IND L!VE offers highlights of the many live music events taking place around Acadiana this weekend.
Friday, Jan. 22
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9 p.m.
The N'awlins Johnnys originated in 2009 as a blend of the rhythms of New Orleans funk and the early blues-based rock & roll that made the world take notice of the New Orleans music scene decades ago. The result is a highly-danceable form of rock & roll that is funky, filthy and distinctly New Orleans.
Friday, Jan. 22
Artmosphere Bistro
Doors: 9 p.m.
Big Deal Burlesque is New Orleans’ very own first ever touring Burlesque show comprised of a rotational all-star cast of dancers, aerialists, musicians, pole performers and sideshow acts. Big Deal Burlesque also featuring guests from across the country. Big Deal Burlesque features an all-star cast including Madonnathan, Grand Mafun, Miss Monarch M, special guest Lucy Furr (Lafayette) and produced by Roxie Le Rouge.
Friday, Jan. 22
Feed & Seed
Doors: 8 p.m.
Admission: $10
Double Wide is an original Hard Country band from Lafayette featuring Matt Thornton, PapaPuff Neza, Justin Lewis and Shannon May. The Rotten Cores are a hybrid of vintage country and punk rock, but also incorporate elements as far reaching as Celtic, swing and folk while always maintaining a cohesive sound. Show starts at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 10 p.m.
Admission: $10
A Hoot Night consists of a house band performing covers of songs with various singers jumping on stage. It's always a great time, so come on out. Megan Brown, Kelli Savoy, Julie Williams, Leah Graeff, Michelle Colón, J. Burton and Brian Fischer will all be singing Fleetwood Mac songs. They will be backed up by Andrew Toups on keys, Jim Kolacek on drums, Philippe Billeauxdeaux on Bass, and Chris Stafford on guitar. There will be more than two hours of the best, most recognizable, and moving fleetwood Mac songs.
YVETTE LANDRY + SABRA AND THE GET RIGHTS
Saturday, Jan. 23
Artmosphere Bistro
Doors: 9 p.m.
Come on out for a great night of two steppin' and song with Sabra & The Get Rights and Yvette Landry and Richard Comeaux!
TERRY & THE ZYDECO BAD BOYS BIRTHDAY BASH
Saturday, Jan. 23
Feed & Seed
Doors: 8 p.m.
Admission: $10
The Feed & Seed's special Zydeco friend, Terry Domingue, is celebrating his birthday and he wants to spend it with you. Come zydeco all night with Terry & The Zydeco Bad Boys and make Terry's birthday wish come true.
QUIT YOUR DAY JOB COMEDY TOUR: MATT WARD & GRADY RAY
Sunday, Jan. 24
JP’s Hookah Lounge
Doors: 8 p.m.
Matt Ward and Grady Ray are two touring comedians from East Tennessee who both quit their jobs to pursue careers in stand-up comedy. Their Quit Your Day Job Comedy Tour comes to Lafayette for just one night on Sunday January 24th at JP's Bar. There is no cover for this event. Come support two performers who are chasing their dream of making people laugh and sleeping in until noon.