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

Why do you love Helmet?

Why do you love Helmet?

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor October 16, 2023

“They take me back to my childhood,” explained 46-year-old Anthony Maspero when asked, “Why do you love Helmet?” We chatted for maybe a minute, and he told me that he first saw Helmet when...

‘Caps Lock Live’ laughs out loud at Paper Tiger

‘Caps Lock Live’ laughs out loud at Paper Tiger

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor April 11, 2023

Since the early 2000s, Skweezy Jibbs has been an internet phenomenon, appearing in dozens of viral memes and stunts over the years. Skweezy began his career on YouTube in 2007. In the years since, he has...

Ready for a late night drive home?

Ready for a late night drive home?

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer April 3, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, while Paper Tiger was in the midst of hosting a cancer treatment benefit show, there was also a hidden gem of a show happening on the side stage. Being one of the venue’s hottest...

Feeling the ‘Timesheet Blues’

Feeling the ‘Timesheet Blues’

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

San Antonio band Retro Cowgirl put on a show on Friday, March 3, promoting the release of their upcoming single, “Timesheet Blues.” Accompanied by special guests Floats and Flight by Nothing, Paper...

The Southwest is more of Moxie’s speed

The Southwest is more of Moxie’s speed

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

For the first time ever, Vermont-based band Moxie came to San Antonio for a show at the Paper Tiger on Thursday, Jan. 5. Joined by The Irons and Floats, this was the first concert of the year for most...

Beach Fossils play to a wild sold-out crowd at the Paper Tiger

Beach Fossils play to a wild sold-out crowd at the Paper Tiger

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

Rating: 4 stars Making a one-off appearance in San Antonio, Beach Fossils came to town to headline a sold-out show at the Paper Tiger on Thursday, Nov. 17. Along with openers The Red Pears, Benches...

Sunflower Bean returns to San Antonio

Sunflower Bean returns to San Antonio

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

Four years had passed since the New York power rock trio Sunflower Bean played in San Antonio — until last Friday, Oct. 28, when they brought the bands Blushing and grandma to take the stage at Paper...

Photo by Emilio Tavarez

Indie in a new light

Lindsey Mione October 16, 2019

An indie rock band from Southern California, Bad Suns, returned to San Antonio after two years. Bad Suns’ stylistic performance combines ‘80s post-punk with Elvis Costello's melodic sensibilities...

Singers ignite the crowd. Photo by Sofia Garcia

¡Eso Es! Fest heads to San Antonio

Laura C. September 4, 2019

Last Wednesday at the Paper Tiger and put on by South Texas based booking group, Margin Walker, ¡Eso Es! was a summer party celebrating the diversity of Latinx artists consisting well-known acts such...

Free to Please

Free to Please

Kirkland Luther January 16, 2019

Paper Tiger, located downtown on the St. Mary’s Strip, recently concluded their annual “Free Week” concert series where local and surrounding area musicians perform free concerts at the venue for...

Veronica G. Carden’s work focuses on issues regarding the U.S.-Mexico border. Courtesy of 4x5 Photo Fest

The moment captured

Brandon Armstead November 14, 2017

Paper Tiger hosts 4x5 Photo Fest highlighting local and national photographers. On Nov. 18, 4x5 Photo Fest will return to San Antonio for its second year. This time, it will be held at the Paper Tiger. 4x5...

The band sold out San Antonio show.
Photo courtesy of Bad Suns

Alternative pop rock band Bad Suns rocks Paper Tiger

Casey Luna March 28, 2017

On March 18, fans camped outside of the Paper Tiger music venue hours before the show in anticipation of the sold out concert. Even though it was the first time the band had ever played in San...

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