Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of July 27, 2017 – August 2, 2017 featuring John “Papa” Gros Band at Chickie Wah Wah; Jamie Lynn Vessels at Kerry Irish Pub; Doyle Cooper Trio at Buffa’s; Don Vappie Jazz Band at Snug Harbor; Ed Volker and the Rattlers at Chickie Wah Wah; Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet at d.b.a.; Boukou Groove at the Maple Leaf; La Noche Caliente with Muevelo featuring Margie Perez; Brint Anderson’s Slide Hellions featuring John Fohl at the Maple Leaf; Annie Ellicott and James Singleton Trio at Snug Harbor; Kate Bush Tribute featuring Beth Patterson, Benny and Chris Hare and others at d.b.a.; Incubus at Champions Square; Dr. Lonnie Smith with Donald Harrison at Snug Harbor; Mia Borders at the Howlin’ Wolf plus lots more!
THURSDAY JULY 27
Buffa’s: Doyle Cooper Trio (JV) 8p
Chickie Wah Wah: John “Papa” Gros Band (VR) 8p
Kerry Irish Pub: Jamie Lynn Vessels (FO) 8:30p
Maison: Kristina Morales and the Bayou Shufflers (VR) 4p
Maple Leaf: the Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich and guests (FK) 11p
Rock ‘n’ Bowl: Geno Delafose (ZY) 8:30p
Snug Harbor: Don Vappie Jazz Band (JV) 8 & 10p
Three Muses: Gary Negbaur Trio (JV) 8p
FRIDAY JULY 28
Chickie Wah Wah: Paul Sanchez and Justin Molaison (RR) 8p
d.b.a.: Wake of the Flood featuring Papa Mali and Reggie Scanlan (VR) 10p
Maple Leaf: MainLine Brass Band (BB) 11p
Snug Harbor: Dr. Lonnie Smith with Donald Harrison (JV) 8 & 10p
SATURDAY JULY 29
Banks Street Bar: Metronome the City (RK) 10p
Chickie Wah Wah: Ed Volker and the Rattlers (VR) 9p
d.b.a.: Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet (FK) 10p
Howlin’ Wolf (the Den): Mia Borders (VR) 9p
Maple Leaf: Boukou Groove (VR) 11p
Rock ‘n’ Bowl: Tab Benoit, Louisiana LeRoux (BL) 9:30p
Snug Harbor: Dr. Lonnie Smith with Donald Harrison (JV) 8 & 10p
Three Keys (Ace Hotel): La Noche Caliente with Muevelo feat. Margie Perez (LT) 9p
Three Muses: Shotgun Jazz Band (JV) 9p
SUNDAY JULY 30
Buffa’s: Steve Pistorius, Orange Kellin, James Evans and Benny Amon (JV) 7p
Chickie Wah Wah: Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns Quartet (JV) 8p
d.b.a.: Kate Bush Tribute feat. Beth Patterson, Benny and Chris Hare and others (VR) 10p
Jazz Playhouse: Germaine Bazzle (JV) 8p
Maple Leaf: Brint Anderson’s Slide Hellions feat. John Fohl (VR) 10p
MONDAY JULY 31
d.b.a.: Brother Tyrone and the Mindbenders (VR) 10p
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop: Lucky Lee (SS) 9p
Maple Leaf: the Porter Trio featuring George Porter Jr., Terrence Houston and Michael Lemmler (FK) 10p
Snug Harbor: Charmaine Neville Band (JV) 8 & 10p
Spotted Cat: Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies (JV) 4p
TUESDAY AUGUST 1
Chickie Wah Wah: John Fohl and Johnny Sansone (VR) 8p
d.b.a.: Treme Brass Band (BB) 10p
Ellis Marsalis Center for Music: Leroy Jones (JV) 6:30p
Jazz Playhouse: Mario Abney (JV) 8p
Maison: Gregory Agid Quartet (JV) 4p
Maple Leaf: Rebirth Brass Band (FK) 11p
Snug Harbor: Annie Ellicott and James Singleton Trio (JV) 8 & 10p
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2
Bombay Club: Josh Paxton (JV) 8p
Champions Square: Incubus, Jimmy Eat World (RK) 7p
d.b.a.: Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters (BL) 10p
Little Gem Saloon: Marc Stone (BL) 7p
Maple Leaf: the Jordan Anderson Band (VR) 10p
Rock ‘n’ Bowl: the Yat Pack (SI) 8p
Three Muses: Messy Cookers (JV) 8p