The Shady Blades
@theshadyblades.com
80’s/90’s classic alternative—listen on Spotify and Apple Music!
Celebrate the upcoming holidays with us at the Dog Co. Cold drinks, good eats and dog treats a plenty! Snuggle up with the ones you love while we perform your favorite classic alternative tunes from the 80's and early 90's.
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Celebrate the upcoming holidays with us at the Dog Co. Cold drinks, good eats and dog treats a plenty! Snuggle up with the ones you love while we perform your favorite classic alternative tunes from the 80's and early 90's.
Make your way down to Rock & Brews off IH10 for some tasty classic alternative tunes from the 80s and early 90s.
November 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Make your way down to Rock & Brews off IH10 for some tasty classic alternative tunes from the 80s and early 90s.
Follow us as we all barrel further towards Idiocracy. There’s no saving us now so you might as well at least try to enjoy the ride! Playing your favorite classic alternative from the 80’s and early 90’s, of course!
November 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Follow us as we all barrel further towards Idiocracy. There’s no saving us now so you might as well at least try to enjoy the ride! Playing your favorite classic alternative from the 80’s and early 90’s, of course!
Turn off the porch lights and let the babysitter deal with the kids’ tummy aches while you show off that inappropriate adult costume you’ve been planning for months. No tricks, just treat yourself to the sickeningly sweet sounds of your favorite 80’s and early 90’s classic alternative!
October 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Turn off the porch lights and let the babysitter deal with the kids’ tummy aches while you show off that inappropriate adult costume you’ve been planning for months. No tricks, just treat yourself to the sickeningly sweet sounds of your favorite 80’s and early 90’s classic alternative!
Consider this your Halloween dress rehearsal or whatevs. VFW Post 76 is throwing a party and everyone is invited! Always serving up your favorite classic alternative from the 80's and early 90's, chilled to perfection!
October 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Consider this your Halloween dress rehearsal or whatevs. VFW Post 76 is throwing a party and everyone is invited! Always serving up your favorite classic alternative from the 80's and early 90's, chilled to perfection!
Escape from the pressures of today’s challenges, unplug, kick back and enjoy the soundtrack of your youth! The Shady Blades are bringing back your 80’s and early 90’s classic alternative faves at the garden oasis known as Cool Crest!
September 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Escape from the pressures of today’s challenges, unplug, kick back and enjoy the soundtrack of your youth! The Shady Blades are bringing back your 80’s and early 90’s classic alternative faves at the garden oasis known as Cool Crest!
Take full advantage of the short week and join us as we prepare to say goodbye to summer with cold drinks, hot food, and the perfect blend of classic alternative from the 80’s and early 90’s.
August 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Take full advantage of the short week and join us as we prepare to say goodbye to summer with cold drinks, hot food, and the perfect blend of classic alternative from the 80’s and early 90’s.
We're coming back to the R&B to rock you with your favorite classic alternative from the 80's and 90's. Confused yet? Well, alright! Great food, drinks, music, we've got it all! Join us!
July 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We're coming back to the R&B to rock you with your favorite classic alternative from the 80's and 90's. Confused yet? Well, alright! Great food, drinks, music, we've got it all! Join us!
Summer is in full swing so make the most of it! Eat, drink and be shady! Let us entertain you with your favorite classic alternative from the 80's & 90's!
July 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Summer is in full swing so make the most of it! Eat, drink and be shady! Let us entertain you with your favorite classic alternative from the 80's & 90's!
The vibe here is always super chill when you’re hanging with friends and family (including your 4-legged ones!) jamming to your favorite classic alternative tunes from the 80’s and early 90’s, enjoying a cold one at SA’s chillest icehouse and dog park.
June 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The vibe here is always super chill when you’re hanging with friends and family (including your 4-legged ones!) jamming to your favorite classic alternative tunes from the 80’s and early 90’s, enjoying a cold one at SA’s chillest icehouse and dog park.
Unfortunately, the show tonight has been canceled. We were ready to start playing when the rain rolled in. Cool Crest mgmt decided for the safety of everyone they would close for the night. Thank you to everyone who came or planned to come to the show. See you at the next one!
June 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Unfortunately, the show tonight has been canceled. We were ready to start playing when the rain rolled in. Cool Crest mgmt decided for the safety of everyone they would close for the night. Thank you to everyone who came or planned to come to the show. See you at the next one!
We're back once again to bring you your favorite classic alternative tunes from the 80's and 90's--The Cure, New Order, U2--at SA's oldest and most beloved putt putt!
June 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We're back once again to bring you your favorite classic alternative tunes from the 80's and 90's--The Cure, New Order, U2--at SA's oldest and most beloved putt putt!
