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The Melvins perform this week in San Antonio. Bring your earplugs. Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ The Melvins<\/p>\nThe Melvins perform this week in San Antonio. Bring your earplugs. Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ The Melvins<\/p>\n
Whether your tastes run to Texas troubadour Lyle Lovett or avant-noise crushers The Melvins, San Antonio\u2019s thriving music scene has got you covered this week. Let\u2019s check it out. <\/p>\n
Thursday, Oct. 16<\/strong><\/p>\n Lyle Lovett and his Large Band<\/strong><\/p>\n In what seems like an annual tradition, Texas troubadour Lyle Lovett is visiting with his Large Band in tow. The singer-songwriter\u2019s blend of country, Americana, gospel and jazz is always complimented by his wry wit and engaging storytelling. Indeed, his landmark live album Live in Texas was recorded in San Antonio over three decades ago and is the only thing close to capturing the experience of seeing the Grammy winner in person. $48.19-$182.39, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-5700, majesticempire.com. \u2014<\/strong> Danny Cervantes<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 17<\/strong><\/p>\n The<\/strong> Melvins, Redd Kross<\/strong><\/p>\n Pounding skulls and eardrums since 1983, The Melvins are a foundational band when it comes to grunge, sludge and noise rock. Frontman Buzz Osbourne and crew have managed to survive decades as an underground phenomenon by avoiding the excesses of some of their peers. Meanwhile, Red Kross is an important group in its own right, having emerged from the SoCal punk scene to create its own sound steeped in psych, garage rock, glam and more. $34, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary\u2019s St., papertigersatx.com. \u2014 Bill Baird<\/strong><\/p>\n Chavela, Kassandra Ayala, Favorite Son<\/strong><\/p>\n Chavela has been recommended many times here, and for good reason. Led by frontwoman Isabel Paillao, the group has grown into an exceptional local act by incorporating a variety of South Texas influences into a soulful mix. The show celebrates the release of the band\u2019s debut album, which is just the stunner one would expect. Two other strong local acts \u2014 singer-songwriter Kassandra Ayala and Favorite Son, the groovy songwriting project of Cooper Greenberg \u2014\u00a0will open. $26, 7 p.m., Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway,\u00a0stablehall.com. \u2014\u00a0BB<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 18<\/strong><\/p>\n Linda Gail Lewis<\/strong><\/p>\n Linda Gail Lewis\u2019 brother, Jerry Lee Lewis, is one of rock \u2019n\u2019 roll\u2019s founding wild men, and she\u2019s racked up a proper career in her own right, having collaborated with Van Morrison and Dale Watson, among others. However, she be best known for her 1969 album with her brother, which cracked the U.S. top 10. A recent transplant to Texas, she\u2019s promoting her latest record, Reckless Wild and Crazy, with a no-cover-charge lunchtime show. Free, 11 a.m., Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, (830) 606-1281,\u00a0gruenehall.com.\u00a0\u2014 BB<\/strong><\/p>\n Circle Jerks, Adolescents, Negative Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n LA punk legends the Circle Jerks are celebrating the 45th anniversary of their landmark album Group Sex. The band, known for its short, angry blasts of satire and politics, includes members of punk rock royalty too. Vocalist Keith Morris left Black Flag to start the Circle Jerks, and guitarist Greg Hetson played in Bad Religion. Morris and Hetson remain from the band\u2019s original 1979 lineup with bassist Zander Schloss along for the rollercoaster ride since 1984. $40.46, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary\u2019s St., papertigersatx.com. \u2014<\/strong> DC<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday, Oct. 19<\/strong><\/p>\n Peter Frampton<\/strong><\/p>\n Want to see Frampton come alive in person? Here\u2019s your chance. The Wizard of Wah is visiting the Alamo City as a stop on his Let\u2019s Do It Again! tour, which celebrates his 2024 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The show promises to be a mix of classics as well as new material and covers, according to event details. Do you feel like we do? $72 \u2013 $285, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., majesticempire.com. \u2014<\/strong> Stephanie Koithan<\/strong><\/p>\n Subscribe to SA Current newsletters.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Follow us:\u00a0Apple News<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Google News<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0NewsBreak<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Reddit<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/a>| Twitter<\/a>\u00a0| Or sign up for our\u00a0RSS Feed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Related Stories<\/p>\n
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