Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of August 30, 2018 – September 5, 2018 featuring Seva Venet at Dos Jefes; Umphrey’s McGee with the Nth Power at the Joy Theater; Jamie Bernstein at Live Oak Café; Jimmy Robinson and Michael Skinkus at Snug Harbor; South Jones album release show at Tipitina’s; Margie Perez at Buffa’s; OffBeat’s cover artists Soul Brass Band at d.b.a.; Beth Patterson at Kerry Irish Pub; Rapp Anderson Quintet at Snug Harbor; Pine Leaf Boys at d.b.a.; Michael O’Hara, the Sheik at Gattuso’s; Brian Quezergue Trio at Snug Harbor; Hellen Gillet with Gordon Grdina at Three Keys; Paul Simon at Smoothie King Center plus lots more!
THURSDAY AUGUST 30
Dos Jefes: Seva Venet (JV) 9:30p
Joy Theater: Umphrey’s McGee, the Nth Power feat. the Spirit Horns (VR) 7:30p
Live Oak Café: Jamie Bernstein (VR) 10:30a
Snug Harbor: Jimmy Robinson and Michael Skinkus (JV) 8 & 10p
Starlight: Singer-Songwriter Shindig hosted by Lynn Drury and Amanda Walker (SS) 8p
Tipitina’s: South Jones Album-release show, TCHOUPS (CW) 9p
FRIDAY AUGUST 31
Buffa’s: Margie Perez (SO) 6p
d.b.a.: Soul Brass Band (BB) 10p
Kerry Irish Pub: Beth Patterson (FO) 9p
Little Gem Saloon: John Mooney and Marc Stone (BL) 7:30p
Maple Leaf: Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove (FK) 10p
Snug Harbor: Rapp Anderson Quintet (JV) 8 & 10p
Three Muses: Doro Wat Jazz Band (JV) 9p
Tipitina’s: John “Papa” Gros, Soul Project (FK) 10p
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1
d.b.a.: Pine Leaf Boys (KJ) 11p
Gattuso’s: Michael O’Hara, the Sheik (VR) 7p
Three Keys (Ace Hotel): House of Kenzo (VR) 9p
Three Muses: Russell Welch (JV) 9p
Tipitina’s: Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser feat. John the Martyr, Big Easy Brawlers (VR) 9p
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2
House of Blues: Anais St. John’s Donna Summer Tribute: Labor Day Rose Soiree (VR) 3p
Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge: Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers (JV) 5:30p
Kerry Irish Pub: Beth Patterson (FO) 8p
Old Point Bar: Gregg and James Martinez (RK) 3:30p
Siberia: Monocle (ID) 9p
Snug Harbor: Roderick Paulin Quartet (JV) 8 & 10p
Three Keys (Ace Hotel): Nicole Lynn Foxx presents Moonshine Taste with Lucy Stoole and Ray Gunn (VR) 7p
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3
Preservation Hall: Preservation All-Stars with Charlie Gabriel (TJ) 8p
Snug Harbor: Charmaine Neville Band (JV) 8 & 10p
Starlight: Joshua Benitez and friends (RK) 8p
Three Muses: Dan Cutler Duo (VR) 7p
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4
Maison: Gregory Agid Quartet (VR) 6:30p
Maple Leaf: Rebirth Brass Band (BB) 10p
Preservation Hall: Preservation Legacy Band feat. Wendell Brunious (TJ) 5p,
Snug Harbor: Brian Quezergue Trio (JV) 8 & 10p
Starlight: Ryan Hanseler (PI) 7p
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5
House of Blues (the Parish): Big Something (RK) 7p
Maple Leaf: In Business (FK) 10p
Preservation Hall: Preservation All-Stars feat. Mark Braud (TJ) 8p
Smoothie King Center: Paul Simon (SS) 8p
Three Keys (Ace Hotel): Helen Gillet with Gordon Grdina, Oud (MJ) 8:30p
Three Muses: Hot Club of New Orleans (JV) 7p
