Classic rock, country, norteño coming to rodeo’s second week
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s second week should rope in classic rock fans with concerts by Cheap Trick and Styx.
Concerts begin about two hours after the rodeo start time. Ticket prices start at $33 at sarodeo.com, though some shows are officially sold out, with only resale tickets still available at higher prices. Parking runs $10 to $30.
Here’s a look at who’s playing the rodeo in the next week:
Cheap Trick: Known for rock radio hits such as “Surrender” and “I Want You to Want Me,” Cheap
Trick is still on the road with three of the band members that recorded those classic songs: guitarist Rick Nielsen, singer Robin Zander and bass player Tom Petersson. 7 p.m. today
Brooks & Dunn: One of the most successful duos in country music history, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn scored 20 No. 1 hits, including “Neon Moon” and “My Maria.” Following a decadelong hiatus, they released a new album, “Reboot,” in 2019. Noon and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Randy Rogers Band: One of Texas music’s biggest stars, Rogers is known for songs such as “Kiss Me in the Dark” and “Fuzzy.” The New Braunfels
act’s most recent album is “Homecoming.” Noon Sunday
Grupo El Duelo: A norteño band from Roma, Grupo El Duelo is known for songs such as “Puño
De Diamentes” and “Malabares.” Duelo’s most recent album is “Nostalgia: Tesoros de Mi Tierra, Vol. 2,” released last year. 7:30 p.m. Sunday
John Michael Montgomery:
Kentucky native Montgomery had a string of hits in the ’90s, including “I Swear” and “I Can Love You Like That.” He just announced on his website that he’ll be wrapping up his touring career this year and next. 7 p.m. Monday
Styx: Fronted by longtime members Tommy Shaw and James Young, the classic rock band Styx will turn the clock back with late ’70s and early ’80s hits such as “Come Sail Away,” “Blue Collar Man” and “Too Much Time on My Hands.” Styx released a new album, “Crash of the Crown,” in 2021. 7 p.m. Tuesday
Chris Young: Grand Ole Opry member Young’s most recent album is 2021’s “Famous Friends.” Since releasing his debut in 2016, he has scored hits with songs such as “The Man I Want To Be,” “Aw Naw” and “I’m Comin’ Over.” 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Charley Crockett: Throwback country singer Crockett works like a man making up for lost time. After releasing two albums, “Jukebox Charley” and “The Man From Waco,” in 2022, he followed up last year with a live album recorded at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. His most recent single is “Killers of the Flower Moon,” based on the incidents depicted in the David Grann book and Martin Scorsese movie.