Music

The Texases if you’ve been pinin’ for that solid country gold, The Texases have got you covered. Playing your favorite classic country hits from ’66 to ’96, from Merle and Willie to George and Garth, The Texases are rarin’ to transport you back to time to the day of guitars, Cadillacs, and hillbilly music. So whether you’re an urban cowboy or you’ve been country sing country wasn’t cool, look no further to satisfy your (George) jonesin’ for classic country covers than those sons of the Lone Star State, The Texases!

Groupo Tan Tan is the sideband to Piñata Protest and shares most of the same members. Grupo Tan Tan focuses on covering classic Tex-Mex, conjunto, tejano, norteño, cumbia, country, and oldies that helped create the soundtrack of San Antonio, TX. With covers from artists such as Flaco Jimenez, Nick Villarreal, Ramon Ayala, Celso Piña, and Johnny Cash, this band has had many dance floors grooving all around Texas. They have made performances at several official Fiesta events, The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, clubs and festivals of all sizes, quinceñeras, weddings, and backyard parties of all types.

Sexto Sol is an original music ensemble from San Antonio, Texas that blends alternative rock, Lattin, and soul. Sam Villela (Keys and Vocals), Eddie Hernandez (Guitar), Juan Ramos (Drums), Greg Goodman (Bass) and James Moody (Percussion) are the innovators, bringing their varied musical influences together. Sexto Sol is known for being one of the most innovative "Chicano Rock" bands hailing from Texas. They have developed a distinctive musical identity and carved a very important niche in the musical scene of San Antonio.

Mitch Webb & The Swindles are a small band out of San Antonio filled with great musicians has carved its own niche from the Americana music scene by embracing the rich musical heritage of San Antonio. This band sounds like San Antonio, a mixture of cultures and generations colliding and embracing each other playing a special blend of country, rock-n-roll, and Conjunto found only in their region.

Matt Kirk & the Güeyfarers The Güeyfarers (pronounced Wayfarers) are Matt Kirk (lead vocals, guitars, mandolin, and harmonica) Jimmy Harman (bass and harmony) Brandon Custer (drums), Matt Cain (keys), Eric Demmer (saxophone). Covering both originals and band arranged covers, their influences span from folk and country to blues and classic rock to Tejano to Americana.

Sonora Hechicera is an all-female cumbia band based out of San Antonio. Many of their members are music educators and one of their main missions is to provide young female musicians representation in the San Antonio music community and beyond. They strive to keep the music we grew up with in the hearts and ears for the next generation and sure to keep you on the dance floor.

Mariachi Los Paisanos under the direction of Michael Acevedo, is quickly becoming one of UTSA Music's most beloved and fastest-growing ensembles! The group traces its ties to the heart of San Antonio's Hispanic cultural identity through mariachi music with its traditional instrumentation, songs, and trajes. The mariachi ensemble frequently performs in the San Antonio metro area as well as in UTSA Recital Hall and during commencement ceremonies.