Although some new acts are on the street, like nation singer Jelly Roll, the autumn’s greatest concert events are a parade of superstars: Billy Joel, Nicki Minaj, Ana Gabriel, Shakira. Some, like Aerosmith, seemingly will likely be passing via San Antonio for the final time, so make your plans early for those who hope to go.
Right here’s a take a look at among the most scream- and sing-along worthy concert events from September via December.
Bush: This ’90s throwback live performance is headlined by Bush with assist from Alice in Chains founder Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox. Fronted by Gavin Rossdale, Bush rose within the wake of grunge with its bestselling 2004 album “Sixteen Stone,” that includes the rock radio hits “Glycerine,” “Machinehead” and “All the pieces’s Zen.” Sept. 4, Freeman Coliseum
Jelly Roll: Freshly minted nation star Jelly Roll has shared phases lately with Eminem and Morgan Wallen and accepted his first ACM Award for Music Occasion of the Yr for “Save Me,” a duet with Lainey Wilson. It’s been a wild journey for the closely tattooed 39-year-old artist, who overcame a previous of drug use and jail to have modest success as a rapper earlier than switching to nation, resulting in his breakthrough album “Whitsitt Chapel” in 2023. Sept. 11, Frost Financial institution Middle
Cake: This isn’t one of many fall’s greatest exhibits, nevertheless it has a excessive pleasure issue— Cake doesn’t tour that a lot. The anti-grunge band from Sacramento, Calif., is thought for its ’90s hits “The Distance” and “Brief Skirt / Lengthy Jacket” and covers of songs by acts as diverse as Gloria Gaynor and Black Sabbath. Sept. 12, The Espee
Nicki Minaj: Minaj is the bestselling feminine rapper of all time, with seven High 10 albums on the Billboard 200, together with her newest, “Pink Friday 2,” which debuted at No. 1 in December. She has greater than 20 High 10 hits, together with monster singles corresponding to “Tremendous Bass” and “Anaconda” and her No. 1 hit “Tremendous Freaky Woman,” a enjoyable and filthy track that samples Rick James’ “Tremendous Freak.” She’s additionally a dependable headline generator, whether or not she’s beefing with Miley Cyrus on the MTV Video Music Awards or sharing an odd story in regards to the COVID vaccine. Sept. 18, Frost Financial institution Middle
Kirk Franklin: Gospel powerhouse Franklin is bringing a choir’s price of particular visitors on his Reunion Tour, together with Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp and the Clark Sisters. Fort Price native Franklin has gained 20 Grammy Awards, together with Finest Gospel Track trophies for “Think about Me,” “Assist Me Consider” and “Good day Worry.” Oct. 24, Frost Financial institution Middle
Creed: Because of the passing of time and the Texas Rangers’ “Greater”-powered World Sequence win, the type of people that as soon as made enjoyable of Creed are tripping over one another to say the reunited band is cool now. They bought hundreds of thousands of albums with hooky, emotional hard-rock anthems like “My Sacrifice” and “One Final Breath” that followers have been ready years to listen to once more reside. What’s cool is now they get to. With 3 Doorways Down. Sept. 13, Frost Financial institution Middle
Ana Gabriel: Pop star Ana Gabriel is on the level in her profession the place she’s receiving lifetime achievement honors, corresponding to a Dwelling Legend designation at Billboard’s 2023 Latin Girls in Music gala and a star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame. Her best-known songs embrace “Simplemente Amigos” and “Quien Como Tu.” Oct. 3, Frost Financial institution Middle
Hozier: Irish singer-songwriter Hozier broke out together with his awesomely passionate, presumably sacrilegious, 2014 smash “Take Me To Church.” A decade later, he’s acquired one other massive hit on his palms with “Too Candy” from his newest album, “Unreal Unearth.” With Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Allison Russell. Sept. 24, Frost Financial institution Middle
Chayanne: An enormous of Latin music (“GIGANT3S” was the title of his tour with Marc Anthony and Marco Antonio Solis), Puerto Rican pop singer Chayanne has topped Billboard’s Sizzling Latin Songs chart 9 occasions and landed two albums within the High 40 of the mainstream Billboard 200, “No Hay Imposible” and “En Todo Estare.” He launched a brand new album, “Bailemos Otra Vez,” final 12 months. Oct. 13, Frost Financial institution Middle
Jeff Goldblum: If you’d like cool, right here’s Jeff Goldblum, eternally trendy, good and a contact eccentric, whether or not he’s chatting on a chat present or hawking an condo itemizing web site. Goldblum will play the Wizard within the big-screen adaptation of “Depraved,” which opens Thanksgiving week. Meantime, he’s on the street together with his jazz band, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Oct. 19, Majestic Theatre
Billy Joel & Sting: The massive present of the autumn options the Piano Man and the person who introduced us “Roxanne.” Invoice Joel’s reside exhibits, particularly his run of concert events at New York’s Madison Sq. Backyard, are legendary. Anticipate to listen to his massive hits, early songs corresponding to “New York State of Thoughts,” and a brand new one, “Flip the Lights Again On.” Following his nice success with the Police, Sting launched a profitable solo profession with albums corresponding to “The Dream of the Blue Turtles” and “The Soul Cages.” Oct. 25, Alamodome
Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons: The inspiration for the Broadway hit “Jersey Boys,” Valli and the 4 Seasons are bringing their “Final Encores” tour to city. They’ll be taking part in doo-wop classics corresponding to “Large Ladies Don’t Cry” and “Sherry” in addition to Valli solo hits like “My Eyes Adored You” and the theme to the film “Grease.” Oct. 26, Tobin Middle for the Performing Arts
Aerosmith: Candy feelings will likely be on show when Rock & Roll Corridor of Famers Aerosmith hit San Antonio on their farewell tour, “Peace Out.” The live performance, initially scheduled for late 2023, was postponed so singer Steven Tyler might get well from a fractured larynx. The Black Crowes will open. Nov. 1, Frost Financial institution Middle
Andy Summers: Whereas Sting has a date with Billy Joel on the Alamodome, his former Police bandmate is bringing an suave little present to city. “The Cracked Lens + A Lacking String,” a solo efficiency, guarantees to mix the guitarist’s music together with his images and readings from his books. Nov. 7, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
Shakira: Shakira’s new album, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” consists of her collaboration with Bizarrap, “Shakira: Bzrp Music Periods, Vol. 53.” It’s the newest hit within the Colombian celebrity’s three-decade profession, including to a catalog that features world smashes corresponding to “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Each time, Wherever” and the World Cup anthem “Waka Waka.” Nov. 16, Frost Financial institution Middle
Iron Maiden: These British heavy metallic titans are specializing in their most up-to-date album, “Senjutsu,” and 1986’s “Someplace in Time” on the band’s present tour. With 17 studio albums to their credit score since Iron Maiden arrived in 1980 with the New Wave of British Heavy Metallic, not each fan favourite will make the minimize. Nevertheless it’s sure that the units will likely be spectacular and band mascot Eddie will loom massive. Nov. 17, Frost Financial institution Middle
Venues
Alamodome, 100 Montana St., alamodome.com
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St., majesticempire.com
The Espee, 1174 E. Commerce St., theespee.com
Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., freemancoliseum.com
Frost Financial institution Middle, 1 Frost Financial institution Middle Drive, frostbankcenter.com
Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., majesticempire.com
