields likely heard plenty of bro-country along the way — and their music gleefully dismantles it. Creekbed Carter has the voice of James Taylor, and the songwriting chops to boot. The end result will leave you spellbound. $10, 8 p.m., Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 455-0233, thelonesomerosesa.com. — BB and Stephanie Koithan
Bad Omens, Beartooth, President
After a decade together, Richmond metalcore outfit Bad Omens have clawed their way into the genre’s upper tier. Their latest single, “Left for Good,” continues the band’s evolution, blending heavy riffs with touches of electronica and R&B while tackling themes of addiction and mental health. Beartooth — led by multi-instrumentalist Caleb Shomo — delivers a ferocious opening set. $50.25–$75.70, 7 p.m., Frost Bank Center, One Frost Bank Center Drive, (210) 444-5140, frostbankcenter.com. — Danny Cervantes
Eyehategod, Crowbar
Prepare for skull-crushing heaviness when New Orleans sludge-metal legends Eyehategod roll through town alongside fellow Big Easy bruisers Crowbar. If pulverizing riffs are your thing, hopefully you already snagged a ticket — this one’s sold out. Sold out, 7:30 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — Brianna Espinoza
Saturday, March 21
Zach Bryan, J.R. Carroll, Caamp
Turns out free speech isn’t free — at least not for country superstar Zach Bryan. The singer recently caught flak from the right after a snippet of his song “Bad News,” which criticizes ICE tactics, surfaced online. The controversy faded quickly, though, as Bryan dropped his sixth studio album, With Heaven on Top, which shot straight to the top of the country charts in January. $80.55 and up, 8 p.m., Alamodome, 100 Montana St., (210) 207-3663, alamodome.com. — DC
Humbe
Rising Mexican singer-songwriter Humbe blends R&B and Latin pop into a glossy, dreamy sound. The Monterrey-born artist’s early self-released tracks caught Sony’s attention, and his star has been rising ever since. Rolling Stone recently named him one of “25 Artists Who Define the Future of Music.” He’s also a Cartier spokesman, so expect sleek vibes all around. $60 and up, 8 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-5700, majesticempire.com. — BB
Leela James
Leela James remains one of modern R&B’s most powerful voices. She’s collaborated with artists ranging from Wyclef Jean to Robert Randolph to Kanye West, but her sound hearkens back to the great soul divas — think Roberta Flack, Toni Braxton and Etta James. Timeless, commanding and blessed with a serious set of pipes, James delivers old-school soul with modern swagger. $48 and up, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — BB
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