Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of June 14, 2018 – June 20, 2018 featuring Brass-A-Holics at the Jazz Playhouse; Johnny Vidacovich, June Yamagishi and Keiko Komaki at Maple Leaf; Shannon Powell Trio at Snug Harbor; Shawn Williams CD-release show at Tipitina’s; Jesse McCartney at House of Blues; Maroon 5 at the Smoothie King Center; New Orleans Suspects at the Maple Leaf; New Orleans Swamp Donkeys at Pontchartrain Vineyards; Steve Turre and Herlin Riley Trio at Snug Harbor; Bonerama at Tipitina’s; Josh Gouzy at Three Muses; Seva Venet with Special Guests at Little Gem Saloon; Juju Child and the Hypnotic Roots Band at Three Keys; Tom McDermott’s tribute to Scott Joplin at Snug Harbor; Jonathon Boogie Long at the Maple Leaf; Woodenhead at Chickie Wah Wah; the Eagles at the Smoothie King Center plus lots more!
THURSDAY JUNE 14
d.b.a.: South Jones (VR) 10p
Jazz Playhouse: Brass-A-Holics (BB) 8:30p
Maple Leaf: Johnny Vidacovich, June Yamagishi and Keiko Komaki (JV) 11p
Smoothie King Center: Maroon 5, Julia Michaels (PO) 7:30p
Snug Harbor: Shannon Powell Trio (JV) 8 & 10p
Tipitina’s: Shawn Williams CD-release show (VR) 9p
FRIDAY JUNE 15
Chickie Wah Wah: Woodenhead (JV) 9p
d.b.a.: Bon Bon Vivant (JV) 10p
Little Gem Saloon: Louisiana Hellbenders (RR) 8p
One Eyed Jacks: DJ Soul Sister presents Soulful Takeover (FK) 10p
Portside Lounge: Johnny J. and the Hitmen (RK) 9p
Three Muses: Doro Wat Jazz Band (JV) 9p
Tipitina’s: James Martin Band (VR) 10p
SATURDAY JUNE 16
Bacchanal: Jasen Weaver Band (JV) 7:30p
Chickie Wah Wah: Woodenhead (JV) 9p
d.b.a.: Soul Rebels (BB) 11p
House of Blues: Jesse McCartney (PO) 9p
Jazz Playhouse: Nayo Jones Experience (JV) 8p
Maple Leaf: New Orleans Suspects (FK) 10p
Pontchartrain Vineyards: New Orleans Swamp Donkeys (JV) 6:30p
Snug Harbor: Steve Turre and Herlin Riley Trio (JV) 8 & 10p
Three Muses: Shotgun Jazz Band (JV) 9p
Tipitina’s: Bonerama (BB) 10p
SUNDAY JUNE 17
d.b.a.: Palmetto Bugs Stompers (SI) 6p
Howlin’ Wolf (the Den): Hot 8 Brass Band (BB) 10p
Little Gem Saloon: Blues Brunch with Little Freddie King (BL) 11a
Snug Harbor: Tribute to Scott Joplin with Tom McDermott (JV) 8 & 10p
Three Keys (Ace Hotel): Juju Child and the Hypnotic Roots Band (BL) 9p
MONDAY JUNE 18
Kerry Irish Pub: Beth Patterson (FO) 8:30p
Maple Leaf: George Porter Jr. Trio (FK) 10p
Starlight: Joshua Benitez Band (RK) 10p
Three Muses: Russell Welch (JV) 8p
TUESDAY JUNE 19
d.b.a.: Treme Brass Band (BB) 10p
Fontaine Palace: Soul Rotisserie (VR) 5p
House of Blues (the Parish): Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers (FO) 8p
Little Gem Saloon: Seva Venet and special guests (JV) 7:30p
Maple Leaf: Rebirth Brass Band (FK) 10p
Three Muses: Josh Gouzy (JV) 8p
WEDNESDAY JUNE 20
d.b.a.: Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters (BL) 10p
Maple Leaf: Jonathon Boogie Long (BL) 10p
SideBar NOLA: Mike Dillon Trio feat. James Singleton and Brendan Bull (VR) 9p
Smoothie King Center: the Eagles (CR) 8p
Snug Harbor: Delfeayo Marsalis and Uptown Jazz Orchestra (JV) 8 & 10p
Three Muses: Schatzy (JV) 8p