What was the last concert you went to before the pandemic started?
Oh, to be at a concert again. Remember going to concerts? So in order to capture some of that live music magic again, tell us about the last concert you went to before the world shut down. You can share a photo from the concert below, and make sure to include all the juicy details. That way, we can reminisce and try to remember what it was like to attend a rocking concert.
WATCH: Willie Nelson hosts 35th annual Farm Aid Concert
SAN ANTONIO – This year, Willie Nelson fans in San Antonio will have to go no further than their living room to attend the country music legend’s 35th annual Farm Aid Concert. The show will be entirely virtual and available on Farm Aid’s YouTube channel and multiple other platforms. You can watch the live event in the video below:The goal is to raise money for American farmers and to raise awareness of their plight. In addition to the performers, the show will showcase stories from farmers from across the country. Farm Aid has raised over $60 million to support programs that help farmers thrive.
Tickets for Garth Brooks drive-in concert at Fiesta Texas, New Braunfels theaters go on sale Friday
SAN ANTONIO Garth Brooks is coming to San Antonio next week in a digital format. Tickets to see the country superstars concert, which will be broadcast at 300 drive-in theaters across the nation, went on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. The June 27 concert will be shown at Six Flags Fiesta Texas at 11:15 p.m. and at The Stars and Stripes Drive-In at New Braunfels at 9 p.m.Tickets are $100 per vehicle and there is a limit to six people per vehicle. Rooftop Cinema Club releases movie lineup for San Antonio Drive-In at Fiesta TexasThe event will adhere to social distancing guidelines and will follow state and local health mandates, according to the Associated Press. Brooks said in a statement to the AP that the drive-in concert allows us all to get back to playing live music without the uncertainty of what would be the result to us as a community.Read also:Drag shows go digital in South TexasSix Flags Fiesta Texas to reopen on June 19
7 concert films you should watch if you’re really missing live music
Some experts believe it could be more than a year until live concerts return to our daily lives, which is heartbreaking for people who love seeing live music. So until then, the next best thing to do is watch a concert movie from one of your favorite artists. Look no further than Beyoncé's “Homecoming,” her live concert that was filmed in 2018 when she headlined Coachella, the Southern California music festival. From the costumes, dancing and marching band music arrangements, Beyoncé transformed Coachella into “Beychella,” and we’re lucky enough that the entire show is documented. Not only is Timberlake’s music incredible catchy, but the production value that went into this show, especially the choreography, makes it worth visiting.
WATCH: Flaco Jiménez, Raulito Navaira perform in WellMed live virtual concert series
SAN ANTONIO – We can’t attend concerts right now because of coronavirus, but you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home. WellMed Wednesdays LIVE! The line-up includes:April 22 - Flaco Jiménez at 2 p.m.Watch: Flaco Jiménez live stream. April 29 - Raulito Navaira (time TBA)May 6 - Thomas McClary from The Commodores’ (time TBA)The virtual concerts will be available live on Facebook and YouTube. “We are excited to share the power of music to unite us all while we social distance for all.”
Today’s the 25th anniversary of Selena’s iconic Houston Rodeo concert. Reminisce with this clip.
HOUSTON – On Feb. 26, 1995, the “Queen of Tejano” Selena put on a record-breaking show at the Astrodome in Houston. City, Q Productions announce Selena tribute concert at AlamodomeSelena came out in her now-famous purple jumpsuit — now on display at the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi — and kicked off the show with a disco medley mashup of songs. Her performance was part of a Tejano night at the rodeo that also included a performance by Emilio Navaira. The Last Concert,” and you can watch the full concert on Amazon and YouTube. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Selena’s death and many celebrations will be held in her honor, including a tribute concert at the Alamodome.
Rammstein coming to San Antonio for ‘exclusive’ 10-stop tour
SAN ANTONIO – German industrial band Rammstein is bringing its “extreme" production to San Antonio — one of 10 slots in its just-announced North American tour. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday on ticketmaster.com or at the Alamodome Box Office. The Alamodome will see a “pyro-theatrical experience” during the band’s first-ever stadium tour in North America. “The band’s selection of the Alamodome as one of an exclusive ten show tour is testimony to our commitment to bringing San Antonio the highest quality shows available,” Alamodome General Manager Stephen Zito said in a news release Tuesday morning. The September show will be the band’s first stop in the Alamo City in eight years.