Tag: Live music

November Shows at Stable Hall: Your Ultimate Guide to This Month’s Live Performances

Stable Hall’s November concert lineup includes Charli Parti, Tyler Farr, Rumours ATL, and more. Photo: Oscar Moreno, used with permission.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – San Antonio’s music venue, Stable Hall is excited to share its concert lineup. In a reimagined draft horse stable from 1894, Stable Hall is inspired by the legendary Texas dance halls and Pearl’s unerring commitment to historic preservation and San Antonio culture. Infused with the rich music ethos of Texas, Stable Hall welcomes a wide range of artists and music lovers from around the world to experience this one-of-a-kind venue. Its muraled and curtained jewel-box stage presents shows of all sizes – from 100 to 1,000 in seating and standing formats. (Stable Hall, 2024)

Stable Hall features include six full-service bars, house and band merchandise in the house store, hand-made culinary delights for purchase, along with mezzanine, floor, and VIP Hayloft ticket options available. Stable Hall is also a special event venue whose event department specializes in producing social, corporate, and philanthropic affairs. Stable Hall also offers a unique membership program, Hall Pass, for music lovers who want to take their music experience and access to the next level.

For the full calendar and to purchase tickets for these upcoming performances, please visit Stable Hall’s online.

The November schedule is found below:

Trampled By Turtles with Maggie Antone | Thursday, November 7, 2024
Trampled by Turtles, formed in 2003 by frontman Dave Simonett in Duluth, Minnesota, began as a side project after car thieves stole most of his gear. Left with just an acoustic guitar, Simonett built a new band, drawing inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other acoustic genres.

Tyler Farr with Mac Hankins & The Moonlighters | Friday, November 8, 2024
Tyler Farr, the first artist signed to Jason Aldean’s Night Train Records, made his mark with three No. 1 hits, including “Redneck Crazy” from his 2013 debut album, which hit No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. The opera-trained singer was a 2014 CRS New Faces of Country Radio and Music Row “Breakthrough Artist” nominee, and has toured with stars like Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, and Florida Georgia Line.

Old 97’s with Fastball | Saturday, November 9, 2024
The Old 97’s, an alternative country band from Dallas, Texas, are known for their high-energy shows and albums that blend rock and roll, punk, and old-school twang. Their distinctive sound features breakneck tempos, distorted guitars, and wry storytelling.

Real Friends with Can’t Swim, Carly Cosgrove, Slow Joy | Sunday, November 10, 2024
Since their 2010 debut, Real Friends has stayed true to their mission – creating unapologetically emotional music that embraces life’s highs, lows, and everything in between. The Chicago-based quintet continues to embarrass their blend of pop-punk and emo, charging toward raw emotion with distortion cranked and hearts wide open.

Silverada with Taylor Hunnicutt | Friday, November 15, 2024
In their early 20s, Mike Harmeier and his band gained recognition as working-class country artists through five-hour sets in Austin. By the early 2020s, they had become global ambassadors of Texas music, recording at Abbey Road Studios and performing at the Grand Ole Opry. As their sound evolved, Harmeier and his bandmates—Taylor Englert, Catlin Rutherford, Omar Oyoque, and Zachary Moulton—embraced a fresh start with “Silverada,” marking their boldest release and the name of their revitalized band.

Bob Schneider with Fastest Land Animal | Saturday, November 16, 2024
Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Ugly Americans and The Scabs, Bob Schneider is one of the most-celebrated musicians in the live music capital. Combining diverse styles, Schneider’s music spans genres, blending elements of folk, rock, rap, funk, bluegrass, reggae and country with the more traditional singer/songwriter aesthetic.

La Doña with Max & Josh Baca of Los Texmaniacs, Ritmo Lokura and ¡Viaje! | Thursday, November 21, 2024
La Doña is a solo artist, music educator, activist, and cultural worker from San Francisco, CA. Embarrassing her Latinx traditional arts like corrido, bolero, cumbia, and mariachi, she blends these ancestral traditions with contemporary styles such as reggaeton, hip-hop, and jazz. Her live performances foster collective healing and political action, as she and her audiences sing, dance, cry, and chant together.

Better Than Ezra Presents Legends Of The Fall: Tokyo Drift with Graham Colton Band | Friday, November 22, 2024
Since debuting at LSU house parties in 1988, Better Than Ezra has left a lasting impact on the music world. Founded by Kevin Griffin and Tom Drummond, the New Orleans quartet is known for catchy melodies, strong guitar riffs, and confessional lyrics. From their 1995 hit “Good” to Taylor Swift’s 2010 cover of their classic “Breathless,” they’ve stood the test of time.

