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Live Music in San Antonio This Week: Descendents, bbno$, Skajects
Yacht Rock Revue is also cruising into town to treat us to laid-back tunes from the era of earth tones, facial hair and wide lapels.
Feb. 24, 2026 at 8:50pm
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San Antonio is set to host a diverse lineup of live music events this week, featuring legendary melodic punk band Descendents, UK post-hardcore folk punk artist Frank Turner, rising hip-hop star bbno$, and a trio of local ska bands led by the Skajects. The week also includes a performance by the Yacht Rock Revue, a tribute act celebrating the soft rock sounds of the 1970s and 80s.
Why it matters
San Antonio's vibrant music scene continues to attract a wide range of artists, catering to diverse musical tastes and bringing the community together through the shared experience of live performances. These events showcase the city's ability to attract both established and up-and-coming acts, solidifying its reputation as a destination for music lovers.
The details
The week kicks off on Wednesday with a ska-focused lineup featuring Skajects, Spies Like Us, and Rat King Cole at Stable Hall. On the same night, the Chicago-based heavy psych-rock trio Daisychain will take the stage at Paper Tiger. Country singer-songwriter Will Wright, who hails from Shreveport, Louisiana but now calls Austin home, will perform at The Lonesome Rose on Thursday. Friday night will see the Yacht Rock Revue, a tribute act celebrating the soft rock sounds of the 1970s and 80s, take the stage at the Aztec Theatre. The week culminates with a double-header on Saturday, as the Descendents and Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls co-headline at the Aztec Theatre, and on Sunday, rising hip-hop artist bbno$ and Jungle Bobby perform at the same venue.
- The events will take place from Wednesday, February 25 to Sunday, March 1, 2026.
- The Skajects, Spies Like Us, and Rat King Cole show is on Wednesday, February 25 at 8 p.m.
- The Daisychain performance is on Wednesday, February 25 at 8 p.m.
- Will Wright's show is on Thursday, February 26 at 10 p.m.
- The Yacht Rock Revue performance is on Friday, February 27 at 8 p.m.
- The Descendents and Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls show is on Saturday, February 28 at 6 p.m.
- The bbno$ and Jungle Bobby performance is on Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m.
The players
Descendents
A legendary melodic punk band that emerged from the late-1970s LA punk scene, known for creating their own music hybrid of melodic hardcore, often referred to as pop-punk.
Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls
A UK post-hardcore folk punk artist and his band, known for their drive and vitriol combined with a melodic, folk-punk vibe.
bbno$
A rising hip-hop artist from Vancouver, Canada, who has gained a large following in recent years, particularly for his collaborations with Y2K and his 2021 single 'Edamame'.
Skajects
A supergroup of San Antonio ska bands, leading a trio of local acts that are part of the ongoing resurgence of the ska genre.
Yacht Rock Revue
A tribute act that celebrates the soft rock sounds of the 1970s and 80s, including artists like Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, and the Doobie Brothers.
What they’re saying
“Nineties nostalgia is running rampant in pop culture, which means ska is once again having a moment. This lineup features a trio of San Antonio ska bands led by supergroup the Skajects. This might be your chance to catch the early edge of the long rumored fourth-wave ska while hearing SA musicians' take on the sound.”
— Danny Ceravantes (San Antonio Current)
“Music is music, but it's always nice when women bring their energy to a male-dominated subgenre. That's the case with Chicago's Daisychain, a trio specializing in heavy psych-rock in which two members are women. The group's excellent new All in a Name LP was produced by the legendary Sylvia Massy, who's twiddled the knobs for Tool, Johnny Cash and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.”
— Bill Baird (San Antonio Current)
“Though he originally hails from swampy Shreveport, Louisiana, country singer-songwriter Will Wright's sound is more Bakersfield than boudin. Much like his spiritual forebears from the Golden State, Wright combines Don Rich-style Telecaster lines with Buck Owens-worthy cowboy meditations on loss, love and life on the ranch. But since he calls Austin home now, expect plenty of Texas honky tonk classics from the mighty polite Wright, who will make you dance all night.”
— Stephanie Koithan (San Antonio Current)
“It's rare that we recommend cover bands and tribute acts, but this seems like a notable exception. Yacht Rock Revue offer a full tribute package for a much-maligned soft rock sub-genre, and they do it well. And why not, considering our city had a hand in creating yacht rock, since one of its progenitors, Christopher Cross, is an SA native. Expect to hear Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, maybe some Doobie Brothers. Is this music 'cool?' Hell no, but it's a lot of fun.”
— Bill Baird (San Antonio Current)
“The Descendentsemerged from the late-'70s LA punk scene to create their own music hybrid: melodic hardcore. A more reductive term might be pop-punk, but let's forget titles, because these guys definitely aren't on the wimpy side of that subgenre. Their debut album is a total classic. Drummer Bill Stevenson even did time in Black Flag during the early era. Opener Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls have all the drive and vitriol of a classic punk band but – gasp – Frank plays acoustic guitar. No matter, it's melodic pogo music with a folk-punk vibe.”
— Bill Baird (San Antonio Current)
What’s next
The Descendents and Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls show on Saturday, February 28 is expected to be a highlight of the week, drawing a large crowd of punk and folk-punk fans to the Aztec Theatre.
The takeaway
San Antonio's diverse music scene continues to thrive, with this week's lineup showcasing the city's ability to attract a wide range of artists and genres, from legendary punk acts to rising hip-hop stars and nostalgic soft rock tributes. These events highlight the city's vibrant cultural landscape and its appeal as a destination for music lovers.
