Who says the time around Christmas and New Years is only good for taking down the tree and cleaning up the detritus left behind by visiting relatives? Turns out it’s also a prime opportunity for catching up on live music.
Let’s run down this week’s choices.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Pat Green, Walt Wilkins
Musical options abound for ringing in the new year, but there may be no finer venue for the occasion than the venerable Gruene Hall. Singer-songwriter Pat Green will provide his feel-good take on frat-Americana for both an early and a late show. While Green may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the beautiful and historic dancehall is bound to overflow with good vibes and celebratory feels. $95, 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, gruenehall.com. — BB
Saturday, Jan. 4
Lowdown Drifters, Wade Forster, Dalton Domino
Lowdown Drifters’ blend of Americana, country and rock has put the band on a fast ascent, including opening slots for acts including LeAnn Rimes and Zach Bryan. It’s easy to see why the group’s combination of heartful melodies and “rock with a fiddle problem” has struck a chord with fans. $15, 8 p.m., Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, (830) 606-1281, gruenehall.com. — DC
The Fixations, Pavel Demon & the Revenant, The Babylonz, The Genzales
Revved up three-chord rockers The Fixations headline this bill aimed at starting the new year off with a quadruple dose of raw energy. If The Fixations’ fire-breathing post-AC/DC boogie doesn’t liven up 2025 for you, there’s a good chance you flatlined sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Call your healthcare provider post haste. $5, 9 p.m., Lighthouse Lounge, 1016 Cincinnati Ave., instagram.com/thelighthouselounge. — Sanford Nowlin
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This article appears in Dec 26, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025.