San Anto Homecoming" at New Stable Hall Features Locals Piñata Protest, Bombasta, and Mexstep [cid:89dccaad-29dc-4b9d-9a5d-0bd643c1c361] 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. * Bombasta Band EPK Site * Mexstep website * Piñata Protest linktree