The summer months can be hit or miss for live music tours, but this week seems to be a lot more on the “hit” side of things. San Antonio will be packed with great music options, both from local artists like longtime guitarist Jimmy Spacek and touring artists like psychobilly heavyweight Reverend Horton Heat.

Wednesday July 6

jimmy spacek

SA Music Fans Who Haven’t Heard Of Jimmy Spacek Now You Need To Stop peace and distortion, a 2016 album that showcases his blues and rock magic. The veteran South Side guitarist has shared the stage with local big names including Augie Meyers, Doug Sahm, and Randy Garibay, which further speaks to his musical strengths. $10, 7 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com. —Enrique Bonilla

Thursday July 7

The high borders

The sound of the High Curbs ranges from heavy, fuzzy quality to upbeat, carefree punk vibes. The Southern California-based band likens the growth they display over the course of their albums to transitioning from youth to adulthood – moving from thinking about pizza and girls to thinking about bigger life issues. important. $15, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. —Brianna Espinoza

Friday July 8

Register of the dead, procession, the grasshopper is heavy, in a dark room

Decibel described Dead Register as possessing “a lot of substance when so many of the band’s peers have so much black nail polish”. Which, of course, suggests that this self-proclaimed act of “gothic doomgaze” is doing something right. On the power trio’s new album Living, the tempo is exactly what you’d expect – slow – but the guitar playing is more melodic than most of its peers. Maybe it’s the look part, huh? $10, 9 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 310-5047, papertigersatx.com. —Mike McMahan

Kody West

The Denton West native has made a name for himself by maintaining a rigorous touring schedule that includes both headlining shows and supporting acts including Whiskey Myers and Koe Wetzel. On his last outing, Too developed, the singer-songwriter’s serious approach breathes new life into country rock. Earlier this month he hit half a million listeners on Spotify, suggesting all his hard work is paying off. $18, 7 p.m., Floore’s Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road, (210) 695-8827, liveatfloores.com. —EB

Anything Box

Every night at a Latin American nightclub, chances are you’ll hear the electro-pop goodness of Anything Box’s “Living in Oblivion” setting the mood. More than 30 years after releasing his debut album, Argentinian-born frontman Claude S. continues to bring the retro-futuristic sound of Anything Box to life. Cause and Effect opens. $30-$50, 9 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com. —Danny Cervantes

Saturday July 9

haunt me

After its original heyday of the late 70s and early 80s, post-punk is enjoying a recent revival. Austin’s Haunt Me gets the mix right, delivering a dark and gloomy but very danceable sound. This show kicks off the band’s first tour, which will take them to 16 cities in eight states. Haunt Me has released nine releases since February 2021, including an album, an EP and numerous singles. $15, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. —EB

Josh Abbott Band

If you’ve ever thought, “My significant other definitely reminds me of a state,” the Josh Abbott Band has you covered. Abbott is known for the ballad “She’s Like Texas,” which compares every physical trait of his love interest to the Lone Star State. But the singer-songwriter excels at more than that, delivering both good boy party anthems and more introspective work. $25 to $125, John T. Floore Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road, (210) 695-8827, liveatfloores.com. – BE

Reverend Horton Heat, Hickoids

Texan psychobilly stalwart Reverend Horton Heat and his band are rolling around town like a big red rocket of love again. Hailing from Corpus Christi, Jim Heath, a towering guitarist and frontman, formed the band at Deep Ellum in 1986, eventually adding Jimbo Wallace on double bass. These two, along with myriad drummers – currently Jonathan Jeter – managed to launch a 30-year career, aided by hard touring as well as appearances on Beavis and Butthead and video game soundtracks such as the Tony Hawk series. Hickoids, a longtime cow-punk band, will open the show chaotically. $20, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. – CC

Tab Benoit

Benoit has made a career out of channeling the sounds of the bayou into his gritty, soulful blues, and he was twice named BB King Entertainer of the Year for his efforts. The guitarist’s dedication to Louisiana extends to the fight to save its wetlands through his Voice of the Wetlands conservation project. Lightnin Malcolm opens the show. $30, 9 p.m., Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, (830) 606-1281, gruenehall.com. – CC

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