Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of March 3 – March 9, 2016 featuring Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas at Rock ’n’ Bowl; Peter Martin Trio with Ruben Rogers for two nights at Snug Harbor; Nick Carter at House of Blues; Nickel-A-Dance featuring Gregg Stafford and the Jazz Hounds at Maison; Ceelo Green presents Love Train Tour at Tipitina’s; Andra Day at House of Blues; Rihanna at the Smoothie King Center; Experience Hendrix featuring Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde, Jonny Lang and many more at the Saenger Theater; Christian Winther CD release party at Snug Harbor and lots more!
THURSDAY MARCH 3
Chickie Wah Wah: Naylor Stone CD-release party (VR) 9:30p
d.b.a.: Jon Cleary (VR) 7p, Mason Ruffner (VR) 10p
- V) 7p
Rock ‘n’ Bowl: Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (ZY) 8:30p
Snug Harbor: Peter Martin Trio with Ruben Rogers (JV) 8 & 10p
FRIDAY MARCH 4
Chickie Wah Wah: Charlie Wooten Band (VR) 9p
d.b.a.: John “Papa” Gros (VR) 11p
Maison: Shotgun Jazz Band (JV) 1p, Zena Moses, Big Easy Brawlers (FK) 10p
Maple Leaf: Mia Borders (VR) 10:30p
Rock ‘n’ Bowl: Sledgehammer (RK) 9:30p
Snug Harbor: Peter Martin Trio with Ruben Rogers (JV) 8 & 10p
Three Muses: Royal Roses (JV) 5:30p
SATURDAY MARCH 5
Chickie Wah Wah: WTUL Hootenanny Fundraiser (VR) 8p
Howlin’ Wolf: Cha Wa Mardi Gras Indian Band (MG) 10p
Maple Leaf: Boukou Groove (VR) 10:30p
Snug Harbor: Christian Winther CD-release party (JV) 8 & 10p
SUNDAY MARCH 6
Chickie Wah Wah: Sweet Olive Duo (BL) 6p
d.b.a.: Palmetto Bugs Stompers (SI) 6p
House of Blues: Nick Carter (PO) 8p
Maison: Nickel-A-Dance feat. Gregg Stafford and the Jazz Hounds (JV) 1p
Maple Leaf: Joe Krown Trio feat. Russell Battiste and Walter “Wolfman” Washington (FK) 10p
Saenger Theatre: Experience Hendrix feat. Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd (CR) 8p
Tipitina’s: CeeLo Green presents the Love Train Tour (RB) 9p
MONDAY MARCH 7
House of Blues: Andra Day (RB) 7:30p
Maison: Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses (JV) 4p
Maple Leaf: George Porter Jr. Trio (FK) 10p
TUESDAY MARCH 8
Chickie Wah Wah: Jon Cleary (VR) 8p
Maison: Gregory Agid (JV) 4p
Maple Leaf: Rebirth Brass Band (RK) 11p
Smoothie King Center: Rihanna, Travis Scott (PO) 7:30p
Snug Harbor: Stanton Moore Trio (JV) 8 & 10p
WEDNESDAY MARCH 9
Chickie Wah Wah: Meschiya Lake and Tom McDermott (JV) 8p
Lafayette Square: Wednesday at the Square feat. Tab Benoit, N’awlins Johnnys (VR) 5p
Maple Leaf: Gravity A and special guests (FK) 9p
Palm Court Jazz Club: Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band (JV) 8p
Rock ‘n’ Bowl: Jerry Embree (SI) 8p