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The Chicks add 2 San Antonio nights to anniversary tour

The Chicks are only set to play two cities from their home state on this tour: Austin and San Antonio.

Country music icons The Chicks have announced their Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour with two engagements at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio on October 17 and 18.

The tour starts on September 30 in Detroit, Michigan, and ends with two nights, November 1 and 2, in Hollywood, California. The only other Texas date is in Austin on October 20. It's perhaps no surprise that San Antonio gets a second show. The Chicks' Emily Strayer lives in Alamo City, where she owns SOAP Laundry Lounge.

The Chicks, originally from Dallas, are one of the most defining groups in country music, and being outspoken about feminism and politics has made them both heroes and targets from different angles.

Taking The Long Way, which was released on May 23, 2006, was The Chicks' seventh studio album and represented a return to creative life after controversy: it was the first studio album after singer Natalie Maines criticized President George W. Bush and the Allied invasion of Iraq, leading to a media firestorm and even death threats.

The first song from The Long Way, "I Hope," benefited Hurricane Katrina relief. The first physical single, "Not Ready to Make Nice" made it clear that Maines and the rest of the band, who were co-writers, did not back down from Maines' criticism or regret anything. It wasn't all heavy. The title track, "The Long Way Around," embraced the same themes of nonconformity joyfully.

"Not Ready to Make Nice" went 2x Platinum, won three Grammy Awards, and made Rolling Stone's list of the 100 best songs of the decade. Taking the Long Way won Album of the Year at the 2007 Grammy Awards and also went 2x Platinum.

In 2020, The Chicks ended a 14-year hiatus to release Gaslighter, their first studio album since Taking the Long Way and their most recent to date. Gaslighter was co-produced by the prolific songwriter and producer Jack Antonoff.

Ticket sales will begin with an artist presale Wednesday, June 3, at 10 am. Fans must sign up by May 31 at 1:59 am Central. The general on-sale begins Thursday, June 4, at 10 am at TheChicks.com.

The Chicks' Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour dates:

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
Saturday, October 3, 2026 Chicago, IL The Auditorium
Sunday, October 4, 2026 Chicago, IL The Auditorium
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Washington, DC The Anthem
Monday, October 12, 2026 New York, NY Beacon Theatre
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 New York, NY Beacon Theatre
Thursday, October 15, 2026 Nashville, TN The Truth
Saturday, October 17, 2026 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
Sunday, October 18, 2026 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall
Sunday, October 25, 2026 Seattle, WA Benaroya Hall
Monday, October 26,2026 Seattle, WA Benaroya Hall
Thursday, October 29, 2026 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
Friday, October 30, 2026 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
Sunday, November 1, 2026 Hollywood, CA Dolby Theatre
Monday, November 2, 2026 Hollywood, CA Dolby Theatre

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Iconic South San Antonio record store in limbo after rent lockout

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Flip Side Record Parlor is asking for donations to keep its doors open.

One of San Antonio’s most iconic record stores is facing an uncertain future after being locked out of its longtime South Side home. Flip Side Record Parlor, at 840 SW Military Dr, is seeking community support to repay its landlord so it can reopen the shop.

“Right now, FSRP is going through an incredibly difficult financial crisis,” wrote business owner Roman Cuellar on Instagram. “I know many of us are feeling the squeeze of the current economy and rising costs of living, and it pains me to share that our shop is facing those same harsh realities.”

The post explains that Flip Side fell behind after a steep rent hike. The shop maintains that it has been making partial payments, but will not have access to the space until the balance is paid in full.

The record store, which first opened in 1972, has had a turbulent decade. Former owner Clarisa Peña, a longtime employee who took over the reins after original owner Doug Lease’s death, lost her battle with colon cancer in 2020. At the time, her daughter, Jessica Erevia, told the San Antonio Current that she wasn’t sure if she wanted to keep the store open because it was no longer self-sustaining.

Ultimately, the keys went to another employee who had worked in the store since the ‘90s — Peña’s brother, Roman. Cuellar maintained the shop’s original character, including the burning incense that greeted customers at the door.

Flip Side is asking for community contributions to help reopen the store, but has not posted any fundraising updates since its initial plea. In the comments, Cuellar assured customers that Satchmo, the store’s chatty parrot mascot, is safe.

“Flip Side Record Parlor is more than just a business to me, it’s a community,” wrote Cuellar. “I am turning to you all with a humble plea for help. If FSRP has ever brought a little joy, great music, or good memories into your life, please consider donating.”

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