If anybody’s looking for a post-holiday hootenanny, San Antonio’s got the makings. Let’s run down the weekend’s live music options.
Friday, Dec. 26
The Hawks (of holy rosary), HoneyBunny
The Hawks have been plying their San Antonio garage-pop for a good minute now, and have toured with Dr. Dog, if that gives any indication of what to expect. This is a band that specializes in rootsy indie-rock with a wild streak and a distinct Alamo City flavor. HoneyBunny, meanwhile, is a newer group on the rise, having just played at the locally renowned Wizard Rodeo. They bring a refreshing female-fronted energy to their take on raucous garage rock. $10, 9 p.m., Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 455-0233, thelonesomerosesa.com. — Bill Baird
Saturday, Dec. 27
The Last Bandoleros
Tex-Mex rockers the Last Bandoleros made mainstream headway thanks to tours with Sting and a major label push from Warner Music Nashville. The SA-originated group, founded by Diego and Emilio Navaira — sons of late Tejano legend Emilio Navaira — and their friend Jerry Fuentes are back together after a hiatus and sharing their South Texas-based sound with the wider world. $10, 8:30 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com. —BB
The Toadies, Jaret Ray Reddick
North Texas alt-rockers the Toadies are back for their annual December pilgrimage down I-35. Some 30 years after the band’s breakthrough “Possum Kingdom” pierced the college rock bubble into heavy MTV airplay, Todd Lewis’ vocals still cut through the guitar-forward sound and the band’s defining album Rubberneck continues to strike a chord with fans. $45-$118.50, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — Danny Cervantes
Sunday, Dec. 28
Chaparelle
Catchy male-female duo Chaparelle seems tailor–made for the resurgent interest in classic country-inspired sounds. The voices of Jesse Woods and Zella Day remind one of Lee Hazlewood’s best collaborations or even the duets of George and Tammy. Day’s previous incarnation was more in the straight pop vein, including major-label deals, duets with Lana Del Rey and millions of social media followers. Meanwhile, Woods has carved an impressive path in the world of underground Americana and soundtracked a few beer commercials. Together, they constitute a catchy Americana throwback package. $30, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — BB
Kitten Mitten
Though new on the scene,San Antonio’s woman-fronted Kitten Mitten has turned heads with a moving, emotive indie-rock sound. Seems like Echo Bridge, whose echoes add an emotional depth and resonance, would be a great place to check them out. $20, 5 p.m., Echo Bridge, 310 Riverside Drive, instagram.com/echobridgeappreciationsociety. — BB
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