San Anto Homecoming" at New Stable Hall Features
Locals Piñata Protest, Bombasta, and Mexstep
San Antonio, TX–Three of San Antonio's most outspoken musical acts bring it all home to the
new Stable Hall at the Pearl, Friday, February 2nd. This 'homecoming dance' will highlight a
diverse range of local expression-- the conjunto punk rock of Piñata Protest, the expansive
cumbia-funk of Bombasta, and the informed & empowered hip hop of Mexstep.
Doors open at 8 pm. Tickets are available here.
The event's date also commemorates El Segundo de Febrero- the anniversary of the signing of
the Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty, which ceded much of the current Southwest from Mexico to the
US, creating the first wave of Mexican-American identity. Today–176 years later– that identity is
still thriving through culture creators like these musical acts, who have collectively made an
impact, not only through their music, but also through their activism, education, and community
involvement.
All three acts have a history of using their platforms to speak truth to power. Piñata Protest is
known to satirize political figures in their live performances and release songs with lyrics
informed by the immigrant experience. Bombasta recently garnered headlines and went viral for
calling for a ceasefire in Palestine at CelebrateSA: The City of San Antonio’s Official New Year's
Eve celebration at the Arneson River Theater. Mexstep is known for his politically conscious hip
hop lyrics, and works as an associate professor of Mexican-American studies at UTSA, fighting
for ethnic studies in the classroom.
“We’ve all been working together, doing gigs and supporting each other for over 10 years,“ said
Roberto Livar, frontman of Bombasta. “We've protested together, been on panels together,
worked in community together for all these years. Coming together as one of the first local bills
to be booked at such an amazing new venue, really is bringing it all home for us.”
The February 2 “San Anto Homecoming” show is one of the first to kick off the inaugural season
of the newly renovated Stable Hall, a jewel-box theater located in the Historic Pearl complex.
The landmark Stable building, which once housed the brewery's fleet of draft horses, is now
being reimagined as a world-class music venue showcasing local, regional, and national artists.
The venue is surrounded by retail, green spaces, and restaurants with access to the San
Antonio River Walk.
“San Anto Homecoming” is not only a showcase of local flavor– it also sets the tone for a new
venue introducing itself as a creative home for local and touring musicians, and the diverse
cultures they represent.
Stable Hall is located at 307 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio, Texas, 78215. Plenty of parking is
available at the parking garage next to the venue.