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Blues Rock in San Antonio this week (30 Sep-4 Oct): Mark Hummel at Gruene Hall (Sun). Updated daily.
Blues Rock Events This Week · San Antonio
Sound profile
A raw, high-energy sound.
Blues rock emerged in the mid-1960s as a powerful fusion of traditional electric blues with the amplified aggression of rock and roll. This genre is defined by a central focus on virtuosic electric guitar improvisation, often employing heavy distortion and sustain alongside a driving rhythm section of bass, drums, and Hammond organ. Musically, it maintains the structural foundations of twelve-bar blues while incorporating faster tempos, louder dynamics, and a grit-heavy production style. Serving as a crucial bridge between the Chicago blues scene and the evolution of hard rock, the genre creates a raw, soulful atmosphere that emphasizes emotional intensity and instrumental prowess.
Also known as: Rock-blues, Blues-rock
Mood lists one blues rock event in San Antonio this week (30 Sep-4 Oct): Mark Hummel at Gruene Hall (Sun). The listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
Blues rock emerged in the mid-1960s as a powerful fusion of traditional electric blues with the amplified aggression of rock and roll. Find every Blues Rock venue and event in San Antonio this week above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
Blues rock emerged in the mid-1960s as a powerful fusion of traditional electric blues with the amplified aggression of rock and roll. This genre is defined by a central focus on virtuosic electric guitar improvisation, often employing heavy distortion and sustain alongside a driving rhythm section of bass, drums, and Hammond organ. Musically, it maintains the structural foundations of twelve-bar blues while incorporating faster tempos, louder dynamics, and a grit-heavy production style. Serving…
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