Nile Rodgers of Chic performs a European tour date. Credit: Shutterstock / Nikola Spasenoski
Spooky season is upon us, and there’s a scary good selection of live music to choose from in San Antonio this week. Let’s take a look at some of our critics’ recommendations.
Friday, Oct. 31
DJ Kowboy, DJ Genesis
DJs Kowboy and Genesis are coming up from the Rio Grande Valley to spin the best in cumbia, funk and everything in between for an all-ages show dubbed “Noche del Cucuy.” The venue is also of note here, since Cruz Blanca operates at the site of one of San Antonio’s most storied musical venues. In a former life, it was Don Albert’s Keyhole Club and operated on the chitlin circuit of music venues that hosted Black performers including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Sarah Vaughan. Beyond that, the Keyhole Club is recognized one of the South’s first racially integrated nightclubs, if not the first. $5, 6 p.m., Cruz Blanca, 1619 W. Poplar St., facebook.com/p/Sociedad-Fraternal-Cruz-Blanca-100064029461178. — Bill Baird
Saturday, Nov. 1
Nile Rodgers and Chic
Legendary performer and producer Nile Rodgers and the band Chic will transform the Tobin Center into San Antonio’s biggest dance party with this benefit concert for the venue. Rodgers and Chic are known for infectious and funky songs such as “Le Freak” and “Good Times” which transcend the disco era. However, Rodgers’ work as a producer might be more impactful, since he’s worked with artists as diverse as Diana Ross, Madonna and Daft Punk. $58.50 and up, 8 p.m., Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org. — Danny Cervantes
Boo Fest featuring Daikaiju, Scripts, HoneyBunny, Dance Like Robots and more
The annual spooky celebration Boo Fest is back with a roster of SA alternative bands plus Austin headliner Daikaiju, known for wearing kabuki masks and lighting their drums on fire while playing driving, infectious and crazed surf rock. Come in costume, because there will be a costume contest for cash and prizes sponsored by Robot Monster Guitars. The event will also feature a vendor market. $10 presale, $30 day of show, 7:30 p.m., Hi-Tones, 621 E. Dewey Place, instagram.com/hitones_sa. — Stephanie Koithan
Sunday, Nov. 2
Nikki Lane, Ramsay Midwood
Nikki Lane is the reigning queen of outlaw country, delivering a no-bullshit take on grooving C&W that should resonate with fans of Tammy, Willie, Waylon and all the greats. She’s collaborated with Dan Auerbach and the Dropkick Murphys, so like her outlaw predecessors, it’s clear she’s comfortable blurring musical lines. Ramsay Midwood, meanwhile, has led a varied and fascinating career spanning music, film and TV. These days, he might be best known as the proprietor of Sam’s Town Point, arguably Austin’s coolest old-school venue. His infectious country blend is equal parts John Prine and JJ Cale. $26, 8 p.m.,Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 455-0233, thelonesomerosesa.com. — BB
Destiny Navaira, Max Baca, Raulito Navaira
The Pearl will celebrate Día de Los Muertos at the Pearl with performances by Tejano and conjunto royalty. Destiny Navaira and Raulito Navaira are part of the late Emilio Navaira’s musical clan. Destiny briefly moved to Mexico and came back with a renewed vigor. She’s been nominated for a Latin Grammy, in case anyone needs proof. Meanwhile, Grammy winner Max Baca holds down the musical legacy of traditional conjunto, having collaborated with all the greats and performed at the Smithsonian. $15, 8 p.m., Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, stablehall.com. — BB
Monday, Nov. 3
Acid Mothers Temple, The Macks, Shiva’s Medicine Chest
Japan’s Acid Mothers Temple is one of the great modern psychedelic bands. Not “psych” as in a garage band in leather jackets with a couple of reverb pedals, but truly psychedelic. This is a group which bends minds for a living, actually making the audience feel like it’s tripping. A typical set can jump from crushing doom riffs to atonal noise to flowing jams all with precision and intention. Since its 1995 formation, Acid Mothers Temple has undergone numerous lineup changes but somehow survives the shifting tides of taste by consistently kicking ass and melting brains. Portland’s The Macks and San Antonio’s Shiva’s Medicine Chest, led by guitarist Marc Smith — both bands psych masters in their own right — will open the show. $20, 8 p.m., Lonesome Rose, 2114 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 455-0233, thelonesomerosesa.com. — BB
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