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Boys Like Girls
Boeing Center at Tech Port — San Antonio, TX
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About Boys Like Girls

Boys Like Girls formed in Boston in 2005 and became one of the defining pop-rock bands of the late 2000s. Built around Martin Johnson's vocals and the band's knack for crafting hook-laden songs, they carved out space between emo sincerity and pop radio accessibility. Their 2006 debut album spawned "The Great Escape," a track that defined a moment when relatably awkward romance could soundtrack your entire high school experience. "Two Is Better Than One" featuring Taylor Swift proved they could do earnest duets without irony. Even as taste shifted, they remained good at what they did: writing songs about wanting someone, losing someone, or pretending not to care. They've never stopped touring or releasing music, proving there's a persistent audience for this particular brand of careful vulnerability wrapped in power chords.

Their crowds are engaged without being frantic. People sing every word to the familiar stuff. There's genuine affection in the room rather than nostalgia-drunk irony. They're reliable musicians who play tight, don't oversell the drama, and seem aware they're working in a legacy.

Known for The Great Escape, Thunder, Two Is Better Than One, Love Drunk, Be Your Everything

Boys Like Girls + San Antonio

Boys Like Girls touched down in San Antonio back in December 2009, playing Hemisfair Park during the peak of their pop-rock run. The band worked through their catalog of radio-friendly hooks, leaning into the kind of earnest, accessible rock that had made them college radio staples. They'd already scored with 'The Great Escape' and 'Two Is Better Than One,' and live, that blend of guitar-driven energy and melodic sensibility played well in front of a crowd that appreciated straightforward rock without pretense. It was the kind of show that felt natural for a band hitting their stride, connecting with a city that's always had room for this particular flavor of rock.

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Live Music in San Antonio

San Antonio's music scene has traditionally tilted toward country, Tex-Mex, and regional acts, but the city's always supported touring rock bands passing through on their way up or consolidating their reach. The mid-to-late 2000s saw solid turnout for the kind of pop-rock Boys Like Girls represented—accessible, high-energy stuff that worked well in venues ranging from Hemisfair Park to more intimate spots. The city's venue infrastructure and college radio presence made it a reliable stop for bands in this wheelhouse.

San Antonio road trip to see Boys Like Girls?

Stay in Southtown, where the gallery scene and restored Victorian homes give you something real to walk through between dinner reservations at Cured, which does thoughtful Italian-influenced cooking without pretension. Catch the show, then spend the next morning at Pearl Brewery itself—the district's worth an hour of wandering. The Majestic Theatre or the Tobin Center are your likely venues depending on the tour routing. Head to the McNay Art Museum if you've got afternoon time; it's one of the better regional collections in Texas and won't feel like you're wasting daylight.

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