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Putrid Fauve | Empty Model | Glass Machine | fri(G)id
Wednesday, November 26. Mudlark Theatre. 7PM (EARLY SHOW). $10.
Ambient noise soundscape throwdown with a wholesome touch of performance art and avant-garde background videos. Can ambient music be harsh, or is that a paradox? The answers may lie in the adjectives – foul, vacant, transparent, cold – in these artists' monikers. Let your body learn. Bandcamp accounts: putridfauve, emptyxmodel, glass-machine, frigidnoize. All ages. Great Putrid Fauve live vid: https://youtu.be/zO1JpSXL_Us. Flyer w/ one of the coolest & most elaborate fonts to grace mortal eyes: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPPZ3i9DgOh (there's a paper one at Euclid Records).

Yeah You Rite Karaoke with Nicky Diamonds
Wednesday, November 26. Saturn Bar. 9PM.

Quarx
Friday, November 28. Banks Street Bar. 8PM. FREE.
LP release party for this local jammy, psychedelic, phunky, stoner rock-y band. (Maybe bring a hackey sack like it's 1994?) Not surprisingly, they have played at Fête du Void. 8 - midnight, 21+. No opening act listed yet; check later at IG quarxband.

Drab | Them Guys | Ending
Friday, November 28. Chafunkta Brewing (69123 Sky Brook Road, Mandeville). 8PM. $5.
The inaugural Joshfest, celebrating the brewery's 12th anniversary w/ local hard rock bands. https://facebook.com/events/716205884173751

Record Store Day: "RSD Black Friday"
Friday, November 28. Independent record stores. FREE.
See record list at https://recordstoreday.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2025/RSD+Black+Friday+2025+l/2025_BLACK_FRIDAY_PUBLIC.pdf or https://recordstoreday.com/NewsItem/12003 / Discuss at https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/1nwa5km/record_store_day_black_friday_2025

Bouffant Bouffant's Homo Cosmic Cajun Discotheque
Friday, November 28. Saturn Bar. 10PM.

Teratoma | A Grave Mistake | Jupiter Pilot
Friday, November 28. The Juke Joint (1911 Government Street, Ocean Springs, MS). 8PM. $10.
"Catch a gut-wrenching spectacle." Teratoma are "the Coast's most shocking metal band. DARK FANTASY / ANALOG HORROR." https://facebook.com/events/4250260725254466

DVS
Saturday, November 29. Gasa Gasa. 7PM.
Mike Dillon, Johnny Vidacovich, James Singleton.

Killer Whale
Saturday, November 29. Les Bon Toups Roule. 11PM. $10.
"This is a band that entirely encompasses the beauty of laying back. They have a unique vision that subtly welcomes you into their colorful rhythms and rock n roll daydreams."

Lenny Zenith | Craig Cortello | Louis Maistros
Saturday, November 29. NOLA 'Nacular Studio & Gallery (1172 Magazine St.). 6PM. FREE (donations appreciated). Turducken Productions
Old Punks Gone Acoustic Vol. 3. Lenny Zenith of RZA/Pop Combo. Craig Cortello of Private Joy. Louis Maistros of Old Arabi Lighthouse Records and Books/The Last Picture Show (Baltimore).

Don't Dance Don't Come
Saturday, November 29. Saturn Bar. 10PM.

Boron | Brethren Hogg | Tryfer
Saturday, November 29. Twist of Lime. 9PM. $10.
Boron are a Gentilly doom rockin' quartet. They drop new LP (actually CD) Gigantism in Miniature with a thud at this show. B. Hogg play some stoned n' irate metal. One-man band Tryfer makes its critically-acclaimed debut. Don't worry, be happy. https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1242380681242594&id=100064120203280

Music by Drugstore Lipstick | Dmb the Etymology | Bimbo Yaga | Burlesque by Chr'ree Jewelz
Sunday, November 30. Mudlark Theatre. 7PM. $10.
Mourners Lament. Alter tending and food drive. Bring food and get in free.

