Category: Music Festival News

Mala Luna Festival takes place this weekend

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Young Thug at last year’s Mala Luna Festival. Photo: Brandon Todd, used with permission.

Mala Luna Music Festival is a multi-day music festival held each year on Halloween weekend in San Antonio. The annual weekend event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27 at Nelson Wolff Stadium (parking lot) west of downtown. Two-day GA and various VIP ticket packages are on sale online along with single-day GA tickets, starting at only $89. Festival gates open daily at noon. Mala Luna ticket buyers looking for the ultimate festival experience should opt for one of the curated VIP ticket packages, which include Black Moon ($209), Harvest Moon ($229) and Fly Me to the Moon ($399). (Mala Luna Music Festival, 2019)

Mala Luna will be hosting an official pre-party featuring special guests on Friday, October 25 from 5p.m. to 10p.m. at Midnight Swim (2403 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78212), a new music and cocktail bar on the St. Mary’s Strip. The event is free to attend before 10p.m., although those interested must RSVP.

Saturday, October 26 will feature a variety of internationally-acclaimed artists, including headliners Russ and Miguel. Additional artists rounding out the Day 1 performances include YG, Summer Walker, Jessie Reyez and Rick Ross, as well as Smino, DaniLeigh, Melii and more. The complete schedule is available online.

Diplo and Juice WRLD are both set to headline and close out the festival on Sunday, October 27, with additional sets from Playboi Carti, Trippie Redd, DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, Ari Lennox, Lil Keed and more all slated for Day 2.

In an effort to emphasize the local culture and the San Antonio community’s annual Diá de los Muertos celebrations, the festival has worked to elevate the onsite experience for all patrons to now include several new offerings in addition to other interactive activities:

  • Movie lounge featuring massive tent with HDTV projector playing popular Halloween holiday-themed films while offering shade and a comfortable place for fans to relax during the festival
  • Outdoor games, including giant “beer” pong, corn hole, an oversized version of Twister and more
  • Roaming performers dressed up in traditional Diá de Los Muertos costumes and attire
  • Diá de los Muertos altar in honor of Mac Miller, Nipsey Hussle, and more iconic music artists
  • Live art installations throughout the grounds.
  • Cricket Wireless’ outdoor lounge featuring misting fans and fun swag
  • Univision’s gaming tent

Mala Luna will offer ticket buyers a variety of food vendors hailing from San Antonio and across Texas. The 2019 food vendor lineup, featuring tasty bites from tacos and pizza to traditional fair foods and more, including Big Daddy’s, Brooks BBQ, El Guajillos and Torchy’s Tacos.

Mala Luna continues its philanthropic partnership with Miracle League of San Antonio and will donate a portion of the 2019 festival proceeds to the San Antonio-based nonprofit organization. The Miracle League of San Antonio is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. Its four-acre complex includes a special-surfaced baseball field as well as three acres of custom-designed synthetic turf and asphalt, which allows individuals with wheelchairs and other walking assistance devices to participate in a variety of different sports in a safe, accessible environment.

Nelson Wolff Stadium
5757 W US Highway 90
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 675-7275

Fall and Winter happenings at the Pearl

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Upcoming events at the Pearl include a Labor Day Party and a Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival. Photo: Nick Simonite, used with permission.

Pearl recently announced its campus-wide programming for fall and winter of 2019. Kicking off the fall with Labor Day, Pearl will host numerous family-friendly events including the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival, Dia de los Muertos, Holiday Night Markets, Posada and more. (Pearl, 2019)

Labor Day Party
In celebration of Labor Day, Pearl Park will host a relaxing evening filled with food, music and fun on Monday, September 2 from 5p.m. to 8p.m. Bud’s Southern Rotisserie will offer their specialty beignets and wings for purchase during the evening for guests to enjoy while listening to the musical stylings of Big Cedar Fever. The event is free and open to the public with food and drink available for purchase at The Bottling Department and Southerleigh’s oyster bar.

National Voter Registration Day at Pearl
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, Pearl will host League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to informed and active participation in government, to encourage voter registration and civic engagement. On Tuesday, September 24 from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area will have a booth at the Bottling Department where visitors can register to vote and learn about civic engagement. There will also be food and drink specials by the Bottling Department tenants and a specialty made cake by Bakery Lorraine. The event will be free and open to the public with food and drink available for purchase.

