This summer, experience the sounds of San Antonio at The Gunter Hotel. We’re inviting guests to experience the heartbeat of San Antonio’s music scene with the exclusive “Live at The Gunter” Getaway! On August 8–9, 2026, we welcome Rattlesnake Milk and Mockingbird Express for the “Live at The Gunter” Getaway - a concert weekend celebrating Texas music, downtown dining, late-night drinks, and a stay at one of San Antonio’s most historic hotels.

The weekend centers on a Saturday night concert in the historic Crystal Ballroom, but the experience begins well before the first note! Guests can spend the day exploring The Gunter, visit the Gunter Studio during its open house, select a record from our Vinyl Library, settle in for dinner or drinks, and keep the night going at Bar 414 after the show.

Rattlesnake Milk Live in the Historic Crystal Ballroom

On Saturday, August 8, Rattlesnake Milk will headline the Crystal Ballroom with a sound influenced by alt-country, cowpunk, Southern Gothic, outlaw country, rockabilly, and psychedelic surf rock. The Texas band has built a loyal following with songs that feel made for long roads, open skies, and late-summer nights.

San Antonio’s own Mockingbird Express will open the show with its signature “freak blues” blend of blues, psychedelic rock, and vintage Texas influences. Mockingbird Express takes the stage first, followed by Rattlesnake Milk as the night’s headlining act.

For generations, the Crystal Ballroom has welcomed musicians, celebrations, and memorable gatherings. This summer, that legacy continues as two Texas bands take the stage, bringing the spirit of San Antonio’s music scene into one of The Gunter Hotel’s most storied spaces.

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Turn Concert Night into a Full Weekend Stay

The “Live at The Gunter” Getaway is designed for guests who want more than a ticket and a quick trip home. The package pairs the concert with an overnight stay at The Gunter Hotel, giving guests time to enjoy the property before the show and return to their room without leaving the music behind.

The package includes:

• A pair of tickets to the Rattlesnake Milk concert
• A Gunter Studio tour
• A Limited-edition Commemorative Robert Johnson Poster
• $25 food and beverage credit
• Discounted valet parking

It is an easy way to plan a downtown San Antonio hotel stay around one of the city’s summer music events. Check in, choose how you want to spend the afternoon, head upstairs for the concert, and stay for the rest of the weekend.

Planning to make a weekend of it? Book the “Live at The Gunter” Getaway package for an overnight stay, two concert tickets, and added package perks.

Spend the Day at The Gunter Studio

The weekend also includes an all-day open house at the Gunter Studio. The new recording space continues a musical story that began at the hotel long before modern studio equipment existed. Designed as a professional recording destination and a creative resource for the San Antonio community, the studio gives artists, students, and music organizations a new place to work and gather.

For getaway guests, the studio tour offers a closer look at how The Gunter is carrying its history forward. It connects the concert weekend to the hotel’s plans for new recordings, artist programs, and community partnerships in the years ahead.

Choose the Soundtrack for Your Stay

Music follows guests beyond the ballroom. Every guest room includes a record player, and the hotel’s Vinyl Library holds hundreds of albums spanning blues, jazz, rock, country, and more. Guests can check out records and bring them upstairs, whether the mood calls for a quiet morning album or something louder before the concert.

The Vinyl Ambassador program adds a personal touch for anyone who wants a recommendation. Ask for a Texas classic, a blues record connected to the hotel’s past, or something completely new. The collection makes the music weekend feel present in the quieter parts of the stay, too.

Dinner, Drinks, and Late-Night Music at Bar 414

Before the concert, use the package’s food and beverage credit at one of The Gunter Hotel’s dining destinations. Jots serves approachable Texas-inspired dishes in a lively dining room, Paris Baguette is a convenient stop for coffee and pastries, and Keystone Club offers a comfortable place to meet before heading to the ballroom.

After the show, continue downstairs at Bar 414. Named for the hotel room where Robert Johnson recorded in 1936, the bar pairs cocktails with regular live music in a setting that feels closely connected to The Gunter’s past. For this weekend, it is the natural final stop: one more drink, one more set, and no need to rush home.

Stay in the Hotel Where San Antonio Music History Was Made

The Gunter Hotel has been part of downtown San Antonio since 1909. Big band leaders once held residencies in its clubs and ballrooms, Jimmie Rodgers stayed and performed here, and Robert Johnson recorded some of his most influential work in Room 414. It appears throughout the hotel in the guest rooms, the record collection, Bar 414, the studio, and the continued return of live music to the Crystal Ballroom.

Following a $57 million renovation and its transition to Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, The Gunter now pairs that musical history with redesigned rooms, lobby, new dining, outdoor pool and modern guest amenities. The result is a historic San Antonio hotel that feels active, social, and deeply connected to the city around it.

Book the “Live at The Gunter” Getaway

Make August 8 more than a concert night. Spend the weekend with Rattlesnake Milk and Mockingbird Express, tour the Gunter Studio, pull a few records from the Vinyl Library, enjoy dinner and drinks, and stay upstairs after the last song.

The “Live at The Gunter” Getaway is available for the night of August 8, 2026, and includes two concert tickets along with the package amenities listed above. Book your “Live at The Gunter” Getaway and plan a summer music weekend in the heart of downtown San Antonio.

Looking for more details about the hotel, its rooms, music experiences, and downtown location? Visit The Gunter Hotel website to start planning your stay.