David J | Vinsantos | Raymond Moose Jackson | Trevor Pink
Sunday, November 30. New Marigny Theatre (2301 Marais Street). 7PM. $25, $75 (VIP meet n' greet).
Ex-Bauhaus and -Love and Rockets. "An intimate evening of music, spoken word and more. Enjoy new songs from David J as well as classics we know and love. With Vinsantos, Stanley Roy and Tsarina Hellfire of Le Vampyre Cabaret, Raymond Moose Jackson, Trevor Pink [of NOLA rockerz Missing] & more for a unique listening room experience."

Gnarled | Glórach | Garguts
Sunday, November 30. Poor Boys. 9PM. $10.
Final stop of the "DANKSGIVING TOUR." Looking to earn or recertify your "Real G" card? Try to withstand Florida stoner doom (Gnarled), Oklahoma stoner doom (Glórach), n' NOLA stoner sludge (Garguts). The United States government has determined that smoking marijuana is hazardous to your health. Know when to say when. https://facebook.com/events/1136791541707414

Louis Michot & Swamp Magic
Sunday, November 30. Saturn Bar. 8PM.

Precious Cargo | Lo Tide | C’est Funk | Prince Pauper | Lady Li
Sunday, November 30. Vaughan's Lounge (4229 Dauphine Street). 8PM.
Domino Sound DJs. Last Sunday of every month here. Free rice & beans. 8 - midnite. dominosoundrecords.com/domino-sound-djs

HOES (Horticulturalists of Exceptional Skill)
Monday, December 1. Carrollton Station. 6PM.
"Plant nerds talking all things plants and gardening. Feel free to bring any plants, props, cuttings or seeds to swap and share!" Held here the first Monday of every month. Flyer: https://facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1918548395633265

BC Coogan
Monday, December 1. Saturn Bar. 8:30PM.

Izzy Chase Quartet | Whitenoise | Trivial Matters
Tuesday, December 2. Saturn Bar. 9PM.

Parra for Cuva | DJ 87 | Elliot From Earth
Wednesday, December 3. The Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard). 10PM. $25 (advance).
The headliner is a Berlin-based downtempo, chillout electronica purveyor doing an "exploration of sound in a surprising and sensitive journey that unites haunting vocals, choir-singing, groovy basslines, trance-inducing shakers and many exciting collaborations." Many tracks have guest vocals that add little to the music's lethargic yet tropical feel. One of only five U.S. shows on his tour. Two NOLA DJs open. More info at eventbrite.com/e/1735695113809. 10 PM - 2 AM.

156/Silence | Hourhouse
Thursday, December 4. Gasa Gasa. 7PM.

Dan Auerbach | Patrick Carney | Leon "El" Michels
Thursday, December 4. Saturn Bar. 10PM. $20 (cash at door only).
DJ sets. Yes, both members of The Black Keys, who have played at arenas & even stadia (stadiums), will be DJing with a guy from The Dap Kings. Though it's fair to call them retro bar-/dad-rock with occasional gritty Delta signifiers, at least listen to the hypnotic & pure song "Turn Blue." https://facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1136568882022323

Renée Gross | Sari Jordan
Friday, December 5. BJ's (4301 Burgundy Street). 9PM.

Phoush
Friday, December 5. Gasa Gasa. 8PM.

The Mynabirds
Friday, December 5. NOLA 'Nacular Studio & Gallery (1172 Magazine St.). 7PM. $25. Turducken Productions
Singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn has made music as The Mynabirds since 2010, releasing four critically acclaimed and stylistically different albums on Saddle Creek. Must purchase advance tickets at https://undertowshows.com/products/new-orleans-la-december-5

La Tran-K
Friday, December 5. Saturn Bar. 10PM.

Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes | Whisper Party!
Friday, December 5. Tipitina's. 9PM. $15.00 (+ $6.83 fees).
Ex-Head Pro.

