IND L!VE offers highlights of the many live music events taking place around Acadiana this weekend.
Thursday, June 9
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9 p.m.
One of the brightest young talents to emerge in Cajun, Creole and Zydeco (Louisiana French) music over the last decade, Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist and songwriter with seemingly unlimited potential.
Thursday, June 9
Grouse Room
Doors: 9:30 p.m.
Shimmer will be bringing it Old School style. Raywood and Amy will be laying down some of your favorite 80s tunes. Don't miss this one folks.
HANK AND CUPCAKES WITH PAGODA MAMBO
Friday, June 10
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9 p.m.
The band Hank & Cupcakes (Atlanta GA) will be kicking off a 3 month Record Release Tour at Blue Moon Saloon next week on Friday 6/10. The show celebrates the release of 'Cheap Thrill' the band's rawest and most energetic recording so far.
SMOOV RAS & THE REFLECTION + BRASS MIMOSA
Friday, June 10
Feed & Seed
Doors: 8 p.m.
Admission: $10
Feed N Seed Lafayette welcomes a night of smooth jams featuring Smoov-Ras and The Reflection and Brass Mimosa.
Saturday, June 11
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9 p.m.
These local veterans of the blues scene are ready to give you the Saturday night you were dreaming of. Come on out and let's have a good time!
KEVIN SEKHANI CD RELEASE PARTY
Saturday, June 11
Grouse Room
Doors: 9 p.m.
As a 20 year veteran of the Austin music scene, Kevin Sekhani has done it all. From blazing rock-n-roll to Holy Ghost Honkytonk, for years Sekhani has entertained crowds with heartfelt enthusiasm and poignant lyrics. In 2010, Sekhani moved back to his home town of Lafayette, Louisiana to front The Mercy Brothers, a Gospel group walking the fine line of sinners and saints. Since the prodigal son’s return home, he has won over the hearts of Jazz Fest and Festival International audiences, landed a top 10 spot on the Americana charts in Europe, toured Sweden, and signed his Gospel group to Louisiana Red Hot Records.
SICKBAY PRESENTS ADAM TORRES + PLUSH CLAW + MAN IS FLOWER
Saturday, June 11
Feed & Seed
Doors: 8 p.m.
Admission: $10
FEED N SEED is excited to collaborate with SICKBAY** to host its first in a series of out-of-the-house shows! SICKBAY PRESENTS: ADAM TORRES, PLUSH CLAW, and MAN IS FLOWER!
AN EVENING WITH JASON MRAZ AND HIS GUITAR
Tuesday, June 14
Acadiana Center for the Arts
Doors: 8 p.m.
The AcA welcomes singer-songwriter Jason Mraz for an intimate evening of acoustic performances.