IND L!VE offers highlights of the many live music events taking place around Acadiana this weekend.
HOOF IT! LATIN DANCE SESSIONS + KARNIVAL KREYOL
Thursday, Nov. 19
Feed & Seed
Doors: 7 p.m.
Admission: $5
Enjoy the last Latin session before FNS breaks for the holiday. The FNS will have new changes coming for the New Year. Karnival Kreyol features the Latin musical stylings of Cedric Watson, Ian Guidroz, Charles Vincent and Nick Vincent.
JULIE AND THE GIANTS
Thursday, Nov. 19
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 7 p.m.
Spend your Thursday dancin' at Blue Moon Saloon. Julie and The Giants features the talents of Julie Williams and Wilson Savoy, and is sure to be a good time. Join the event on Facebook.
JIM PHARIS CD RELEASE SHOW WITH JODI JAMES & CLAY PARKER
Thursday, Nov. 19
Artmosphere Bistro
Doors: 9 p.m.
Lafayette based musician Jim Pharis is celebrating the release of a new CD, Sure To Offend. Sure To Offend features Pharis' Piedmont Blues informed guitar style and vivid storytelling.
CEDRYL BALLOU AND THE ZYDECO TRENDSETTERS
Friday, Nov. 20
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 10 p.m.
Cedryl’s playing is equal parts tradition and innovation. His original songs speak to life in South Louisiana, with an undeniable groove that gets you, and keeps you, on your feet. Join the event on Facebook.
FOXFIRE + OH KELLY + WEST WITHOUT
Friday, Nov. 20
Artmosphere Bistro
Doors: 9 p.m.
Admission: $7
This all ages show features Baton Rouge band West Without as they celebrate the digital release of their brand new EP in Lafayette. Be sure to pick up a copy while you're there. Come be thankful with your friends before you go home to be thankful with family. It's what our forefathers would have wanted.
GLOW RAGE PAINT PARTY
Friday, Nov. 20
Nite Town
Doors: 9 p.m.
Feel the adrenaline rush when the paint starts flying. Get lost in the music, and experience the amazing lights and production brought in by GlowRage. Get wild and crazy with thousands and get ready for an experience like no other. The paint washes off but the memories last forever.
THE CAPTAIN LEGENDARY BAND + THE MIKE DEAN BAND
Friday, Nov. 20
Feed & Seed
Doors: 9 p.m.
Admission: $10
Louisiana native Mike Dean performs at the Feed & Seed along with The Captain Legendary Band.
BONSOIR CATIN + THE PINE LEAF BOYS
Saturday, Nov. 21
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9 p.m.
Since Bonsoir Catin burst upon the folk music scene in 2005, they have been rocking Louisiana dancehalls and festivals with their fresh Cajun sound that is a unique blend of ancient ballads, dancehall era gems, swamp pop stylings, and rock n’ roll blues. The Pine Leaf Boys play the old fashioned dance hall standards while making a priority to bring many of the more obscure songs of past masters into their repertoire and play them with gusto. Join the event on Facebook.
WILL PAYNE HARRISON + MEGAN BROWN & KELLI JONES SAVOY + AARON JOHNSTON
Saturday, Nov. 21
Feed & Seed
Doors: 8 p.m.
Admission: $10
Feed N Seed is glad to house a night of amazing acts featuring Will Payne Harrison, Megan Brown & Kelli Jones Savoy, Aaron Johnston.
RIO LUMINOSO
Saturday, Nov. 21
Saint Street Inn
Doors: 7:30 p.m.
Rio Luminoso will working up a classic Van Morrison number “The Way Young Lovers Do” from his mythic Astral Weeks album. It is a fun tune and fits right in with their Latino/romantic sound.
BLAYZE AND SADDLES
Saturday, Nov. 21
Richard Sale Barn
Doors: 6 p.m.
Admission: $15
The talented group, Blayze and Saddles come riding into the Richard Sale Barn on Saturday, November 21 as the 2nd installment of the 2015 Fall Concert Series. The Barn is located at 1307 S. Henry St. in Abbeville. Always a smoke free concert, the doors open at 6 p.m. with the music beginning at 7 p.m.
SOUTHERN SCREEN FILM FESTIVAL WRAP PARTY WITH TONOMONO
Sunday, Nov. 22
Feed & Seed
Doors: 7 p.m.
The folks at Southern Screen give a big thank you for everyone who came out to Southern Screen Film Festival 2015. Help them celebrate the end to a great weekend with food and flicks brought to you by Norwood Recording Co. and new music by Tonomono plus DJ Andres Proano". Get in half off with a ticket stub from any Festival event. Get your Festival Passes to attend all events November 19-22 at SouthernScreen.org/Attend.