Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of February 20 – 26, 2014 featuring: Maggie Koerner, Snarky Puppy, the Andrews Family Band, John Sinclair and the Carlo Ditta Trio, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, the Stanton Moore Trio and Kid Merv.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
- Gasa Gasa: Shakey Graves, Maggie Koerner (ID) 9p
- Maple Leaf: the Vidacovich Birthday Extravaganza feat. Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter Jr. and special guest (FK) 10:30p
- Rivershack Tavern: John Fohl (VR) 8p
- Rock ‘n’ Bowl: Step Rideau (ZY) 8:30p
- Snug Harbor: Larry Sieberth Plays the Music of Jerome Theriot (MJ) 8 & 10p
Maggie Koerner plays One Eyed Jacks on Thursday.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
- Chickie Wah Wah: Paul Sanchez (RR) 12a
- Gasa Gasa: Pink Slip Mardi Gras (RK) 9p
- Howlin’ Wolf: Snarky Puppy (MJ) 10p
- Little Gem Saloon: Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns (JV) 8p
- Maple Leaf: James Booker Tribute (RB) 10:30p
- Snug Harbor: Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band (MJ) 8 & 10p
Snarky Puppy plays the Howlin’ Wolf on Friday.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
- Blue Nile: Andrews Family Band (JV) 10p
- d.b.a.: Rebirth Brass Band (BB) 11p
- House of Blues: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings (RB) 8p
- Maple Leaf: The Iguanas, Johnny Sansone Band (VR) 10:30p
- Snug Harbor: Mezcal Jazz Unit from France (MJ) 8 & 10p
- Tipitina’s: Robert Randolph and the Family Band (FK) 10p
The Andrews Family Band plays Blue Nile on Saturday.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
- d.b.a.: John Sinclair and the Carlo Ditta Trio (JV) 10p
- Kajun’s Pub: Guitar Lightnin’ Lee and his Thunder Band (BL) 5p
- New Orleans Arena: The Eagles (CR) 8p
John Sinclair and the Carlo Ditta Trio play d.b.a. on Sunday.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
- Hi-Ho Lounge: Bluegrass Pickin’ Party (BU) 8p, Metalesque (BQ) 9p
- Maple Leaf: Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen (FK) 9p
Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen play the Maple Leaf on Monday.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
- Chickie Wah Wah: Jon Cleary (PI) 8p, Yakiniku All-Stars feat. June Yamagishi, Jeffery “Jelly Bean” Alexander and Jason Mingledorf (JV) 10p
- Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse: Calvin Johnson Quintet (JV) 8p
- Snug Harbor: Stanton Moore Trio (MJ) 8 & 10p
The Stanton Moore Trio plays Snug Harbor on Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
- Buffa’s Lounge: Gina Forsyth (SS) 7p
- d.b.a.: Tin Men (RK) 7p, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters (BL) 10p
- Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge: Kid Merv (JV) 7p
- Little Gem Saloon: Josh Paxton (JV) 5p
Kid Merv plays Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge on Wednesday.