John Calvin | Feral Daughters | Light Leaves | Frog Rider
Saturday, December 6. Bear's (1401 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport). 8PM. $10.
Light Leaves' debut show. 21+. No description of any of the acts at https://facebook.com/events/832617425799518

New Orleans Bookfair
Saturday, December 6. Fred Hampton Free Store (5523 St. Claude Avenue). 11AM-5PM. FREE.
22nd annual New Orleans Bookfair. An author talk with China Martens, some poetry readings, a zine workshop, info about fighting ICE, a space for kids (and others) to hang out and color and create, a meal with Community Kitchen, and more!

R.A.P. Ferreira & Crow Billiken | Kaye the Beast | Brainweight
Saturday, December 6. Gasa Gasa. 8PM.

George Orwell Beyond 1984 and Animal Farm Book Club
Saturday, December 6. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale Branch (4036 Jefferson Highway). 12:30PM. FREE.
"What counts is that we don't betray each other:" Christopher Hitchens' book Why Orwell Matters will be discussed in the fourth of five meetings of the book club. Email mparker@jefferson.lib.la.us for more details.

Kevin Comarda | Shawn Bourg
Saturday, December 6. NOLA 'Nacular Studio & Gallery (1172 Magazine St.). 7PM. FREE (donations appreciated). Turducken Productions
Local singer-songwriters playing for art opening reception. https://www.instagram.com/kevincomarda/ https://www.instagram.com/shawn_bourg/

Photek | Chana | Atek | Tristan Dufrene | Beebe
Saturday, December 6. Santos Bar. 9PM.
"Ecstatic to announce the legendary Photek in New Orleans! A night of unparalleled jungle music with CHANA [MIAMI] (@c00rdinatedcha0s), ATEK (@atek_dnb), BEEBE (@bb_504), and New Orleans Queen of the underground TRISTAN DUFRENE (@trissyjames)." Photek is in the elite Metalheadz crew since the mid-'90s. His highly influential "Ni-Ten-Ichi-Ryu (Two Swords Technique)" was in the '98 film Blade & on many a compilation, most notably MTV's Amp ('97). Its hypnotic & swordy music video is a must-see. Presented by The Bassik Agency, Audubon Imprint, & 504 Junglizm. This event is on both floors. 21+. Flyer: https://www.santosbar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/photek.jpg / https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQcudS-DfQV

5th Annual City-Wide and International Diorama Contest
Sunday, December 7. Bywater Museum of Unnatural History (921 Mandeville). FREE.
Anyone can enter anyone can WIN! All are invited to attend the Contest Judging Gala on December 7th from 4 to 7pm! Cash prizes! Kids categories! Free to participate and attend! Projects due December 5th. The Bywater Museum of Unnatural History is located at 921 Mandeville and has a permanent collection of over 100 dioramas and other oddities. We're open most Sundays, 3 to 5:31pm. @bywater_museum_of_unnat_hist / 504.358.0609

BC Coogan
Monday, December 8. Saturn Bar. 8:30PM.

Glyders | The Convenience | Timeout Room
Tuesday, December 9. Gasa Gasa. 8PM.

Los Guiros | DJ C'est Funk
Tuesday, December 9. Saturn Bar. 9PM.
Cumbia.

Sevendust | Cory Marks
Tuesday, December 9. The Fillmore (6 Canal Street). 8PM. $62+.
"Denial" is still one of the dopest nü-metal songs ever.

Zine making workshop
Wednesday, December 10. Acadiana Center For The Arts (101 W. Vermilion Street, Lafayette). 5:30PM-7:30PM. Free with registration.
"Join us in a collaborative collaging workshop as we assemble the 5th issue of the Creative Acadiana Community Art Zine. Issue theme to be announced!" RSVP for free at simpletix.com/e/artist-round-up-zine-making-tickets-226779

Primitive Man | Buffalo Nichols | Today is the Day | God is War
Wednesday, December 10. Gasa Gasa. 7PM.

Beats Antique
Wednesday, December 10. The Joy Theater. 8PM. $33.80+.
"Beats Antique is a U.S.-based experimental world fusion and electronic music group. Formed in 2007 in conjunction with producer Miles Copeland, the group has become noted for their mix of different genres as well as their live shows, which mix samples and heavy percussives with Tribal Fusion dance and performance art." - Wikipedia. The lineup includes bellydancer Zoe Jakes. An obscure band boasting 315k Facebook followers. No opening act listed.

