The SXSW San Antonio Musical Invasion: Showcasing the Musical Talent of The Alamo City
Mark your calendars, music fans! The annual music, film, and interactive festival known as South By Southwest(SXSW), held in Austin, is set to feature a slew of musicians and bands, including a number of musical acts from San Antonio. The lineup of these talented performers demonstrates the rich cultural diversity and vibrancy of San Antonio’s music scene. Here are nine of these acts that are getting ready to set the SXSW stages alight and groove to their unique beats.
San Antonio Music Acts at SXSW
- Jay Amari: This rising R&B singer from San Antonio will be gracing the stage at Vaquero Taquero on March 11 at 10:20 pm. He was previously the winner of a Coast 2 Coast artist showcase contest in Houston.
- Combo Cósmico: This San Antonio cumbia quintet, known for their trippy sounds, recently released their debut album, “Cumbia Ovnidera.” They will showcase their electrifying performance at Hotel Vegas patio at 7 pm on March 13.
- Volcán: This Latin band from San Antonio incorporates various music styles like cumbia, salsa, and calypso. The band will hit the Hotel Vegas patio stage at 1:20 am on March 14.
- Yung CEO: This promising San Antonio native rapper will hold an official SXSW appearance at Revival Coffee at 7 pm on March 15. He will also take part in unofficial shows March 14-16 at diverse venues across Austin.
- Bamsworth Belli: Raised in San Antonio, this artist’s resilience is inspirational. His deep love for hip-hop helped him overcome difficult personal battles, including homelessness and mental health issues. Catch his performance at 10 pm on March 16 at Vaquero Taquero.
- MDuke: This musician, native to San Antonio, effortlessly blends traditional hip-hop, Afro-pop and soulful modern observations on society. He will perform at 9:45 pm on March 16 at Revival Coffee.
- Bill Baird: A multifaceted talent residing in San Antonio, Baird will exhibit his indie pop finesse at 1 am on March 16 at Lambert’s.
- Kalamari: San Antonio bred musician Kalamari (Michael Walker) combines the funk of George Clinton with hip-hop/R&B of Smino in his music. You can catch his performance at 8:45 pm on March 16 at Revival Coffee.
- Kin Faux: This award-winning country band from San Antonio specializes in Texas red dirt music, an exciting blend of alt-country, rock, folk, and a dash of Americana. They will play the Continental Club at 12 am on March 16.
The hustle and bustle of the SXSW music festival is an exciting time for musicians and fans alike, providing a platform for local talents to shine on a global stage. So, strap up your dancing boots and get ready to immerse yourself in the diverse array of music performances by San Antonio bands and musicians at this year’s SXSW Music Festival.