Emo Night Brooklyn | Saturday, November 23, 2024
Emo Night Brooklyn—a late-night dance party where the best emo and pop-punk jams take center stage! Stable Hall may even surprise guests with appearances from some favorite artists and bands. Attendees should get ready to scream, mosh, and dance alongside friends as they revel in the electrifying atmosphere of Emo Night Brooklyn!

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Sunday, November 24, 2024
Formed in 2014, Rumours ATL has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. Fans from across the nation claim that Rumours ATL is the band to see if you are looking for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows.

The Texases | Friday, November 29, 2024
The Texases transport their audience back in time with classic country hits from ’66 to ’96, covering everyone from Merle and Willie to George and Garth. They are excited to transport their audience back to the era of guitars, Cadillacs, and hillbilly music. Whether someone is an urban cowboy or has been country since it wasn’t cool, The Texases are here to satisfy their craving for classic country covers straight from the Lone Star State!

Siggno with Nathan Acosta | Saturday, November 30, 2024
Known for their high-energy performances and unique blend of Tejano, Norteño, and rock influences, Siggno is set to deliver an electrifying show that fans won’t want to miss.

Stable Hall
307 Pearl Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78215

Stable Hall. Photo: Karissa Rangel & Giant Noise Partners, used with permission.

Celebrate Life and Legacy: Experience Día de los Muertos at Pearl

Ofrenda at Pearl Día de los Muertos. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.

SAN ANTONIO – Pearl‘s annual Día de los Muertos celebration is returning to San Antonio this weekend, with a promise of unique experiences for visitors and community to enjoy across the destination on Saturday and Sunday. From beautiful ofrendas, catrinas, alebrijes crafted by local artists, to live performances and special events, visitors will have a slate of activities to look forward to for those looking to celebrate the deep-rooted traditions of Día de los Muertos. (Pearl, 2024)

The celebration kicks off on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 5p.m. – 9p.m. featuring several art installations displayed around Pearl’s 22-acre footprint, including Hotel Emma, a community altar under Pearl’s Shade Structure and, for the first time ever, Pullman Market. 

Also to be showcased is a beautiful Tzompantli art installation featuring 30 hand painted skulls by San Antonio artist Regina Moya, and two large alebrijes by local artist Mauro de la Tierra, made of recycled materials.

Programming for the day will include a Catrin and Catrina Costume Contest, children’s art activities, face painting, a Día de los Muertos procession around Pearl, and performances by the University of Incarnate Word student mariachi and a grand finale performance by Azul.

Full Schedule:

Saturday, November 2, 2024
5p.m. Día de los Muertos at Pearl kicks off with live entertainment,
vendors and pop-ups
5p.m.-8p.m. Alebrije & Lelé Doll Workshops (Pearl’s Shade Structure)
6:15p.m. Día de los Muertos Procession by Las Monas & Son Olvidados
9p.m. Event Ends

Sunday, November 3, 2024
10a.m.-12p.m. Lelé Doll Workshop Opens (Pearl’s Shade Structure)
5p.m.-5:10p.m. Event Opening by Master of Ceremonies Michael Quintanilla
5:15p.m.-6p.m. Performance by UIW Mariachi & Lizeth Robledo
6:05p.m.-7:10p.m. DJ Steven Lee Moya
7:15p.m.-7:45p.m. Procession by Las Monas & Son Olvidados
7:15p.m.-7:45p.m. DJ Steven Lee Moya
7:45p.m.-7:55p.m. Catrin & Catrina Contest
8p.m.-9p.m. Azul Barrientos Closing Performance

“Pearl has been committed to celebrating Día de los Muertos in an authentic and respectful way including our community of artists since our inception, helping to nurture it into the vibrant citywide celebration that has become an integral part of San Antonio’s cultural landscape. Each year, we look forward to curating unique experiences where visitors and the community come together in collective remembrance, celebrating the beauty and depth of this tradition in an authentic way.” – Silver Ventures CMO Michael Joergensen.

Hotel Emma Halloween Cocktail Party – Thursday, October 31, 2024
Join Hotel Emma’s Halloween Cocktail Party on October 31 from 6p.m. – 9p.m. This spirited gathering will showcase delightful collaborations with three esteemed local bar teams: The Bar at Mixtli, Pastiche, and Atlee’s Rally. Guests can indulge in offerings featuring El Tequileno, Los Siete Misterios, and Desert Door Sotol. Tickets are available for $50, which includes two drink tokens and one food token. Attendees can anticipate an evening filled with door prizes, lively music, and festive Halloween activities. The excitement continues with an after-party at Pastiche. More information and tickets are available here.

