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San Antonio indie-rock act INOHA’s viral success comes from keeping it real

The band’s nationwide tour kicks off Saturday, Sept. 19, at Paper Tiger. The last San Antonio date came close to selling out, and this time, they’re aiming for a full house.

by Kat McKinney September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

The band’s nationwide tour kicks off Saturday, Sept. 19, at Paper Tiger. The last San Antonio date came close to selling out, and this time, they’re aiming for a full house.

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Everything we saw as Karol G enthralled San Antonio fans at the Alamodome

The Colombian superstar’s Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour also featured opener Becky G. Here’s a look at both of their performances.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

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Still Swinging: How pianist ‘Doc’ Watkins turned his basement bar Jazz, TX into an unlikely hit

Jazz, TX opened 10 years ago at San Antonio’s Pearl, and Watkins is now expanding his club empire to Houston and Chicago.

by Sanford Nowlin September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

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San Antonio Chicana punk purveyors Fea hit the road again, show they’re in it for the long haul

The group is embarking on a tour to support The Nerve, its first new album in seven years.

by Kat McKinney August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Paper Tiger’s Pulga Market puts a punk spin on an age-old tradition

The music-focused market’s next installment is this Saturday, and it will feature a live performance by Dazed.

by Kat McKinney August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

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Sonic Gamblers: Powdered Wig Machine celebrates release of new album with back-to-back shows

The San Antonio band is taking over Crazy Rhythms Records on Thursday, July 23, for an all-ages show then performing at 502 Bar on Friday, July 24.

by Jeph Duarte July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

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Musical Bridges Around the World presenting examination of German music and culture

Renowned polka artist Alex Meixner will break out his accordion for a free and educational show at San Antonio’s Collins Garden Library.

by Anjali Gupta June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

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Ahead of San Antonio show, Todd Rundgren talks AI, the algorithm, and the ghost of Robert Johnson

Rundgren performs this Friday night at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

by Stephanie Koithan June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Alejandro Escovedo, 75, is performing this Friday on the heels of releasing the album Echo Dancing.

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Americana icon Alejandro Escovedo talks about new album, mortality ahead of San Antonio show

The Austin-based singer-songwriter is scheduled to play Stable Hall on Friday, June 12.

by Dave Gil de Rubio June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Photo exhibition of Tejano icon Selena opens Thursday at Briscoe Museum

The show at the downtown San Antonio museum features images photographer John Dyer captured of the singer between 1992 and 1994.

by Kat McKinney June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

The String Cheese Incident rescheduled a pair of Whitewater Amphitheater shows due to last summer's deadly floods.

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Chewing the fat with the String Cheese Incident before its Stable Hall show

The long-running jamband will play the San Antonio venue this Thursday.

by Mike McMahan May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

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Everything we saw at San Antonio’s first-ever Pearl Fest music festival

The lineup included touring act Los Lonely Boys along with SA artists Nicky Diamonds, Girl in a Coma, mypolitis, Sunny Ozuna and more.

by San Antonio Current Staff May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

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Everything we saw as Triumph, April Wine helped San Antonio relive the Joe Anthony days

The hard-rock acts, both beloved in the Alamo City, performed Thursday at Frost Bank Center. Triumph’s reunion tour is its first set of road dates since 1993.

by San Antonio Current Staff May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

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Free jazz luminary Ken Vandermark to perform in San Antonio this Friday

The saxophonist and composer will play at Slab Cinema Arthouse with the Chicago/Texas Sound Ensemble, which includes SA drummer Kory Cook and other Lone Star State musicians.

by Sanford Nowlin May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

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Rock & Roll Machine: Triumph reunion tour brings act back to San Antonio, its second home

The Canadian power trio will perform at Frost Bank Center on Thursday, May 21. The group got its first big U.S. break in the Alamo City.

by Mike McMahan May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

The members of Donella Drive deliver the goods in their hallucinatory new music video.

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Hard-rocking San Antonio trio Donella Drive drops new single, hallucinatory video

“EYEVSEYE” is the band’s first single since last year’s album Axon, and it showcases the blend of metal, prog and post-hardcore the group is known for.

by Brianna Espinoza May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Pearl Stable opened in spring 2023, joining San Antonio's crowded live-music market.

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Reenergizing Stable Hall: Can a new partner zap more life into the San Antonio concert venue?

High-profile booking operation Dayglo Presents hopes to hit ‘restart’ for the 1,000-seat music hall located inside a historic building at the Pearl.

by Sanford Nowlin February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

Death to All celebrates the music of pioneering death metal act Death and includes members that actually played in the band.

Death to All, a tribute to late Death frontman Chuck Schuldiner, bringing tour to San Antonio

Death to all will hit San Antonio’s Vibes Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 22.

by Mike McMahan November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Sunjammer is aptly named. The band's sun-drenched and jammy tunes take listeners to unexpected places.

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Eclectic San Antonio rock band Sunjammer’s new album follows the groove wherever it goes

Call it a jam band, call it country rock. We call it required listening.

by Stephanie Koithan November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Wayne Holtz's shows often incorporated multiple costume changes.

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Jump-Roping on Stardust: Remembering Wayne Holtz, San Antonio’s unapologetic pop prince

Holtz, who died last month, helped build an emerging queer music scene and energized other artists with his captivating persona.

by Chris Conde November 12, 2025November 12, 2025