Tuesday’s State of the Union address is likely to drive this country’s partisan wedge even deeper. Good thing we can unite around music, and there’s plenty of it coming out way. Let’s take a look.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Skajects, Spies Like Us, Rat King Cole
Nineties nostalgia is running rampant in pop culture, which means ska is once again having a moment. This lineup features a trio of San Antonio ska bands led by supergroup the Skajects. This might be your chance to catch the early edge of the long rumored fourth-wave ska while hearing SA musicians’ take on the sound. $42.18-$98.50, 8 p.m., Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, stablehall.com. — Danny Ceravantes
Daisychain
Music is music, but it’s always nice when women bring their energy to a male-dominated subgenre. That’s the case with Chicago’s Daisychain, a trio specializing in heavy psych-rock in which two members are women. The group’s excellent new All in a Name LP was produced by the legendary Sylvia Massy, who’s twiddled the knobs for Tool, Johnny Cash and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. $15, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — Bill Baird
Thursday, Feb. 26
Will Wright
Though he originally hails from swampy Shreveport, Louisiana, country singer-songwriter Will Wright’s sound is more Bakersfield than boudin. Much like his spiritual forebears from the Golden State, Wright combines Don Rich-style Telecaster lines with Buck Owens-worthy cowboy meditations on loss, love and life on the ranch. But since he calls Austin home now, expect plenty of Texas honky tonk classics from the mighty polite Wright, who will make you dance all night. $7, 10 p.m., The Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., thelonesomerosesa.com. — Stephanie Koithan
Friday, Feb. 27
Yacht Rock Revue
It’s rare that we recommend cover bands and tribute acts, but this seems like a notable exception. Yacht Rock Revue offer a full tribute package for a much-maligned soft rock sub-genre, and they do it well. And why not, considering our city had a hand in creating yacht rock, since one of its progenitors, Christopher Cross, is an SA native. Expect to hear Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, maybe some Doobie Brothers. Is this music “cool?” Hell no, but it’s a lot of fun. $38, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — BB
Saturday, Feb. 28
Descendents, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls
The Descendentsemerged from the late-’70s LA punk scene to create their own music hybrid: melodic hardcore. A more reductive term might be pop-punk, but let’s forget titles, because these guys definitely aren’t on the wimpy side of that subgenre. Their debut album is a total classic. Drummer Bill Stevenson even did time in Black Flag during the early era. Opener Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls have all the drive and vitriol of a classic punk band but – gasp – Frank plays acoustic guitar. No matter, it’s melodic pogo music with a folk-punk vibe. $58, 6 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — BB
Sunday, March 1
bbno$, Jungle Bobby
Over the past decade, Vancouver-born hip-hop artist bbno$ has blossomed into a certified superstar. The breakout was his 2019 collaboration with Y2K on the single “Lalala,” and 2021’s “Edamame” built an even bigger following for his brand of irreverent hip-hop. The artist’s seventh album, which dropped in October, further showcases his clean lyrical style underpinned by danceable electronica. Expect to see the SA crowd jumping. $91.82 and up, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — DC
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