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RISE Music Festival is a family friendly festival promoting art and good news. The inaugural festival will take place on October 12th, 2024, in downtown San Antonio, TX. This one day outdoor music festival will be from 4:00pm-11:00pm at the historic Espee @ St Paul Square.  We will have both national and local artists across a variety of music genres for fans from San Antonio and across south Texas. Attendees will enjoy a variety of food options, visit local vendors, and participate in interactive activities. 
Leading the lineup is acclaimed indie rock sensation <a rel="noopener" href="https://kingskaleidoscope.com/" target="_blank" title="kings kaleidoscope">Kings Kaleidoscope</a>, known for their electrifying performances and genre-bending sound. Popular local artists Rap Society and <a href="https://www.riseworshipcollective.com/" title="rise worship collective">RISE Worship Collective</a> will also be featured alongside other nationally acclaimed musical acts.

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Rise Music Festival will be held on Saturday, October 12 at The Espee.  

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Japanese rock band FLOW, known for countless anime song contributions, is coming to The Espee as part of the band's largest-ever and first five-continent tour in its history-“FLOW WORLD TOUR- ANIME SHIBARI 2024-2025." 
The tour title "ANIME SHIBARI" meaning “Anime-only” in Japanese, denotes that they will only perform the numerous songs that FLOW has contributed to Japanese animation. Many of FLOW's most popular songs will be performed, including songs from "NARUTO," "Code Geass," "Dragon Ball Z," and more.
The 5-member mixture rock band was started by brothers KOHSHI (older brother, vocals) and TAKE (younger brother, guitar) in 1993, completing into its current member formation in 2000.
After debuting in 2003, FLOW has an established reputation for hit anime works, including themes for anime “NARUTO” (GO!!!, many others), opening themes for “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion”, (COLORS, WORLD END), and the opening theme for ”Tales of Zestiria the Cross” (Kaze no Uta). They have written songs for numerous other anime works as well.
Since 2006 they have been active playing shows not only in Japan but overseas, performing over 60 live performances in 19 countries in Asia, North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East, transcending borders as a live band. Strongly streamed, their song “Sign” for the opening of “NARUTO Shippuden” has been played over 120 million times worldwide on Spotify.
FLOW celebrated their 20th anniversary on July 2, 2022, and on November 16 released the single "Daydream Believer" in collaboration with ORANGE RANGE. In July 2023, the band's largest one-man performance, "FLOW 20th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL LIVE 2023 ~Anime Shibari Festival~" was held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall in Japan.
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Simply put, hip-hop might not be the same without Juvenile.
Over nearly three decades, the multi platinum record-breaking New Orleans icon served up a string of classic albums, influenced two generations of stars, and pioneered a sound rooted in Louisiana bounce, yet carried by worldwide rap appeal and ambition. Like all timeless stories though, his stretches back to humble beginnings in the neighborhood his music put on the map: the Magnolia Projects. As if predisposed by destiny to pick up a microphone, he heard Melle Mel’s verse on “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash &amp; The Furious Five, commenced spitting, and never stopped since…
“That’s really when it all started,” he recalls. “I heard Melle Mel saying, ‘Don’t push me, ‘cuz I’m close to the edge’, and that was it. I was only seven-years-old, but I knew I had to rap.”
He made local waves by appearing on DJ Jimi’s “It’s Jimi” in 1991 before bringing a national spotlight to the burgeoning bounce music style on his breakthrough “Bounce for the Juvenile.” After building a fan base on his 1995 debut Being Myself, the production of Mannie Fresh caught his ear, and nothing would be the same. At the time, the in-house Cash Money Records producer cooked up “Drag ‘Em ‘N’ tha River” for UNLV—a group Juvenile brought to the label.
In response, Juvenile recorded “Set It Off” and knew he “had to get with Mannie Fresh.”
“At the beginning, I truly came to Cash Money, because of Mannie Fresh,” he recalls. “I knew his beats were bigger than most artists. There was something there.”
There definitely was…
 
