Applicable to the windup for Fiesta, “enjoyable” appears to be a operating theme with regards to San Antonio’s dwell music highlights.
Lengthy-running roots rock act Southern Tradition on the Skids is bringing its party-ready sound to SA, as are Dethklok and Amon Amarth, two steel acts identified for his or her capability to headbang with tongue firmly clenched in enamel.
After which there’s the Sonidos de San Antonio showcase, a one-night celebration of conjunto and Tejano sounds that includes Little Joe, Shelly Lares, Santiago Jiménez Jr., Ram Herrera, Patsy Torres and extra.
Let’s have a look.
Wednesday, April 15
Southern Tradition on the Skids
Southern Tradition on the Skids has been plying its party-centric, rootsy model of swamp rock since 1983. After signing with David Geffen within the ’90s, the group hit a brand new stage of visibility. For all intents and functions, the act is rooted in basic Americana within the vein of the Byrds and Gram Parsons however with a turbo-charged punk edge tossed in for good measure. $30, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — Invoice Baird
Sonidos de San Antonio that includes Patsy Torres, Little Joe, extra
This one-night Fiesta season celebration of conjunto and Tejano music actually brings the puro hometown taste. For followers of the genres, it’s onerous to consider a extra packed lineup: Little Joe, Shelly Lares, Ruben Ramos, Santiago Jiménez Jr., Ram Herrera, Patsy Torres, Sunny Sauceda and Mariachi Los Paisanos. The live performance has been put collectively by UT-San Antonio, Shellshock Information 3, and JMT Studios. $50, 7 p.m., Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N St. Mary’s St., (210) 226-5700, majesticempire.com. — BB
Friday, April 17
Dethklok, Amon Amarth
Virtually 20 years on, Metalocalypse creator Brendon Small continues to tour as the first member of fictional steel band Dethklok in celebration of his beloved animated present. Viking fans Amon Amarth function the second headliner on the bands’ appropriately named Amonklok Conquest Tour. As Dethklok guitarist Skwisgaar would say, “Will probably be mosts brutals demise metals tour ever.” $78.49-$221.45, 7 p.m., 3331 Basic Hudnell Drive, (210) 600-3699, boeingcentertechport.com. — Brianna Espinoza
Saturday, April 18
Gridiron, Skourge, Scarab, Concern of Loss, Order of Residing
The rap-rock act Gridiron has at all times tended towards the hardcore facet of that equation. Certainly, the “supergroup” itself was shaped by members of a number of hardcore acts in post-pandemic Pennsylvania. With the 2025 launch of its second full-length album Poetry from Ache, Gridiron continued to win over followers with moshable riffs and breakdowns supported by hip-hop impressed lyrics and stream. $23.57, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — Danny Cervantes
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