Thursday, January 7
Matthew Logan Vasquez (Delta Spirit)
On the 2015 EP Austin, Delta Spirit’s Matthew Logan Vasquez follows the smoke signals of contemplative firestarters Radiohead and Mazzy Star. With Telegraph Canyon. $10, 7pm, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St.
Thursday, January 7
Gospel and The Wolf
The vulnerability of one man and one guitar permeates the spiked-coffee-shop sensitivity of Gospel & the Wolf. With This Is Too Difficult, Little Fears and Good City Modern. Free, 8pm, Imagine Books and Records, 8373 Culebra, (210) 236-7668
Friday, January 8
Anthony Green
The emo frontman brings his solo work to SA. With Mikey Vibe and Jacob Andrew. $16-$18, 7pm, The Korova, 107 E. Martin St., (210) 995-7229
Friday, January 8
Brennen Leigh Sings Lefty Frizzell CD Release
The blonde with The Blonde, as her archtop guitar is affectionately known, takes on master country crooner Lefty Frizzell. Free, 8pm, Luckenbach Dance Hall, 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, (888) 311-8990
Friday, January 8
MXPX, Five Iron Frenzy
For those who were convinced by the vim and vigor of aught Christian outreach, Maximum Plaid and Christianity’s ska heavyweights play the Paper Tiger. Sold out, 7pm, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St.
Friday, January 8
Thinking Plague
For over 30 years, Thinking Plague has been playing avant-progressive rock, building a steady fanbase around their catalog, from a basement duo to a 17-piece ensemble. With Stop Motion Orchestra and Airplane Mode. $10, 8pm, Ten Eleven, 1011 Avenue B, (210) 320-9080
Saturday, January 9
Crunk Witch
Crunk Witch sounds like a paperback fantasy novel come to life. But instead of a quest to save a kingdom or princess, their journey is to make the fairest beats of them all. With Dawn of the Phoenix and Bitforce. $5, 9pm, 502 Bar, 502 Embassy Oaks Drive, (210) 257-8125
Saturday, January 9
Nightbird: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks
“So I’m back to the Velvehhht … Underground.” If Stevie Nicks’ warbly witchcraft gets you, Sam’s is your jam. $10- $45, 9pm, Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830
Saturday, January 9
Split EP Tour: Loafers and Teenage Sexx
Waco rockers Loafers and Teenage Sexx prove that grungy, wacky rock ‘n’ roll is alive and kicking in the Baptist enclave. Come support local rock ‘n’ roll label Yippee Ki Yay Records as they expand their catalog to every continent on the planet. 8pm, Woodyard Lumber, 823 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 912-9826
Sunday, January 10
Patsy, The Oblios
New Orleans’ Patsy has all of their punk bases covered, a rousing tune about the boring properties of Nazis, a Kleenex/LiLiPUT cover and a snotty attitude perfect for blowing into said Kleenex tune. SA’s the Oblio’s concoct a solid cocktail of piss and vinegar … to pour into your earholes. With Creep Stare, Mystic Inane, Unit and Detonate. 9pm, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St.
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This article appears in Jan 6-12, 2016.