SAN ANTONIO — Bar 414 at The Gunter Hotel is striking a fresh chord this March, announcing a new bar menu alongside the next installment of its Live Music Residency Series. The intimate speakeasy, tucked behind a gallery wall inside the historic downtown hotel, will host a rotating lineup of jazz and blues artists every Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight.
The performances are free for Bar 414 patrons and pair seamlessly with the venue’s newly introduced elevated bar bites, available from open to close. Guests can enjoy offerings such as Truffle Pomme Frites, curated charcuterie boards and other refined small plates while taking in live music.
Named for the room where blues legend Robert Johnson recorded in 1936, Bar 414 blends history with a moody, vintage atmosphere. Recently included in Historic Hotels of America’s Top 25 Most Historic Speakeasies for 2025, the space continues to honor San Antonio’s deep musical roots through curated performances and craft cocktails.
March Residency Lineup
The March schedule highlights an eclectic mix of local talent:
Aaron Prado Jazz Trio
Performing Thursday, March 5, 19 and 26
Prado, a San Antonio-based pianist and composer, blends original compositions with classic jazz repertoire. Known for a modern yet swinging sensibility, he released two albums in 2019, including Live at Jazz, TX and And Now….
The Dirty River Jazz Band
Performing Friday, March 13, 20 and 27
The traditional jazz ensemble is recognized for energetic performances and a reverence for early jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton.
Faith Evangeline & Friends
Performing Friday, March 6 and Thursday, March 12
A San Antonio native, Evangeline channels early jazz influences with a modern touch and is a longtime collaborator with The Dirty River Jazz Band.
Chavela
Performing Saturday, March 7, 14, 21 and 28
Fronted by Isabel “Isa” Paillao, Chavela blends soul, neo-soul, R&B, Americana and Tejano influences into an original sound. Since forming in 2018, the group has become a standout in the local music scene, releasing a self-titled debut album in 2025.
Located at 205 East Houston Street in downtown San Antonio, Bar 414 continues to offer an immersive nightlife experience that bridges the city’s historic past with its evolving music culture.
For more information about upcoming performances and events, follow The Gunter Hotel on social media or visit www.thegunterhotel.com.