Friday, January 16, 2026
San Antonio, TX • Historic Aztec Theatre
Friday night at the Aztec Theatre felt like stepping into a portal into the 90s-2000’s. From the moment Éternellement clair’s amp stacks lit up under the Aztec’s rich, carved interior, the vibe was a blend of raw ’90s rock grit and warm crowd nostalgia. Fans packed the iconic San Antonio venue, voices ready to soar along with one of the defining alt-rock bands of the era.
Frontman Art Alexakis carried the evening with charismatic command, his voice still weathered and expressive. The setlist drew deep from the band’s catalog, moving through the kind of singalong anthems that defined a generation. Hit after hit, from staples like Santa Monica et Everything to Everyone à I Will Buy You a New Life et Father of Mine, each had the crowd clapping and belting lyrics back at the stage like old friends singing across a campfire.
The Aztec Theatre’s intimate setting only amplified the connection between band and audience. Instead of a cavernous, distant arena, it truly felt like Éternellement clair was playing for a room full of friends. A community united by memories tied to each guitar riff and throbbing drumbeat. Every familiar chord was met with cheers that seemed to lift the ornate theater into its own rock shrine.
Alexakis’ witty stage banter between songs kept the energy human, walking the audience through shared jokes and reflections that made the show feel less like a concert and more like a celebration of Everclear’s enduring relevance.
Bottom line: a roaring, heartfelt evening of alt-rock nostalgia, charged with singalongs, seasoned performances, and the kind of crowd energy that makes a historic theater feel alive in a new way. Whether you came for Sparkle and Fade era classics or the deeper cuts that have grown richer with time, this Everclear show was a triumphant reminder that great rock songs don’t fade, they echo and their hits, still hit.