Pop-Ups at Pearl
Pearl is excited to announce three new pop-up experiences coming to Pearl’s Dielmann Building this fall. The Dielmann Building, located in the old Il Sogno space, will host retails shops Miron Crosby, Period Modern and a contemporary design studio by Peter Glassford and Isabel Moncada. Miron Crosby, a bespoke boot brand from Dallas, will take over the space, followed by Period Modern, a brand offering hand-selected vintage and authentic Danish mid-century furniture. The pop up space will close with a contemporary design showcase of vibrant fashion, jewelry, tabletops, leather goods and furniture ranging from practical to extravagant by Peter Glassford and Isabel Moncada. The pop up schedule at Pearl includes:

Mariachi Lab
Join Pearl for its third annual Mariachi Lab, a showcase of mariachi talent from across San Antonio on Sunday, September 15 from 4p.m. to 8p.m. The event will kick off at Pearl Farmers Market with performances by the Guadalupe Mariachi Academy and the legendary Mariachi Campanas de America with youth performances and the main showcase to follow. Mariachi Lab will close with headliner and San Antonio-native Stephanie Urbina Jones. The event is free and open to the public with food and drink available for purchase at The Bottling Department and Southerleigh’s oyster bar.

Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival
Pearl, in partner with The Texas Butterfly Ranch, is proud to host the fourth annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival on Sunday, October 20 from 10a.m. to 2p.m. Promising a weekend of science, education and fun, the festival will celebrate the Monarch Butterfly’s majestic migration through Texas on their way to Mexico to roost for the winter. The event will include a people for pollinators parade, monarch butterfly tagging, educational demonstrations, live music and the world debut of the Waggle Dance at noon.

Dia de los Muertos
Pearl honors the lives of lost loved ones with the third annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos November 1 and 2 from 5p.m. to 9p.m. Altars will be on display across Pearl property with live music, a procession, art making and more available for patrons to enjoy. Both days will feature traditional altars created by local and regional artists. The entire event is free and open to the public (costumes and face painting are encouraged).

First Thursday Night Market
First Thursday Night Market continues at Pearl for the fall. Visitors can continue to shop at their favorite local Farmers Market vendors and artisans while enjoying music and food from Pearl restaurants. Various music artists will perform at the night market this summer at Pearl Park from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. and at Pearl Parkito from 4p.m. to 8p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The artist schedule at Pearl includes:

  • Thursday, September 5
    • Pearl Parktio – Dos Mundos Guitar Duo
    • Pearl Park – Aaron Prado
    • Please join us in Larder from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. to taste our select beers from Revolver Brewing. This will take place during September’s First Thursday Night Market at Pearl Park. This tasting is free and open to the public.
  • Thursday, October 3
    • Pearl Parkito – Beau Rodriguez
    • Pearl Park – Jose Amador & Terra Nova
  • Thursday, November 7
    • Pearl Parkito – Paula Cortez
    • Pearl Park – The Peterson Brothers

Holiday Night Markets
Starting Thursday, December 5 from 4p.m. to 8p.m., Pearl will bring back its popular Holiday Night Markets featuring Farmers Market and artisan vendors as well as festive live music. The Holiday Night Markets also include traditional culinary favorites like tamales, artisanal chocolates, and sweets. Vendors will vary each week. This event is free and open to the public. The Holiday Night Market schedule at Pearl includes:

  • December 5
  • December 12
  • December 19

Posada at Pearl
Inspired by the Mexican tradition of Las Posadas, Pearl hosts its third annual traditional Posada on Wednesday, December 18 from 6:30p.m. to 9p.m. Community members are invited to join the posada and become pilgrims traveling by candlelight. Las Posadas is a nine-day Christmas celebration in Mexico and Latin America, centered on the ritual re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s quest to find lodging in Bethlehem. The evening includes live music, children’s crafts and traditional treats of buñuelos, tamales, and Mexican hot chocolate. This event is free and open to the public.

Chanukah
Pearl welcomes back the fifth annual holiday traditional Chanukah Menorah lighting celebration on Monday, December 23 from 6p.m. to 7:30p.m. The festivities at Pearl will bring the entire Jewish San Antonio community together in celebration of Chanukah. The Menorah at Pearl will be lit each evening of Chanukah. This event is free and open to the public.

