Indie-pop duo Mickey Darling will perform Saturday at the Aztec Theatre. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Mickey Darling

It’s a safe bet many of us are looking to decompress after so much holiday family time.

That’s where live music comes in, and there’s no shortage of great options this week in SA. Let’s take a gander.

Thursday, Dec. 26

Honey Bunny, Lloronas, Tetsuo

Honey Bunny, one of SA’s best up-and-coming bands, is hosting an event billed as its “Post-Christmas post-punk party.” Seems like a perfect way to shake off a holiday hangover with a little hair of the dog while affording a chance to escape family long enough to mingle with fellow freaks. The show also will help inaugurate the Rah Rah Room, the new venture from the owners of the beloved Bang Bang Bar. $10, 9 p.m., Rah Rah Room, 6322 San Pedro Ave., instagram.com/therahrahroom. — Bill Baird

Friday, Dec. 27

Shinyribs, Garrett T. Capps

Two of Texas’ finest party animals will convene again for a special night. Shinyribs is the 10-piece New Orleans-style party band led by Kevin Russell, whose unabashed exuberance invites folks to let loose and dance. San Antonio’s own Garrett T. Capps, meanwhile, brings together disparate crowds with his joyful DIY spirit. $27-$79, 8 p.m., Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, stablehall.com. — BB

Saturday, Dec. 28

2 Chainz

At this show billed as an Alamo Bowl afterparty, Georgia rapper 2 Chainz promises to deliver rump-shakin’ beats which both the victors and the vanquished can get down to. Expect the “Drenchgod” to hit the post-game crowd with “Champions” to celebrate. Earlier this year, 2 Chainz released a couple of new singles, his first since parting with longtime label Def Jam last year. $41.83-$53.95, 10 p.m., 1902 Nightclub, 1174 E. Commerce St., (210) 941-3010, 1902satx.com. — Danny Cervantes

Mickey Darling

San Antonio indie-pop duo Mickey Darling is bringing its infectious sound to a hometown show at the Aztec. At risk of sounding like an out-of-touch old dude, some of Mickey Darling’s neon-sweater aesthetic flies over my head, but there’s an undeniable spirit here of joy and humor — especially in the lyrics. Mickey Darling members Skylar Medina and Austin Medrano are repping the 210 loud and proud for a whole new generation of meme-gulping young ’uns. $25-$37.50, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 S. St. Mary’s St,, theaztectheatre.com. — BB

Saturday, Dec. 29

Las Fenix

The five sisters behind Las Fenix are taking a final flight after announcing their retirement earlier this year. The all-female group, originally from Houston, fuses Tejano, Norteño and cumbia into a potent brew and has provided a refreshing musical alternative in male-dominated genre for 25 years. Expect an emotional — and celebratory — farewell. $20-$70, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., majesticempire.com. — BB

Monday, Dec. 30

Rebirth Brass Band, Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers

Get ready for the joyful sounds of the French Quarter to take over Stable Hall. The Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band keeps the Big Easy brass bands tradition alive while infusing it with elements of hip-hop, funk and soul. Formed in 1983, the ensemble has persevered through multiple lineup changes to collaborate with artists as diverse as Trombone Shorty and the late Robbie Robertson. $35, 8 p.m., Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, stablehall.com. — DC

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This article appears in Dec 11-17, 2024.