FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY PLUS DIE KRUPPS AND CYANOTIC WITH DJ? ACUCRACK
WEDNESDAY, JUNE
1, 10 P.M.
HOWLIN’ WOLF, 907 S. PETERS ST., 529-5844
Front Line Assembly has just kicked off their first North American tour to promote their latest album Improvised Electronic Device, which was released last May. They’ll be coming to New Orleans’ own Howlin’ Wolf June 1, along with DJ? Acucrack, Die Krupps and Cyanotic. Tickets are just $20 for the industrial/electronic show. Industrial rock band Die Krupps and electro-duo DJ? Acucrack have worked extensively with Front Line Assembly, so prepare for a seamless evening of heavy industrial and hot electronic.
—April Siese
3 RD ANNUAL “BLACK,WHITE, & YELLOW NIGHT” WITH THE BUCKTOWN ALL-STARS
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
ROCK N’ BOWL, 3000 S. CARROLLTON AVE. 861-1700
With Black and White the colors of the Carcinoid Unit for Oschner Hospital, and Yellow the color of Lance Armstrong’s Foundation, the Bucktown All-Stars pull together their 3rd annual fundraiser with this great family friendly event. The Zebra House Fund helps to raise money for the Carcinoid / Nets cancer research and facility at Ochsner Hospital, and the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) empowers cancer survivors to live life on their own terms and raises awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. Teams are encouraged to raise money as a team beyond the entry fee, and prizes will be awarded for best bowling score, most money raised, and best team spirit and costume. As always, the All-Stars will have the place rocking with fan faves while making a huge difference. Businesses and individuals can take the “Bucktown All-Star Challenge” by making a donation and calling 504-606-5147.—Sheri Bleuler McKee
THOSE DARLINS
WITH R. SCULLY’S ROUGH 7
SUNDAY, JUNE 5,
9 P.M.
ONE EYED JACKS, 615 TOULOUSE ST., 569-8361
New Orleans is known for all kinds of musical blendings, making One Eyed Jacks an obvious stop for practically unclassifiable punk band Those Darlins. They’ll be hitting the venue June 5 in one of their final concerts of their current tour to promote their latest
album, the acclaimed Screws Get Loose. Released March 29, the album is a marriage of Those Darlins’ roots, pairing country with punk. Joining them is local band R. Scully’s Rough 7, straight from their highly successful Jazz Fest performance. Described as garage gospel, the band goes hand in hand with Those Darlins’ gritty Southern garage rock sound. Tickets are just $10.—April Siese
Matt and Kim plus The Thermals plus Autobot from Flosstradamus
Wednesday, June 8
House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. 310-4999
In celebration of their latest new album, Sidewalks, Matt and Kim are hitting the road and coming to the House of Blues’ main stage June 8. The Brooklyn-based dance punk duo’s last US tour was a sold out success and this tour is proving to be no different. The band recently won a MTVu Woodie Award for best live performance, beating out Girl Talk, The National, Mumford and Sons, and Robyn. Joining the band are Portland indie punkers The Thermals, along with one half of the DJ duo Flosstradamus, Autobot. Last year’s Personal Life had The Thermals in top form, with the single “I Don’t Believe You” garnering much attention as well. Tickets are just $22 and doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m.—April Siese
Rush
Friday, July 10, 7:30 PM
New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod Street, 587-3822
Canadian by birth, possessed of legendary talent and known for fierce individuality, this progressive rock trio with a full concert band sound was formed in August 1968. Rush founding members are Alex Lifeson (guitar) and Lead Vocalist Geddy Lee (bass and keyboard). Drummer Neil Peart joined in 1974 and made his first appearance on the second album. Together, they’ve accrued a steadfast and diehard fan base, including one Randal Scott, who pointed out that a song not often heard, “The Camera Eye” is a highlight to watch for during this show. The album Moving Pictures, which includes this song about the cities of New York and London, is being played live in its entirety for each performance of the 2011 leg of the Time Machine Tour. Readily recognizable from classic radio, and newly beloved by fans of TV Series from “Chuck” to “South Park”, the song “Tom Sawyer” is a true Rush icon. New and old ‘Trekkies of Rock’ (aka Rush fans) planning to attend the concert can look forward to hearing new releases “Caravan” and “BU2B” (Brought Up To Believe) from the upcoming album Clockwork Angels. “Rush doesn’t get the attention of Gagas and Springsteens” commented Scott. “Today’s media is all about popularity and not about quality.” See for yourself and make plans to get to the July 10 concert in the Arena.—Dionne Charlet
Noah and the Whale + Bahamas
Monday, June 13, 10 p.m.
