IND L!VE offers highlights of the many live music events taking place around Acadiana this weekend.
Thursday, June 30
The Grouse Room
Doors: 9:30 p.m.
Austin-based soul funk band Soul Track Mind performs at The Grouse Room this Thursday.
LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS + DAIKAIJU
Thursday, June 30
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9 p.m.
Lost Bayou Ramblers perform along with Japanese performers Daikaiju Thursday night.
Thursday, June 30
Feed & Seed
Doors: 8 p.m.
The Feed & Seed welcomes back Terry & The Zydeco Bad Boys this Thursday.
Friday, July 1
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9:30 p.m.
The Bluerunners are not your typical Louisiana band. Inspired by such seemingly diverse artists as Clifton Chenier, the Balfa Brothers, Iry Lejeune and rock acts like Los Lobos, The Band or The Replacements, this young Lafayette based group is one of the most original outfits in the current Acadiana scene.
DJ TRASHY'S 4TH OF JULY-SUMMERTIME KICKOFF PARTY
Friday, July 1
The Grouse Room
Doors: 10 p.m.
You don't want to miss this! Trashy is going to help us kick off our 4th of July Summertime Dance Party. Not only do Ladies get in FREE, but they get to dance the night away to Trashy's one of a kind breakbeat mixes! So grab your best gal pals and kick off your weekend with The Grouse Room.
Friday, July 1
Feed & Seed
Doors: 8 p.m.
Admission: $10
Austin-based SHMU performs at the Feed & Seed along with local performers Capra and Rooter.
CATHEAD BISCUIT BOYS + DURWOOD + THE BUTCHERS
Saturday, July 2
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9 p.m.
The Blue Moon Saloon welcomes the debut of Durwood along with the Cathead Biscuit Boys and The Butchers this Saturday.
FOURTH OF JULY KICKOFF WITH PRIMETIME BAND
Saturday, July 2
The Grouse Room
Doors: 9:30 p.m.
Prime Time is a professional cover band featuring some of the most talented and experienced musicians from the Lafayette and surrounding areas.
MYLES MIGL TRIO + THE UNDERHILL FAMILY ORCHESTRA
Saturday, July 2
Feed & Seed
Doors: 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $10
Join the Feed & Seed this Fourth of July weekend as they welcome back The Underhill Family Orchestra and introduce Myles Migl!
Sunday, July 3
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 8 p.m.
Corey Ledet was born and raised in Houston, Texas, but spent his summers with family in small-town Parks, Louisiana. The Creole culture has its roots in Louisiana, but spread across the country, including neighboring Texas. Because of this, he was able to be immersed at all times in the Creole culture he loved so much. The summers in the family home molded and shaped Corey’s world in a profound way.
Sunday, July 3
Parc International
Doors: 4 p.m.
The event takes place from 4 - 10 p.m. in Parc International and is FREE for all ages. Scheduled performers include: SPANK THE MONKEY and Soul Express Brass Band. Face Painting and other kid-friendly activities will be on hand as well. Food will be available for purchase from Downtown’s newest eatery, Dat Dog Lafayette along with options from Cajun Cane Kettle Corn, Carpe Diem! Gelato - Espresso Bar and Sno 2 Geaux And, of course, plenty of both non-alcoholic and adult beverages will also be available for purchase thanks to event sponsors, Acadiana Bottling Company, Cane Run Estate Rum from Republic National Distributing Company and Schilling Distributing Company. The night ends with a massive firework display provided by Lafayette Roofing & General Contractors LLC. that is sure to be unforgettable!