Shovels & Rope
Thursday, December 11. Chickie Wah Wah. 9PM. $39 (advance).
"Carving out a niche in the Americana world with strong, rootsy efforts... Shovels & Rope [Cary Ann Hearst & Michael Trent] have earned the right to follow their own muse." It's "An Intimate Evening with," hence no openers. Flyer: https://i.ticketweb.com/i/00/12/67/28/84_Original.jpg

Bad Santas Holiday Costume Party
Friday, December 12. Gasa Gasa. 8PM.

Chromeo (DJ set)
Friday, December 12. Republic. 11PM. $20 (early bird).
Humorously suave luxury R&B lotharios from Monréal. Long-winded 2010 bio at republicnola.com/event/chromeo: "The duo of Dave 1 and P-Thugg has built a career on turning flirtation into philosophy, heartache into groove, and irony into an art form!" chromeo.net. 18+. Flyer: https://republicnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/REP_CHROME4.1200X1500.png

Trivium | Jinjer | Heriot
Friday, December 12. The Fillmore (6 Canal Street). 7:30PM. $64.

Acath | Maintenance | Bloomweaver
Saturday, December 13. Artmosphere. 8PM. FREE.
Acath is Lafayette truegaze, dream pop quartet. https://lsureveille.com/265989/articles/how-acath-is-making-a-return-to-traditional-shoegaze. Maintenance is Lafayette quirky emo pop. https://www.maintenance.band. Bloomweaver is "90s style Alternative from South LA." This is their debut show, at which a live album AND a music video will be recorded. They are female-fronted and boast members of Camps, Mangata, Father Rust, Royal Teeth (whose "Wild" is the biggest indie pop song in Louisiana history, or actually probably 2nd behind Deadeye Dick's "New Age Girl," or 3rd behind GIVERS' "Up Up Up"), & Pale Misery. https://facebook.com/bloomweaverband. This takes place during Lafayette's monthly (every 2nd Saturday) downtown ArtWalk. Flyers: https://facebook.com/events/812118648284561 & https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122105892567098453

The Red Tapes | Code Black | Ayo Dylan | B3ntly | Swarm
Saturday, December 13. Courtyard Brewery (1160 Camp Street). 9PM. $10.

Sub Division
Saturday, December 13. Gasa Gasa. 8PM.
Joy Division cover band.

Hex Windham and Tim Mech’s PEEP-SHOW
Saturday, December 13. NOLA 'Nacular Studio & Gallery (1172 Magazine St.). 7PM. FREE (donations appreciated). Turducken Productions
Live music for PhotoNOLA 'Nacular reception. https://www.instagram.com/hexwindham/ https://www.instagram.com/timmechspeepshow/

Mod Dance Party
Saturday, December 13. Saturn Bar. 10PM.

Love Story's End | Horror Party | Thorninmyside | Project Nine
Saturday, December 13. The Hot Spot Bistro And Lounge (1948 E. Pass Road, Gulfport, MS). 7PM.
"A spooky pre-winter's night of rock, punk and metal." Are Thorninmyside named after the phenomenal and badass Quicksand song that is arguably the zenith of post-hardcore? (Probably not, as they call themselves "Goth-rock from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.") Costume contest w/ prizes. Presented by Mz. Mayhem. https://facebook.com/events/1334988531439793

Dragon Smoke | Gitkin
Saturday, December 13. Tipitina's. 9PM. $30.
"IF YOU SEE SMOKE, YOU KNOW YOU WILL SEE FIRE!" "Step into a world where dust-strewn landscapes meet the hypnotic melodies of desert blues and psychedelic cumbia. Welcome to the world of Gitkin."

Jeremy Phipps & Friends
Sunday, December 14. Commons Club at Virgin Hotel (550 Baronne Street).
Jeremy Phipps of People Museum. Also here on the 21st. WWOZ's listing says 9 AM for both shows, but this is presumably a typo.

