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Nicole Richie
Wednesday, March 11. Tulane University (LBC Stibbs 203). 6PM SHARP.
Google AI, what are Nicole Richie's favorite musical acts? "Nicole Richie has eclectic music tastes, frequently citing classic 60s and 70s rock, including Janis Joplin, The Zombies, and Led Zeppelin. She also enjoys Good Charlotte, Avenged Sevenfold, and Major Lazer. Her playlists feature artists like David Bowie, Cat Stevens, and Salt-N-Pepa." That's hot. The pint-sized nepo niece has also been known to attend Uptown watering hole The Kingpin. (As has Dirk Nowitzki, clocking in at some 2 feet taller.) Doors at 5:30; very limited seating. Flyer: https://facebook.com/geauxtucp/photos/897680553019469/

Lúnasa
Thursday, March 12. Acadiana Center for the Arts Moncus Theater (101 W. Vermilion Street, Lafayette). 7:30 PM. $35.
"Featuring bassist Trevor Hutchinson (The Waterboys), guitarist Ed Boyd (Flook, Michael McGoldrick Band), fiddler Sean Smyth, flutist Kevin Crawford, and piper Cillian Vallely (Riverdance, Bruce Springsteen collaborator), Lúnasa has been hailed as an 'Irish music dream team.' Their intricate arrangements, pulsing rhythms, and soulful melodies create a sound that’s both timeless and forward-looking – a living, breathing celebration of Irish tradition at its most electrifying. This concert is presented in partnership with Celtic Bayou Festival." All ages. The Waterboys have one of the greatest & most inspiring songs ever, btw: "The Big Music" ('84).

A Nomad of Sound
Thursday, March 12. New Marigny Theatre (2301 Marais Street). 7:30PM.
Marina Albero, Martin Masakowski, & Bryant Watson perform A Nomad of Sound. "Barcelona-born pianist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Marina Albero presents music from her critically acclaimed album, A Nomad of Sound — a genre-defying exploration of identity, movement, and musical kinship. Now based in New Orleans, Albero conceived and recorded this work during a transformative residency in the city, blending jazz, flamenco, Latin rhythms, and Mediterranean traditions with New Orleans’ unmistakable brass and soul." Awarded best LP of 2019 by Earshot Jazz. marinaalbero.net. 7:30 - 10.

A conversation with Clint Maedgen
Thursday, March 12. Ogden Museum. 6PM. $20 (members), $25.
Part of the Culture & Cocktails series. "Clint Maedgen is a photographer and musician from New Orleans, Louisiana. He works in color using continuous strips of 35mm film fused with the delicate layering of subtle tones and dynamic urban themes, a technique he has been developing for decades. Maedgen’s images reframe the familiar and everyday within unexpected contexts, reflecting his vision of a world in constant motion. In addition to being a photographer, Maedgen has enjoyed a prolific career as a professional musician in New Orleans for over 30 years. He was the frontman for the rock band Liquidrone from 1992 through 2004 and the creator of the interactive theatrical cabaret, game show and musical band, The New Orleans Bingo! Show from 2001 through 2012. Maedgen is also a member of the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band, with whom he has traveled the world for twenty years and counting. He is currently releasing his own brand of original, eclectic music under his name as a singer/songwriter." All ages; 6-8.

Howling Giant | Insomniac | Fen Magus | Totem
Thursday, March 12. Siberia. 8PM. $15.

Oh Dang | Tonya | The Glue
Friday, March 13. BJ’s Lounge. 9PM. $10.

Bobby Bare, Jr.
Friday, March 13. NOLA 'Nacular Studio & Gallery (1172 Magazine Street at Erato). 7PM. $25. Turducken Productions
Bobby Bare, Jr. from Young Criminals Starvation League, Guided By Voices, Silver Jews, more. Advance tickets required from https://www.handstamp.com/e/bobby-bare-jr-8jaacpnv

Inner Anguish | R?de | Subotai | Those Monsters
Friday, March 13. Santos Bar. 9PM. $15.
Metal & punk mixed bill.

Putrid Womb | Skulldozer | Chesticle | Shitload
Saturday, March 14. Checkpoint Charlie's. 8PM. $15. Booking
The Big Boss returns to bring another banger of a show for his beloved followers and supporters at his base of operations Checkpoint Charlie's. The Big Boss again worked hard on this one and hopes his beloved followers and supporters appreciate all the Big Boss' hard work. Starting off we have New Orleans own one man Noisecore sensation, Shitload starting off the night. Followed by superb Slam from the infernal cesspool swamp known as Baton Rouge, the ever brutal, Chesticle. Then the Gulf coast of Mississippi finest Death Metal act Skulldozer. And finally headlining we have insane Brutal Death Metal based out of the lone star state ready to tear down New Orleans for the first time Putrid Womb.

Anastasia Elliot | Karma And The Killjoys | Issy
Saturday, March 14. Chelsea’s Live (1010 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge). 8PM. $20.
Your headliner is a maximalist indie art pop star-to-be from Nashville, via Texas. Think Lady Gaga meets Kate Bush & Peter Gabriel & To Bring You My Love-era PJ Harvey. She usually sports purple (which will fit right in here) and cheekily leads her Purple Cult. She & her band have done a Queens Of The Stone Age cover set. She wrote a song about a plane crash, then survived one. anastasiaelliot.com/epk. A pair of female-fronted local bands open. Flyer: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVUYcdziaif / https://i.ticketweb.com/i/00/12/86/94/24_Edp.jpg

Chef Menteur | Spaghetti Heist | The Brewing Means
Saturday, March 14. Holy Diver (1200 St. Bernard Avenue). 8PM. $10.

