Guitar master Gary Clark Jr., known for his compelling fusion of blues, rock, soul and funk, will perform this Friday. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Gary Clark Jr.

Fans of guitar-driven music have plenty to celebrate this week thanks to San Antonio performances by Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell and blues-rock wiz Gary Clark Jr.

But that’s far from the only reason for Alamo City music enthusiasts to leave the house. Let’s take a look at the options.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Clem Snide

Clem Snide, the Americana band led by songwriter Eef Barzelay, derives its name from a William S. Burroughs character — a fact that might give some indication of the erudite, slightly twisted nature of the group’s songs. With a lineage dating back to the ’90s, the band has consistently released compelling, thought-provoking independent music for decades. This tour supports Clem Snide’s 2024 album Oh Smokey. $20, 8 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., samsburgerjoint.com. — Bill Baird

Thursday, Feb. 27

Tim Kile, Moon Tokki

Arcade Fire founding member Tim Kile forged his own path with the band Wild Light. Now, after numerous tours supporting heavy hitters such as MGMT, LCD Sound System and The Killers, he’s working as a solo act, delivering taut, focused indie-rock under his own name. San Antonio “awk-rock” outfit Moon Tokki opens this show with its own intriguing mix of pop, rock and new-wave influences. $10, 9 p.m., The Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., thelonesomerose.com. — BB

Jerry Cantrell

While Jerry Cantrell is still best known for his time as lead guitarist and chief songwriter for’90s rock phenom Alice in Chains, he’s crafted an impressive solo career since then. After dabbling with Americana and Southern rock on the 2021 release Brighten, Cantrell has returned to a darker, more metal-influenced sound with his latest album I Want Blood. Never idle, Cantrell has also collaborated with legends such as Danzig and Ozzy Osbourne while also contributing tracks to films including Jerry Maguire and John Wick: Chapter 2. $37.75-$164.60, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — Danny Cervantes

Friday, Feb. 28

Gary Clark Jr., Grace Bowers

A sold-out Aztec Theater show serves as testimony to the power of guitar master Gary Clark Jr. Known for his compelling fusion of blues, rock, soul and funk, Clark released the album JPEG Raw a year ago, which featured collaborations with his heroes Stevie Wonder and George Clinton. Scour the secondary market for tickets to catch this incendiary evening, which will kick off with a set by rising Nashville guitarist Grace Bowers. Sold out, 7:30 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — DC

Saturday, March 1

Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes are back. Did they ever leave? Though some older music fans might have outgrown Conor Oberst’s Midwestern emo project, one listen is likely to suck those same folks back to their alienated teen years. Oberst has proven himself a remarkably adept songwriter, fronting numerous other projects since the Bright Eyes days. Still, for much of the world, he’ll always be Bright Eyes’ bewildered, overly literate and, yes, very emo frontman. $40, 7 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — BB

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This article appears in Feb 19-25, 2025.