Big Foot Chester, Chickenhawk, DJ Romeo Viejo
I’ll never feel sorrier for the G.I.G. than this Friday — its next-door neighbor Saluté is having one of its loudest and most evil nights ever. If G.I.G. owner Ruben Garcia is not reinforcing the walls, maybe he should. Taco Land favorite Big Foot Chester, which hasn’t set foot in San Antonio in 10 years, is coming back with a vengeance and a lineup that includes Walter Daniels on harp, original guitarists Bill Anderson (Churchwood) and Davy Jones (Hickoids), and a rhythm section of Rice Moorehead on bass and Hard Feelings veteran Trey Robles on drums. In case this mega-dose of punk blues isn’t wicked enough for you, wait till you see the opening act, Chickenhawk (pictured), named after the David Allan Coe classic. The trio is making its local debut and they’re an absolute nightmare, starting with their press photos (dead deer on the wall, and three shotguns aimed at you). They’re guitarist/vocalist Spider Mike (ex Double Clutch), bassist Patrick McManis (Boxcar Satan and Evil Mothers), and drummer Gentleman Brad Turner (In and Outlaws), and they’re taking no prisoners. Enter at your own risk. $5, 9pm, Saluté International Bar, 2801 N St. Mary’s, 21 & over, (210) 732-5307.
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