How'd They See That Comin'?
Saturday, March 14. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale Branch (4036 Jefferson Highway). 2:30PM. FREE. Booking
The Visionary Speculative Fiction Book Club, discussing Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle. Contact mparker@jefferson.lib.la.us for further details

Drook | New Fools | Beat Up
Saturday, March 14. No Dice. 9PM. $12 (advance), $15 (day of show).
Well, this would be the obvious show to attend on this nite, if not for the YUGELY crew-cial noisegaze one – MX Lonely & co. – half a block away at Siberia. So don't punish one club for the other club's great booking acumen. Just do yr civic duty and get (cheap) tix to both and double-dip, like in the famous Seinfeld episode. ("You dipped the chip, you took a bite... and you dipped again. That's like putting your whole mouth right in the dip!") Drook are Virginia dream pop / jangle rock w/ electronic embellishments for the futurists. They use "frenetic rhythms, blissed-out guitars, and colorful synth arrangements. It's an aggregation of self-expression with a limitless approach to form." New Fools are NOLA motorik indie rock / post-rock influenced hiply by '70s German krautrockers. 21+. Flyer: https://dice-media.imgix.net/attachments/2026-02-07/5e5d19fa-bb47-475b-b6cc-bccac626ea03.jpg

Candlebox
Saturday, March 14. Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino (777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City). 7PM. $41+.
"Formed in Seattle in 1991, Candlebox went quadruple platinum with their 1993 self-titled debut and released two more acclaimed and top-selling albums (1995’s Lucy & 1998’s Happy Pills) before going on a hiatus in 2000." "Acclaimed" may be a *slight* stretch, as the 'Box were gleefully ravaged by every music publication in the competitive grunge decade. See Entertainment Weekly's "F" review of their sophomore effort: https://web.archive.org/web/20090425193719/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,299068,00.html. It concludes: "It's every bit as appalling and derivative as their first, with the foursome once again hacking out the kind of generic grunge that works like some Hydrox knockoff of Pearl Jam's genuine Oreo. [Fact Check: Hydrox actually preceded Oreo by 3 years. Wikipedia states "Compared to Oreos, Hydrox cookies have a less sweet filling and a crunchier cookie shell that is less soggy when dipped in milk."] With its dense guitars, blurry bass, and clunky drums, Lucy couldn't be more fat-bottomed and lifeless. In fact, it's encyclopedically bad. You won't find a single melody, the singer can't convey an ounce of emotion, and the lyrics make no sense at all. At least Candlebox's unadulterated terribleness offers the public a sad, necessary lesson. For those who believed the human race would never again endure anything as awful as Journey and Foreigner, Candlebox prove it can happen here." Were they the Nickelback of the '90s? "Some would say your life was sad, but you lived it anyway. And so maybe your friends, they stand around, they watch you crumble, as you falter to the ground. You left me far behind. I didn't mean to treat you oh so bad. Oh, but I did it anyway." DARKEST lyrics of any song ever to be performed at a Jimmy Buffett-related property? The ONLY Jimmy Buffett-adjacent show to ever appear on NOLADIY? (Fun Fact: JB was a regular at Cochon, where he got the mac n' cheese. 50 Cent has also grubbed there.) Dig into this POST-GRUNGE feast – or famine? – on PI DAY. 21+.

More Cheese | Dang Bruh Y? | The Dead Spies
Saturday, March 14. Poor Boys. 8PM. $10.
Your headliners are "3 piece Cheesy Punk Alternative from Des Moines Iowa formed by accident & refined over time just like other cheeses." NOLA funky, punk ska (Dang Bruh Y?) and NOLA power punk (The Dead Spies) open. 21+. Presented by No Such Sound. Flyer: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=954150020301492&id=100071195095777

MX Lonely | Doctors | Acath
Saturday, March 14. Siberia. 8PM. $13/$15.
“MX LONELY make music that bruises beneath the surface. In a hardcore sweet spot between post-punk and shoegaze occupied by the likes of Chat Pile and Protomartyr, their songs are unwieldy yet efficient vehicles for heavy emotional loads.” -- THE FADER

Adventure Club | Jessica Audiffred
Saturday, March 14. The Metropolitan (310 Andrew Higgins Boulevard). 10PM-4AM. $25 (advance).
The Montréal-based headlining duo blends EBM, dubstep, & frequent female dream pop vocals. 18+. Presented by Disco Donnie & Amps Events. (This was rescheduled from October 4 to March 7, & now to March 14.) Flyer: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/306b3c2662ab96eeae0a7b06e46c031dc673366ae1e040e282413b6aa52922ee-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030204-gmir.jpg

