Some of the area’s most talented musicians will perform at the Manship Theatre for two shows. The third annual Cool Winter Nights and Hot Jazz concerts kick off Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The shows feature Brian Shaw on trumpet, Willis Delony on piano, Bill Grimes on bass and guest vocalist Greg Daigle. They will be playing new and classic holiday favorites with an 18-piece big band. Tickets start at $10. Get more information.
Soul Creole brings funky-rock zydeco to Spanish Moon
What happens when Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers teams up with Corey Ledet? The answer is the new zydeco jam band, Soul Creole. The act is making its local debut at Spanish Moon Saturday, Dec. 20, as part of the venue’s Christmas extravaganza. Joining Soul Creole is longtime, hometown favorite Bones, a garage rock band known for its incessant grooves and vulgar songwriting. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $7 or free with the donation of a lightly used jacket or unopened box toy. The concert will also have door and raffle prizes. RSVP and get more information.
This week’s shows:
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Wednesday
Songwriters in the Round. It’s the final singer-songwriter night at Chelsea’s Café’s side bar. 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8. RSVP and get more information.
Thursday
Dolo Jazz Suite. Hear the latest in glitch, hip-hop and indie electronica music at Spanish Moon. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $7. Get more information via the organization’s Facebook page.
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Friday
Wayne Toups & Zydecajun. Enjoy Cajun music at The Texas Club. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15. Get more information.
The Gillis Silo, Parish-County Line, Eric DiSanto. Country rock bands play The Varsity. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. VIP tickets are available. Get more information.
Rootbeer & Mermentau, Rad Wagon, White Heat. Garage rock bands perform at Spanish Moon. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $7. Get more information via Rootbeer & Mermentau’s Facebook page.
Day of Dead-mas. Dummy Dumpster and Donovan Punch perform at Red Star for this special show. 10 p.m. Get more information.
Onion Loaf. Enjoy jammy jams from this local band at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m. Get more information via the band’s Facebook page.
Saturday
Exile on Laurel Street. Local musicians pay tribute to The Rolling Stones at Red Star. 8 p.m. RSVP and get more information.
Rebirth Brass Band. Hear that Crescent City big band sound at Chelsea’s Café. 10 p.m. RSVP and get more information.