Pearl
303 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-7260

Mala Luna Festival lineup announced-tickets now on sale

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Young Thug performing at Mala Luna Festival 2018. Photo: Brandon Todd, used with permission.

ScoreMore Show’s Mala Luna Music Festival, the premier festival destination in Texas on Halloween weekend, is proud to announce the full music lineup for the fourth annual weekend event taking place on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27 at Nelson Wolff Stadium (Parking Lot) located just west of downtown San Antonio. Single-day, two-day GA, and two-day VIP tickets are on sale online. (Mala Luna Festival, 2019)

Mala Luna Music Festival is a multi-day music festival held each year on Halloween weekend in San Antonio, Texas. Since its inception in 2016, Mala Luna has showcased national headlining music talent alongside some of today’s most exciting up-and-comers, while also paying tribute to San Antonio and larger South Texas region’s cultural celebration of Dia de los Muertos through a highly curated festival experience for all ages. Featuring multiple outdoor stages, local vendors and visual artists and a diverse music lineup with some of today’s most sought-after music acts, Mala Luna Music Festival has become Texas’ premier music festival each Halloween weekend.

This year’s festival will again offer festivalgoers a weekend celebration of music and culture featuring a curated lineup of some of today’s most sought after hip-hop, R&B and dance music artists. With a greater emphasis on showcasing the rising female talent in today’s music industry, the 2019 lineup will feature a number of talented female powerhouses from hip-hop and R&B. In a continued effort to support and shine a light on Texas’ growing music scene, several local artists will be performing, including FRITOGANG, Hoodlum, Jay Wile and Doeman.

Mala Luna Music Festival 2019 lineup:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
RUSS • MIGUEL
YG • DABABY • SUMMER WALKER
SMINO • MEGAN THEE STALLION • DANILEIGH • MELII
LALI • UMI • GUAPDAD 4000 • FRITOGANG • JAY WILE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
DIPLO • JUICE WRLD
PLAYBOI CARTI • TRIPPIE REDD • JESSIE REYEZ
ARI LENNOX • LIL KEED • CALBOY • 10K.CAASH
OMB PEEZY • ALAINA CASTILLO • HOODLUM • DOEMAN

Tickets are now available for purchase online. Single-day General Admission tickets are available for $79, Weekend General Admission tickets are available for $109, while two-day VIP begin at $159.  Interested patrons are encouraged to purchase now as prices will continue to rise as the festival event date approaches. Mala Luna ticket buyers looking for the ultimate festival experience should opt for one of the curated VIP ticket packages. VIP Packages this year include Black Moon ($159), Harvest Moon ($179), and Fly Me to the Moon ($399), with perks including preferred viewing areas, expedited entry, dedicated bars and restroom facilities, festival merch and more.

As part of its continuing philanthropic efforts, Mala Luna will donate a portion of the 2019 festival proceeds to the Miracle League of San Antonio, a San Antonio-based nonprofit organization. The Miracle League of San Antonio is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. Its four-acre complex includes a special-surfaced baseball field as well as three acres of custom-designed synthetic turf and asphalt, which allows individuals with wheelchairs and other walking assistance devices to participate in a variety of different sports in a safe, accessible environment.

Nelson Wolff Stadium
5757 W US Highway 90
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 675-7275

Float Fest 2019 announces artist line-up and new venue

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Float Fest 2019 will take place in Gonzales and tickets are now on sale. Photo: Chad Wadsworth, used with permission. 

Float Fest, the only festival in the world to combine the Texas tradition of floating the river and live music, recently announced a new venue for its 2019 festival. It will take place on Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21 and will be moving to Gonzales, TX, which is about an hour outside of Austin as well as about an hour outside of San Antonio. The new location provides a greater proximity for Houston fans since it is about two hours from Houston. (Float Fest, 2019)

The festival will have all the amenities of floating the river, camping and live music, with the property being three times larger than past festivals. With river access to float being on-site at this year’s festival, no more shuttles are needed, which means immediate access to the water upon arrival. The camp grounds are a pecan orchard, with beautiful 200+ year old trees that provide tons of shade right by the Guadalupe River as well as larger camping sites with 20×20 spaces available. The festival also includes Improved traffic flow with multiple exit points. The new venue is a private ranch located in Gonzales county, just a few miles away for convenience with amenities such as hotels, restaurants, retail, supermarkets, and more.

