Historic SA Hotel Continues Its Commitment to San Antonio’s Music Scene           The iconic and historic SA hotel, Gunter Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is excited to share it will be continuing its celebration of Texas music with a live performance by acclaimed Texas band Rattlesnake Milk on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the hotel’s legendary Crystal Ballroom. The evening represents another chapter in the hotel’s ongoing commitment to honoring its deep musical heritage while creating new opportunities for artists and music lovers to gather in one of Texas’ most storied performance venues.       About the Bands Rattlesnake Milk has earned a devoted following for its distinctive blend of alt-country, cowpunk and Southern Gothic influences, drawing inspiration from outlaw country, rockabilly and psychedelic surf rock. South Texas trio Mockingbird Express, whose genre-bending “freak blues” sound fuses blues, psychedelic rock and vintage Texas influences into an electrifying live performance, will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m., with Mockingbird Express taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. before Rattlesnake Milk performs at 8 p.m.   Mockingbird Express band   “Music has always been part of the soul of The Gunter,” said Gunter Hotel Owner and Managing Director at Axle Capital Jiwon Choi. “As we continue bringing exceptional artists to the Crystal Ballroom, we’re not only celebrating our remarkable history. We’re creating new moments that ensure The Gunter remains an important destination for live music in San Antonio.”       The concert will take place in the Crystal Ballroom, located on the second floor of The Gunter Hotel at 311 N. St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. Priced at $65, tickets are available for purchase HERE.   Daniel Kelleghan Photography   Getaway Package Available To help guests make a weekend of the experience, The Gunter Hotel introduces a limited-time “Live at the Gunter” Getaway package available for the summer concert weekend of August 8–9, 2026. The package includes a pair of concert tickets, a Studio Tour, a commemorative event poster, a $25 food and beverage credit, and discounted valet parking, allowing visitors to pair an evening in the historic Crystal Ballroom with an unforgettable stay at one of Texas’ most storied hotels. The package is available to book now for the night of August 8 via the online link HERE.   Daniel Kelleghan Photography   A Century of Sound The Gunter Hotel’s relationship with music is not a recent discovery, rather it is a legacy more than a century in the making. In the hotel’s early days, legendary big band leaders including Alphonse Trent, Mack Rogers and Henry Lange held residencies within the Gunter’s own celebrated venues, like The Cave, The Keystone Club, the Rose Room and the grand Crystal Ballroom. Jimmie Rodgers, the Father of Country Music and one of America’s most celebrated songsmiths, called the Gunter home throughout his life, performing here and cementing the hotel’s place in the American musical canon.       No moment defined that legacy more indelibly than November 1936, when blues visionary Robert Johnson walked into Room 414 and recorded what would become some of the most influential recordings in music history. That session gave birth to “King of the Delta Blues Singers” and sent reverberations through generations of artists. Musicians, including John Mellencamp, have made the pilgrimage to Room 414 ever since, drawn by the room’s mythic creative energy.   Rattlesnake Milk band   A Bright Musical Future at The Gunter The Rattlesnake Milk concert is the latest example of The Gunter Hotel’s commitment to paying homage to its musical roots while investing in the future of music in San Antonio. Each guest room features a record player and a copy of King of the Delta Blues Singers, connecting every guest directly to the moment that made Room 414 famous. A vinyl lending library of nearly 1,000 records, curated with the help of the hotel’s onsite Vinyl Ambassadors, accomplished DJs and devoted music aficionados, invites guests to score their own stay. At Bar 414, named for the room that put the Gunter on the musical map, live music is a weekly constant, showcasing the artists and sounds of San Antonio and Texas.       As The Gunter continues to build on its storied musical legacy, the hotel is preparing to unveil the Gunter Studio later this year — a state-of-the-art recording studio designed by noted producer and musician Michael Ramos and acoustician Steve Durr. The Studio will serve as both a professional recording destination for artists and a creative resource for the San Antonio community, offering opportunities for musicians, students and nonprofit organizations alike. More information about the Studio’s opening and future programming will be shared in the coming weeks.       For updates and happenings at the Gunter Hotel, follow along on Instagram and Facebook. For additional details about the hotel, visit www.thegunterhotel.com. ...read more read less