Deftones frontman Chino Moreno works some Roger Daltrey-style microphone swinging into the act during a 2022 San Antonio show. Credit: Jaime Monzon

Artists with seriously dedicated followings are performing in San Antonio this week — and they run the stylistic gamut, from beloved metal-meets-alt rock band Deftones to earnest singer-songwriter Andy Grammer, who’s gone platinum several times over.

Let’s take a look.

Wednesday, March 12

Andy Grammer, Sheppard

The stream and follower counts of singer-songwriter Andy Grammer are measured in billions and millions respectively. His rise from Santa Monica busker to uplifting multi-platinum artist has been quite a come up over the past 15 years. In October, Grammer released Monster, his first new studio album in nearly five years. It spawned the single “Lease on Life,” which builds on his catalog of hits. $35-$95, 8 p.m., Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org. — Danny Cervantes

Thursday, March 13

Deftones, The Mars Volta, Fleshwater

California’s Deftones have spent more than three decades building an immense following outside traditional music genres. Founding members Stephen Carpenter and Chico Moreno brought along diverse influences such as Anthrax, Bad Brains and The Cure as the group coalesced around a sound that blends alt-rock, metal and more. The band is touring as a headliner for the first time since 2022 as fans await its tenth studio album. Reportedly all instruments are tracked and just await Moreno’s vocals. $75.50-$165.50, 7 p.m., Frost Bank Center, One Frost Bank Center Drive, (210) 444-5140, frostbankcenter.com. — DC

Bolt Cutter, Fear of Loss, Sanity Slip, Forced to Suffer, Impact, Womb Rot

If Deftones aren’t heavy enough for you, across town Thursday night Paper Tiger has a show packed with slam metal, beatdown, brutal death metal and hardcore. This is a stop on the Big Road Tour for Bolt Cutter, who hail from Eugene, Oregon. Female-fronted San Antonio act Sanity Slip makes a worthy addition to the bill, having racked up a dedicated following with more than a million streams on Spotify. $10, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N St. Mary’s Street, papertigersatx.com. — Stephanie Koithan

Friday, March 14

Bob Schneider

Though not widely known across the U.S., Schneider is a household name in Austin, where he’s garnered praise for his off-kilter songwriting and playful persona. He’s also gotten interest for dating Sandra Bullock, writing songs alongside Jason Mraz and Patty Griffin and being generally inescapable on the radio in Texas’ capital city. $20, 8:30 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 East Grayson St., samsburgerjoint.com. — Bill Baird

Reverend Horton Heat, Black Joe Lewis, Piñata Protest

Reverend Horton Heat plays in town pretty often, but it’s always a good time. It’s no secret that San Antonio loves its rockabilly, and the Reverend serves it up hot, hot, hot. He’s joined for this lineup by Austin’s Black Joe Lewis, a draw in his own right for a hip-shaking blend of blues, funk and soul influenced by greats including Howlin’ Wolf and James Brown. Rounding out the bill are hometown heroes Piñata Protest, who get the mosh pit started with theatrical antics and unique flavor of Chicano punk. $25, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — SK Saturday, March 15

Ian Moore

Ian Moore started his career in the mold of a standard — but still impressive — Austin blues-rock guitar god. He released major-label albums full of scorching pentatonic fretboard work, and he opened tours for the Rolling Stones and ZZ Top. However, around the turn of the millennium, Moore expanded his sound to weave in psychedelic, Beatles-esque, and gospel influences, much to the benefit of his recordings and artistry. $20, 8:30 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 East Grayson St., samsburgerjoint.com. — BB

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This article appears in Mar 5-18, 2025.