Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Fiesta Oyster Bake
107 years and counting. For a third of San Antonio's history, the Oyster Bake has been part of the fabric of the community. What started as a St. Mary’s University alumni gathering with a handful of people in 1916 on the banks of the San Antonio river downtown has grown to a premier Fiesta San Antonio event with over 70,000 patrons and more than 7,000 volunteers.
The Oyster Bake truly is a party with a purpose. 100% of the proceeds raised during the Oyster Bake goes directly back to the students of St. Mary’s University. By attending the Oyster Bake, you are helping further the education of students and help in their growth as future community leaders. Over the years your patronage has directly contributed millions of dollars in student scholarships and university programs and for this we can simply say, thank you.
And in case you were wondering, over the two days of Oyster Bake we go through 100,000 oysters and 32,000 chicken on a sticks with jalapeno!
Everclear
Everclear performing at the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Considering Everclear has written and recorded some truly iconic ’90s alt-rock hits, it would be all too easy these days for the band to be a victim of its past successes, relegated to performing as a glorified jukebox, existing to satisfy the nostalgic cravings of Gen Xers everywhere. But singer-guitarist Art Alexakis isn’t about to start phoning it in now.
Although the band hasn’t released a new studio album since 2015’s triumphant Black Is The New Black, Everclear continues to tour actively, in conjunction with a series of past-release anniversary dates and the annual Summerland Tour, which Alexakis created and has been running since 2012, featuring a rotating cast of ’90s alt rock favorites. And while it’s a virtual surety that no Everclear gig is complete without a rendition of “Santa Monica” and “Father of Mine,” lately the band has found that exploring the full range of past material—especially the “deep cuts”—not only gives fans a rare treat, it also injects new life into the band’s live dynamic.
Pat Green
Pat Green performing at the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Pat Green has finally come full circle, and all the way back Home. After rising through Texas' college-town and dancehall scene years ago, Green earned himself major-label support in Nashville and became the poster child of Texas music for a whole generation of fans. His list of achievements includes over 2 million albums sold, three Grammy nominations and a sold out Houston Astrodome.
Kirko Bangz
Kirko Bangz performing at the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Kirk Jerel Randle (born August 20, 1989), better known by his stage name Kirko Bangz, is an American rapper and singer signed to Warner Bros. Records. Bangz started rapping at the age of fifteen, due in part to witnessing his mother struggle as a single parent; using his mother’s pain as motivation. The single he is best known for, "Drank In My Cup," released in 2011, peaked at #28 at the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Q: The Music Of Queen
Q: The Music Of Queen performing at the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Using the music and visuals of a live Queen show as the template, Q: The Music of Queen recreates to the excitement and spectacle of one of rock’s most iconic bands. Featuring a set list filled with stunning vocal and guitar harmonies, Q will take you through the 21 year history of Queen, from the early days to their triumphant performance at Live Aid in 1985.
Every detail of the music has been painstakingly recreated so that the experience of a Q show is nothing short of spectacular! Whether it is a large venue or private party, Q: The Music of Queen will deliver a Mercury-esque performance!
William Beckmann
William Beckmann performing at the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Hailing from the small border town of Del Rio, TX, William Beckmann was raised on classic country as well as the mariachi and Norteño sounds of northern Mexico. He delivers a fresh blend of vintage country, Americana and Latin music with a timeless baritone and an old soul maturity that belies his youth. His new album Faded Memories released in 2022, featuring the slow-burn single “Bourbon Whiskey” as well as a mesmerizing cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire” and the haunting “In The Dark.”
The album has garnered praise from critics including American Songwriter, Billboard, CMT and more, and his current track “Damn This Heart Of Mine” is Beckmann’s fourth consecutive single to hit the Top 20 at Texas Regional Radio Chart. Beckmann has amassed an incredible fanbase, independently garnering more 670,000 followers on TikTok and over 2 million streams of Faded Memories. He has spent the last year touring with artists including Parker McCollum, Koe Wetzel, Randy Rogers Band and Wade Bowen and sold out three shows at legendary Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, TX in 2022.
Dizzy Rok
Dizzy Rok performing at the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Mothership - Tribute To Led Zeppelin
Mothership - Tribute To Led Zeppelin performing at the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Known for their captivating live performances, San Antonio-based MOTHERSHIP goes to great lengths to recreate the authentic feel of a Zeppelin concert during the band’s heyday in the mid ’70s; including an elaborate laser, light and fog show, complete with theremin, bow solos, and more. Like Zeppelin, the band also arranges intricate medleys of popular rock anthems into the show, keeping each show fresh, energetic and full of surprises.
King Kyle Lee
King Kyle Lee performing at the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Texas-based DJ, rapper and producer who rose to prominence with his album The X Factor featured on iTunes.
The Muñoz Brothers Band
The Muñoz Brothers Band performing at the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
The Muñoz Brothers Band is the latest edition of the big band San Anto sound. Their unique "Rockin' Rhythm and Blues" style combines elements of Funk, Soul, Blues, and Jazz, delivered with a high-powered horn section and a stacked rhythm section. Brothers Isaac Muñoz (Trombone) and Fernando Muñoz Jr. (Sax), and their sisters, Sophia Muñoz and Priscilla Muñoz, provide their soulful vocals and are joined on stage by Xavier Vidal (Trumpet), Anthony Pacheco (Drums), Francis Stromboe (bassist) and Isaac Lopez (Guitarist).
Kate Watson
Kate Watson performing at the Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas on April 21, 2023. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Kate Watson is a rising star on the Texas music scene and she’s proud to call Montgomery, TX her home. You may remember Kate from the 2019 season of American Idol, where she received a standing ovation from Lionel Richie after she sang his hit song “Hello.”
Kate’s vocal chops are hard-earned: she’s a student of renowned vocal coach Tom McKinney (Beyonce, Maddie & Tae, Pentatonix), and she has a stage presence that can only be described as captivating. Kate Watson fans will tell you that Kate loves creating music, working hard, and seeing results. More importantly, though, her fans come to know that Kate loves people. Her main goal in life is to inspire others and provide hope through songwriting and live performances. Kate and her band tour regularly across and beyond Texas, appearing on a variety of stages, delighting fans with solo, duo, trio and full-band performances.
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