Hotel Emma Altar & Dia de los Muertos Dinner – Friday, November 1
Hotel Emma, the prestigious Five-Diamond hotel and recent recipient of a MICHELIN Two-Key rating, will host its annual Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1, 2024. The centerpiece of the event is a stunning traditional altar adorned with fresh marigold flowers in honor of Emma Koehler, the hotel’s namesake and former leader of the Pearl Brewery. This exquisite ofrenda pays homage to Emma’s enduring legacy and is on display now until Wednesday, November 4. As part of the festivities, Hotel Emma will also present its highly anticipated annual Día de los Muertos dinner, offering guests an exclusive culinary experience that blends luxury with cultural significance on Friday, November 1. There will be a reception from 6p.m. – 7p.m. with dinner taking place from 7p.m.-9p.m. Tickets are $130 / person. More information and tickets are available here.

Pullman Market
Pullman Market is thrilled to announce the first ever installation of its Día de los Muertos altar at the Mezcalaria, beginning October 21, 2024. The celebration will continue across Pullman Market on October 31st, featuring live Mariachi music, beautifully crafted altars, and a lively costume contest in the courtyard. Attendees can also enjoy festive face painting, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. The festivities continue through Monday, November 4 with a Dia de los Muertos brunch at Mezquite.

Food Hall at Bottling Department Presents MONSTER MASH
October 30, 2024 at Pearl Park
Join the fun at Pearl Park for a graveyard smash at the very first MONSTER MASH with SoundCream, presented by Food Hall at Bottling Department. Get ready to dance the night away with spooky beats, wicked good vibes and plenty of tricks & treats. The event is free and open to the public from 5p.m. to 9p.m.

Pueblos del Maíz: Celebrating the Flavors of Corn and Culture

Pearl to host UNESCO Chefs for Pueblos del Maíz. Chef Jaime Gonzalez of Carriqui. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

San Antonio has blossomed into a vibrant culinary hub, blending rich cultural influences and innovative gastronomy. Its diverse food scene, rooted in Tex-Mex and traditional Southern flavors, showcases local ingredients and culinary traditions. The city has attracted renowned chefs and restaurants, earning accolades in national food rankings. Events like the San Antonio Restaurant Week and the annual Fiesta highlight local talent and foster a strong sense of community. The city’s burgeoning food markets, food trucks, and artisan producers further enrich its culinary landscape, making San Antonio a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts seeking unique and flavorful experiences.

The culinary scene is active throughout the year, with various locations hosting events to highlight the chefs and cuisine that makes San Antonio shine. One of these is the Pearl downtown and this week they are hosting Pueblos del Maíz events.

Pearl is proud to host Pueblos del Maíz events this week on October 10-11, 2024. This celebration highlights San Antonio’s role as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and showcases the importance of maíz (corn) in global culinary traditions. San Antonio UNESCO Chef Ambassadors, including Chef Jaime Gonzalez of Carriqui, will showcase the diverse flavors of maíz by preparing small bites inspired by UTSA’s Special Collections cookbooks. (Pearl, 2024)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 – Ticketed event at Carriqui

The event kicks off on October 10 with an exclusive ticketed dinner at Carriqui from 6p.m. to 8p.m. This reception style experience will also feature maíz inspired signature cocktails and tastings of maíz derived spirits prepared by UNESCO Chef Ambassadors. Tickets are $70 per person and available online.

Friday, October 11, 2024 – Free Event at Pearl Park

On October 11, the celebration expands to a free community event at Pearl Park from 5:30p.m. to 9:30p.m. Visitors can enjoy cooking demonstrations by UNESCO Chef Ambassadors from Bergamo, Italy; Tucson, Arizona; Merida, Mexico; and San Antonio, Texas. The event will also feature live music, art installations, and a variety of food and beverage vendors showcasing maíz-inspired creations.

Carriqui
239 E Grayson St
San Antonio, TX 78215

Spurs and Western Art: A Guide to the National Day of the Cowboy Celebration

Celebrate the legacy of the West at the Briscoe Western Art Museum this Saturday July 27, 2024. Photo: Briscoe Western Art Museum, used with permission.

