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MardiJune 18th101 Drummers Maple Leaf (8:00PM) Feel the Mardi Gras Indian beat with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
Christian Bradford and Jamison Ross Gasa Gasa (9:00PM) More live music on Freret, with Ross on the drums
Cody Blaine, Jayson Wayne Knox Siberia (9:00PM) Singer/Songwriter showcase also features Sneaky Pete, Nervous Dwayne, and Gardenia Moon, followed by open mic
Rebirth Brass Band
Crescent City Farmers Market
Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns
Trinity Episcopal Church (6:00PM) Free organ every Tuesday night from one of the city’s premiere classical musicians
Little Gem Saloon (5:00PM) Happy hour with a New Orleans trumpeter, no cover charge MercrediJune 19thWalter Wolfman Washington d.b.a. (10:00 PM) Fiery blues on Frenchmen - every week
Curren$y's Jet Lounge Blue Nile (10:00 PM) The NOLA rapper's weekly party
Major Bacon Banks Street Bar (10:00 PM) Blues rock and BLTs!
SIN Night Country Club (All Day) Weekly Wed Gig- $3 martinis and free admission for the service industry folks.
Tom McDermott and Meschiya Lake Chickie Wah Wah (8:00PM) Weekly Wed Gig- Piano man meets a golden voice.
Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses Mimi's (10:00PM) Weekly Wed Gig- Gypsy jazz upstairs in the Marigny
Busker's Ballroom Hi-Ho Lounge (8:00PM) Weekly Wed Gig- from the street to the stage. Midnight Snax throwdown follows at 10pm.
Tin Men dba (7:00 PM) Weekly Wed Gig- The world's premiere washboard-sousaphone-guitar trio.
Treme Brass Band Candlelight Lounge (9:00 PM) Weekly Wed Gig- Pass on by and see the 6th Ward’s home band.
Little Gem Saloon (5:00PM) Traditional Blues, Gospel, and R&B in the CBD
Snug Harbor (8:00PM) Delfeayo Marsalis’ award-winning orchestra JeudiJune 20thMaison (10:00PM) Come see the in-demand bassist perform with his own band tonight
Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers
Soul Rebels Les Bon Temps Roule (10:00 PM) Brass Uptown!
Candlelight Lounge (8:00PM) Shake your brass in the Treme with a blend of hip hop, R&B, and pop
The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich & Guests Maple Leaf (8:00PM) One of New Orleans’ best percussionist invites his friends to the stage
PubliQ House (9:30PM) Brass with electric guitar and keyboard
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Trombone Shorty Funks Up Red Rocks Amphitheatre (VIDEO)Troy Andrews and his band made news with their closing set at Jazz Fest, but he had yet to climb the mountain until his performance this weekend. On Saturday, June 8, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue played the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Golden, Colorado, and it was broadcast live on AXS TV. Jazz Fest Redux (PHOTOS)Photographer Brandon Robert Revisits the Best of the FestAfter two weekends of food, art, mud, and a lot of music, the Fair Grounds are closed to fest goers. Here are some festival highlights to scroll through as you reminisce about this year's Jazz Fest. JazzFest After Dark: 5.5.13JazzFest is closing out on Cinco de Mayo, so store up some energy for some Latin Funk after your fest. George Clinton is taking the House of Blues stage with DJ Soul Sister, Dumpstapunk is celebrating their 25th year, and Blue Nile is keeping is funky but better. Click through for what to do after the fairgrounds. Today in New Orleans 5.5.13Close out your Jazz Fest with Trombone Shorty! All day long, enjoy a free festival with Quintron and Helen Gillet, see Los Po-Boy-Citos on Freret, and catch the last night of giant puppets! On this day in 1713, Antoine Cadillac was appointed Spanish Governor of Louisiana. Now, more to do this Sunday. Best of JazzFest: 5.3.13Mud slides and small ponds won't be the only things to avoid at Fest on the Second Friday. With today's opening pushed back until noon, you'll also want to steer clear of missing an act that will be talked about all year. From Eastern European Blues to Black American Music, here's 5 picks to check out before the headliners: Today in New Orleans 5.3.13If you leave the Fest early this Friday, head to Octavia Books and hear Augusten Burroughs, or take the kids to New Orleans’ Giant Puppet Festival. On this day in 1995, the Neville Brothers, the Dixie Cups, Allen Toussaint, and Professor Longhair were inducted into the New Orleans Musical Walk of Fame. Now, more to do this rainy JazzFest Friday. Stay with NoDef for complete after dark events coverage. Fam FestJazz Fest Parent Tips: Keep Moving, Break 'Em In EarlyA year after defending the tents in his first Jazzfest as a new dad, Brad Rhines returns to the Fair Grounds for more adventures in parenting. Up-to-Date JazzFest WeatherRain won’t keep revelers from the Fairgrounds today, but pack a poncho if you're looking to stay dry. The chance of precipitation jumps to 70 percent by 4pm, and the forecast says the skies will stay open through Patti Smith. However, the temperature should hover around 74 degrees all day, so there’s no need for a jacket. Don’t wear fancy shoes, and white clothes are also not recommended. Click through for up-to-date weather. Today in New Orleans 5.2.13Jazz Fest starts up again today! If you’re in the mood for something a little less crowded, Kermit Ruffins is playing Armstrong Park, and the Botanical Gardens in City Park are hosting some Latin beats. On this day in 1964, the Dixie Cups’ “Going to the Chapel” entered the Billboard R&B chart. Now, more ways to kick off your second Jazz Fest weekend. Check back for after dark events. JazzFest Chair FlarePro Advice and Price Breakdown for JazzFest Folding ChairsUnlike other major music events, festing on the Fair Grounds can be a leisurely affair. Less aggressive than Mardi Gras camper outers, JazzFest regulars come with equipment small enough to swing around their shoulders as they enter the gates. |
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