Thursday, October 17, 2019
Funeral Services for San Antonio Musical Legend "Spot" Barnett Will Take Place This Weekend
Posted By Chris Conde on Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 1:03 PM
One of the architects of San Antonio's Westside Sound — an amalgamation of blues, conjunto, R&B and rock 'n’ roll — Barnett also led the 20th Century Orchestra, the house band at the East Side's famed Ebony Lounge.
During a decades-spanning career, he performed artists including Bobby "Blue" Bland, Doug Sahm and Ike and Tina Turner to name a few.
Services for Barnett include:
- Visitation: Friday, October 18, 5-8 p.m., at Sutton-Sutton & Woodards Mortuary, 320 S. W.W. White Road, 210-359-6037.
- Funeral: Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m., at Praise Cathedral, 5985 Binz-Engleman Road.
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