IND L!VE offers highlights of the many live music events taking place around Acadiana this weekend.
KYLE HUVAL AND THE DIXIE CLUB RAMBLERS
Thursday, Dec. 15
Artmosphere Bistro
Doors: 9 p.m.
Each member of Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers has a passion for playing traditional Cajun French music, as well as a devotion to preserving the steeped culture and heritage that lies in Louisiana Cajun French music.
LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS RECORD RELEASE PARTY
Thursday, Dec. 15
Jefferson Street Pub
Doors: 8 p.m.
Lost Bayou Ramblers will hold their Record Release Party with Spider Stacy & TONOMONO on Thursday Dec. 15. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show starting at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $12 and are available at www.socialentertainment.net. General admission is $15 at the door.
MICHAEL SCOTT BOUDREAUX ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE
Thursday, Dec. 15
The Grouse Room
Doors: 7:30 p.m.
Michael Scott Boudreaux is a local musician from Breaux Bridge playing Outlaw Country, Blues, Texas Red Dirt and Louisiana Roots. An aspiring songwriter, singer and accomplished guitarist, he is talented beyond his years. He has been playing around Breaux Bridge, Lafayette and Baton Rouge for the last several years.
Thursday, Dec. 15
The Grouse Room
Doors: 9 p.m.
Since 1995 this Lafayette, La. based variety band has been rocking bars, clubs and special events all over the south. Our Funky/SwampRock/R&B sound has only one goal, "keep'em on the dance floor or get'em on stage". It's all about you!! Bring your friends and family for a night of FUN with us....The Wild Rice Band.
CAT HEAD BISCUIT BOYS + STAR PARKS
Friday, Dec. 16
Artmosphere Bistro
Doors: 9 p.m.
Admission: $10
Everyone's favorite Italian Cajun guitar hero, Andy Bianculli, is returning to Lafayette, not with Feufollet, but his own group. Star Parks will be joining Lafayette favorites, The Cat Head Biscuit Boys on Friday, December 16th at Artmopshere. The Austin based band are fresh off of an international tour that included shows in France, England, Ireland and Canada.
Friday, Dec. 16
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9:30 p.m.
Come out to The Blue Moon's annual Christmas Party and Hoot Night. They'll have the The Blue Moon Band playing all of your favorite Christmas tunes. The best part is you get to get up on stage and have the band back you while you sing one of your favorites.
HOT DROPS: LAFAYETTE'S DOPEST HIP-HOP AT POETS
Friday, Dec. 16
Poets
Doors: 9 p.m.
Admission: $5
HOT DROPS is an concert series that will feature some of Lafayette's dopest Hip-Hop talent. Expect some high energy performances from the featured acts who will perform a full set with HOT DROPS in between from some talented artists who will come thru and perform their hottest song! PLUS they will have Legend The Dj on the 1s and 2s all night and Kaleb Arvie will be on the mic. Performers include Armed Rhymery, UG Havok, Big Al & Skully and Ya Baws.
Friday, Dec. 16
The Grouse Room
Doors: 9 p.m.
Louisiana Red, a seven piece powerhouse, has enjoyed over 25 years of success in providing thousands of clients with high energy performances and tremendous musical excellence.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Poets
Doors: 9 p.m.
Admission: $5
Enjoy an intimate evening with Cedric Watson.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Blue Moon Saloon
Doors: 9 p.m.
Blayze & Saddles is a country-western/honky tonk band from Lafayette, Louisiana, that's likely to move even those less fond of the style. Drawing from the sounds of 1960s Bakersfield and the most notable of outlaws, they offer up a brand of country music not to be found anywhere else in the state, and perhaps not enough even in country music capitals. The group features members of other prominent local acts including Grammy-nominated Cajun band, Feufollet, swamp-pop supergroup, Lil' Band o' Gold, and Indie Rock n' Rollers, The Viatones. In the short time they've been together, the boys have already gathered quite a following, earning a reputation for their showmanship and antics, not to mention their sound. When described by others, people tend to find the same words: "Real Country Music."
Saturday, Dec. 17
Artmosphere Bistro
Doors: 9 p.m.
Admission: $10
Lilly Brave is a unique group of independent musicians who write and perform soulful melodic pop songs. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana Giorgio Russo [lead Vocals And rhythms] Ben Davis [bass] and Drew Ogle [drums] have played music together for a over a decade in different projects. Expanding there sound with Laura Steiner [ Vocals, Ukulele, Keys ] and Trey Willis [organ, percussion] The Music drives with intense drums, duo gender harmonic vocals, deep organ tones and Smooth bass rides. The lyrics have deeply honest cerebral content but with a surprisingly relatable human voice. LillyBrave is a group of individuals that believe relationships between multiple creative minds can form a selfless, unified projection to ultimately create a living musical expression.
Saturday, Dec. 17
The Grouse Room
Doors: 10 p.m.
Travis Matte & The Kingpins was formed a little different than most local groups. Its first goal was to get a CD out then start doing shows opposed to performing as a group then doing a CD release later once style was formed.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Warehouse 535
Doors: 6 p.m.
Admission: $8
Please join us for a showcase of local artwork for a one-night only event! Warehouse 535 and Galerie Touchet have collaborated to create a fusion event with a plethora of local artistic talents. Come support the artists by casting your vote! Three lucky artists will be awarded door-funded cash prizes to pursue their artistic endeavors! The WP2 Art Prizes will be presented at the end of the evening to three artists in three categories – Performance, Musical, and Visual.