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San Antonio music legend Flaco Jiménez is in the hospital

The 85-year-old Tex-Mex musician’s family said he’s in good spirits and ‘on the road to recovery.’

by Sanford Nowlin January 13, 2025August 5, 2025

The 85-year-old Tex-Mex musician’s family said he’s in good spirits and ‘on the road to recovery.’

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San Antonio Tejano Conjunto Festival unveils 2024 lineup and poster

The annual event will take place May 17-19 at Rosedale Park.

by Sanford Nowlin February 21, 2024July 18, 2025

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Everything we saw as the Black Pumas electrified San Antonio’s Stable Hall

by San Antonio Current Staff February 17, 2024

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Book release, concert at San Antonio’s Flagship Records celebrates Roots Punk

Longtime rock journalist David A. Ensminger’s new book chronicles the merging of punk with country, blues and other roots genres — and the release party will include sets by Hickoids, Texacala Jones and more.

by Sanford Nowlin November 30, 2023July 12, 2025

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San Antonio singer-songwriter Garrett T. Capps in the running for coveted Ameripolitan Music Award

Soon to release a new album, the alt-country performer is one of four nominees in the awards’ Honky Tonk Male category.

by Nina Rangel September 14, 2022June 30, 2025

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Everything we saw as Garrett T. Capps played his album release show at San Antonio’s Paper Tiger

by San Antonio Current Staff September 11, 2021

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When Garrett T. Capps sings about loving San Antonio, best believe he means it

by Bill Baird August 12, 2021August 5, 2025

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Lengthy Bandcamp article praises San Antonio’s rich and expanding alt-country scene

by Sanford Nowlin February 11, 2021May 10, 2025

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Nashville Guitar Guru William Tyler to Play the Launch of the Lonesome Rose’s Lonesome Lounge Music Series

James CourtneySeptember 11, 2019April 20, 2025

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The Old Town Road Leads Back To Texas: Billy Ray Cyrus and Others Announced for Backyard Amphitheater’s Fall Lineup

Chris CondeAugust 21, 2019July 28, 2025