Reside Music in San Antonio This Week: Rodrigo y Gabriela, Cannons, Of Monsters and Males

Cannons are bringing their dreamy synth-driven pop to San Antonio this week. Credit score: Courtesy Picture / Cannons

San Antonio’s live-music calendar is all around the map this week — and that’s not a foul place to be. From acoustic guitar pyrotechnics and hip-hop heavyweights to dreamy synth-pop and punk-inflected folks, listed here are six exhibits our critics suppose you would possibly need to catch.

Thursday, Oct. 1

Rodrigo y Gabriela

A two-piece acoustic guitar duo that’s achieved world domination? Rattling straight. Properly, perhaps not world domination, however not less than world success. Rodrigo y Gabriela have racked up loads of accolades, however the pair’s largest achievement might be having the ability to fuse genres with out issues getting awkward. Their tackle acoustic music differs from others by incorporating a wider vary of influences, from jazz to steel to flamenco and absolutely anything in between. Facet be aware: they do a killer rendition of Pink Floyd’s “Echoes.” $52, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — Invoice Baird

gymclassheroes, Lupe Fiasco, B.o.B.

The summer time hiatus for The Espee wakes up for a hip-hop triple invoice. Mixing hip-hop, alt-rock and extra on hits equivalent to “Stereo Hearts” and “Cupid’s Chokehold,” gymclassheroes rose to prominence within the early 2000s and collaborated with Adam Levine and Bruno Mars. Chicago-born rapper Lupe Fiasco is greatest recognized for his hits equivalent to “Celebrity” and “The Present Goes On” whereas working with Matthew Santos and Jill Scott. $43.31-$244.50, 7:30 p.m., The Espee, 1174 E. Commerce St., (210) 226-5700, theespee.com. — Danny Cervantes

Friday, Oct. 2

Very Outdated Morris, Chavela, Elnuh

Jerid Morris’ humorously named alt-country venture — he’s not really that previous — soothes the senses and distills a long time of artistic work. Morris is a busy man, enjoying with nation cowl band extraordinaire The Texases and in addition writing self-published novels. His new LP Boogedy Boogedy Boogedy Shoop was recorded on the Cornpound’s Jett Bass studio with Justin Morris, Jerid’s studio whiz brother on the knobs. Very Outdated Morris appears extra like atmospheric indie-rock than nation, however why quibble. It’s heat, catchy and welcoming — and this free present additionally that includes Chavela and Elnuh is a should for followers of unbiased music. Free, 8 p.m., Merci Jones, 1101 Broadway #101, instagram.com/mercijonesbar.— BB

Saturday, Oct. 3

Cannons, Jesse Jo Stark

Childhood mates Ryan Clapham and Paul Davis fashioned Cannons with the addition of vocalist Michelle Pleasure in 2013, and the group has received over loads of followers since then with their synth-driven dream pop. The 2019 single “Fireplace For You” caught the thrill and landed the group a cope with Columbia Information. The band’s newest album, All the things Glows, options the chart-topper “Starlight.” $147.50, 8 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — DC

Sunday, Oct. 4

This Wild Life

This Wild Life began out as an acoustic duo that approached folks with a punk aesthetic. As with virtually everybody within the folks scene nowadays, they group has added nation components to their sound and their newest video has the tattooed Californians leaning towards an previous Ford truck. Hey, musicians gotta do what they gotta do to outlive. To be truthful, they appear to drag it off. $28, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — BB

Of Monsters and Males

Icelandic indie folk-rock outfit Of Monsters and Males is again once more to point out off the interaction between vocalists Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar “Raggi” Þórhallsson. Whereas “Little Talks” from the group’s debut album leans into folks roots, songs equivalent to “Crystals” and “Wars” present depth and an ongoing evolution. Of Monsters and Males launched All is Love and Ache within the Mouse Parade final yr in a continued diversification of the group’s sound. $61.55, 8 p.m., Boeing Heart at Tech Port, 3331 Common Hudnell Drive, (210) 600-3699, boeingcentertechport.com. — DC