If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in San Antonio. From a blues concert to a show by legendary rock band the Adolescents, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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Radney Foster and Darden Smith: Songs, Books, Jokes and Tears Tour
Radney Foster and Darden Smith bring their Songs, Books, Jokes and Tears Tour to Sam's Burger Joint on Friday for an evening of storytelling and singing. The two friends, both from Texas, entertain their audiences with funny and emotional tales of their lives and experiences, and play tunes about them. Both artists have also recently each written a book.
When: Friday, April 12, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St.
Price: $40. More ticket options available.
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Albert Cummings
Also at Sam's Burger Joint, blues guitarist Albert Cummings, who has shared the stage with blues legends B.B. King, Johnny Winter and Buddy Guy, is performing a concert on Saturday. Guitar Edge Magazine recently wrote, "The Blues is best served up live, with an enthusiastic audience and a killin' band, and that's what guitarist Albert Cummings does. ... and writes, plays and sings the blues like nobody else."
When: Saturday, April 13, 8-11:30 p.m.
Where: Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St.
Price: $17. More ticket options available.
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The Adolescents
Next, American punk rock band the Adolescents is playing Sunday at Jack's Patio Bar. Since forming as a group in 1980, the Adolescents, "have become one of the most influential punk bands of their time, providing the blueprint for skate-punk and hardcore bands in their wake from Blink-182 to Pennywise," wrote songkick.com.
When: Sunday, April 14, 7-11:30 p.m.
Where: Jack's Patio Bar, 3030 Thousand Oaks
Price: $15
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Howl at the Moon Presents 80's Night
Then, head over to Howl at the Moon on Friday to hear all of your favorite 1980s classic songs at 80s Night. On top of rocking out to Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Journey and Michael Jackson, enjoy drink specials and prizes.
When: Friday, April 12, 6 p.m.
Where: 111 W. Crockett St., Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78205
Price: $10
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Fuentes/Sánchez - Sidney Lanier High School Scholarship Dance
Lastly, enjoy an evening and dancing, with tunes from DJ El General, food, drinks and prizes while supporting a noble cause on Saturday with the Sidney Lanier High School Scholarship Fund Dance at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center. Proceeds from the event benefit scholarships for Lanier students who are attending college in the fall.
When: Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m.
Where: 922 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
Price: $7
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