Soul music has been one of my absolute favorite genres to see live over the last few years. Its live instrumentation and the layers that come along with it are simply unmatched. When I saw 54 Ultra was coming to San Antonio with his unique Latin spin on the genre,…
Concert Reviews
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Mexican Goth Legends Caifanes Rock the Aztec
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Mexican goth rock legends Caifanes performed their first show of the year, gathering their masses in the beautiful and historic Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX. Emerging from Mexico City in the late ‘80s with a deep love for Mexican folklore and bands like…
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Jackie Venson Kicks Off January Residency at Antone’s
Austin superstar musician and producer Jackie Venson kicked off her annual January residency at Antone’s Nightclub on 5th Street with a sold-out show on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Performing songs from her first proper debut album, “Evolution of Joy”, Venson performed about 2 hours’ worth of music. …
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Somehow I Feel Part of You is Part of Me
Paper Tiger’s side stage was absolutely packed out for Vancouver-based band Meltt this past November 10th. These guys have this really fun indie rock with a psychedelic blend that I always fall for. I first heard them through a Spotify playlist recommendation, the song “Within You, Within Me,” and I…
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Zack Fox and Lavender Thug Aztec Theatre DJ Performances
Zack Fox came to San Antonio on November 20th to perform at The Aztec Theatre. Lavender Thug was able to open up for Zack Fox and both put on amazing performances. Below are the photos by photographer Brennen Ledlow that attended the concert as media. Check out photos here:
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Most Of Us Are Just Drifting
Making their final stop on the U.S. leg of their “portals//polarities tour,” Night Tapes chose San Antonio of all places to close this trek and I’m so happy they did. They engulfed the main stage at Paper Tiger with every shade of blue imaginable, creating an incredible dream-pop atmosphere that…
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A Toast to Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Darkness Ignite Emo’s
UK rockers The Darkness ignited Emo’s on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and left the place ablaze. Opener Mark Daly supported the band on every show this tour, and the Irish blues-rock enthusiast got the South Texas crowd hyped. With sufficient charisma to preface Justin Hawkins – no easy…
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Devo, B-52s Bring the Energy to Austin Despite Storms
Despite the cold, rain, thunder and lightning, New Wave fans endured the hour or so’s delay of the co-headlining Devo and B-52s show this past Saturday, November 1, at Germania Insurance Amphitheater. While opener Lene Lovich’s set got cut completely, the B-52s brought the grooves at 9:00 p.m., and…
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50+ Years of Heavy Metal: Alice Cooper & Judas Priest Rock Austin
Metalheads of all colors and creeds filled Austin, TX’s Germania Insurance Amphitheater at COTA this past Saturday, October 25, 2025, Leather-bound rock ‘n’ rollers Judas Priest walked out onto the stage to the late Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs,” as the crowd roared the opening words in harmony with the…
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A Taste of Alfredo in San Antonio
I’ve never craved Olive Garden more after a concert in my life. Rapper Freddie Gibbs and producer The Alchemist have now teamed up for two albums, 2020’s Alfredo and its sequel, Alfredo 2, which came out this past July. The first was Grammy-nominated for Best Rap Album, and I’m really…