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So far, San Antonio is one of only 2 shows Morrissey hasn’t canceled this year

The former Smiths frontman has scrapped six of 21 scheduled dates for 2026.

by Stephanie Koithan January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

The former Smiths frontman has scrapped six of 21 scheduled dates for 2026.

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The biggest concerts coming to San Antonio this year

We’ve got your whole year figured out for you. Take a look.

by San Antonio Current Staff January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

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Live Nation and venue confirm Morrissey’s San Antonio show is still on … for now

The singer with a long no-show history canceled Tuesday’s concert in San Diego as well as another California date last week, citing an ‘adverse reaction’ to medication.

by Stephanie Koithan January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

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Days before his (alleged) San Antonio concert, Morrissey postpones yet another show

Only one tour date stands between this postponed gig and Morrissey’s rescheduled San Antonio performance.

by Stephanie Koithan January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Cumbia queen Vanita Leo is on a run right now.

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The Current picks San Antonio’s best music releases of 2025

SA artists including Garrett T. Capps, Donella Drive, Los Juanos and Vanita Leo released bangers this year.

by San Antonio Current Staff December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

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San Antonio power-pop act Manic Shuffle reunites after 30 years

The band will perform this Saturday at Lonesome Rose with the same lineup that kept the St. Mary’s Strip bumping along to its original tunes.

by Sanford Nowlin December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

Two separate Trans-Siberian Orchestra troupes will perform a total of 106 shows in 64 cities from Nov. 13 to Dec. 30.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s San Antonio shows rely on intense rehearsals

The group is bringing its hard-rocking holiday extravaganza to Frost Bank Center this Sunday.

by L. Kent Wolgamott December 20, 2025December 20, 2025

All killer and no filler, Vanita Leo's new EP is full of radio-ready jams.

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Rolling Stone puts track by San Antonio’s Vanita Leo on list of 2025’s best Latin songs

This isn’t the first time the national magazine has given a nod to the homegrown cumbia princess this year.

by Stephanie Koithan December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Pop Pistol has dropped three albums, one remix collection and, over the past nine months, four bold new singles.

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Past in Future Tense: Pop Pistol celebrates 2 decades with new music

The San Antonio alt-rock trio will celebrate the release of an eight-song cassette with a free show this Sunday.

by James Courtney December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

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Abraham Quintanilla, father of Tejano star Selena, has died

Quintanilla, who managed his late daughter’s career, died at 86, according to an online post from his son.

by Sanford Nowlin December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

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Bob Dylan coming to Texas in 2026 but not stopping in any major cities

You probably won’t guess the two Texas cities Dylan’s playing. Neither of them is San Antonio, for what it’s worth.

by Stephanie Koithan December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

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George Strait, others receive Kennedy Center medal from Trump at Oval Office ceremony

The White House honored the San Antonio country star along with disco queen Gloria Gaynor, action star Sylvester Stallone, rock band KISS and others.

by Stephanie Koithan December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

The festival is expected to attract 1,300 musicians and vocalists to SA.

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31st Annual Mariachi Extravaganza spicing up San Antonio this week

The event, which runs Thursday through Saturday, will include competitions, workshops and concerts featuring 1,300 musicians and vocalists.

by Danny Cervantes December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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San Antonio club Jazz, TX hosting Django Reinhardt-inspired guitarist Stephane Wrembel this Thursday

Wrembel is considered one of the foremost authorities in the world on the ‘gypsy jazz’ guitar style.

by Stephanie Koithan November 20, 2025November 20, 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

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San Antonio’s Lonesome Rose celebrates 7-year anniversary with 4-day music fest this weekend

The lineup includes performances by Rattlesnake Milk, Santiago Jimenez Jr., Summer Dean and many more, with free shows on Thursday and Sunday.

by Stephanie Koithan November 10, 2025November 12, 2025

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Morrissey cancels remainder of 2025 tour dates due to ‘extreme exhaustion’

The news comes down before the singer’s rescheduled Jan. 10 date at the Boeing Center. However, venue officials say it’s still set to go on.

by Stephanie Koithan November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

San Antonio-born Pat Green aims to keep his live recording a mix of tight and loose.

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Country musician Pat Green to make Texas music history at Luckenbach Dancehall

‘I’m standing in the footprints of giants,’ the San Antonio-born singer said of his plans to record a live album this weekend at the musical landmark.

by Kiko Martinez November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Favorite Son is back and firing on all cylinders after a lengthy hiatus.

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Years in the Making: San Antonio’s Favorite Son releases long-awaited debut album Juniper

The band is celebrating the album release with a Friday, Nov. 7 performance at the Lonesome Rose.

by Jeph Duarte November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Early Bird United We Brunch Tickets on Sale Now

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So far, San Antonio is one of only 2 shows Morrissey hasn’t canceled this year

The biggest concerts coming to San Antonio this year

Live Nation and venue confirm Morrissey’s San Antonio show is still on … for now

Days before his (alleged) San Antonio concert, Morrissey postpones yet another show

The Current picks San Antonio’s best music releases of 2025

San Antonio power-pop act Manic Shuffle reunites after 30 years

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s San Antonio shows rely on intense rehearsals

Rolling Stone puts track by San Antonio’s Vanita Leo on list of 2025’s best Latin songs

Past in Future Tense: Pop Pistol celebrates 2 decades with new music

Abraham Quintanilla, father of Tejano star Selena, has died

Bob Dylan coming to Texas in 2026 but not stopping in any major cities

George Strait, others receive Kennedy Center medal from Trump at Oval Office ceremony

31st Annual Mariachi Extravaganza spicing up San Antonio this week

San Antonio club Jazz, TX hosting Django Reinhardt-inspired guitarist Stephane Wrembel this Thursday

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

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

San Antonio’s Lonesome Rose celebrates 7-year anniversary with 4-day music fest this weekend

Morrissey cancels remainder of 2025 tour dates due to ‘extreme exhaustion’

Country musician Pat Green to make Texas music history at Luckenbach Dancehall

Years in the Making: San Antonio’s Favorite Son releases long-awaited debut album Juniper

The biggest concerts coming to San Antonio this year

Everything we saw as Waterparks brought its pop-punk energy to San Antonio

30 unique, unexpected and legendary live recordings made in San Antonio

After more than a decade, Paul McCartney finally got back to San Antonio — and maybe we’re amazed