Entertainment

SAN ANGELO, TX — Hayden Baker will perform for the first time in San Angelo on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Arc Light Bar & Grill inside the Clarion Hotel, 441 Rio Concho Dr. Baker's sound is a cross between the soaring melodies of Texas country music sensation Cody Johnson and the superb lead guitar skills of a younger Brad Paisley. We call it symphonic country.

MIAMI, TX — Ricky Chilton is more than a songwriter. He's a storyteller, and his stories, set to his own music, are outlandishly funny and relatable. He is guilty of introducing a vibrancy into a country music world that has grown stale.

SAN ANGELO, TX – Music fans in West Texas are in for a treat this Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Arc Light inside the Clarion Hotel, 441 Rio Concho Dr., as acclaimed songwriters Matt Hillyer and Zac Wilkerson team up for an acoustic song swap. The event, kicking off at 9 p.m. with doors opening at 8 p.m., promises an evening of heartfelt stories, soulful tunes, and stripped-down performances from two stalwarts of the Texas music scene.

SAN ANGELO, TX – Dust off your lederhosen and grab your stein-holding hand—Plateauberfest is back, and it's brewing up a storm for its fabulous fifth anniversary! Tomorrow, Saturday, October 4, Plateau Brewing Co., 214 S. Chadbourne St., transforms downtown San Angelo into a West Texas twist on Oktoberfest, complete with craft suds, sizzling German grub, toe-tapping tunes, and a heartwarming nod to community giving. Who says you can't mix hops with heart?

SAN ANGELO, TX — The bright streaks filmed by several citizens in the San Angelo area last night were initially mistaken for a meteor shower but were actually the reentry of a falling satellite. A separate Trident II (D5) missile test earlier in the evening caused some confusion on social media.

Giant snakes return this Christmas with the meta horror comedy “Anaconda” starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd.

SAN ANGELO, TX — Jon Stork writes country songs and is quite a performer. He's performing at the Sept. 13, 2025 Texas Country Tailgate at the Arc Light Bar and Grill Saturday night.

A special benefit concert featuring Bri Bagwell will take place Sept. 20 at The Icehouse in Christoval, raising funds and awareness for Huntington’s disease.

A24 has released the first trailer for Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine," a biographical film about the former wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the main role.

Superstar power couple Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have announced their engagement after about two years of dating.

SAN ANGELO, TX — The Taste of San Angelo, a longstanding annual West Texas culinary tradition, is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary next month, featuring samples from more than 30 local vendors, a live cake-decorating competition and special VIP options.

SAN ANGELO, TX — In the heart of Oklahoma's vibrant Americana scene, few bands embody resilience and raw talent quite like The Damn Quails. What began as a casual weekly jam session in 2010 at The Deli in Norman has evolved into a staple of the Red Dirt and Americana genres, marked by heartfelt songwriting, relentless touring, and a fanbase so devoted they've earned the nickname "The Covey." Now, after a tumultuous journey of legal woes, a hiatus, and a powerful comeback, the band is set to deliver a special acoustic trio performance tomorrow night, reminding fans why their music continues to resonate across the heartland.