Jaime Monzon
Ice Dice spits rhymes throughout a 2022 look in San Antonio as a part of the Mount Westmore tour.
Musical giants are heading to San Antonio this week.
Nation hitmakers do not come a lot greater than Zach Bryan, who’s enjoying Tuesday and Wednesday on the Frost Financial institution Middle. On the subject of hip-hop, related reward might be bestowed on Ice Dice, who performs the identical venue on Saturday. In the meantime, Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, towering figures within the Americana and roots-rock genres, will carry out collectively Sunday at Sam’s Burger Joint.
Go huge or go dwelling, music followers.
Tuesday July 30-Wednesday, July 31
Zach Bryan, Matt Maeson, Levi Turner
Nation hitmaker Zach Bryan is visiting SA on his self-proclaimed final tour ever. The dates additionally assist his just-released album The Nice American Bar Scene, which options collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and John Mayer. Bryan’s star has been on the ascent since his 2022 breakout American Heartbreak. Alt-rocker Matt Maeson is a must-catch opener. $185-$525, 7 p.m., Frost Financial institution Middle, One AT&T Middle, (210) 444-5140, frostbankcenter.com. — DC
Friday, Aug. 2
Grupo Tan Tan, Squeezebox Bandits
Grupo Tan Tan carries on San Antonio’s conjunto custom with the vigor and vitality of youth. The group describes itself as a “fara-fara band” — primarily a stripped down and extra transportable model of Norteño music performed principally acoustically — however its music can be a mix of nation, blues and cumbia. The members’ predominant act, Piñata Protest, may need extra buzz, however don’t sleep on Grupo Tan Tan. Fort Value’s Squeezebox Bandits convey a stripped-down sound combining Tejano and nation. $5, 9:30 p.m., Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., thelonesomerose.com. — BB
Saturday, Aug. 3
Ice Dice, Bone Thugs-N-Concord, E-40, Xzibit
The twist and turns of O’Shea Jackson’s life have been effectively documented underneath his stage identify, Ice Dice. From Straight Outta Compton, to his portrayal of Doughboy in “Boyz n the Hood” and his solo profession, Dice has been on the forefront of the rise of rap as a mainstream power in music, movie and the final cultural zeitgeist. Anticipate this Ice Dice-headlined tour, billed as Legends of Hip Hop, to incorporate a career-spanning setlist that features his seminal work with NWA together with solo materials. Bone Thugs-N-Concord, E-40 and Xzibit spherical out the style showcase. $53.50-$209, 7:30 p.m., Frost Financial institution Middle, One AT&T Middle, (210) 444-5140, frostbankcenter.com. — DC
Sunday, Aug. 4
Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Right here’s a uncommon and great alternative to see two musical legends on the identical stage. Jimmie Dale Gilmore, whose excessive, nasal voice conjures the Panhandle plains, has been wowing audiences for 50 years, as a member of the Flatlanders and as a solo artist. In the meantime, Dave Alvin, who fashioned pivotal roots-rock band The Blasters, additionally performed for LA punk legends X and the Flesh Eaters. Alvin and Gilmore come to city to advertise their 2018 launch Downey to Lubbock, an album of rippers and barnstormers. They’re late selling the report, as a consequence of Alvin’s valiant — and profitable — struggle towards most cancers, however higher late than by no means. $25-$100, 7 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com. — BB
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Holidays, Tender Blue Shimmer, Alex Lahey
Australia’s Holidays are bringing their indie-surf rock bliss again to San Antonio for a second time in lower than a yr — and that’s a great factor, of us. The group’s self-described “woozy guitar pop” looks like catching a rippin’ wave with nary a shark in sight. LA’s Tender Blue Shimmer lives as much as its identify with waves of, ahem, shimmering guitar and considerate melodic indie-rock. Fellow Aussie singer-songwriter Alex Lahey brings catchy, propulsive new wave-ish rock to the desk. $41-$86, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 S. St Mary’s St, (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — BB
