San Antonio’s live music options this week are hotter than the summer weather. Let’s waste no time and dive into our critics’ picks.
Thursday, July 3
The Peterson Brothers, Cherri
The Peterson Brothers are the latest blues sensation to come from Austin. Say what you will about the yuppification of Texas’ capital city, it still produces great music, especially great blues. The Peterson Brothers have risen through the ranks with a raw, unfiltered yet modern take on the genre. For lovers of this classic American form, the Petersons have clearly picked up the torch by touring with masters including Gary Clark Jr., B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. $5, 8 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com. — Bill Baird
Los Juanos, Vinny Tovar
Get your ass on the dance floor, it’s Los Juanos. With a self-described “disregard for cultural barriers,” this genre-defying San Antonio band seamlessly blends conjunto, corrido, cumbia norteña, indie and punk elements into a sound uniquely its own. Making the act even more puro San Antonio, its high-energy shows are the very definition of “rowdy.” This show is a proper send-off for a tour that will take Los Juanos all the way to Brooklyn, New York, in support of its debut EP La Llegada. Vinny Tovar joins the bill, marking his debut at the Lonesome Rose. $17, 9 p.m., Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 455-0233, thelonesomerosesa.com. — Stephanie Koithan
Wes Parker, Baldemar, Jakob Lui
Richmond, Virginia’s Wes Parker makes fascinating indie-pop that incorporates elements of Jeff Buckley and Radiohead. Yes, there are some repackaged elements of ’90s rock in the sound, but is that always a bad thing? Especially since Parker is a heck of a singer and has leveraged social media to the hilt. While plenty of musicians cringe at the chore, Parker’s embraced the interactions, building a following of hundreds of thousands of TikTok followers. Sounds like a ’90s star for 2025. $17, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — BB
Saturday, July 4
Hudson Westbrook, Kolton Moore & The Clever Few
Texas Tech dropout Hudson Westbrook’s tune “Take It Slow” went viral on TikTok, elevating him to next-big-thing-in-country-music status. The charismatic singer-songwriter rode that wave of online success to a major label deal, so expect more to come soon. Kolton Moore & The Clever Few should be a crowd-pleasing opener thanks to an approachable brand of country-tinged Americana. $46-191, 7:30 pm, Whitewater Amphitheater, 11860 FM 306, New Braunfels, (830) 964-3800, whitewaterrocks.com. — Danny Cervantes
Tuesday, July 8
The Warning, Speed of Light
The video game Rock Band inspired Monterey, Mexico’s Villarreal Vélez sisters to form The Warning and become real life rockeras. Also known as “Las Wawas,” the trio of siblings rose to stardom with a cover of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.” Since then, the group has shared stages with Foo Fighters and Muse while also performing to sold-out shows in Mexico City and Guadalajara. The Warning’s acclaimed 2024 release Keep Me Fed further raised its stock with fans and critics. Even though this one is sold out, it might be worth scouring the resale market. Sold out, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — DC
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This article appears in Jun 26 – Jul 9, 2025.