This week, San Antonio’s live music calendar is offering up guitar heroes, country rebels and a tribute act that lives up to its name. From blues legends Buddy Guy and Gary Clark Jr. to queer country trailblazer Sam Williams and hometown headbangers System of a Brown, let’s run down some shows worth leaving the house for.
Thursday, Aug. 27
Buddy Guy
Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy is still touring and recording full-length albums — and his current tour commemorates his milestone 90th birthday. Born in Louisiana, Guy eventually moved to Chicago, where his searing electric blues found an audience. Equally adept at uptempo house rockers and soulful ballads, he’s has collaborated with luminaries as far-flung as the Rolling Stones, Santana and John Mayer. Not only has Guy won multiple Grammys and been inducted into various halls of fame, he also had a role in last year’s hit vampire movie Sinners. $48.19-$334, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (888) 811-5040, us.atgtickets.com. — Brianna Espinoza
Friday, Aug. 28
Gary Clark Jr.
Contemporary blues guitar powerhouse Gary Clark Jr. is making another trip down I-35 from his Austin hometown. His current tour started with an eight-night residency at Austin’s iconic Antone’s, the venue that gave Clark his first gig and which he now co-owns. While Clark’s sound is grounded in the blues, his gritty vocals and soulful guitar grooves have made him a favorite for music lovers across genres. $51.25-$99.80, 7 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — Danny Cervantes
Saturday, Aug. 29
System of a Brown
Ever wondered what System of a Down’s “Chop Suey!” would sound like played by Texas Latinos instead of Californians of Armenian ancestry? If so, tribute band System of a Brown has you covered. Consisting of members of San Antonio hardcore act Life Cycles and other local musicians, System of a Brown perform both the hits and the deep cuts. Get there early for a good spot. Free for 21 and up, $6.50 otherwise, 10 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — BE
Sunday, Aug. 30
Edith Márquez
Edith Márquez is a bonafide superstar in her home country of Mexico, with a decades-long career of TV starring roles and plenty of hit songs showcasing her dramatic, almost operatic vocal style. The platinum-selling queen explores both pop and traditional Mexican music on her latest album, Eterna y Inolvidable. $57, 7 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — Bill Baird
Sam Williams
Sam Williams is country music pioneer Hank Williams Sr.’s grandson. Big shoes to fill, no doubt. However, he’s not afraid to musically distance himself from both his famous granddad and almost-as-well-known dad. He embraces more of a pop sensibility in addition to modern values. As an open and proudly queer singer-songwriter, Williams is helping tear down the country music establishment’s machismo clichés. So, like his grandfather, Williams is a pioneer in his own way. $23, 7 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com. — BB
Monday, Aug. 31
Buckcherry, Black Stone Cherry, Tyler Bryant
The uptempo LA outfit Buckcherry blew up amid the post-grunge and nu-metal haze of the late ’90s but owed more to a sleazy Sunset Strip rock sound. The group hit big with a 1999 debut album that included the booger sugar-extolling hit “Lit Up.” After lineup changes and a temporary breakup, Buckcherry reformed in 2006, and the single “Crazy Bitch” introduced its sound to a new wave of listeners. $48.00-$76.70, 7 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — DC
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