Making their final stop on the U.S. leg of their “portals//polarities tour,” Night Tapes chose San Antonio of all places to close this trek and I’m so happy they did. They engulfed the main stage at Paper Tiger with every shade of blue imaginable, creating an incredible dream-pop atmosphere that…
SpaceCon returned to San Antonio this past weekend, drawing fans to the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall to see their favorite sci-fi legends and comic artists. After navigating the horrors of city traffic, thanks to the Spurs having their home opener at the same time (thank you for the wins, Wemby),…
There is truly no better way to spend a Saturday night in the Alamo City than soaking in some live Latin music. One of Mexico’s most legendary rock bands, Maná, came through town for a two-night run to open their Vivir Sin Aire Tour. I was at the second show…
When one of the most innovative indie-rock bands of the last few decades comes to town, you’ve just got no option but to be there. Modest Mouse, joined by Chicago rockers Friko, sold out the Aztec Theatre playing all the hits that’ve made them so beloved in the scene over…
2015 was the year that I really fell in love with Star Wars. It was the year of The Force Awakens, a cinematic event that at that point I had never seen such a level of hype for. That opening night theatrical experience remains the most memorable time I’ve ever…
The Lighthouse Lounge, located on San Antonio’s West Side, is not typically known for hosting live music. When I walked up to the venue for the first time, I could immediately tell it was a hidden gem. The mouthwatering smell of street tacos being made right out front was…
Silverstein has been making 25 years of noise yet I had never managed to see them live until now. I was one of the fortunate few in a sold-out crowd at the Vibes Event Center for their “25 Years of Noise Tour,” celebrating the longevity and the success the…
It’s not often that you get to see a band more than once in a year, but much less twice. After seeing this band open for A Day to Remember back in July, that’s exactly what I got to do with Four Year Strong when they stopped by the Paper…
Until his show at the Aztec Theatre was announced, I was not familiar with Ginger Root whatsoever. But, man, was I instantly intrigued by him as an artist after looking him up online. Not only did I hear so much vibrant, funky music but I was immediately drawn to the…
You don’t see too many bands nowadays announce a tour stop in San Antonio and sell it out almost immediately, but that’s exactly what Bad Omens did. At a venue like the Boeing Center at Tech Port that holds over 3,000 people, that’s not a feat to take lightly, so…