San Antonio native Harvey McLaughlin will perform Saturday, March 8, at the Lonesome Rose with John Dee Graham and Choppy H. Waters. Credit: Facebook / Harvey McLaughlin

From blues to K-pop to singer-songwriter fare to video game-inspired indie pop, San Antonio music fans have a smorgasbord of options this week. Get ready to let your ears feast.

Wednesday, March 5

Tab Benoit

Tab Benoit is one of the last great blues guitar heroes, having risen from humble Louisiana origins to international stardom and numerous awards. The guy can play, straight up, and he does it while capturing the distinctive sound of his home state. Call it bayou blues if you need to call it something. Benoit has also fought for righteous causes, including wetland restoration, which makes him all the more worthy of support. $30, 8 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 East Grayson St., samsburgerjoint.com. — Bill Baird

Saturday, March 8

Harvey McLaughlin, Jon Dee Graham, Choppy H. Waters

Over the past two decades, San Antonio native Harvey McLaughlin has released an impressive folio of music, both as a solo artist and a member of various groups. Behind the strength of two solo albums, the singer-keyboardist blends soul, rock and R&B into a fusion uniquely his own. McLaughlin currently serves as keyboardist for Austin-San Antonio cowpunk ensemble Hickoids as well as the Chicano soul revival group Eddie & The Valiants. Texas music legend Jon Dee Graham will play middle slot, bringing his inimitable fusion of blues, folk and solid storytelling. Choppy H. Waters will open. Ticket price unavailable, 8:30 p.m., Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 455-0233, thelonesomerosesa.com. — Danny Cervantes

Sunday, March 9

NCT 127

K-Pop act NCT 127’s name reflects their origins at the 127th meridian, the location of Seoul, South Korea. Formed in 2016 by entertainment promoters interested in showcasing “Neo Culture Technology,” the boy band has since grown to nine members, eight of whom remain active. Differing from many of their K-Pop peers, NCT 127 is known for a style that incorporates more experimental hip-hop sounds. Elements of EDM show up in the group’s hit “Cherry Bomb.” $43.50-$203.50, 8 p.m., Frost Bank Center, One Frost Bank Center Drive, (210) 444-5140, frostbankcenter.com. — DC

Monday, March 10

Bit Brigade

Bit Brigade, specialists in a mashup of indie-pop and computer nostalgia, will perform the music of the Nintendo games Super Mario World and F-Zero live while a gamer speeds through play in the Mushroom Kingdom and the Grand Prix track on a video screen. This is the kind of off-the-wall stuff many of us live for. $17, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — BB

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. — DC

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This article appears in Feb 19-25, 2025.