New Orleans Concert Picks of the Week: April 11-17, 2013

Hungry for live music..? Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of April 11 – 17, 2013 featuring: Alex McMurray, Leroy Jones, Dave Jordan, Rex Gregory, Evan Christopher, the Treme Brass Band and Son Volt.
 

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

  • Covington Trailhead: Bonerama (FK) 5p
  • Maple Leaf: the Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich and guests (FK) 10:30p
  • Saturn Bar: Alex McMurray, Luke Allen and Greg Schatz (SS) 10p
  • Snug Harbor: Don Vappie’s Creole Jazz Serenaders (MJ) 8 & 10p

Alex McMurray, Luke Allen and Greg Schatz play Saturn Bar on Thursday.

 

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

  • Bombay Club: Leroy Jones (JV) 9:30p
  • Carrollton Station: Dave Malone and Alex McMurray (RR) 10p
  • Little Gem Saloon: Micah McKee (SS) 4:30p, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns (JV) 9p
  • Snug Harbor: Herlin Riley Quintet (MJ) 8 & 10p

Leroy Jones plays the Bombay Club on Friday.

 

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

  • Bombay Club: Lillian Boutte (JV) 9:30p
  • d.b.a.: John Boutte (JV) 8p, Hot 8 Brass Band (BB) 10p
  • Little Gem Saloon: Soul Project (FK) 7:30p; (Ramp Room): Delfeayo Marsalis and Uptown Jazz Orchestra (JV) 11p
  • Maple Leaf: Dave Jordan CD-release party (RR) 10:30p
  • Snug Harbor: Dr. Michael White’s Liberty Jazz Band (MJ) 8 & 10p

Dave Jordan plays Maple Leaf on Saturday.

 

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

  • Hi-Ho Lounge: Rex Gregory (JV) 9p
  • House of Blues: Tower of Power (FK) 8p
  • Snug Harbor: Evan Christopher Clarinet Road (MJ) 8 & 10p

Rex Gregory plays the Hi-Ho Lounge on Sunday.

 

 

MONDAY, APRIL 15

  • Chickie Wah Wah: Evan Christopher’s 5th Annual Jam Session (JV) 8p
  • Maple Leaf: Papa Grows Funk Farewell Series (FK) 10:30p

Evan Christopher’s 5th Annual Jam Session heads to Chickie Wah Wah on Monday.

 

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

  • Columns Hotel: John Rankin (JV) 8p
  • d.b.a.: Treme Brass Band (BB) 9p
  • Snug Harbor: Tom McDermott and Arsene Delay (MJ) 8 & 10p

The Treme Brass Band plays d.b.a. on Tuesday.

 

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

  • d.b.a.: Tin Men (RK) 7p, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters (BL) 10p
  • House of Blues (the Parish): Son Volt (RC) 9p
  • One Eyed Jacks: James McMurtry (FO) 10p
  • Rock ‘n’ Bowl: Johnny J. and the Hitmen with Derek Huston (SI) 8:30p

Son Volt plays the House of Blues on Wednesday

 

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