It’s time to celebrate the legacy of the West – the cowgirls, the cowboys, and vaqueros at the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s National Day of the Cowboy celebration Saturday, July 27, 10a.m. – 4p.m. at the museum’s campus on the banks of the River Walk. (Briscoe Western Art Museum, 2024)

This free community event includes free admission to the museum and its exhibitions, as well as indoor and outdoor activities. This year’s event tips its hat to the role cowgirls play in the West while showcasing cowboy life, skills, art, and more. Cowboys and girls of all ages can enjoy live music, games, crafts, a chuck wagon with tasty cowboy treats straight from the trail, artist demonstrations, and hands-on fun. Pre-register in advance to enjoy the free Western fun.

One of the Briscoe’s most treasured annual events, National Day of the Cowboy highlights and preserves America’s cowboy culture and pioneer heritage. The day began in 2005 to celebrate and preserve the heritage of the American cowboy, cowgirl, and vaquero in the United States. The state of Texas declared it a day of honor in 2015 and the Briscoe annually hosts a free community day marking the occasion, throwing open the doors of the museum to honor the cowgirl, cowboy, and vaquero in us all.

The museum’s National Day of the Cowboy Celebration includes:

  • Free event and museum admission and activities for the whole family, including the museum’s 14 galleries and the McNutt Sculpture Garden.
  • Cowpoke games and crafts, where you can create your own cowboy hat and spurs, play horseshoes, make your own stick pony and try your hand at barrel racing. All arts and crafts are free and supplies are provided.
  • Cowboy music with The Barditch Hippies, playing live in the museum’s McNutt Sculpture Garden, where the fantastic bronze sculptures and lush, shady greenery are the perfect backdrop for cowboy fun.
  • Authentic chuck wagon cooking with free samples of peach cobbler, along with food truck grub and tasty barbeque available from Cake ‘n Que to satisfy any hungry cowpokes.
  • Demonstrations of how to craft the essential tools of the cowboy trade by members of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association.
  • Lassos and fun with local rodeo cowboys and the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and watch roper Cowboy Doug dazzle and delight with roping demonstrations.
  • Western art brought to life through live demonstrations:
    • Watch acclaimed, award-winning cowgirl artist Mary Ross Buchholz demonstrate illustration techniques using charcoal to create realistic imagery, sharing how to artfully capture Western scenes.
    • Enjoy a live sculpting demonstration by Jason Scull, one of the Cowboy Artists of America working to authentically preserve the culture of Western life through fine art.
    • See Texas cowboy artist Mike Capron showcase how he authentically portrays ranching and cowboy scenes.
  • Special appearances by Miss Rodeo Texas 2024, Ashlyn Williams, San Antonio River Walk Princess Annette Flores and Marina the Turtle, visiting to remind everyone “stuff the boat” to support this year’s Communities In Schools supply drive. Bring school supplies to National Day of the Cowboy and help Marina stuff the boat to benefit local children.
  • A display of escaramuza attire – what the talented women who participate in charreadas wear as they perform – and a local rider answering questions about what it’s like to be an escaramuza.
  • Storyteller Antoinette Lakey bringing the story of Mary Fields, the first African American woman stagecoach driver, to life. For many years, Fields traveled the West with her pet eagle, never losing a single horse or package. Hear her story as Lakey reads from “Fearless Mary: Mary Fields, American Stagecoach Driver.” A community leader, researcher, and dramatist, Antoinette Lakey currently serves as Artistic Director for Teatro Anansi, an organization with a mission to connect, celebrate and commemorate African American theatre, performing arts and history within the greater San Antonio community.
  • Cowboy poetry with poet Don Mathis, sharing his original poetry about the National Day of the Cowboy.
  • A look back at what it was like to be a trail rider and a black cowboy with a storyteller dressed in period attire, sharing about life in the West in 1875.
  • Nature’s beauty and resilience on display during the museum’s summer exhibition, Survival of the Fittest: Envisioning Wildlife and Wilderness with the Big Four, Masterworks from the Rijksmuseum Twenthe and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. The exhibition’s title references Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, which had a revolutionary impact on how people from Western cultures envisioned our relationship with the other animals on Earth. A special mini-drawing lab also offers step-by-step instructions to draw animals and landscapes.

Briscoe Western Art Museum: Preserving and presenting the art, history and culture of the American West through engaging exhibitions, educational programs and public events reflective of the region’s rich traditions and shared heritage, the Briscoe Western Art Museum is located on the San Antonio River Walk at 210 W. Market Street in the beautifully restored 1930s former San Antonio Public Library building. Named in honor of the late Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr. and his wife, Janey Slaughter Briscoe, the museum includes the three-story Jack Guenther Pavilion, used for event rentals and programs, and the outdoor McNutt Sculpture Garden.