Trendafilka
Sunday, December 14. New Marigny Theatre (2301 Marais Street). 7:30PM. $25.
"Trendafilka’s performances feature songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Greece, and Georgia, arranged in three to five distinct vocal lines. Dissonances and harmonies weave and swell through each piece, exploring timeless human themes." 7:30 - 10, w/ 20-min. intermission. https://newmarignytheatre.com/event/trendafilka-closes-out-the-season-with-a-full-length-winter-concert-at-the-new-marigny-theatretrendafilka

BC Coogan
Monday, December 15. Saturn Bar. 8:30PM.

Drunk Picasso Clothing Swap
Tuesday, December 16. Saturn Bar. 5PM.

Catbite | Jay Wood
Thursday, December 18. Gasa Gasa. 8PM.

The Casualties | Crazy & The Brains | The Kings Cannons
Friday, December 19. Gasa Gasa. 8PM.

SLAAP (Smokestack Lightning Ariel Androgyny) Cabaret
Friday, December 19. Saturn Bar. 9PM.

Fatter Than Albert | Bad Operation | Joystick | Maddie Ruthless
Friday, December 19. The Broadside (600 N. Broad Street).
What year is this?

Béla Fleck & The Flecktones | Alash
Saturday, December 20. The Joy Theater. 8PM. $63+.
The reunited Flecktones, with all four original members (incl. famed bassist Victor Wooten & his brother Roy a.k.a. Future Man), combine jazz, bluegrass, & psychedelic pop. You might've seen their '90s album covers and presumed they were in the vein of Pink Floyd or Primus or Phish; those bands' influence is present, but subtly / incidentally. Alash is a Tuvan throat singing ensemble from throat singing hotbed Kyzyl, Tuva. Possibly the first such act to ever perform in NOLA? Do they regard every form of Western music as mere failed attempts to improve upon Tuvan throat singing... and chuckle at us? They won't be laughing after some enterprising locals invent Tuvan throat sludge about five minutes after this concert. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alash_(ensemble) / https://khoomei.narod.ru/muz/KARGYRAA.mp3

Ben Living
Saturday, December 27. RallyCap Brewing Co. (11212 Pennywood Avenue, Baton Rouge). 12PM-8PM.
Dark Draft Book Fest featuring local horror / mystery / crime authors. Beer, pizza, pastries, etc. https://facebook.com/events/824963223565950

Goodbye Academy | GutZombie | Double Knockout | Belle Grove
Saturday, December 27. The Varsity. 8PM. $15 (advance), $20 (door).
Christmas Crashout Fest. Emo-y (except GZ) local rockers assemble. 18+. Presented by Mixed Alternative Mag & Louisiana LOUD. https://facebook.com/events/33086317954292357

Where Y'acht?
Wednesday, December 31. Gasa Gasa. 9PM.

Helen Gillet
Thursday, January 1. The Tigermen Den (3113 Royal Street). 8PM. $20.
Billed as "Listening Room with Helen Gillet," your local celliste extraordinaire. Will she kick off the nëw year with breezy French chanson crooning, or sheets of instrumental atonality? This residency evidently happens here the first Thursday of every month.

George Orwell Beyond 1984 and Animal Farm Book Club
Saturday, January 3. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale Branch (4036 Jefferson Highway). 12:30PM. FREE.
"What counts is that we don't betray each other:" George Orwell's Burmese Days will be discussed in this fifth and final meeting of the book club. Email mparker@jefferson.lib.la.us for more details.

Modulation Sessions
Saturday, January 3. Wolf Den (at the Howlin Wolf). 9PM. $10.
"The New Orleans Synth Cult presents a night of unique grooves, with The New Years After Party Modulation Sessions, featuring live hardware synthesis by Oscillation Communications, and unique DJ sets from The Nola Housing Project!" Flyer: https://i.ticketweb.com/i/00/13/30/88/73_Edp.jpg

The Black Jacket Symphony
Saturday, January 10. Baton Rouge River Center Theater (220 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge). 7:30PM. $45+.
The Black Jacket Symphony performs Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.

