Night Shows

05:12 April 27, 2015
By: Staff

Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and the N’awlins Johnnys

Thursday, April 30; 5 p.m.

Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St 

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Mark your calendars for FREE music and fun on April 30. The N’awlins Johnnys and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. will be playing at Armstrong Park as part of the annual Jazz in the Park concert series. This multiple-week series supports the music, culture and art of New Orleans.

 

Slipknot and Hatebreed

Thursday, April 30; 8 p.m.

Champions Square, Lasalle St

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Slipknot and Hatebreed will ignite Champions Square on April 30. Slipknot is an energetic heavy metal band known for its unique masks and jumpsuits. They are returning to New Orleans after a 10-year hiatus.

 

Fiya Fest

Friday, May 1; Noon–8 p.m.

Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans

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Fiya Fest is a huge crawfish boil and music festival at Mardi Gras World on May 1. Over 95 artists will perform on three different stages accompanied by reasonably priced local food and drink vendors. Tickets start at $65 and proceeds benefit The Roots of Music foundation. 

 

Bayou Rendevous

Friday, May 1; 9 p.m.

Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St

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On May 1, the Howlin’ Wolf will be hosting the 13th Annual Bayou Rendezvous. This funky gathering features Ivan Neville, Johnny Vidacovich, Oteil Burbridge, Eric McFadden and many more. Tickets for this music marathon are $30, which allows access to over 10 hours of shows.

 

8th Annual Crawfish Boil and Anders Osborne

Saturday, May 2; 7 p.m.

Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St

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Saturday is a great day to be at the Howlin’ Wolf. The night begins with the 8th Annual Crawfish Boil with crawfish, Popeye’s Fried Chicken, jambalaya, drinks and music. Anders Osborne and Particle will play later in the evening. Tickets to both the boil and Anders Osborne are $100 and tickets to Anders Osborne only are $65.

 

Go HARD New Orleans

Saturday, May 2; 8 p.m.

Champions Square, Lasalle St

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The Go HARD electronic dance music tour is stopping at Champions Square on May 2. Go HARD New Orleans, a celebration of making it halfway to Voodoo Fest, features DJ Snake, Zeds Dead, Big Gigantic and many more. Tickets start at around $40 for the day.

 

Nevilles Forever

Saturday, May 2; 9 p.m.

Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St

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An unbelievable collection of music stars will unite at the Saenger Theatre to officially end the Neville Brothers Band. The celebration, Nevilles Forever, will celebrate all members of the Neville Brothers and their legendary music. The Neville Brothers, Galactic, Trombone Shorty, Irma Thomas, Widespread Panic and many more will perform. Tickets are now on sale, ranging from $95 to $550.

 

Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue

Sunday, May 3; 6 p.m.

Chickie Wah Wah, 2828 Canal St

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Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue at Chickie Wah Wah is not to be missed. This weekly event is the place to be for live country swing music. Put your dancing boots on and head over for some Sunday night fun. This particular performance will be the perfect low-key but very fun ending to your Jazz Fest season.

 

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

Sunday, May 3; 8 p.m.

House of Blues, 226 Decatur St

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George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic will perform at the House of Blues on May 3 as part of their world tour. Yet their stop in New Orleans will be different because DJ Soul Sister will make a special appearance. The funky outfit has been putting out some of the best funk the world has heard since the late 1960s. Tickets start at $40.

 

 

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