Sure, we all know Fiesta throws all the things outta whack, however it could be a disgrace to let chicken-on-a-stick distract you from some actually good stay music percolating up throughout city. Let’s check out the choices — a few of which are literally Fiesta-connected.
Thursday, April 23
Fredstock
This free annual competition celebrates the legacy of Fred Weiss, the beloved professor who headed San Antonio School’s Music Enterprise program for greater than 20 years. Headlining this yr’s Fredstock is Rick Trevino, the main label nation artist who’s landed 14 singles on the Billboard charts. Grupo Massoro, Avenue Lamp, the Ache Junkies and the Barrio Blasters spherical out the invoice. Free, 2 p.m., San Antonio School, 1819 N. Fundamental Ave., fredstockmusicfest.org. — Invoice Baird
Thursday, April 23-Friday, April 24
La Semana Alegre
Beloved San Antonio music competition La Semana Alegre’s reboot is now in its second yr, and whereas it nonetheless misses the “Semana” a part of its identify by 5 days, it has amassed a party-ready invoice lengthy on ’80s stars and native luminaries. Early MTV one-hit wonders Flock of Seagulls and Males With out Hats headline the primary night time’s stacked invoice, which additionally consists of Tex-Mex legend Joe “King” Carrasco. The second night time brings a extra fashionable sound with the beloved Electro-pop duo Ghostland Observatory headlining with help from a bevy of touring and native acts. Examine the web site for a full roster of each days. $20 and up, 5 p.m., Hemisfair, 630 E. Nueva St., lasemanaalegre.com. — BB
Friday, April 24
ADULT., Donzii, The Treasury
Married couple Adam Lee Miller and Nicola Kuperus are behind the synth-pop act ADULT. Fashioned in 1998, the group has ten studio albums to its credit score plus myriad collaborations, together with remixes of fabric by Felix da Housecat, Ladytron and others. ADULT.’s new album Kissing Luck Goodbye options energetic and danceable industrial beats underpinned by punk roots. $25.85, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — Danny Cervantes
Unhealthy Suns, Little Picture
Since forming in 2010, Los Angeles band the Unhealthy Suns has been in regular rotation on the choice charts, most notably for his or her 2013 single “Cardiac Arrest,” which was first launched on-line and led to debut studio album Language & Perspective, a subsequent constitution within the indie prime 10. Christo Bowman’s voice and lyrical type suggests the affect of The Treatment’s Robert Smith, whereas the band’s sound has developed from a darker alt-rock sound to a extra pop sensibility, particularly on its 2025 launch Accelerator. $37.00-$53.50, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — DC
Monday, April 27
Purity Ring
Canadian duo Purity Ring have stored the indie flag flying excessive since dropping its debut album in 2012. Whereas a lot of the act’s discography consists of hip-hop beats intertwined with pop-infused digital melodies, its newest launch takes on a dreamy people aptitude. Vocalist Megan James and instrumentalist Corbin Roddick solely appear to drop a brand new launch each 5 years or so, which implies followers might not wish to sit this present out. $36.11-$177.45, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — Brianna Espinoza
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Associated Tales
The Idaho musician’s upcoming San Antonio gigs will happen Thursday at Lonesome Rose and Saturday at Lowcountry.
Johnson recorded his groundbreaking songs within the resort in 1936, and the Might 8 live performance in his honor will function Sue Foley, the Peterson Brothers and Nicky Diamonds.
Tickets go on sale Friday for the first-of-its-kind competition, a part of which can happen beneath the U.S. Freeway 281 overpass.
