Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Let the music get harsher

Let the music get harsher

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor February 6, 2024

Local shows are a part of what makes or breaks a music scene. A lack of shows or talent, and you may have a dying scene on your hands. Luckily, the dark club scene in Texas is being kept alive...

Symphonic band blows folks away

Symphonic band blows folks away

Allana Llabres, Assistant Social Media Manager November 21, 2023

UTSA’s Symphonic Band took the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, with an exciting program titled “Songs and Folk Dances.” The line-up included “Fanfare to ‘La Peri’” by Paul Dukas,...

She made me cry ‘In A Good Way’

She made me cry ‘In A Good Way’

Lesley Fuentes, Contributor November 21, 2023

        As the U.S. leg of Faye Webster’s tour comes to an end, it is safe to say her shows are definitely worth attending. Of course, ignoring the fact that younger...

Mac Sabbath makes San Antonio debut

Mac Sabbath makes San Antonio debut

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

Last Sunday, the forefathers of drive-thru metal, Mac Sabbath, made their San Antonio debut at the Paper Tiger. A show filled with hard-crunching metal riffs, Ronald McDonald fog machines and incredible...

The Japanese House makes Paper Tiger feel like ‘a dream’

The Japanese House makes Paper Tiger feel like ‘a dream’

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor November 12, 2023

On June 30, Amber Bain, professionally known as The Japanese House, released her anticipated sophomore album “In The End It Always Does.” Following the album’s release, Bain announced a U.S....

Jazz is more alive than ever: Jazz’SAlive historic 40th anniversary

Jazz is more alive than ever: Jazz’SAlive historic 40th anniversary

Juan Manuel Rocha Gómez, Contributor October 3, 2023

Alamo City danced to the sound of jazz for the historic 40th Anniversary of the Jazz’SAlive music festival. The nationally recognized annual event was hosted by the San Antonio Parks Foundation from...

Ticketmaster is ruining the live music industry

Ticketmaster is ruining the live music industry

Amber Serio, Contributor March 21, 2023

Ticketmaster, the American booking and ticketing service that fuels the entertainment industry, is facing immense scrutiny after the events of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket sale. This incident, which...

Photo courtesy of Saryvette Morales Cádiz

Mon Laferte shows off her musical prowess at the Aztec Theatre

Saryvette Morales Cádiz, Arts & Life Editor October 28, 2021

Mon Laferte is a Chilean singer, songwriter and musician renowned for her vocal performances and musical versatility. Her discography spans a total of six albums in which she has composed songs in a wide...

Crowd at the Lonesome Rose

The Lonesome Rose

Kirkland Luther November 30, 2018

On Nov. 16, 2016, an electrical fire burned down the beloved San Antonio bar and nightclub The Phantom Room. The building was considered a total loss and despite reopening a year later, the owners decided...

Cassidy Fritts 2D mural work was shown this past January at The Upstairs Studio.
Courtesy of Cassidy Fritts

DIY day

Enrique Bonilla April 3, 2018

UTSA Musicians of Business return with fourth installment of grassroots DIY fest, UTSA Underground, on national DIY day.   Arriving this weekend for a fourth installment is UTSA Underground, a...

Booty Feet performing. Photos by Ryan Thompson/ The Paisano

Booty Feet, Hikes, Hawks of Holy Rosary

Ryan Thompson November 10, 2017

When three local Texas bands with unique and euphoric sounds collide for a night to amplify each others energy, you don’t want to miss it. Hikes, a band native to Austin, The Hawks of Holy Rosary...

AMEA, UTSA Sociology graduate student, shares her smooth soulful sound during a video recording session. Chase Otero/The Paisano

Books, bands and buds

Audrey Vela October 19, 2017

Imagine Books and Records celebrate its 6th anniversary with books and bands this weekend. Ezra Hurd, son of Don Hurd, the owner of the cozy bookstore, gave some insight of the inspiration behind the...

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