Rock n' Roll Farmers Market & Vinyl Haul
Sunday, March 15. Blue Moon Saloon (215 E. Convent Street, Lafayette). 2PM-6PM.
"Shop local vendors, dig through fresh vinyl finds, and hang with good people while the bar stays open." Flyer evidently based on Nicolas Cage's infamous "The Bees!" scene in which his career jumped the shark: https://timelyapp-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/54756026/rocknroll%20farmersInstagram%20Post%2045_Q1bu.png

Irish History and Culture Trivia Night
Monday, March 16. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale branch (4036 Jefferson Highway). 6PM. FREE. Booking
Come test your knowledge of Irish history, literature and music. Unique prizes available. Contact mparker@jefferson.lib.la.us for further details

Robert Lester Folsom | Rambler Kane
Monday, March 16. Siberia. 8PM. $25/$30.
Robert Lester Folsom is a Georgia-born singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music blends soft psych, Americana, and sun-faded AM gold into a sound unmistakably his own. First self-released in 1976, his cult-classic LP Music and Dreams quietly circulated in the Southeast before slipping into obscurity—until crate diggers and reissue labels revived his recordings in the 2010s. The album was re-released in 2014 by Anthology Recordings (a Mexican Summer imprint), bringing Folsom’s homegrown vision to a new generation of listeners. Following that rediscovery, Folsom’s previously unheard material was brought to light through Ode to a Rainy Day: Archives 1972–1975 and Sunshine Only Sometimes: Archives Vol. 2—two acclaimed compilations of heartfelt demos that deepened his reputation as a lost master of homespun pop. A wave of younger fans has discovered Folsom’s music through Instagram, TikTok, and sync placements in hit shows like Outer Banks and Gossip Girl. After only a handful of rare appearances over the years, he’s now riding that resurgence—actively touring and performing to packed rooms nationwide, including a sold-out night at The Troubadour and a celebrated set at Newport Folk Festival. Folsom’s latest archival single, “Sitting on the Moon,” is out now as part of Mexican Summer’s latest eponymous compilation, offering yet another lost gem from this storied vault. A third full-length collection of archival material, Archives Vol. 3, is slated for release in 2026.

Reader Down!
Tuesday, March 17. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale branch (4036 Jefferson Highway). 6:30PM. FREE. Booking
The Deep Dives, Brief Reads Club, discussing J.D. Salinger's short story For Esme--With Love and Squalor. Contact mparker@jefferson.lib.la.us for further details

Josephus & The George Jonestown Massage | The Pallbearers | Ayakashi Krewe
Tuesday, March 17. No Dice. 9PM.
Jenn Reyes b-day show!

Bloodsports | Wesley Wolffe | The Convenience | Pope
Tuesday, March 17. Saturn Bar. 9PM. $10.
Looks like some loud & clever independent rock bands, a pair each from NYC & NOLA. Yr headliners are aggressive noize rock, post-hardcore. When all you see is nails, anything can be a hammer, especially when the green beer starts flowing. 21+. Flyer with band links: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUGgWvJkcfu

Wednesday | Gouge Away
Tuesday, March 17. Tipitina's. 7PM. $32.15.
Country indie rocker band Wednesday returns to New Orleans from North Carolina on tour for their new critically-acclaimed album "Bleeds" at Tipitina's! This time, they're bringing Florida post-hardcore band Gouge Away as their opener.

The Pallbearers | Boneparde Lagarde & The Conquerors | The Bills | Face First
Friday, March 20. Banks Street Bar. 9PM.
Local punk show.

Shawan Rice
Friday, March 20. Les Bon Toups Roule. 11PM. $10.

H.R. & The Human Rights Movement
Friday, March 20. Midcity Ballroom. 8PM. $20 (advance), $25 (door).
"HR (Paul Hudson) is the legendary front man for the iconic punk band Bad Brains. He is bringing his latest vision, HR & the Human Rights Movement, to Mid City Ballroom. You won't want to miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience this living legend." Opening act TBA. Flyer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/geotix-production-uploads/uploads/c3a8a1fd-b439-45ba-923a-b001b0d1c566.jpg

Continental Drifters
Friday, March 20. The Broadside (600 N. Broad Street). 8PM. $25 (advance).
"The classic Vermilion lineup of Russ Broussard [Bluerunners], Susan Cowsill [Cowsills], Vicki Peterson [Bangles, Rainy Day], Robert Maché, Mark Walton [Dream Syndicate, Giant Sand], and Peter Holsapple [dB's, Hootie & the Blowfish] will reunite and play catalog highlights like 'Who We Are, Where We Live,' 'Get Over It' and 'Drifters,' bringing their all-for-one vibe and gorgeous harmonies back to the Crescent City for one night only." 8 - 10:30.

Dead Media Market
Saturday, March 21. Chelsea's Live (1010 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge). 1PM. FREE.
Over 30 vendors. VHS & audio cassettes, records, comics, video games, shirts, toys, trading cards, CDs, DVDs, TVs, etc. 1 - 6. Flyer: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/851f11_304fec3543f242548098cfdc4686cba2~mv2.jpg

H.R. & The Human Rights Movement | Donny's Demeanor
Saturday, March 21. No Dice. 9PM. $18 (advance), $25 (door).
"HR & The Human Rights Movement will be bringing a heavy dose of classic Bad Brains reggae hits — the vibes will be high, the spirit will be strong, and the energy will be unmatched. Don’t miss your chance to witness a true pioneer live. Time for a * BIG TAKE OVER *." This will sell out in hours. 21+.