After his Cash Money Records debut Solja Rags, he crafted an era-defining opus in the form of 400 Degreez. Not only did it go quadruple-platinum, but it also became “the best-selling album in Cash Money Records History.” It produced staples such as the title track, “Ha” (which JAY-Z notably remixed), and “Back That Azz Up.” The latter would be sampled by everyone from Drake to City Girls. The Ringer lauded 400 Degreez among the “20 Best Southern Rap Albums Ever” behind only UGK’s Ridin’ Dirty and OutKast’s Aquemini. Pitchfork bestowed a rare 9.4-out-of-10 rating upon the record, and Kendrick Lamar cited it as one of his “Favorite Albums” in Complex and went so far as to claim, “They had the West Coast on smash. We definitely tried to be like them.” The heat spread far and wide across the United States.
“I remember I had a show with Funkmaster Flex in the Tunnel in New York city around the time 400 Degreez came out,” he recalls. “Everybody told me, ‘Don’t sing no other song, but ‘Ha’. If you sing anything else, they might jump on you and beat y’all up!’ I sang ‘Ha’ for forty minutes straight. It was the hardest place for any artist from the South to break into, but I did. It really broke the mold.”
Around the same time, Juvenile comprised The Hot Boys alongside Lil Wayne, B.G., and Turk. Together, they smashed charts with the Get It How U Live! [1997] and the platinum Guerilla Warfare [1999]. His next solo offering, Tha G-Code, went double-platinum followed by the platinum Project English. Meanwhile, 2003’s Juve The Great emerged as another unsung platinum classic as “Slow Motion” [feat. Soulja Slim] topped the Billboard Hot 100 at #1 for two weeks. He maintained a prolific pace in the ensuing years and collaborated with everyone from Future to Yo Gotti before reuniting with Cash Money Records.
“It’s more like a family reunion than anything,” he smiles. “It’s a friendship that never should’ve separated. Back in the day, Baby and I were always really tight. It’s tighter now. We think differently. We know when we hit the studio, it’s time to work. In the nineties, it was more about trying to control the industry and be at the forefront. We’re not trying to be better than everything out there; we’re just trying to show our fanbase we can still make good music. We have a great chemistry and always have. I thought it was a good idea for him and I to do a project together. He agreed. It was something we wanted to do forever, but never got around to it. I want him to talk that shit. I do my thing. Do your thing brother. That’s what makes our chemistry great.”
The chemistry thrives on their 2019 first full-length collaborative album, J.A.G.It boldly extended Juvenile’s own legacy with unanimous praise from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Billboard as the singles “Just Another Gangsta” and “Dreams” [feat. NLE Choppa] tallied over 20 million total streams and views. Moreover, it preceded the stage for another collaborative effort and an O.G. Cash Money Records reunion on “Ride Dat” [feat. Lil Wayne].
Juvenile also inspires the next generation as his song Young Juve picks up the microphone for a bevy of upcoming singles.
In the end, Juvenile continues to shape and spearhead the future of hip-hop.
“I just want people to enjoy the music,” he leaves off. “I want to keep making good music. It’s all about a positive mood. Birdman and I are going to continue this. We’ve got a whole new breath of fresh air coming from my way. We’re going to get this bread.”

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Don't miss Juvenile w/ The 400 Degreez Band (as seen on NPR’s Tiny Desk) celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Back That Azz Up @ The Espee on November 9.

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Get tickets for Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band: Back That Azz Up 25th Anniversary Tour at The Espee in San Antonio on Saturday November 9, 2024.

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<h5 style="font-weight: 400;">Access premium seating areas and/or the S.P. Lounge, an exclusive lounge with a private bar, one complimentary welcome drink, and complimentary small bites when you upgrade your ticket with an experience below.</h5>
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<h5 style="font-weight: 400;">Access to the S.P. Lounge is available 30 minutes before the gates open to the public. Enter through the Main Entrance and show your Upgrade Pass.</h5>
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Center Stage, First Class and S.P Lounge ticket upgrades do not include access to Artist Meet &amp; Greet or VIP packages. 
 
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With over 19,000+ sq. ft. the Espee Plaza is truly a unique event space in itself. Holding up to 2,175 guests, the plaza features a TX Music Legends Mural, a beautiful water fountain, newly designed landscaping, string lights, and more.

Espee Plaza

This 8,700+ sq. ft covered pavilion can house up to 1,000 guests, features 3 satellite bars, two renovated green rooms, a production office, a security office, and even a washer & dryer. 

Espee Pavilion

Originally a restaurant, this gorgeous 2,700 sq. ft. space can hold up to 300 guests, and features tile flooring, private restrooms, private bar, and beautiful lighting fixtures.

Depot 2

This 3,600 sq. ft. private hall located off the main plaza and water fountain features two fully renovated bars with modern lighting, a private booth for a DJ or MC, and can hold up to 650 guests.

Depot 3

This 4,000 sq. ft combined lounge/depot is a perfect fit for any event up to 400 guests. With a built-in stage, speaker system, and dimmable lights, the space is quickly becoming San Antonio's choice for any type of gathering. Connected by barn doors, Depot 4 features a newly renovated bar, beautiful natural light, gorgeous hard woods, and built in speakers. 

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<h3>A Truly Customizable Experience</h3>
The Espee (formerly Sunset Station) is a boutique amphitheater and events venue east of downtown in St. Paul Square.With over 20,000 square feet and nine unique venue options, The Espee is a picture-perfect place to host opening and closing night receptions for the thousands, award dinners, fundraisers, corporate night outs, product launches, kick-off parties and private concerts.
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<h3>Our History</h3>
San Antonio’s first spark of electricity took place here at The Espee and the energy has never left. Nestled in the heartbeat of downtown San Antonio neighboring St Paul Square, The Espee was originally named The Southern Pacific Railroad’s Sunset Limited Train Route. It quickly became a famous train station that served as a central connection to a multitude of states such as California, Missouri, Louisiana, and many more. Over the years it earned nicknames such as “The Building of 1000 lights”, “The Crossroads of America” and “The S.P.” Once known as Sunset Station, the newly renovated The Espee brings premiere live entertainment to downtown San Antonio. Creating a space that is truly enjoyable for all.

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Read about the unique history of The Espee in San Antonio. Originally a famous train station, the venue has been transformed into a space for live entertainment

Nestled in the heartbeat of downtown San Antonio neighboring St Paul Square, The Espee was originally named The Southern Pacific Railroad’s Sunset Limited Train Route.

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Once known as Sunset Station, the newly renovated The Espee brings premiere live entertainment to downtown San Antonio.