Weekend tickets, day tickets and a limited amount of VIP tickets are now available for purchase online. Attendees will be able to enjoy a highly curated mix of alternative, rap, indie rock and EDM performers with two main stages that will offer fans a chance to catch every moment of main stage action with non-overlapping sets.

The 2019 Float Fest headliners Major Lazer, Portugal. The Man, Gucci Mane, Kaskade, Zeds Dead, Ice Cube, Big Gigantic and The Flaming Lips will close out the festival each night, performing popular crowd favorites. Other artists include Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Grouplove, Big Boi, Jungle, St. Lucia, Houndmouth, G Love & Special Sauce, Missio, The Floozies, Goldfish, Sego and Cowboy Diplomacy.

Gates to float the river will open at 8a.m. and tubing tickets can be purchased separately online; everyone must have a concert ticket to float the river. Held on the sprawling Guadalupe River on a private ranch, the festival grounds are quintessential to Central Texas. The festival features ample on-site parking and immediate access to the Guadalupe River. Float Fest will also have over 35 local unique food vendors for attendees to enjoy.

Additional features at Float Fest 2019 include:
• VIP lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi
• VIP side-stage viewing decks on both stages
• Early camping load in, offering patrons the opportunity to arrive Friday, July 19, set up their campsite, float the river and kick-off the party a day early
• Early wristband pick up at off-site locations
• Showers on the campgrounds
• Shade & Arcade Lounge: All new shade and arcade lounge with 24-hour weekend access of 30 assorted arcade games along with chilly-cool AC and complimentary Wi-Fi ($35 day passes and $50 weekend passes to access this lounge)
• An expanded General Store with tubing accessories such as phone pouches, tubes, and more
• Lockers for storage.

Each year, Float Fest also organizes a river cleanup project, Keep the River Clean, through partnerships with local businesses. Float Fest cleanup efforts include mesh biodegradable trash bags available for free with tubes for floating, River Wranglers on canoes to help take trash bags, trash receptacles available after tubing at shuttle pick up stations, and the Float Fest crew cleaning up the river before, during, and after the festival with divers and boats to ensure a safe and clean zone.

Float Fest
2855 South US Highway 183
Gonzales, TX 78629

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic lineup

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Tickets are now on sale for Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic at the Circuit of the Americas. Courtesy photo, used with permission. 

C3 Presents and Circuit of The Americas (COTA) are proud to announce the return of Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic to Circuit of The Americas. The legendary Willie Nelson plays host to one of America’s most celebrated festivals and the 4th of July Picnic returns to COTA for the fifth year. (Circuit of the Americas, 2019)

The 46th edition of the picnic will take place at the Circuit of The Americas’ Austin360 Amphitheater on Thursday, July 4th. The all-day event on America’s birthday features performances from artists on two stages, including Willie Nelson & Family, Luke Combs, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Alison Krauss, Jamey Johnson, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Hayes Carll, Colter Wall, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Gene Watson, Billy Joe Shaver, Johnny Bush, Folk Uke, Raelyn Nelson Band and The Casey Kristofferson Band.

This year’s 4th of July Picnic will again feature two stages: the main Austin360 Amphitheater stage and a second stage located on the Grand Plaza. The Grand Plaza will have picnic tables where fans can eat, drink, celebrate and watch their favorite artists, as well as a shopping area featuring a variety of Texas-based vendors. There will also be a special fireworks display to commemorate the show and celebrate America’s birthday.

Tickets are priced at $99.50 for the GA Pit Section and Reserved Seat Section in front of the stage. Reserved bowl tickets are $79.50-$99.50 and $45.00 for H-E-B General Admission Lawn. There are also a limited number of special VIP packages available for sale featuring premium tickets within the Austin360 Amphitheater, access to the Luck Lounge, with complimentary Anheuser-Busch offerings and limited-edition commemorative event t-shirts. Packages are priced starting at $199. All tickets are now on sale online through Ticketmaster, the Circuit of the Americas and Live Nation or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Standard parking lots at Circuit of The Americas open at 10a.m. while gates to the Austin360 Amphitheater will open at 11a.m. Standard parking is included in the price of the ticket. Premium parking, bus parking, RV parking, as well as campsites are also available for purchase at the time tickets are purchased.