Tomb Of Nick Cage | Goths Doing Things (Nathaniel Raymond) | Destryur | DJ Nothing
Saturday, March 21. The Crypt (1301 St. Bernard Avenue). 9PM. FREE.
"Grand Opening Party." This place has been open for a minute since converting from The Goat, but now it's official. Wanna go steady? Tomb Of Nick Cage is NOLA humorous "Paranormal Horror Rock." Surely the only band to include the length of the Causeway Bridge and lyrics like "An infernal horizon will capture you evermore" in the same song ("The Beyond"). NOLA synthwave solo artist – yes, he makes original music in addition to DJing – Destryur is one of the new co-owners. 21+ as always. Flyer @ thecryptnola.com/events/grand-opening-party

Half Dollar Rodeo | The Old Barstools | The Basch Jernigan Band
Saturday, March 21. Wolf Den (at the Howlin Wolf). 7PM. $10 (advance).
Website says doors at 6; flyer (https://i.ticketweb.com/i/00/12/76/49/94_Edp.jpg) says doors at 7. 18+.

Larkin Poe
Sunday, March 22. Tipitina's. 8PM. $45 (advance).
Quirky Calhoun, GA sister duo (with backing band) playing roots rock, Americana, blues folk à la similar fellow Peach State duo the Indigo Girls. (If you're a youngun, IG's "Closer To Fine" was THEE anthem of this genre in the late '80s / early '90s. It was the default song to use in high school graduation video montages until 10,000 Maniacs "These Are Days" bum-rushed onto the scene a few years later.) They've covered "Bitter Sweet Symphony" & "Wicked Game." Their new single opines "If God is a woman, then the Devil is too." Boasting a 2026 Grammy nom, telegenic flair, & almost 500k Insta followers, this will sell out momentarily.

Bonerama | Bon Bon Vivant
Wednesday, March 25. Lafayette Square (550 St. Charles Avenue). 5PM. FREE.
Wednesday At The Square concert. NOLA trombone collective Bonerama are known for doing eclectic covers – Led Zeppelin (their most-covered act by far, sometimes comprising nearly their entire set), Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath (always "War Pigs"), King Crimson, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Bowie, Marley, Fats Domino, Beatles (always "Helter Skelter"), etc. – but mostly do originals. "Bon Bon Vivant's dynamic sound fuses the pulse of their New Orleans home with the grit of indie and the heart of Americana. In the hands of front-woman Abigail Cosio and saxophonist/vocalist Jeremy Kelley, Bon Bon Vivant's music is a tribute to life, from the chaotic to the captivating and everything in between." Much like Sisters In Christ's all-too-infrequent sidewalk sales. All ages; 5 - 8. As always, the opening act plays from 5 - 6, then the headliner plays from 6:30 - 8.

Mikayla Braun
Wednesday, March 25. Picnic Provisions & Whiskey (741 State Street). 5PM.
Outdoors.

Tatsuya Nakatani | Ratty Scurvics' Flying Roaches | Stoo[ert] Odom & Roger Kunkel | Rob Cambre
Wednesday, March 25. Saturn Bar. 9PM. $15.
Kobe, Japan's Nakatani will create noises by banging upon gongs, whilst others on the bill will do so by scraping guitar strings, possibly vocalizing, turning small knobs, etc. Heads in the crowd will sort of nod if enough fermented beverages are quaffed. Every member of Sonic Youth has probably had a solo project that sounds like each of these acts. Scurvics has a song titled "Keeping Quiet With Strong Opinions While Dying In The Getaway Car." Odom & Kunkel were in bleakly humorous '80s-'90s mope rock group Thin White Rope. (Don't look up the origin of that name.) You know Cambre's six-string assault. Speaking of Kobe, dunk maestro Kobe Bryant was known to eat at Mandina's. Bryan Cranston too. They both have "Bryan" in their names. Has Bryan Funck dined there? Speaking of the name Bryant, did you know Kobe Bryant died exactly 37 years after the most famous college football coach, Bear Bryant? And that the word Bryant = 37 in gematria? And that Kobe played his whole pro career in the only state with a bear on its flag? 21+. Flyer: https://dice-media.imgix.net/attachments/2026-02-25/abaa42b5-3fea-4786-adee-94743654171c.jpg

Court 13 Arts Filmmaker Retreat
Thursday, March 26. The NIMS Center & The Broad Theater. 7:30PM. $125-$150.
Our inaugural filmmaker retreat will take place March 26th, 27th & 28th, 2026. Learn from Eliza Hittman, Benh Zeitlin, Zandashé Brown, Casey Shaw, and more! An intimate space for filmmakers to gather and engage in discussions, participate in workshops, and connect with other filmmakers. What does it mean to tell stories when the world is falling apart around us? What does it mean to be creative when the unthinkable is happening next door? How do we create art from reality in ways that honor our subjects and have lasting impact on their lives? CAPACITY IS LIMITED. REGISTER NOW! https://www.court13arts.org/filmmaker-retreat

Tender Mercy | Kate Baxter | Johnny Liar
Saturday, March 28. NOLA 'Nacular Studio & Gallery (1172 Magazine Street at Erato). 7PM. FREE (donations appreciated). Turducken Productions
Bliss Out Night. https://linktr.ee/tendermercy https://www.instagram.com/katebaxtersings https://www.instagram.com/johnny.liar

Slowhole | Dremm | Days of Grief | Angel's End | Social Daze
Saturday, March 28. The Broadside (600 N. Broad Street). 6PM. $10.
Slowhole's last local show for a bit before their upcoming Europe run. Angel's End comeback show. Social Daze first ever show. Wear your best jorts and bring a camcorder.