Sparrow Smith & the Resonant Rogues | Meredith Moon
Tuesday, January 20. Saturn Bar. 9PM.

Peli Con
Saturday, January 24. Dugas Recreation Center (30372 Eden Church Road, Denham Springs). 10AM-6PM. $15 (age 11-59), $10 (60+), free (0-10).
4th annual. "Comics, gaming, art, cards, collectibles, cosplay contest, panels, food..." https://facebook.com/events/1123171289184389

Lauren Ruth Ward
Tuesday, January 27. NOLA 'Nacular Studio & Gallery (1172 Magazine St.). 7PM. $20. Turducken Productions
Lauren Ruth Ward is a Baltimore born multidisciplinary artist, whose lyrics and stage expression are based on the exploration of the human condition. Must purchase advance tickets at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/laurenruthward/1874605

Gavino Loche | Adrian Raso | Layla Musselwhite | Jimmy Robinson | Phil deGruy
Friday, January 30. Hartley/Vey Theatre at Shaw Center For the Arts (100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge). 7:30PM. $31.
Across The Pond Guitar Festival. "Experience a captivating blend of international and local guitar talent. Featuring renowned musicians in individual performances, dynamic collaborations, and a spectacular grand finale with all artists. Gavino Loche's YouTube performances have millions of hits, and he has won numerous awards, including Best Up-and-Coming Italian Guitar Player. Gavino’s solo performances blend tapping, percussive sounds, and incredible fingerstyle arrangements." Presented by Manship Theatre. All ages.

Reverend Horton Heat | The Bills
Friday, January 30. Tipitina's. 9PM. $10 (advance).
Low price ($10 Ticket Tour of North America), lower brow. "Listening to the REVEREND HORTON HEAT is tantamount to injecting pure musical nitrous into the hot-rod engine of your heart." The Bills are "New Orleans surf, punk, and garage!"

Nine Inch Nails | Boys Noize
Thursday, February 5. Smoothie King Center (1500 Dave Dixon Drive). 8PM.
Michael Moss' favorite band Boys Noize.

Gonzales Retro Con
Saturday, February 7. Lamar Dixon Expo Center (9039 South St Landry Avenue, Gonzales). 10AM-6PM.
This year's theme is the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. Mere furlongs away from the Tanger Outlet Mall & Cabela's! CONSUME. Also open the next day from 11 - 5. https://facebook.com/events/1189035643049464

Heart | Lucinda Williams
Sunday, March 1. Brookshire Grocery Arena (2000 Brookshire Arena Drive, Bossier City). 7:30PM. $70.50.
Is it cloak and dagger? Could it be spring or fall? I walk without a cut through a stained glass wall.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP Legacy)
Tuesday, April 28. Manship Theatre (100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge). 7:30PM. $60 - $80.
We've all nodded our heads to Brain Salad Surgery, but this is an advisory to AVOID this show, prog rocker. "Created by Carl Palmer and his management, the show will be presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. THIS IS NOT A TRIBUTE ACT - THIS IS THE REAL THING. Through modern technology they will reunite the band: Carl with his two bandmates, playing together along with Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, who both passed away in 2016. The show combines video performance of Emerson and Lake from a legendary sold out ROYAL ALBERT HALL ELP show from 1992 with live on stage performances of Carl Palmer with his own ELP Legacy band (Paul Bielatowicz and Simon Fitzpatrick). All the musicians play together in sync to present a complete and authentic Emerson, Lake & Palmer show." Imagine if established rock acts like SUGAR RAY, THOU, or BANANARAMA try to pull this crap on their fans in like 30 years after 67% of their members croak. "ELP was an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson of the Nice (keyboards), Greg Lake of King Crimson (vocals, bass, guitar, producer), and Carl Palmer of Atomic Rooster (drums, percussion). With nine RIAA-certified gold record albums in the US and an estimated 48 million records sold worldwide, they are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock groups of the 1970s."

New Orleans Area DIY Events and Shows