SAN ANTONIO – We’re celebrating the culture of Ireland this week ahead of St. Paddy’s Day with a Sound Session performance by a local Irish folk band, St. James’s Gate. According to the band’s website, it was the first American band to win the All-Ireland Music Competition for Instrumental Group back in 1986. Long-time member Mark Stone joined the group in 1987. Erik Tullberg is the newest member of the group. Watch the band perform a set of Irish reels in the video above.

SAN ANTONIO – He’s a US Army veteran and a country musician. Now Chuck Wimer is sharing his new single, “Homerun,” with SA Live in a special Sound Session virtual performance. “’Homerun’ is kind of the story of my life and my brother’s life combined,” Wimer said. You can follow him on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit his website for more music. More Sound Sessions:Ad- Sierra Lynn’s new single- Support local music: JR Herrera Band- San Antonio band Love Coma

SAN ANTONIO – From teaching in the classroom to following his dream of becoming a country musician, JR Herrera is living his Texas tale through his songs. Watch the video above to see Jen Tobias-Struski’s interview with JR of the JR Herrera Band. Watch the video below to hear the song. You can follow the JR Herrera Band on Facebook and Instagram. Related:- Sound Session: JR Herrera Band- Support Local Music: Damon Curtis Band- Sound Session: The Powell Brothers

Musicians amongst self isolation | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: March 25, 2020, 3:50 pmTimes are tough for local musicians. Damon Curtis shares what it's been like recently and where you can still enjoy their music.