Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of May 30 – June 5, 2013 featuring: Rex Gregory, Down, New Orleans Helsinki Connection, James Westfall, Glen David Andrews, Dawes and Bag of Donuts.
May 30May 31June 1June 2
June 3June 4June 5
THURSDAY, MAY 30
- Armstrong Park: George Porter Jr. and Bill Summers, Colin Lake (JV) 5p
- Buffa’s Lounge: Aurora Nealand and Tom McDermott (TJ) 8p
- Ogden Museum of Southern Art: Ogden After Hours feat. a Tribute to Gary Hirstius (FO) 6p
- Rivershack Tavern: Dave Ferrato and John Autin (BL) 7p
- Snug Harbor: Rex Gregory CD-release party (MJ) 8 & 10p
Rex Gregory plays Snug Harbor on Thursday.
FRIDAY, MAY 31
- d.b.a.: Hot Club of New Orleans (SI) 6p, Pine Leaf Boys (KJ) 10p
- House of Blues: Down (ME) 8:30p
- Three Muses: Seva Venet (JV) 6p, Glen David Andrews (JV) 9p
Down plays the House of Blues on Friday.
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
- Dmac’s: J Monque’D Band (BL) 9p
- Little Gem Saloon: David and Roselyn (JV) 4:30p, Benny Turner and the Real Blues Trio (BL) 8:30p; (Ramp Room): Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs (FK) 7p
- Old U.S. Mint Performance Hall: New Orleans Helsinki Connection (JV) 2p
- Snug Harbor: Dr. Michael White and Liberty Jazz Band (MJ) 8 & 10p
The New Orleans Helsinki Connection plays the Old U.S. Mint on Saturday.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 2
- Howlin’ Wolf (the Den): Hot 8 Brass Band (BB) 10p
- Kajun’s Pub: Little Freddie King, Guitar Lightnin’ Lee and Alabama Slim (BL) 5p
- Snug Harbor: James Westfall Quartet (MJ) 8 & 10p
James Westfall Quartet plays Snug Harbor on Sunday.
MONDAY, JUNE 3
- d.b.a.: Glen David Andrews (JV) 10p
- Hi-Ho Lounge: Bluegrass Pickin’ Party (BU) 8p
- Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse: Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band (JV) 8p
- Maison: Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand and Royal Roses, Super Jam feat. Gene’s Music Machine (JV) 5p
Glen David Andrews plays d.b.a. on Monday.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 4
- Snug Harbor: Davell Crawford (MJ) 8 & 10p
- Tipitina’s: Dawes, Shovels and Rope (FO) 9p
Dawes plays Tipitina’s on Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
- Algiers Ferry Dock: Wednesdays on the Point feat. Bag of Donuts, Algiers Brass Band (VR) 6p
- d.b.a.: Tin Men (RK) 7p, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters (BL) 10p
- Maple Leaf: The Upstarts (FK) 10:30p