In two weeks, we’re playing back-to-back gigs, Friday, May 30 at Rock & Brews and Saturday, May 31 at Cool Crest. Spend your weekend with us, won’t you?
May 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In two weeks, we’re playing back-to-back gigs, Friday, May 30 at Rock & Brews and Saturday, May 31 at Cool Crest. Spend your weekend with us, won’t you?
The Dog Co is where it’s at. Join us for a most excellent outdoor experience featuring food and drinks, family fun for the kids and pets and as always, the cool classic alternative sounds of The Shady Blades!
April 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Dog Co is where it’s at. Join us for a most excellent outdoor experience featuring food and drinks, family fun for the kids and pets and as always, the cool classic alternative sounds of The Shady Blades!
We’re closing out the 10th Street River Festival this Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 from 8-midnight at VFW Post 76! Join us!
April 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We’re closing out the 10th Street River Festival this Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 from 8-midnight at VFW Post 76! Join us!
UPDATE: Another musical guest has been added to the lineup. Times have been updated. The Shady Blades play from 5:45-7:15.
April 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
UPDATE: Another musical guest has been added to the lineup. Times have been updated. The Shady Blades play from 5:45-7:15.
Come join us at this expansive spot along the Riverwalk in SA’s Museum Reach District. Featuring leash-off dog parks, games, drinks, music, events and event space. Fiesta fun, art & live music and it’s absolutely FREE!
April 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Come join us at this expansive spot along the Riverwalk in SA’s Museum Reach District. Featuring leash-off dog parks, games, drinks, music, events and event space. Fiesta fun, art & live music and it’s absolutely FREE!
We're back at San Antonio's oldest and most beloved putt putt performing in the beautiful Metzger Biergarten. This is an early show so don't be late!
March 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We're back at San Antonio's oldest and most beloved putt putt performing in the beautiful Metzger Biergarten. This is an early show so don't be late!
Wash away all the stressors in your life and enjoy the cool, classic alternative sounds of the 80s/early 90s by the river with us. Always kid and pet friendly. Never a cover.
March 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Wash away all the stressors in your life and enjoy the cool, classic alternative sounds of the 80s/early 90s by the river with us. Always kid and pet friendly. Never a cover.
No, your eyes are not deceiving you--that's NOT Chuck Norris, but it is the latest addition to The Shady Blades! Meet the madman on the skins--Dr. Shaun Hedgepeth! Saturday, Mar 1, witness as the doctor starts his residence with us at the VFW Post 76, 8 - midnight!
February 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
No, your eyes are not deceiving you--that's NOT Chuck Norris, but it is the latest addition to The Shady Blades! Meet the madman on the skins--Dr. Shaun Hedgepeth! Saturday, Mar 1, witness as the doctor starts his residence with us at the VFW Post 76, 8 - midnight!
We're excited to return to the Dog Co Icehouse after a 6-month absence. Kick off your Spring Break with us as we kick out the jams!
February 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We're excited to return to the Dog Co Icehouse after a 6-month absence. Kick off your Spring Break with us as we kick out the jams!
We're back for our first show of 2025 at our favorite little hangout on the riverwalk--VFW Post 76. Open to the public and never a cover, come out and join us because we have a lot of catching up to do!
January 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We're back for our first show of 2025 at our favorite little hangout on the riverwalk--VFW Post 76. Open to the public and never a cover, come out and join us because we have a lot of catching up to do!
After the last plate of food is scarfed, after the last shopping deal is snagged, it is time to dance! Come out of hibernation and shake that thang as we throw down your favorite classic alternative from the 80’s and early 90’s at the oldest VFW post in Texas! Never a cover, always a good time!
November 9, 2024 at 2:05 PM
After the last plate of food is scarfed, after the last shopping deal is snagged, it is time to dance! Come out of hibernation and shake that thang as we throw down your favorite classic alternative from the 80’s and early 90’s at the oldest VFW post in Texas! Never a cover, always a good time!
Spend your Halloween weekend with The Shady Blades at the oldest VFW post in Texas along the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk. This is your opportunity to dress up and have fun! We'll be playing your classic alternative favorites from the 80's and early 90's all night. Always no cover!
October 9, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Spend your Halloween weekend with The Shady Blades at the oldest VFW post in Texas along the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk. This is your opportunity to dress up and have fun! We'll be playing your classic alternative favorites from the 80's and early 90's all night. Always no cover!
Hit the links with us as we play the Metzger Biergarten for the first time ever at one of San Antonio's oldest and most beloved mini-golf courses--Cool Crest!
September 14, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Hit the links with us as we play the Metzger Biergarten for the first time ever at one of San Antonio's oldest and most beloved mini-golf courses--Cool Crest!