Chemical City Rebels | MxB | More Than Grit
Saturday, March 28. Twist of Lime. 7PM.
Chemical City Rebels are Baton Rouge existential stoner rock meets Kansas-style classic rock & some punk. MxB are stoner, groove metal. More Than Grit are NOLA "New, original act inspired by Hotwater Music, Avail, Bad Religion, Motorhead, Thrice, Leatherface, and other old people music." https://facebook.com/events/912754164411828

Oscillation Communications | Glassy Eye | Scott Fryoux
Saturday, March 28. Wolf Den (at the Howlin Wolf). 10PM. $10.
"The New Orleans Synth Cult presents The Modulation Sessions featuring the Live Hardware Synthesis of Oscillation Communications with Glassy Eye and Scott Fryoux!" 18+.

Redd Kross | Conan Neutron & The Secret Friends
Sunday, March 29. No Dice. 9PM. $30 (advance).
"Redd Kross have always existed slightly to the left of everything and perfectly in the center of themselves. Formed in 1979 by Hawthorne brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald (ages 15 and 11 at the time), the band sprang to life in the same Southern California orbit that produced Black Flag, with whom they played their earliest shows. Where their peers carved out strict definitions of punk, the McDonalds treated the genre as an open invitation: a passport to mix bubblegum with noise, Kiss with the Velvet Underground, the Partridge Family with the Germs, sometimes in the same song and always without apology. Through the ’80s and ’90s, Redd Kross built a reputation as one of the great unsummarizable American bands." Steven and drummer Dale Crover currently pull double duty in Redd Kross & Melvins. If you're wondering if this show will sell out, consider that the Kross once played on July 4th at Lakefront Arena (opening for Stone Temple Pilots & Meat Puppets in '94). 21+.

Clownvis Presley | IV & The Strange Band | King Sickabilly
Tuesday, March 31. Siberia. 8PM. $20/$25.
IV & The Strange Band are in fact the son of Hank III (Coleman Williams aka "Four") and his strange band. PLUS! The king of clowns, Clownvis, is in the house!! The long-awaited conversation has finally happened. Clownvis Presley offers a unique blend of comedy, song, and magic to people across America. He has been cited as being “Better than the real Elvis”. He tours with prominent bands like Insane Clown Posse, Neil Hamburger, Mac Sabbath, Unknown Hinson, Tim Heidecker and more. AND! KING SICKABILLY aka ‘’Dave Sasquatch’’ stomps at you with apocalyptic lyrics and reverb drenched truth. No stranger to the long, lost highway… this loving beast is a prolific performer that continues to pay his dues Nationwide for over 20 years with his highly acclaimed and award winning touring band, ‘’Sasquatch and the Sick-A-Billys’’. He continues to tear up the road harder than ever with high and lonesome roots music, heavy energy and haunting dark, country blues… He delivers every note and word as if it’s the end of the world and the last night on earth. This music will be saved.

ZZ Top
Monday, April 6. Saenger Theatre (1111 Canal Street). 8PM. $60+.
(Also performing here the next day.) Drably satisfying Southwest boogie rock played competently by a grizzled trio of seasoned pros in sunglasses, for the last 57 years. What, were you expecting something more like Laurie Anderson, Merzbow, Diamanda Galás, Kraftwerk, Wesley Willis, the KLF, or Crass?

Rare Seed | Shiba Shiba | Sunscape | Chess
Friday, April 10. The Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard). 5PM. $10 (advance), $15 (door).
"NOLA Psych Rock Exhibition. Don't miss these abundant grooves! New Orleans based Rare Seed delivers a colorful and lush approach to indie-rock with jazz undertones that impart a catchy and addictive soundscape." 5 - 9:30. 21+.

Sever the Wicked | Slow The Knife | Silver Cap Baby | Die With Nature
Saturday, April 11. The Feed & Seed. 8PM. $10.
Poison the Well, Behead the Prophet, Protest the Hero, Escape the Fate, Crown the Empire, Kill the Lights... You know the top two bands at this show will be on the ornery aggro-rock side due to having the standard "[Verb] The [Noun]" band moniker template that sets the kids' hearts afire. "Sever The Wicked got their start in the town of Princeton WV. The music they write is melodic and brutally heavy, They have opened for national act such as Mushroomhead, Hail Sagen and a few more. They are proud of those accomplishments and strive to do more." Tired of winning yet? Me neither. All ages as always. Feed The Seed! Flyer: https://facebook.com/feednseedlafayette/photos/d41d8cd9/1495801182553531

