The Point & La Lom Bring Psychedelic Soul and Seaside Groove to the Aztec
Written by Lorenzo de La Cruz | October 3, 2025
The Point, Nico Leophante | Photos by Lorenzo de La Cruz
The Point, Jack Montesinos | Photos by Lorenzo de La Cruz
San Antonio, TX - The city’s Aztec Theater pulsed with color and rhythm as Austin-based trio The Point and Los Angeles instrumental outfit La Lom took the stage for a night that blended psychedelic soul, coastal groove, and community energy.
The Point—made up of Jack Montesinos (guitar, vocals), Joe Seth Roddy (keys, bass, vocals), and Nico Leophonte (drums)—has been building momentum across Texas’s live music circuit. Their free-flowing fusion of jazz, funk, and global rhythms has earned them a devoted local following and, this year, a major milestone: a performance at Austin City Limits Music Festival, one of the state’s most prestigious stages.
At the Aztec, the trio transformed their opening set into a lush sonic experience. Roddy’s synth work shimmered through the room with intricate runs, layered against Leophonte’s tight rhythmic drumming and Montesinos’s warm guitar tone. Their chemistry was magnetic—each musician feeding off the other in fluid motion, part improvisation, part intuition. Minimal vocals floated over the soundscape, adding an ethereal texture that turned the set into something cinematic.
The crowd, still filing in, quickly fell under the band’s spell. Between the swirling lights—cycling rapidly from pink to blue to red—and the hypnotic pulse of the rhythm section, the Aztec slipped into a dreamlike state. By the end, chants of “one more!” filled the air—an uncommon encore call for an opener and a testament to the trio’s hold on the audience.
LA LOM, Zac Sokolow | Photos by Lorenzo de La Cruz
Then came La Lom—short for Los Angeles League of Musicians—an instrumental trio featuring Zac Sokolow (guitar), Jake Faulkner (bass), and Nicholas Baker (percussion). They blend surf-inspired guitar, Latin rhythms, and vintage soul to craft an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and alive.
Their arrival shifted the room’s energy from cosmic psychedelia to coastal warmth. Faulkner, the bassist, became the centerpiece of audience interaction—waving a red handkerchief in the air, moving constantly across the stage, and actively hyping the crowd. Couples danced and clapped along, energized by his playful, infectious presence. Midway through, the band brought out another instrumentalist in red and dedicated a song “for Texas,” further amplifying the communal vibe.
As the set closed, La Lom dimmed the lights to a deep crimson glow for a love song. The audience raised their phones, forming a soft constellation across the mezzanine. For the encore, the drummer returned with bongos while the rest of the trio played their instruments, and the group repositioned closer to the audience. This created a more intimate feel as they performed, drawing the crowd into a shared, rhythmic conversation that felt personal and immediate.
Two bands, two distinct energies—but one shared heartbeat. From The Point’s festival-bound, psychedelic soul to La Lom’s sunlit grooves, the Aztec Theater became a place where sound met spirit and the joy of live music took center stage.
L to R: LA LOM, Guitarist Zac Sokolow, Drums Nicholas Baker, and Bassist Jake Falkner | Photos by Lorenzo de La Cruz
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