The Lavens at B Daddy's BBQ

# Press Release - The Lavens at B Daddy's BBQ, Helotes

**For Immediate Release**
**Contact:** Jana Laven, Texas Travel Music - janalaven@gmail.com - 210-422-1944
**Distribution:** Good Creative Media - juliegood@goodcreativemedia.com

## The Lavens Bring a Full-Band Texas Americana Set to B Daddy's BBQ in Old Town Helotes

**HELOTES, TX - April 29, 2026.** On Saturday, May 2, The Lavens play a three-hour, no-cover set at B Daddy's BBQ, the Old Town Helotes barbecue room known for Texas wood-smoked brisket, homemade mac and cheese, borracho beans, hardwood floors, and a saloon-style bar. The show runs from **6:00 to 9:00 PM** at **14436 Old Bandera Rd, Suite 3, Helotes, TX 78023**.

The May 2 lineup is **Jana Laven** (vocals), **Andreas Laven** (bass, vocals), **Niko Laven** (guitar, vocals), **Michael Madison** (drums, percussion), and **Chris McWilliams** (featured musician). Together they bring The Lavens' San Antonio-rooted mix of Texas Americana, country, folk, and country-blues into a room that already understands the value of smoke, wood, time, and a good Saturday crowd.

B Daddy's BBQ is an unusually right fit for the band. It is a *Texas Monthly*-featured barbecue stop in Old Town Helotes, recommended by 96 percent of more than 1,100 reviewers, with indoor seating, outdoor picnic-table seating, a partial wrap-around wooden deck, a kids' playground, and a dog- and family-friendly feel. It is a place where a full-band set can land without turning the evening into a spectacle. The draw is the whole room: the bar light, the hardwood floor, the barbecue, the families at picnic tables, and a band that knows how to play to people who came to listen and to eat.

The Lavens have long been part of San Antonio's Americana map, with a history that includes a San Antonio Current "Best of '07" No. 1 Americana Band honor, Best Band at the Uncle Bill Roach Band Texas Music Festival, Top of the World Folk Battle of the Bands recognition, international dates including The Golden Lion in Bristol, UK, and a long local relationship with rooms that value songs over volume.

There is no cover charge for the music. Food and drink are available from B Daddy's regular menu at regular menu prices. A free Eventbrite RSVP is available for planning and headcount.

### Quick Facts

- **Who:** The Lavens - Jana Laven (vocals), Andreas Laven (bass, vocals), Niko Laven (guitar, vocals), Michael Madison (drums, percussion), Chris McWilliams (featured musician)
- **What:** Full-band Texas Americana, country, folk, and country-blues
- **Where:** B Daddy's BBQ - 14436 Old Bandera Rd, Suite 3, Helotes, TX 78023
- **When:** Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 6:00-9:00 PM
- **Cover:** No cover for the music; food and drink at B Daddy's menu prices
- **RSVP:** Free Eventbrite RSVP for headcount
- **Promoter:** Jana Laven, Texas Travel Music - janalaven@gmail.com - 210-422-1944
- **Distribution:** Good Creative Media - juliegood@goodcreativemedia.com

### About B Daddy's BBQ

B Daddy's BBQ is an authentic Texas wood-smoked barbecue restaurant in Old Town Helotes, featured in *Texas Monthly* and recommended by 96 percent of more than 1,100 reviewers. Standout dishes include brisket, homemade mac and cheese, and borracho beans. The room includes hardwood floors, a saloon-style bar, indoor and outdoor picnic-table seating, a partial wrap-around wooden deck, a kids' playground, and a dog- and family-friendly atmosphere.

### About The Lavens

The Lavens are a San Antonio family band rooted in Texas Americana, country, folk, and country-blues. The May 2 B Daddy's BBQ lineup features Jana Laven on vocals, Andreas Laven on bass and vocals, Niko Laven on guitar and vocals, Michael Madison on drums and percussion, and Chris McWilliams as featured musician. More at thelavens.us.

### Press Contact

Jana Laven, Texas Travel Music - janalaven@gmail.com - 210-422-1944
Distribution handled by Good Creative Media - juliegood@goodcreativemedia.com

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# Event Listing - The Lavens at B Daddy's BBQ ## Short title The Lavens at B Daddy's BBQ ## One-line summary The Lavens bring a full-band Texas Americana set to B Daddy's BBQ in Old Town Helotes, 6:00-9:00 PM Saturday, May 2, with no cover for the music and food and drink at menu prices. ## 50-word listing The Lavens - Jana Laven (vocals), Andreas Laven (bass/vocals), Niko Laven (guitar/vocals), Michael Madison (drums/percussion), and Chris McWilliams (featured musician) - play B Daddy's BBQ in Old Town Helotes from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, May 2. No cover for the music; food and drink at menu prices. ## 100-word listing The Lavens bring a full-band San Antonio Americana set to B Daddy's BBQ in Old Town Helotes on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The lineup is Jana Laven (vocals), Andreas Laven (bass, vocals), Niko Laven (guitar, vocals), Michael Madison (drums, percussion), and Chris McWilliams (featured musician). B Daddy's is a *Texas Monthly*-featured Texas wood-smoked BBQ room with brisket, homemade mac and cheese, borracho beans, hardwood floors, a saloon-style bar, indoor and outdoor picnic-table seating, and a family-friendly feel. No cover for the music; menu prices for food and drink. ## Key fields - **Title:** The Lavens at B Daddy's BBQ - **Date:** Saturday, May 2, 2026 - **Time:** 6:00-9:00 PM CT - **Venue:** B Daddy's BBQ - **Address:** 14436 Old Bandera Rd, Suite 3, Helotes, TX 78023 - **Cost:** No cover for the music; food and drink at B Daddy's menu prices - **RSVP:** Free Eventbrite RSVP for headcount - **Category:** Live music, Texas Americana, family-friendly, restaurant - **Genre tags:** Texas Americana, country, folk, country-blues - **Lineup:** Jana Laven, Andreas Laven, Niko Laven, Michael Madison, Chris McWilliams

Authentic Texas wood-smoked BBQ in Old Town Helotes, featured in Texas Monthly and recommended by 96 percent of more than 1,100 reviewers. Standouts include brisket, homemade mac and cheese, and borracho beans; the room has hardwood floors, a saloon-style bar, indoor and outdoor picnic-table seating, a partial wrap-around wooden deck, a kids' playground, and a dog- and family-friendly atmosphere.