How’d They See That Comin’?
Saturday, April 11. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale branch (4036 Jefferson Highway). 12:30PM. FREE. Booking
The Visionary Speculative Fiction Book Club, discussing Octavia Butler's novel Parable of the Sower. Contact mparker@jefferson.lib.la.us for further details

Byron Asher & Annabelle Plum
Wednesday, April 15. The Zeitgeist. 7:30PM.
Asher is a NOLA saxophonist / clarinetist, often heading Basher. Plum is an experimental vocalist from the Czech Republic who "uses her more than three octave range in contemporary music, improvisation and jazz. She focuses on experimental voice techniques and tone color." annabelleplum.com

The Arcadian Wild
Friday, April 17. Acadiana Center for the Arts – Moncus Theater (101 W. Vermilion Street, Lafayette). 7:30PM. $45.
"Spend an evening with The Arcadian Wild, a Nashville-based ensemble known for their intricate, heartfelt acoustic sound. Blending progressive folk, bluegrass, and choral harmonies, they create a musical style that is uniquely their own. Led by songwriters Isaac Horn (guitar) and Lincoln Mick (mandolin), joined by Bailey Warren on fiddle and Erik Coveney on bass, the group is celebrated for their rich arrangements and vivid storytelling." All ages.

Beach Angel
Friday, April 17. Les Bon Toups Roule. 11PM. $10.

Supertask
Saturday, April 18. Arora (828 S. Peters Street, Loft 2). 10PM. $15 (early bird), $20 (advance), $25.
Oregon solo minimalist ambient electronic meanderings on the label Infinity Problem. Phase II: Observation tour. "Supertask creates sonic landscapes that dance between the intensity and stillness of the human consciousness. His offerings of musical escapism are consumed by the concept of infinity, and with a background in IT, Supertask often utilizes code and programming in his artistic vision." If it's too quiet, you're too old. 18+. Opening act TBA. Flyer: https://yugiywajnrtgxqdpvboe.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event_images/optimized-poster-fa1edcd0-61cc-452a-bd83-5827683e5521-1769822945371.jpg

Dizgo
Tuesday, April 21. The Howlin Wolf. 11:55PM. $24.94 (advance), $30.79 (day of show).
New phone, who diz?* "Born from attic jam sessions between childhood friends Andrew Pickel and Kevin Hinnefeld, Dizgo’s story began with two guitars, a tape recorder, and a dream – literally. The band’s name came to Hinnefeld in a dream, before their first gig, reflecting the cosmic, boundary-breaking sound they’d soon deliver. Later joined by Jake Evatt on keys/vocals and Justin Clark on drums, the Bloomington-based quartet has since evolved into one of the country's premiere touring acts. Critics have called Dizgo 'one of the most operative names in the jam band scene' and 'Indiana’s psychedelic powerhouse,' blending the adventurous spirit of jamtronica with the deep-pocket pulse of funk, the warmth of soul, explosive guitar, and the kaleidoscopic textures of psychedelic rock." Translation: Expect them to play for cheaper at Le Bon Temps Roule at some point, b/c Pepper loves this jam-band slop. 18+; doors at 11:30. Flyer: https://i.ticketweb.com/i/00/12/82/30/64_Edp.jpg. * https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/new-phone-who-dis

Subatomic Sound System | Screechy Dan
Saturday, April 25. Chickie Wah Wah. 1AM (late nite; very early April 26th). $30 (+ $9.29 fees, incl. tax).
Brooklyn's SSS is a dub / reggae / drum n' bass / downtempo collective and record label, established in '99. This show occurs late in the night of the 25th; doors at 12:30 AM. It's a Jazz Fest thing... Your parents would understand. Fisher was a founder of, and one of the namesakes of, skank punks Fishbone. 18+.

The Heavy Heavy | Lou Hazel
Sunday, April 26. Chickie Wah Wah. 10:30PM. $32 (advance).

Bob Dylan
Monday, April 27. River Center Theater (220 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge). 8PM.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP Legacy)
Tuesday, April 28. Manship Theatre (100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge). 7:30PM. $60 - $80.
We've all nodded our heads to Brain Salad Surgery, but this is an advisory to AVOID this show, prog rocker. "Created by Carl Palmer and his management, the show will be presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. THIS IS NOT A TRIBUTE ACT - THIS IS THE REAL THING. Through modern technology they will reunite the band: Carl with his two bandmates, playing together along with Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, who both passed away in 2016. The show combines video performance of Emerson and Lake from a legendary sold out ROYAL ALBERT HALL ELP show from 1992 with live on stage performances of Carl Palmer with his own ELP Legacy band (Paul Bielatowicz and Simon Fitzpatrick). All the musicians play together in sync to present a complete and authentic Emerson, Lake & Palmer show." Imagine if established rock acts like SUGAR RAY, THOU, or BANANARAMA try to pull this crap on their fans in like 30 years after 67% of their members croak. "ELP was an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson of the Nice (keyboards), Greg Lake of King Crimson (vocals, bass, guitar, producer), and Carl Palmer of Atomic Rooster (drums, percussion). With nine RIAA-certified gold record albums in the US and an estimated 48 million records sold worldwide, they are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock groups of the 1970s."

