Music

El Combo Oscuro is a psychedelic cumbia outfit hailing from the sweat-drenched discotecas of Austin, Texas. Their sound combines the psychedelic trills of the vintage organ paired with gnarled guitar stylings and a thumping rhythm section that creates an impenetrable wall of psychedelic Latin sounds.

George Gaytan is a professional classical, acoustic guitarist. He has provided music for PBS Documentaries, University of Texas at Austin, and Texas A&M Educational DVD's. He's recorded and toured with Tish Hinojosa and toured with Amy Grant and most recently performed with her at a benefit for Austin City Limits. Gaytan also played for King Felipe IV and Queen Letizia of Spain on their recent visit to San Antonio. He has five recording out with a new one All Roads lead to Home out this year. He is on the Music Faculty at Saint Mary’s Hall College Prep School and will be teaching guitar at Amy Grants’ Barefoot Republic Camp this summer.

Mitch Webb & Joe Reyes Mitch Webb’s songwriting style comes straight from the roots music melting pot of San Antonio. Grammy award winner guitarist Joe Reyes is a guitar virtuoso and performs locally in multiple bands.

Mitch Webb & The Swindles are a small band out of San Antonio filled with great musicians has carved its own niche from the Americana music scene by embracing the rich musical heritage of San Antonio. This band sounds like San Antonio, a mixture of cultures and generations colliding and embracing each other playing a special blend of country, rock-n-roll, and Conjunto found only in their region.

Mariachi Los Paisanos, under the direction of Michael Acevedo, is quickly becoming one of UTSA Music's most beloved and fastest-growing ensembles! The group traces its ties to the heart of San Antonio's Hispanic cultural identity through mariachi music with its traditional instrumentation, songs, and trajes. The mariachi ensemble frequently performs in the San Antonio metro area as well as in UTSA Recital Hall and during commencement ceremonies.

Miss Neesie & The Tin Can Trio is a San Antonio-bred/based resonator guitar-powered, rhythm-driven quartet. The band’s blues-based belt-it-out repertoire runs the gamut from ‘20s and ‘30s classics to original tunes.

Nina & the Gypsies are a circle of independent artists, a closely bonded group of friends who resonate with a shared love for the same genres of music. Discovering like-minded artists is truly a gift, characterized by humility kindness, passion, and creativity. Together we are the Gypsies.