IND L!VE offers highlights of the many live music events taking place around Acadiana this weekend.
DTA! WITH JIMMIE VAUGHAN, BAYOU ROUNDUP CAR SHOW & 50s NIGHT
Friday, Oct. 16
Parc Sans Souci
Doors: 5 p.m.
Start your engines car and music lovers! Downtown Alive! is proud to welcome Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-A-Whirl Band with Lou Ann Bartonfor a special DTA! See a sneak peek of some of the best classic cars in America lining the parc from the Bayou Round Up Car Show at DTA! In an extra special twist, DTA! and the Downtown Restaurant and Bar Association are teaming up to offer theme nights at DTA! and in Downtown bars and restaurants after DTA! Join in on the fun and come dressed in your best 50’s, hot rod, greaser attire and participate in theme night with DTA!
AN EVENING WITH TONY JOE WHITE
Friday, Oct 16
Vermilionville
Doors: 7 p.m.
Frank and Tony Productions present legendary Tony Joe White in concert at Vermilionville's Performance Center. This is a reserved seating event. Seats will be automatically assigned based on best available at time of purchase. Online ticket sales end 2 p.m. day of show. Remaining tickets will be available the evening of the show at the box office. No Refunds.
FOREST HUVAL + PINE LEAF BOYS
Friday, Oct 16
Feed & Seed
Doors: 9 p.m.
Admission: $10
A Lafayette favorite will perform with Lafayette Legends as Forest Huval joins Pine Leaf Boys Forest Huval Band on stage at Feed & Seed to brings a fresh sound to authentic Cajun music.
LIL' BUCK SINEGAL
Friday, Oct. 16
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9:30 p.m.
Touted as the best guitar slinger South Louisiana has to offer, Paul “Lil’ Buck” Sinegal is the world’s finest zydeco guitarist.
THE DIAMOND DEVIL REVUE
Friday, Oct. 16
Cite des Arts
Doors: 10 p.m.
Admission: $15
The Diamond Devil Revue is back at Cité des Arts, bringing a new, devilishly delightful show to the second stage. This cabaret-style show will feature favorite Lafayette burlesque performers, including Lucy Furr, Mia Moore, Shirley Yours, Minnie Chanson, Shelby Have, and host Mr. Buttz. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $20 for a front row table seat with a free glass of wine, compliments of The Diamond Devils. Go to www.citedesarts.org or call (337) 291-1122 to reserve your seat for the most sinfully hottest show in town.
SHAKE YOUR TRAIL FEATHER FESTIVAL
Saturday, Oct. 17
Parc du Pont
Doors: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The annual fundraiser festival gets kicked off with a set by the St. Bernard School children (11:30 to Noon). Additionally, musicians David Greely and Megan Brown (Cajun folklore- Noon to 1 pm), the Magnolia Sisters (Grammy nominated-Cajun 1:30pm to 3:30pm), and Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express (Creole/Zydeco – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) will play on the circa 1860 bridge moored on the bayou bank. The Heritage Stage will include historical/cultural interviews with boat builders on the Teche, a premiere of Charles Richard’s documentary about wooden boat builders “In the Mind of the Maker.” Cajun Paddle will be partnering to host a “Paddle to the Party.” Kayaks and canoes will paddle 2 hours from Poche Bridge to the park with a floating band escort (10:00 am to Noon). TRAIL is partnering to host the “Trail Feathers” bike event (7:00 am to 11:00 am), which has 3 different bike routes, and they all have an option to peddle and paddle with the Cajun Paddle crew. The festival encourages folks to come to the festival adorned in feathers and compete for the Best Bird Prize. There will be artisans, several kid’s activities, face painting, food and beverages, and a kayak donated by Pack and Paddle will be auctioned (5:00 pm). Proceeds from the festival go toward building the National Bayou Teche Paddle Trail, so come join the fun, and Shake Your Trail Feathers for a good cause. For more information on the various event activities, contact Patti Holland at [email protected].
FREETOWN FALL FAIR
Saturday, Oct. 17
Warehouse 535
Doors: 1 p.m.
Admission: Free
Fall is here and and everyone loves to take advantage of the cool breeze that only lasts for a moment here in South Louisiana, which is why Warehouse 535 is hosting the Freetown Fall Fair. It's a neighborhood affair with fun for the whole family. Free admission for all with food and drinks available for purchase. Warehouse 535 is happy to welcome special guests from Lafayette's sister city of Namur, Belgium bringing us tunes from their hometown with entertainment by a Belgian Bluegrass Band. Also featuring various Belgian food demonstrations and tastings of Belgian Beer. Other activities include Pétanque Lessons, Learn the Freetown Coterie and Preview Neighborhood Heritage Signs. There will also be Local Musicians, Food Trucks, Local Beer and Jambalaya. Please bring your own lawn chairs and picnic blankets. No ice chests.
PROFESSOR PHINEAS SINCLAIR
Saturday, Oct 17
Feed & Seed
Doors: 9 p.m.
Admission: $15
Feed & Seed presents the 4th monthly performance of Professor Phineas Sinclair's Medicine Show, where anything goes. Don't miss this variety show at Feed N Seed Lafayette. Directed and hosted by "Professor Phineas Sinclair", the series is a collection of original performances by local artists' interpretation of the monthly theme. Prepare your eyes and ears as October's showcase theme is "Hocus Pocus." Sure to leave you afraid to sleep. Expect to be shocked, happy and sad, but always thoroughly entertained. Tickets to previous shows have sold out so don't procrastinate.
THE REVELERS
Saturday, Oct 17
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 10 p.m.
The Revelers combine Cajun, Country, Blues, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop into a powerful tonic of roots music that’s sure to get you moving.
VINYL SWAP
Sunday, Oct 18
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 2 p.m.
Join Blue Moon Saloon on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 2 - 6 p.m. for a Vinyl Swap event. During this time feel free to trade, sell, swap, or even giveaway your musical loot.