Yes, we know Fiesta throws everything outta whack, but it would be a shame to let chicken-on-a-stick distract you from some really good live music percolating up all over town. Let’s take a look at the options — some of which are actually Fiesta-connected.
Thursday, April 23
Fredstock
This free annual festival celebrates the legacy of Fred Weiss, the beloved professor who headed San Antonio College’s Music Business program for more than 20 years. Headlining this year’s Fredstock is Rick Trevino, the major label country artist who’s landed 14 singles on the Billboard charts. Grupo Massoro, Street Lamp, the Pain Junkies and the Barrio Blasters round out the bill. Free, 2 p.m., San Antonio College, 1819 N. Main Ave., fredstockmusicfest.org. — Bill Baird
Thursday, April 23-Friday, April 24
La Semana Alegre
Beloved San Antonio music festival La Semana Alegre’s reboot is now in its second year, and while it still misses the “Semana” part of its name by five days, it has amassed a party-ready bill long on ’80s stars and local luminaries. Early MTV one-hit wonders Flock of Seagulls and Men Without Hats headline the first night’s stacked bill, which also includes Tex-Mex legend Joe “King” Carrasco. The second night brings a more modern sound with the beloved Electro-pop duo Ghostland Observatory headlining with support from a bevy of touring and local acts. Check the website for a full roster of both days. $20 and up, 5 p.m., Hemisfair, 630 E. Nueva St., lasemanaalegre.com. — BB
Friday, April 24
ADULT., Donzii, The Treasury
Married couple Adam Lee Miller and Nicola Kuperus are behind the synth-pop act ADULT. Formed in 1998, the group has ten studio albums to its credit plus myriad collaborations, including remixes of material by Felix da Housecat, Ladytron and others. ADULT.’s new album Kissing Luck Goodbye features energetic and danceable industrial beats underpinned by punk roots. $25.85, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — Danny Cervantes
Bad Suns, Little Image
Since forming in 2010, Los Angeles band the Bad Suns has been in steady rotation on the alternative charts, most notably for their 2013 single “Cardiac Arrest,” which was first released online and led to debut studio album Language & Perspective, a subsequent charter in the indie top 10. Christo Bowman’s voice and lyrical style suggests the influence of The Cure’s Robert Smith, while the band’s sound has evolved from a darker alt-rock sound to a more pop sensibility, especially on its 2025 release Accelerator. $37.00-$53.50, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — DC
Monday, April 27
Purity Ring
Canadian duo Purity Ring have kept the indie flag flying high since dropping its debut album in 2012. While much of the act’s discography consists of hip-hop beats intertwined with pop-infused electronic melodies, its latest release takes on a dreamy folk flair. Vocalist Megan James and instrumentalist Corbin Roddick only seem to drop a new release every five years or so, which means fans may not want to sit this show out. $36.11-$177.45, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — Brianna Espinoza
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