SAN ANTONIO \u2014 A well-loved and missed San Antonio music tradition is returning this fall with a new name, a larger venue and more than 10 local acts.<\/p>\n
RE:Imagine Fest is set for November, 28 at Stable Hall<\/a> in the Pearl District. Organizers say the two-stage festival will honor the legacy of Imagine Books & Records, the former DIY music venue and community space once known as the \u201cLoudest Bookstore in Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n The original Imagine Fest ran from 2015 through 2019 and featured local musicians alongside regional and touring performers. Imagine Books & Records closed during the pandemic in 2021.<\/p>\n Festival founder Ezra Hurd <\/a>is reuniting with organizers Noah Slavin<\/a> and Ezra Rodriguez<\/a> for the revival.<\/p>\n \u201cRE:Imagine Fest is coming to Stable Hall to reminisce on our music scene\u2019s love and appreciation for our time with Imagine Books & Records,\u201d Hurd said in a news release. \u201cThis is about supporting the local music scene and giving our talented artists a platform to share their work with new audiences across San Antonio and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n Austin rock band The Black Angels<\/a> will headline the festival. The lineup also includes Any Color You Like<\/a>, Shut Up Cicada<\/a>, Roshii<\/a>, Hydra Melody<\/a>, Lonely Horse<\/a>, Pi\u00f1ata Protest<\/a>, Killer Cats (from outerspace)<\/a>, Xenocten<\/a>, Postal<\/a>, Buffalo Farm<\/a> and Euphonia<\/a>.<\/p>\n Organizers say the event will also feature local vendors, limited-edition merchandise and a custom art installation from TV Eye Media.<\/p>\n Doors open at 3 p.m., with music beginning at 4 p.m. The all-ages event’s tickets range from $30 to $75 and are available through Stable Hall\u2019s box office<\/a>.<\/p>\n