Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of April 19, 2018 – April 25, 2018 featuring Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo at Buffa’s; John “Papa” Gros Band at Chickie Wah Wah; Jamie Lynn Vessels CD-release show at d.b.a.; The Salt Wives at Siberia; Matt Lemmler CD-release party at Snug Harbor; The Chronic Live: Recreation of Dr. Dre’s The Chronic featuring Smokers World, Juvenile, Partners-N-Crime, DJ Raj Smoove and special guests at the Joy Theater; Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses with The Deslondes and others at the Abita Springs Trailhead; Jason Marsalis 21st Century Trad Jazz Band at Snug Harbor; Better Than Ezra’s FUNdraiser featuring Mark McGrath at Tipitina’s; Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s album release show at the Maple Leaf; Big Sam’s Funky Nation at Lafayette Swuare; Toussaint-Domino Tribute featuring David Torkanowsky and friends at the Dew Drop Socail and Benevolent Hall; Marc Stone’s Back Porch Party at Siberia plus lots more!
THURSDAY APRIL 19
Buffa’s: Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo (JV) 8p
Chickie Wah Wah: John “Papa” Gros Band (VR) 8p
d.b.a.: Jamie Lynn Vessels CD-release show (RK) 10p
Palm Court Jazz Café: Tim Laughlin and Duke Heitger with Crescent City Joymakers (TJ) 8p
the Rat (Tulane University): Jazz at the Rat feat. Herlin Riley (JV) 7p
Siberia: The Salt Wives (GY) 9p
Snug Harbor: Matt Lemmler CD-release party (JV) 8 & 10p
Vaughan’s Lounge: Corey Henry and the Treme Funket (FK) 10:30p
FRIDAY APRIL 20
Buffa’s: Dayna Kurtz (JV) 9p
Chickie Wah Wah: Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show (RR) 8p
Civic Theatre: the Black Angels, Black Lips (RK) 8:30p
d.b.a.: Soul Rebels (BB) 10p
House of Blues: Curren$y’s 4/20 Celebration (VR) 10p
Joy Theater: the Chronic Live: Recreation of Dr. Dre’s The Chronic feat. Smokers World, Juvenile, Partners-N-Crime, DJ Raj Smoove and special guests (HH) 9p
Maple Leaf: Khris Royal and Dark Matter (JV) 10p
One Eyed Jacks: Where Y’acht (VR) 9p
Tipitina’s: Lost Bayou Ramblers (VR) 10p
SATURDAY APRIL 21
Chickie Wah Wah: Woodenhead (VR) 9p
d.b.a.: Dave Jordan and the NIA (RR) 11p
Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall: Toussaint-Domino Tribute feat. David Torkanowsky and friends (JV) 6:30p
Maple Leaf: Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters’ album-release show (BL) 10p
Pontchartrain Vineyards: Jazz’n the Vines feat. Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys (KJ) 6:30p
Snug Harbor: Jason Marsalis 21st Century Trad Jazz Band (JV) 8 & 10p
Tipitina’s: Better Than Ezra FUNdraiser feat. Mark McGrath (VR) 8p
SUNDAY APRIL 22
Abita Springs Trailhead: Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, the Deslondes and others (VR) 11:30a
Chickie Wah Wah: Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns Trio (JV) 8p
Howlin’ Wolf (the Den): Hot 8 Brass Band (BB) 10p
Little Gem Saloon: Evan Christopher (BL) 11a
Siberia: Toonces, Tranche, Nebula Rosa (RK) 9p
Snug Harbor: James Singleton Quartet (JV) 8 & 10p
Three Keys (Ace Hotel): Juju Child and the Hypnotic Roots Band (BL) 9p
MONDAY APRIL 23
d.b.a.: Soul Brass Band (BB) 10p
Fontaine Palace: Louie’s Do the Bar Lounge (VR) 6p
Hi-Ho Lounge: Bluegrass Pickin’ Party (BU) 8p
Kerry Irish Pub: Beth Patterson (FO) 8:30p
Maple Leaf: George Porter Jr. Trio feat. Michael Lemmler and Terrence Houston (FK) 10p
Three Muses: Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue (CW) 8p
TUESDAY APRIL 24
Buffa’s: Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras with Vanessa Carr (VR) 8p
Circle Bar: Alex McMurray and his Band (RK) 7p
d.b.a.: Treme Brass Band (BB) 10p
Maple Leaf: Rebirth Brass Band (FK) 10p
Siberia: Marc Stone’s Back Porch Party (BL) 8p
Snug Harbor: Stanton Moore Trio (JV) 8 & 10p
WEDNESDAY APRIL 25
d.b.a.: Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters (BL) 10p
Lafayette Square: Wednesday at the Square feat. Big Sam’s Funky Nation, the Deslondes (VR) 5p
Maple Leaf: Boukou Groove (FK) 11p
Old U.S. Mint: Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road (JV) 2p
the Sandbar (Loyola University): Jazz at the Sandbar feat. David Murray (JV) 7p
Starlight: Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue (CW) 7p