One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-8361
Released in March, Last Night On Earth—the third record from London-based folk rock group Noah and the Whale—has launched them into both critical acclaim and a full U.S. summer tour. A nod to Charles Bukowski’s collection of poems by the same name, the album itself is a rapturous compilation of lyrics and melodies that are rife with stories and ripe with fresh, bold perspectives on life and its infinite lessons. The first single and music video released from the album, “L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.” features singer-guitarist-songwriter Charlie Fink leaving positive, upbeat thoughts in his listeners’ minds: “You got more than money and sense, my friend,/ you got heart, and you’re going your own way.” The music behind the lyrics is soft and dreamy but still focused and thoughtful, with a medley of keys, strings—including ukulele and fiddle—light, understated drums and a host of vocal guest appearances. Looking for good vibes and better tunes on a steamy Monday night? Head to the Quarter when Noah and the Whale take the One Eyed Jacks stage with their opener, Canadian folk rock duo Bahamas. —Carolyn Heneghan
Bootsy Collins
Tuesday, June 14, 9 p.m.
Tipitina's, 501 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
After years of funkanthropy through his foundation for youth music education and the Funk University, Grammy award-winning funk bassist and vocalist Bootsy Collins is back. Touring to promote his new album, Tha Funk Capital of the World (2011), Bootsy is taking his top hats, starry-eyed sunglasses and brightly outfitted show across the U.S. and making every city he stops in a funk capital of its own. The new album features fellow Parliament Funkadelic members—with whom Bootsy has extensively collaborated throughout his career—George Clinton and Bernie Worrell—as well as a host of other special guest appearances by some of the biggest names in funk, hip hop, soul and beyond: Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, Ice Cube, Samuel L. Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Cornel West and Buckethead, among others. Nothing short of a hot, sultry, funky mess, Bootsy’s return to the stage is sure to be marked by sexy R&B jams, hip hop guest spots and all the electric organ, wah pedal and throbbing bass you can stand.—Carolyn Heneghan
Winter Circle Productions presents BASSIK featuring Datsik
Thursday, June 16, 10 p.m.,
Republic New Orleans, 828 S. Peters St.
528-8282
“If you don’t know Datsik by now, you best be learning...,” declares the intro of 21-year old Canadian artist Datsik’s Myspace bio. Thursday night New Orleans has a chance to take that call to action and experience the internationally known dubstep DJ and music producer live. Since stepping on to the dubstep scene in 2009, Datsik has already become a regular on Beatport’s top download list, collaborated with household dubstep names like Bassnectar and Excision, and remixed artists like Diplo and Wu-Tang Clan. Datsik’s futuristic and funky sound and high-energy stage presence guarantees a wild show where the bass will be bumping and the dance floor will be raging. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at door.—Dana Jaffe
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult plus 16Volt and Twitch The Ripper
Wednesday, June 22, 9 p.m.
Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St., 529-5844
Industrial disco band My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult bring their Sinister Whisperz Tour to The Howlin’ Wolf Wednesday, June 22, along with industrial rockers 16Volt and newcomers Twitch The Ripper. 16Volt will be promoting their new album, Beating Dead Horses, which was recently released May 10 while My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult has been enjoying the success of their 2009 endeavor, Death Threat. Both bands combine the heavy grooves of industrial music with the flourishing theatrics of a rock opera, something 16Volt knows something about, as they contributed to Repo! The Genetic Opera. Haunting genre-benders Twitch The Ripper also bring their blend of industrial to the Howlin’ Wolf. Tickets are a cheap $15 in advance, and $19 at the door. Show starts at 9pm.—April Siese
The Psychedelic Furs
Saturday, June 25, 8 p.m.
House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. 310-4999
The Psychedelic Furs will have fans going back, back, back with their Talk, Talk, Talk 2011 spring tour. As a tribute to 30-year anniversary of their 1981 album, the Brit rockers, led by power brother duo, Richard and Tim Butler, will play their sophomore release from start to finish and follow it with a second set of their greatest hits. The tour, which opened in April, will only be making 25 stops across the U.S., so New Orleans fans of the new wave group are among the chosen. Tickets are $26.50.—Dana Jaffe
Live in the Den: Brass Band Sundays with The Hot 8 Brass Band
Sunday, June 26, 10 p.m.,
Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St. 529-5844
The Hot 8 Brass Band has continued to travel nationwide in 2011, but they always bring the heat back to New Orleans every Sunday at The Wolf Den. For nearly a decade, these guys have mastered traditional New Orleans jazz and have created a unique brand of funk , R&B and hip-hop that gets a crowd up and moving. Whether you’re a first-timer or a Brass Band Sunday regular, this Sunday is another chance to get into the grove with The Hot 8.—Dana Jaffe