Circuit of the Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.
Austin, TX 78617

32nd annual Old Settler’s Music Festival

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The Old Settler’s Music Festival takes place April 11 through April 14. Courtesy photo: used with permission. 

The Old Settler’s Music Festival will take place Thursday April 11 through Sunday April 14 in Tilmon, TX, conveniently located less than an hour from Austin and San Antonio and approximately two hours from Houston. More than a music festival with a stellar lineup of established and up-and-comers in roots, Americana, and folk, Old Settler’s Music Festival is a completely unique experience built by a community of regular campers returning every year, an army of volunteers who put the festival on and newcomers who discover the vibe for the first time. The festival is an authentic celebration of the food, art, and heritage that constitute Texan culture in the setting of world-class live music entertainment. Ticket information, including details on VIP gold and platinum packages, is available online. (Old Settler’s Music Festival, 2019)

Old Settler’s Music Festival will once again feature a diverse representation of Texas’s culinary roots, including staples like Lockhart’s Black’s Barbecue and Austin’s Torchy’s Tacos and popular food trucks like Llano’s Oh My Pizza Pie and San Marcos’s Buddy’s Crepes. Vendors include: The Original Black’s Barbecue, Four Brothers’ Venezuelan Kitchen, Tamale Addiction and more.

Old Settler’s Music Festival welcomes artisans from around the region to showcase their works, including jewelry, clothing and a variety of crafts. As a festival open to fans of all ages, Old Settler’s will again have a petting zoo and pony rides by Down on the Farm and Joyful Bubbles will make human and car size bubbles, much to the delight of the festival’s younger attendees.

Headliners Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will perform their intimate acoustic set at 8:30p.m. on Friday, April 12 and Saturday’s headliner Brandi Carlile will take the stage the following night at 8:30p.m. Full schedule of performers is available online.

The festival has announced the finalists in its Old Settler’s Music Festival’s Youth Competition, presented by the Center for Texas Music History. The Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University works to document, preserve and celebrate the rich musical heritage of the Southwest through courses, publications, and events. The following finalists will compete on Saturday, April 13 at the festival, when a winner and two runners-up will be chosen:

• Claire Ashton, 13 (Austin, TX)
• Cristina Bolen, 17 (Lockhart, TX)
• Elijah Delgado, 16 (Austin, TX)
• Riley Edwards and Julia Blackmon, 17 and 16 (Austin, TX)
• Ethan Hanson, 18 (New Braunfels, TX)
• Mathias Lattin, 16 (Houston, TX)
• Madi Meeks, 17 (Austin, TX)
• Giri and Uma Peters, 14 and 11 (Nashville, TN)
• Jade Vondrew, 17 (Buda, TX)
• Kendale Walker, 12 (Cypress, TX)

Spring Jazz at the Falls at The Shops at La Cantera

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Spyro Gyra will be performing as part of this year’s Spring Jazz at the Falls. Courtesy photo: used with permission. 

For the past nine years, the Spring Jazz at the Falls concerts at The Shops at La Cantera have earned a reputation for artistic creativity. This free, family-friendly event, located at The Falls near the Yard House, showcases and fosters an appreciation for all forms of jazz through free, quality, live musical performances. The Jazz at the Falls concert series has expanded to include local talent alongside national and international artists. This year’s jazz performances, presented by Porsche of San Antonio, are from 7p.m. to 9p.m., Wednesdays April 3, 10 and 17. The 2019 Spring Jazz at the Falls showcases Tejano Saxophonist Joe Posada; Latin Jazz by The Brew and Smooth Jazz by Spyro Gyra. Enjoy specialty sips, snacks, exclusive giveaways, photo opportunities and shopping incentives. Bring your lawn chairs; placement is allowed starting one hour prior to show at 6p.m. Schedule is subject to change. No outside coolers allowed. (The Shops at La Cantera, 2019)

Concert lineup:
Wednesday April 13 – Joe Posada, Jazz/Tejano Saxophonist
Joe Posada, one of Tejano music’s most celebrated saxophonists, is also recognized as a timeless vocalist and a well-versed lyricist. In November 2013, Posasda won his second Latin Grammy for a collaboration with David Lee Garza. A seven-time Tejano Award and four-time Tejano Academy Award winner, native San Antonian Posada, also is an accomplished composer. He has managed to successfully fuse the sounds of Jazz and Tejano by creating a melodic flow that music lovers find intriguing.