Luca Stricagnoli
Thursday, April 30. Manship Theatre (100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge). 7:30PM. $35+.
"With more than 200 million views on his music videos and concerts in over 30 countries, Luca Stricagnoli has established himself as one of the most innovative and unique guitarists in the world. Known for pushing the boundaries of the acoustic guitar, he has invented groundbreaking instruments such as the Reversed Triple Neck Guitar, the Reversed Slide Neck, and The Guitar Ring, each of which has contributed to redefining the modern acoustic landscape." He plays Mozart on banjo, and plays Michael Jackson's "Thriller" on two guitars simultaneously. 7:30 - 9:30; all ages.

Shovels & Rope | Joelton Mayfield
Friday, May 1. Chelsea’s Live (1010 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge). 8PM. $30 (advance), $35 (day of show).
Under their original group name Cary Ann Hearst & Michael Trent, married couple Shovels & Rope played a rousing 2+ hour show at the Circle Bar in 2010. This year they will be opening for the Lumineers (the band with that "Ho Hey" megahit song that's not a Ramones homage but rather a ripoff of the Black Crowes' drug lament "She Talks To Angels") a few blocks away at the Blender on 3/26. Now shifting our focus to the milieu of Baton Rouge: The opener at this Chelsea's Live show may be related to lackadaisical Americana singer & Black Keys protégée Jessica Lea Mayfield, who headlined a few blocks away at the Spanish Moon in 2011. Sometimes paradise lies just a few blocks away, as late rock poet Eddie Money taught us. 18+.

Past Self | Missing | Delores Galore
Saturday, May 2. Santos Bar. 10PM. $20.
"past self [LOWERCASE puh-leez] is a Las Vegas-based Darkwave and Shoegaze band. Known for their swirling guitar tones, distinct image, and unique blend of Korean and English lyrics that the band has dubbed 'K-Goth,' they’ve quickly gathered the attention of the wider goth scene as a whole. Pulling heavily from bands like The Cure, Molchat Doma and Slowdive, the band consists of Sung (Vocals/Guitar), aether (Keys) and Spektor (Bass). They’ve opened for acts such as Twin Tribes, French Police, Mareux and Drab Majesty." Come on, you know you had Korean goths from Vegas on your bingo card this year. A pair of NOLA darkwavers shall open; one broodingly (Missing) & one danceably (Delores Galore). 21+.

Stanton Moore Trio | Frequinauts (f.k.a. Frequinox)
Sunday, May 3. The Broadside in The Pavillion (600 N. Broad Street). 9PM. $40 (early bird), $50 (advance).
"Since Jazz Fest of 2006, Stanton Moore Trio & Frequinauts (originally Frequinox) have closed out the festival with an evening of Jazz Funk, second to none. Come celebrate Twenty years of Out Of This World Frequinaut Funk plus Robert Walter's Birthday!" Stanton Moore Trio: Stanton (Galactic, Dragon Smoke, Corrosion Of Conformity [yup; their current drummer... no, really... look it up, punk]) Robert Walter (Greyboy Allstars, Roger Waters), Will Bernard (Mad Skillet, Blue Plate Special). Frequinauts: Stanton, Walter, Bernard, Donald Harrison Jr., Rob Mercurio (Galactic, Dragon Smoke). Presented by New Suit. 9 PM - 1 AM. This will sell out. Flyer: @ simpletix.com/e/256419

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, Ginastera's Four Dances, and Bartók's Dance Suite
Thursday, May 7. The Orpheum. 6:30PM (talk), 7:30PM (music). $35+.
"Embark on an electrifying journey from the vibrant plains of Argentina to the heart of Eastern Europe and beyond with the energetic Four Dances from Estancia by Alberto Ginastera, Bela Bartók’s brilliantly folk-infused Dance Suite, and Stravinsky’s fiery favorite, Firebird Suite." Stravinsky's The Rite Of Spring invented punk rock, but his nuanced Firebird Suite was influential on thee likes of Godspeed You Black Emperor, Rachel's, & other modern indie chamber groups. https://theconversation.com/decoding-the-music-masterpieces-stravinskys-the-firebird-161582. Pre-concert chit-chat from 6:30 - 7. Flyer: https://orpheumnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LPO-The-Firebird-5.7v21920x1080.jpg

How’d They See That Comin’?
Saturday, May 9. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale branch (4036 Jefferson Highway). 12:30PM. FREE. Booking
The Visionary Speculative Fiction Book Club, discussing Margaret Atwood's novel Oryx and Crake. Contact mparker@jefferson.lib.la.us for further details

Terror | Pain of Truth | End It | Start Today | Lower Class [NOLA]
Thursday, May 14. Chelsea’s Live (1010 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge). 7PM. $25.
Louis Prima: "There'll be no next time." Metallica: "Time is like a fuse, short and burning fast." The Smiths: "When you say it's gonna happen now, well when exactly do you mean?" The Replacements: "Hurry up, hurry up. Ain't you had enough of this stuff?" Rollins Band: "Don't think about it. Do it." Gorilla Biscuits: "Let's start today." Living Colour: "Your future won't save your past. The time is now, it won't last." CIV: "I can't wait one minute more." Gwen Stefani: "What you waiting for? Tick-tock, tick-tock... Take a chance, you stupid ho." Terror: "This time is my time. This time is our time. We are so alive." 18+. Flyer w/ band links: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVjPtzEEbpA

Corrosion of Conformity | Whores | Crobot
Saturday, May 16. Tipitina's. 7:30PM. $35.