Carriqui celebrates Día de los Muertos with reception

Reception will include Soledad tequila tastings, special curated menu, live music, and more. Photo: Carriqui, used with permission.

Carriqui continues the annual tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed on Día de los Muertos with a reception on Wednesday, November 1 from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. in the Rockhouse. The one-night-only event includes Soledad tequila tastings, a signature cocktail, wine, live music, and unique bites. Carriqui’s team will also be collaborating on an ofrenda, which will be available for guests to view and contribute their own offerings. (Carriqui, 2023)

The featured unique bites include totopos with smoky chicken tinga, Texas redfish ceviche with charred salsa verde, barbacoa quesadillas, smoked crispy quail with salsa macha, and more. The evening will be complemented by a performance from Latin guitarist Adam Zuniga.

Tickets are available for purchase for $65 per person through OpenTable. Ticket price includes a raffle entry for a limited edition bottle of Soledad Día de los Muertos Janitzio.

Carriqui
239 E Grayson St.
San Antonio, TX 78215

Photo: Carriqui

Sips and Sounds of the West at the Briscoe

Enjoy a night of live music in the heart of the River Walk at the next Sips and Sounds of the West this Friday August 4, 2023. Photo: Briscoe Western Art Museum, used with permission.

Kick back and kick up your heels on the banks of the River Walk at the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Sips and Sounds of the West. Filling the museum’s Jack Guenther Pavilion and McNutt Sculpture Garden, the evening features live music, drinks and food flowing through the pavilion and under the watchful eyes of the fantastic bronze sculptures that call the garden home on Friday, August 4. (Briscoe Western Art Museum, 2023)

San Antonio’s preeminent classic country cover band The Texases will fill the evening with your favorite country hits from ‘66 to ’96 for a great date night or a night out with friends. With the option to be in the garden or indoors enjoying a cool breeze thanks to air conditioning, the evening is the perfect summer treat. The ticketed event begins at 6:30p.m. with music from 7p.m. – 8:30p.m. and drinks and food until 9p.m. from La Gloria’s food and margarita truck.

Sips and Sounds of the West tickets are $15 for museum members and $20 for nonmembers. The event is for ages 18 and up. Tickets will be sold at the door as available. The Briscoe is located on the south end of the River Walk, near the Arneson River Theatre and La Villita, with convenient parking at the Riverbend Garage directly adjacent to the museum or one of many downtown surface lots.

Photo: Briscoe Western Art Museum, used with permission.

Francis Bogside announces grand opening weekend celebration

Popular modern Irish pub grand opening weekend celebration includes expanded food menu launching this Friday, June 23. Photo: TXTroubleMaker, used with permission.

Francis Bogside is now open in its new location at St. Paul Square and excited to announce its Grand Opening Weekend Celebration with the expansion of its food menu and the launch of brunch service on Sundays and live music. (Francis Bogside, 2023)

The Grand Opening Weekend is set for Friday, June 23 – Sunday June 25, and will include the expanded food menu including fan favorites from its previous location like the SmashBurger, Fish and Chips, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Chicken Wings, Devilled Eggs, Fried Pickles, and more. Brand new menu items include the Cauliflower Parm Pasta, Green Curry with fresh Steamed Rice, Braised Short Ribs, Blackened Shrimp Pasta, Focaccia Deep Dish Pizza, and more.

To celebrate the grand opening, Francis Bogside will also be launching Sunday Brunch Service with Mimosa and Bloody Mary specials, including menu items like Prime Rib, Crab Cakes with Eggs, Seafood Platter and more. Brunch service will kick off on June 25 and be held every Sunday from 12p.m. to 3p.m.

The grand opening celebration will include live music throughout the weekend, including Mike Ryan set to perform on Friday, June 23 from 5p.m. to 8p.m. and Christine Roberts and the So So’s performing from 9p.m. to 2a.m. Yacht Rock will be performing on Saturday, June 24 from 10p.m. to -1a.m.

Grand Opening Weekend: Friday, June 23 – Sunday, June 25
Brunch Service: Sunday, June 25 from 12p.m. to 3p.m.

New Operating Hours (Starting June 23):
• Tuesday through Saturday: 4p.m. to 2a.m.
• Sunday: 12p.m. to 2a.m.
• Closed Mondays

Francis Bogside
1170 E Commerce St. Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78205