Wednesday April 10 – The Brew, Latin Jazz
The Brew consist of three brothers Michael Rodriguez (classical and electric guitar), Joe Rodriguez (harmonica, percussionist congas) and Mark Rodriguez (bassist). Continually inspired by jazz and Latin artists, The Brew has introduced a more organic, nouveau flamenco flavor into the band’s performances, following the influence of Ottmar Liebert, the Gipsy Kings, Jesse Cook and Strunz and Farah. An accomplished group with an incredible grass roots following, The Brew has opened for such diverse notables as the Rippingtons, George Howard, Everette Harp, Jeff Lorber, Chuchito Valdez, Hiroshima, Acoustic Alchemy, Larry Corryel and Kirk Whalum.

Wednesday April 17 – Spyro Gyra
Spyro Gyra has performed more than five thousand shows, released thirty-one albums (not counting “Best Of…” compilations) and sold over ten million albums while earning one platinum and two gold albums. Since the mid-1970s, long before the radio-generated buzzwords “New Adult Contemporary” or “Smooth Jazz,” Spyro Gyra was creating its own instrumental hybrid, incorporating elements of R&B, Latin, Brazilian and whatever struck their collective fancy into an infectious sound which coincidentally became a forerunner of today’s popular style. Signature songs include “The Shaker Song,” “Morning Dance” and “Catching the Sun.” The sound is described as smooth jazz with tropical flair.

The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Parkway
The Falls, on the east end of Main Street near Yard House
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 582-6255

Mala Luna Music Festival 2018

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Mala Luna Music Festival 2018 will be this Saturday October 27 and Sunday October 28 at the Nelson Wolff Stadium. Photo: Mala Luna, used with permission.

Tickets are now on sale online for the third annual Mala Luna Music Festival to be held on Halloween weekend October 27 and 28 at the Nelson Wolff Stadium, west of downtown San Antonio. It will feature high-profile musical performances, multiple live art installations and numerous local food vendors and merchandise. The Halloween theme, designs and costumes will help pay tribute to the local culture and the community’s annual Diá de los Muertos and Halloween celebrations. Last year’s event sold out with 50,000 fans in attendance for the weekend, easily doubling the attendance of the first year. (Mala Luna, 2018)

Single day General Admission tickets are $75 for Saturday and $50 for Sunday. General Admission two-day tickets are only $109. Ticket buyers looking for the ultimate festival experience at Mala Luna should opt for one of the two-day VIP ticket packages. Various VIP Packages this year include Black Moon ($189), Harvest Moon ($209) and Fly Me to the Moon ($399), each with different VIP perks, including preferred viewing areas, expedited entry, dedicated bars and restroom facilities, festival merch and more.

Festival lineup:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
CARDI B ~ NICKY JAM ~ TYLER, THE CREATOR
DEORRO ~ BECKY G ~ RICH THE KID ~ LIL BABY
SHORELINE MAFIA ~ TIERRA WHACK ~ WIFISFUNERAL
NOAH NORTH ~ ANGEL CITRON ~ MARISA ROSE MEJIA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
2 CHAINZ** ~ LIL PUMP ~ DILLON FRANCIS ~ YOUNG THUG**
GTA ~ GUNNA ~ BLOCBOY JB ~ SMOKEPURPP
RICO NASTY ~ SAWEETIE
BAMBI ~ GRACELYNND GOMEZ

**Denotes new lineup additions

Mala Luna is partnering with The Miracle League of San Antonio, a local San Antonio-based nonprofit organization that looks to provide children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. Information about the organization’s ongoing projects and initiatives that effect the surrounding San Antonio company can be found online. Sponsors include Univision’s 98.5 The Beat, Latino Mix 95.1, Lone Star Beer, Whataburger and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Nelson Wolff Stadium
5757 W US Highway 90
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 675-7275

Jazz It Up In Downtown New Braunfels

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As part of Jazz It Up In Downtown New Braunfels, Krause’s Café will host three concerts this weekend. Courtesy photo, used with permission. 

