Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of July 12, 2018 – July 18, 2018 featuring Alex McMurray & his Band at d.b.a.; Jamie Lynn Vessels Band at Fontaine Palace; Valerie Sassyfras at Howlin Wolf; Jordan Anderson and the Causeways at Maple Leaf; DJ Soul Sister presents Soulful Takeover at One Eyed Jacks; Alison Krauss at the Saenger Theatre; The Rayo Brothers and Michot’s Meldoy Makers at d.b.a.; Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet at Tipitina’s; Kyle Roussel Organ Trio at the Jazz and Heritage Center; Sopt the Violence Awareness featuring the Wild Magnolias at Tipitina’s; Steve Pistorius Quartet at Buffa’s; Gregg and James Martinez at Old Point Bar; Sanford Hinderlie and Thomas van der Geld Duo at Snug Harbor; Lynn Drury at Starlight; Maggie Belle Band at Three Keys; Schatzy at Three Muses plus lots more!
THURSDAY JULY 12
Buffa’s: Piano Night with Joe Krown (PI) 8p
Café Negril: Sierra Green and the Soul Machine (VR) 9:30p
d.b.a.: Alex McMurray & his Band (RK) 10p
Maple Leaf: the Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich (JV) 10p
One Eyed Jacks: Fleetmac Wood presents Sisters of the Moon (VR) 8p
Spotted Cat: Miss Sophie Lee (JV) 6p
Starlight: Alicia ‘Blue Eyes’ Renee (RK) 9p
Willow: Rebirth Brass Band (BB) 9p
FRIDAY JULY 13
d.b.a.: The Rayo Brothers, Michot’s Melody Makers (VR) 10p
Fontaine Palace: Jamie Lynn Vessels Band (RK) 8p
Howlin’ Wolf (the Den): Valerie Sassyfras (VR) 10p
Maple Leaf: Jordan Anderson and the Causeways (SO) 10p
One Eyed Jacks: DJ Soul Sister presents Soulful Takeover (FK) 10p
Portside Lounge: Rotary Downs (RK) 9p
Saenger Theatre: Alison Krauss, Dee White (BU) 8p
SideBar NOLA: Mia Borders (VR) 9p
Three Muses: Doro Wat Jazz Band (JV) 9p
Tipitina’s: Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet (VR) 10p
SATURDAY JULY 14
d.b.a.: Soul Rebels (BB) 11p
Jazz and Heritage Center: Kyle Roussel Organ Trio (JV) 8 & 9:30p
Maple Leaf: Gravity A (RR) 10p
Snug Harbor: Herlin Riley Quartet (JV) 8 & 10p
Starlight: Brad Webb Making Faces (JV) 10p
Three Muses: Russell Welch (JV) 9p
Tickler’s: Yisrael Trio (JV) 2p
Tipitina’s: Stop the Violence Awareness feat. the Wild Magnolias (VR) 10p
SUNDAY JULY 15
Buffa’s: Steve Pistorius Quartet (JV) 7p
d.b.a.: The Iguanas (VR) 10p
Jazz Playhouse: Germaine Bazzle (JV) 8p
Little Gem Saloon: Little Freddie King (BL) 11a
Old Point Bar: Gregg and James Martinez (RK) 3:30p
Snug Harbor: Sanford Hinderlie and Thomas van der Geld Duo (JV) 8 & 10p
MONDAY JULY 16
Buffa’s: A2D2 with Arsene DeLay and Antoine Diel (VR) 6p
Café Negril: In Business (VR) 10p
House of Blues: Lake Street Dive (ID) 8p
Maple Leaf: George Porter Jr. Trio feat. Michael Lemmler and Terrence Houston (FK) 10p
Starlight: Joshua Benitez Band (RK) 10p
TUESDAY JULY 17
Café Negril: John Lisi and Delta Funk (FK) 10p
Gasa Gasa: the Spencer Lee Band (RK) 9p
Maple Leaf: Rebirth Brass Band (FK) 10p
SideBar NOLA: Scattersax Trio feat. Byron Asher, James Evans and guest (VR) 9p
Smoothie King Center: Sam Smith (PO) 8p
WEDNESDAY JULY 18
d.b.a.: Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters (BL) 10p
Maple Leaf: Percy J (SO) 10p
Snug Harbor: Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Terrence Taplin (JV) 8 & 10p
Spotted Cat: Antoine Diel and the New Orleans Power Misfits (JV) 10p
Starlight: Lynn Drury (RK) 7p
Three Keys (Ace Hotel): Maggie Belle Band (FK) 9p
Three Muses: Schatzy (JV) 7p