The Pharcyde
Sunday, May 17. Tipitina's. 8PM. $42 (advance).
Eclectic and influential L.A. jazz- / funk-rap collective, of '90s "Passin' Me By" & "Runnin'" fame, are back at it without the unfortunately-named Bootie Brown. And don't forget their "Drop" video, filmed entirely backwards in one take. (In the indie / noise rock world, Bailter Space did a backwards video, "Splat," the same year.) They became the natural heirs of P-Funk & Digital Underground. Their tunes were popular with skateboarders back in "the day," when one might grind to some Chili Peppers, Suicidal, Public Enemy, Anthrax, Fishbone, Beasties, NIN, Cypress Hill, Helmet, White Zombie, Dre, Pantera, Social D, Quest, Soundgarden, Tool, etc., before downing a frosty Big Gulp. No opening act listed yet.

Master Boot Record
Saturday, May 23. Siberia. 8PM. $25/$30.
MASTER BOOT RECORD (aka MBR) is a project founded in 2016 by producer Vittorio D’amore mixing together heavy metal and synthesized electronic music. Starting in 2016 releasing albums under the indie label Data Airlines has moved in 2018 to synthwave iconic label Blood Music to expand its audience to the electronic community. In 2019 MASTER BOOT RECORD settled with Metal Blade Records, the historic metal label based in Los Angeles to release the latest two albums “Floppy Disk Overdrive (2020)” and “Personal Computer (2022)” helping the project to gain increased popularity worldwide. MBR has also produced the video game “VirtuaVerse” as well as its original soundtrack. VirtuaVerse was released in 2020 on all gaming platforms as well as Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Playstation. The project as a live band increased their live activity in 2022 including live performing artists such as the guitar virtuoso and Ibanez endorser Edoardo Taddei at lead guitars and technical death metal drummer Giulio Galati.

Bill Frisell Trio
Thursday, June 4. Acadiana Center for the Arts Moncus Theater (101 W. Vermilion Street, Lafayette). 7:30PM. $45.
This group contains jazz guitar explorer Frisell with Luke Bergman & Tim Angulo. In addition to his main pursuits, Frisell's side quests have included being a member of punk-jazzers Naked City and appearing on an Earth LP. 7:30 - 9; all ages. Part of the All-Stars Series.

How’d They See That Comin’?
Saturday, June 6. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale Branch (4036 Jefferson Hwy. in Old Jefferson). 12:30PM. FREE. Booking
The Visionary Speculative Fiction Book Club, discussing Jeff Vandermeer's novel Annihilation. Contact mparker@jefferson.lib.la.us for further details

The Real Thing
Friday, June 12. Southport Hall. 8:30PM. $18.
A Faith No More tribute.

The Human League | Soft Cell | Alison Moyet
Wednesday, June 17. Saenger Theatre (1111 Canal Street). 7:30PM. $73 - $214.

Tori Amos | Bartees Strange
Sunday, July 12. Saenger Theatre (1111 Canal Street). 7:30PM. $60+.

How’d They See That Comin’?
Saturday, July 18. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale Branch (4036 Jefferson Hwy. in Old Jefferson). 12:30PM. FREE. Booking
The Visionary Speculative Fiction Book Club, discussing Kim Stanley Robinson's novel New York 2140. Contact mparker@jefferson.lib.la.us for further details

The Debtors
Friday, July 24. Acadiana Center for the Arts (Moncus Theater) (101 West Vermilion Street, Lafayette). 7:30PM. $30.
"Hailing from Lafayette, The Debtors bring a distinctly Southern charm to their shimmering blend of indie rock, nostalgia, and storytelling. With their 2024 album Everyone Is Alright, the five-piece band delivers a dreamy, heartfelt soundtrack for uncertain times — equal parts escapism and reflection. Their music drifts effortlessly from beachy grooves to waltzing ballads, anchored by poetic lyrics and melodies that linger like memory." All ages. 7:30 - 9:30.

International Dance Festival NOLA
Wednesday, September 16. Acadiana Center For The Arts - Moncus Theater (101 West Vermilion Street, Lafayette). 7:30PM. $35.
"A dynamic evening of movement and creativity featuring selected artists from the 2026 International Dance Festival New Orleans. Cutting-edge choreographers and performers bring their original works to the Spotlight Series, creating a rich intermingling of local spirit and global contemporary dance. Expect a program full of bold physicality, cross-cultural exchange, and imaginative stagecraft, each piece an invitation to witness movement that defies borders and invites connection." All ages; 7:30 - 9:30. Flyer @ simpletix.com/e/244743

"Weird Al" Yankovic | Puddles Pity Party
Wednesday, September 23. Raising Canes River Center (275 South River Road, Baton Rouge). 7:30PM. $55+.
"'Weird Al' brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al's long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience." The super-sizing extends to PPP, a 6'8" clown from Atlanta. Wikipedia: "His shows include a mix of silent prop comedy, mime, and audience participation, with songs interplayed throughout creating a narrative structure. His first performance as an independent act was an experiment for Aqua Teen Hunger Force's 2010 tour."

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