Jazz it Up In Downtown New Braunfels is taking place this weekend. New Orleans native and three-time Grammy Award® winner Branford Marsalis Quartet is only playing three intimate venues in the state of Texas, and the Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels was chosen as one of them. In honor of this, the Brauntex Theatre, Krause’s Cafe and Biergarten and Huisache Grill are throwing a jazz-themed event with three different types of jazz bands. (Jazz It Up in Downtown New Braunfels, 2018)

The Jazz It Up In Downtown New Braunfels lineup includes:

Friday, October 12 at 7:30p.m.- Branford Marsalis Quartet at the Brauntex Theatre.
Renowned Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. He is the former leader of the Tonight Show Band and current leader of The Branford Marsalis Quartet, one of the most innovative and forward-thinking jazz ensembles around today. Tickets range from $58 to $88 and are available online.

Friday, October 12 at 8p.m. – SOUL SESSIONS at Krause’s Cafe. Free admission.

Saturday, October 13 at 8p.m. – Aaron Stephens at Krause’s Cafe. Free admission.
Born near Chicago and raised in McAllen, Texas, Aaron Stephens stormed into the rich Texas music landscape with his debut album, “Hard Times, Straight Lines.” Blessed with rich, versatile vocals that evoke legends such as Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder, Stephens furthers his sound with funky rhythm and melodic lead guitar weaved together with stirring, heartfelt lyrics.

Sunday, October 13 at 6p.m. – Dirty River Dixie Band at Krause’s Cafe. Free admission.
The Dirty River Dixie Band is a traditional style jazz band hailing from San Antonio. They have performed in several central venues such as Jazz Tx, Sam’s Burger Joint, Luna Jazz Club and The Cove. Their goal is to bring high energy and expertise to a style of music that some have forgotten.

Krause’s Café and Biergarten
148 S. Castell Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-2807

Float Fest 2018 in San Marcos

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Float Fest 2018 in San Marcos is set for July 21 and July 22. Photo: Chad Wadsworth, used with permission.

Float Fest is the only festival in the world that combines the Texas tradition of floating the river with live music. The fifth annual summer music festival will take place on Saturday July 21 and Sunday July 22 in San Marcos, TX and will offer attendees a highly curated mix of alternative, rap, indie rock and EDM performers. This year, the Texas event will feature two main stages and offer fans a chance to catch every moment of main stage action with non-overlapping sets.  Headliners, including Tame Impala, Bassnectar, Snoop Dogg, Modest Mouse, Run The Jewels, Cold War Kids and Lil Wayne, will close out the fest each night. Float Fest will also host popular local and regional bands to showcase their talent. Cold War Kids will replace Glass Animals who, due to unfortunate circumstances, had to cancel their appearance. The full music performance schedule and ticket information is available online. (Float Fest, 2018)

Float Fest also organizes a river cleanup project, Keep the River Clean, which includes cleaning up the river before, during and after the festival with divers and boats to ensure a safe and clean zone. They partner with local businesses such as Don’s Fish Camp, Texas State Tubes and The Eyes of the San Marcos River as well as local businesses, employees and volunteers to keep the river clean. The festival and partners will work together to encourage ways for guests to float responsibly, assist with trash pick-up and do a deep river clean up. Activities implemented include mesh biodegradable trash bags available for free with tubes for floating, River Wranglers on canoes to help take trash bags, trash receptacles available after tubing at shuttle pick up stations and the Float Fest crew cleaning up the river before, during and after the festival with divers and boats. Float Fest cleanup efforts this year brings more initiatives for an efficient clean up.

Additional festival efforts include:

  • Cooler Checks at the tubing shuttle pick up tent. No glass or styrofoam is allowed on the river.
  • Float Fest Staff will be at the river entrance to assist tubers into the river with their coolers, bags and additional items.
  •  Float Fest staff at the river exit taking tubers’ mesh bags and disposing in trash receptacles and providing them assistance as they exit the river.
  • Two River Clean up stations will be set up along the float with 40 staff members to take trash from tubers as they float by.  There will also be lifeguards at these stations.
  • A “Human Net” just beyond the river exit consisting of 4 people will collect any remaining floating debris that might make it past the exit point.
  • Top Water Clean ups via Kayaks and Canoes will assist on Saturday morning and evening, Sunday morning and evening and Monday morning and evening. Before, during and after the event.
  • Kayak and Canoe Team will make regular trips all day Saturday and Sunday during the festival times into the evening on the river cleaning up trash and helping tubers as needed.
  • Divers will do a river bottom clean up on Tuesday following the festival.  They will focus on any remaining debris and anything that sunk to the river floor that might have been left behind.