LIVE REVIEW: Durand Jones & The Indications at The Aztec Theatre
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SAN ANTONIO, TX | AZTEC THEATRE | SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 | BY AVERI VILLANUEVA
Known for their modern take on classic soul and R&B, Durand Jones & The Indications brought their ‘Flowers’ tour to the historic Aztec theater here in San Antonio, Texas on a warm September night. The tour follows the release of their latest album Flowers, a record that leans even more into pure yearning energy, but also self-reflection. It’s soft, romantic, and a little bit melancholy in the best way possible. With a voice like grit and tenderness, Durand Jones has built a reputation of their shows feeling less like concerts, but more like spiritual gatherings.
The ensemble features Aaron Frazer on drums and vocals, Blake Rhein on guitar, and Durand Jones leading with vocals.
As the sun came down in the heart of San Antonio, buzzing fans of all ages lined up outside the venue eager for what was to
come. The opening band The Psycodelics wasted no time setting the energy for the night. Coming on stage at exactly 8pm, the Charleston based group instantly pulled the audience into their universe of funk and soul. “San Antonio, don’t be afraid to move!” lead singer Cameron Wescott shouted into the mic commanding the stage. The crowd was full of electricity, and continued to feed off the band’s energy making it very clear; this was more than just an opener it was a party of its own.
By 9pm, the anticipation had reached its peak. Without wasting another second, the house lights faded. Screams rang from the sea of eager fans. The intro of their first song began with some piano and guitar. Like a breath of fresh air, the band then walked out into their positions followed by Durand running out shortly after. “What’s up San Antonio!” a beaming Durand exclaimed. The lyrics for their song “Circles’ began. Fans started to scream the lyrics as loud as they could; ready for a night of dancing and singing until they couldn’t anymore.
After moving through a few gems like “Lover’s Holiday,” “Really Wanna Be With You,” and my personal favorite “Ride or Die;” the band shared a meaningful moment. Durand stepped off the stage, giving space for drummer Aaron Frazer to take the lead. “We’re taking it back to the basement days” Aaron announced. Just as the cheering began to die down, the first few notes of “Is It Any Wonder?” began. Aaron delivered a beautiful and powerful performance. When the song ended, Durand returned back to the stage, sharing with the audience that Aaron had written the track, admitting that he actually couldn’t sing it himself. “Thank God for that,” he joked “because now we get to hear Aaron’s beautiful voice.” The moment showed a glimpse into the Indications’ dynamic between one another— a bond built on trust, collaboration, and genuineness to let each member of the band shine.
One of my favorite parts of the night is when they performed “Witchoo.” The whole theater was practically bumping along with the audience. There was a specific part that everyone was dancing, and singing along to: “Come through, bring the crew! Come through, bring the crew! I just wanna be with you! Ayyyyy!” It was so captivating seeing everyone just feel the music and have a good time. This song is another one of my personal favorites, and seeing it live you just couldn’t help but smile and groove along. The energy was incredibly infectious.
As “Witchoo” ended, and the night came to a close, the band thanked the audience for the amazing show and walked off the stage. But San Antonio wasn’t ready to let go. Soon after, the audience began to chant “one more song! one more song.” After a few minutes of the chant, the band walked back out for their encore with Durand jumping, excited to do this final song for us. For the encore, they slowed it down once more and performed a classic yet nostalgic “Sea Gets Hotter.” The crowd swayed, soaking up every last note. It was the perfect way to wrap up the night. When the song eventually came to an end, the band took their final bow leaving the city of San Antonio in an instant state of post-concert depression.
For anyone who hasn’t seen Durand Jones & the Indications live, consider this your sign to change that. The night was nothing short of magical. It was a show full of heart, soul, and community. This stop on the Flowers tour was a reminder that Durand Jones is not only still at the top of their game, but continuing to explore new ground as well. If this show proved anything, it’s that Durand Jones & the Indications is not an artist you can afford to overlook.
