The Black Angels, organizers of the festival, are based in Austin but have a member who hails from San Antonio. Credit: Courtesy Photo / The Black Angels
Annual psych-rock fest Levitation is taking over Austin for yet another Halloweekend, and this year’s lineup includes formidable legacy acts such as The Jesus Lizard and Pentagram.

Several acts on this year’s roster also feature members that are from San Antonio. Here’s where and when you can support the hometown heroes.

Thursday, Oct. 31

The Black Angels

The Black Angels, organizers of the festival and gurus of the Texas psych-rock renaissance, kicking things off at Stubbs BBQ. Show up in costume for the costume contest. Black Angels bassist Jake Garcia is originally from San Antonio and played with a band called Chicken Fried Steak back in the day. The Black Angels will be joined by Saharan shredder Mdou Moctar and Boogarins. $45, 4 p.m. Stubbs BBQ, 801 Red River St., Austin, stubbsaustin.com.

DJ Sue Problema

San Antonio-based record collector and selector Sue Problema is performing a DJ set for Noche Sonido Psicodélico, a Latin psych and cumbia showcase at the Far Out Lounge. Bands performing include Superfonicos, Como Las Movies and ll.uv.ii. There will also be a family friendly costume contest. Admission is free with a $10 suggested donation benefiting the SIMS Foundation. Free, 7 p.m., Far Out Lounge, 8504 S Congress Ave., Austin, thefaroutaustin.com.

Friday, Nov. 1

En Orbito

En Orbito is playing with Los Espiritus at the 13th Floor. Though most of the band is based in Austin, leader Miguel “Ziggy” Pantoja, hails from San Antonio and still lives here. Get ready for a night of psychedelic cumbia and Afrobeat from this big band. $20, 11:30 p.m., 13th Floor, 711 Red River St., Austin, the13thflooraustin.com.
Saturday, Nov. 2

Grocery Bag Per usual, The Osees are playing every night of Levitation, and they have a different opener each night. All but one of the Osees’ four Levitation shows are sold out, including this one (sorry). Psych garage band Grocery Bag is sharing the Hotel Vegas stage with The Osees on Saturday, Nov. 2. Frontwoman and guitarist Bella Martinez is originally from San Antonio. Sold out, 8 p.m., Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. 6th St., Austin, texashotelvegas.com.

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This article appears in Oct 30 – Nov 5, 2024.

Stephanie Koithan is the Digital Content Editor of the San Antonio Current. In her role, she writes about politics, music, art, culture and food. Send her a tip at skoithan@sacurrent.com.