Kristin Diable & the City: Saturday, May 4, Lagniappe Stage, 12:50p

“I cannot believe it’s been nine years,” Kristin Diable says with a sigh and a laugh. “Honestly, after being in the business of music this long, and even teaching the craft and business of songwriting at Loyola, it’s as mysterious to me as it ever was. But that’s all right, I’m all for the long game.”

Nine years ago was...