Live music in Hammond, LA

Twilight at Longue Vue continues through the fall with weekly Wednesday gatherings in the gardens. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy live music surrounded by nature. This week features Nat & Kat Cajun String Band, the duo of Natalie Naquin on cello and Katy Murphy on guitar. Drawing on early roots Louisiana Cajun and Creole music, they offer stripped-down, sonically rich arrangements of classic waltzes, two-steps, reels, and ballads for cello, guitar, and vocals. Their evocative interpretations call to mind moonlit bayous, resonant cypress swamps, and dreamy live oak groves. Presented with support from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

Cameron Whitcomb brings the Kingdom of Fear Tour to House of Blues New Orleans for an all ages concert. Through a partnership with PLUS1, one dollar from every ticket supports Project Healthy Minds and its efforts to expand access to mental health services nationwide. The venue operates cashless, so purchases are made with credit cards, debit cards, or mobile pay at all points of sale. Tickets can be purchased in person during box office hours. For entry, bags must not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches. VIP upgrades are available by contacting the venue’s VIP team.

Mike Zito, a seven-time Blues Music Award winner and seventeen-time nominee, brings his acclaimed band to the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market for a live blues-rock performance. Opening act Jovin Webb performs blues, rock, and soul, with June Yamagishi featured as a special guest on one night and harmonica player Jason Ricci on the other. The performance highlights Zito’s guitar playing, vocals, and songwriting, with music rooted in blues, rock, soul, and Americana.

This event features special guests. Tickets will be available to the general public, with onsale details provided.

At the New Orleans Jazz Museum, Imox Jazz from Guatemala takes the spotlight. Founded in 2004 by pianist Víctor Arriaza, the quartet features Rosse Aguilar on saxophone and voice, Luis Pedro González on bass, and Kevin Escobar on drums. Across more than two decades, they have released five recordings that blend swing, Latin styles, flamenco, and neo-soul with the roots of traditional Guatemalan music. Their international activity includes representing Guatemala on notable stages in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and the United States. They have also brought their approach to the Jazz Education Network conference, engaging with a global community of educators and artists, and have collaborated or shared the stage with Erick Marienthal, Jason Marsalis, Andrea Motis, Luis Gasca, Dave Schroeder, and Marco Pignataro. The group plays a central role in Guatemala’s jazz community through the Imox Jazz Institute and the long-running #LosMartesSonDeJazz jam sessions that have supported the local scene for over a decade. The name Imox comes from Mayan culture and refers to a Nawal, or guardian spirit, associated with sensitivity, spontaneity, creative drive, and the vital chaos that connects people with nature.

NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison leads a musical tribute celebrating the music and legacy of John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Sonny Rollins. The lineup features Harrison on alto saxophone, Chief Xian Atundé Adjuah on trumpet, Azar Lawrence on tenor saxophone, Joe Dyson on drums, Nori Naraoka on bass, and Dan Kaufman on piano, with additional musicians to be announced. The band offers fresh interpretations of celebrated jazz repertoire.

Enjoy karaoke at Rock N Blues with no cover charge in downtown Covington, Louisiana.

Silent-era cinema meets live sound in a Halloween program at the Marigny Opera House. Two haunting works from the early years of film are paired with an original score by Jeff Pagano for string quartet and electronics, performed live. Charles Klein’s 1928 The Tell-Tale Heart adapts Edgar Allan Poe into a nerve-tightening portrait of guilt, as a killer cannot escape the imagined throb of a buried heartbeat. Louis Feuillade’s 1915 Les Vampires, Episode 3, Irma Vep, starring Musidora, follows its enigmatic antiheroine as she attempts a bold crime while journalist Philippe Guérande draws near to the gang’s secret world. The music comes to life with Kate Walter on violin, Elizabeth Crute Cunha on violin, Sixto Franco on viola, and Jake Fowler on cello, with B. Danos and Jeff Pagano shaping the electronic textures. Psychological fright and surreal intrigue converge in an immersive evening inside one of New Orleans’ most atmospheric venues, where shadows stir and certainty slips away.

This event brings together spoken word, stand up comedy, and Afrobeats at Red Light District in New Orleans. Attendees can expect stage performances, food and drink options, and a wraparound balcony overlooking the city where smoking is allowed. Presented by Parlay, it blends performances, music, and nightlife in one place.

Osees perform with Brigid Dawson, with Traps PS also featured. The show is open to all ages.

An 80s mixtape massacre themed Dark Gift ALLIANCE Ball and Social, titled The Thirst, transforms Generations Hall just outside the French Quarter into a vibrant night of music, performance, and revelry. Expect an open bar with premium selections, live music and DJ sets, stage entertainment, tarot readings, a range of curiosities, and a raffle with prizes. The early lineup features host MC HellVira, also known as Crisie Isbell, a performance by local band Miss Amerikan Vampyre, DJ Julian Blvck, DJ Razor of Simple Complexity, violinist Tanya Huang, and a returning appearance by Baron von Wanderwick, with more to be announced. Dark Gift ALLIANCE events welcome Vampires, Witches, Werewolves, Fairies, and similar beings, with supervised entry for humans and familiars. A sacred truce among the preternatural is observed for this gathering, sustaining peace throughout the festivities and into dawn.

The National WWII Museum’s vocal trio, the Victory Belles, presents a new program featuring spirited patriotic numbers and beloved hits from the World War II era. The performance evokes life in 1940s America, tracing the nation’s journey from the exuberance of the swing years to the resolve of wartime. With timeless songs, tributes to morale-boosting entertainers such as Bob Hope, and moving nods to letters from home, the show illustrates how music helped sustain hope when it was needed most. Ticket options include a luncheon matinee, a dinner experience, or show-only admission.

A Halloween themed lunch cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans invites witch inspired costumes and includes three signature cocktails. Guests can expect Halloween music, photo opportunities, a glitter bar, and festive river scenery. Admission covers the cruise, a plated meal, three drinks, and all onboard entertainment. The lunch menu features a tossed green salad, chicken and sausage gumbo, trout amandine with risotto, green beans, and decadent chocolate mousse. Capacity is limited.

Victoria Monet performs live at The Fillmore in New Orleans, LA. This concert brings the artist to a New Orleans stage.

This event features a feel-good atmosphere with drinks, company, and music at the center. The setting is relaxed, making it easy to spend time with friends while the music sets the mood.

Low Cut Connie brings high-energy rock and roll to Gasa Gasa in New Orleans, led by Philadelphia musician Adam Weiner. Performing under the Low Cut Connie name, Weiner has released seven studio albums and built a devoted audience that includes President Barack Obama, Sir Elton John, and Bruce Springsteen. He released the award-winning documentary ART DEALERS and has earned recognition from The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and NPR's Fresh Air. Appearances include Late Night with Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert's Play At Home series, and PBS NewsHour. His writing has appeared in SPIN, Billboard, and Talkhouse. An eighth studio album, Livin in the USA, is on the way. Admission is for ages 18 and up, with tickets priced between $25 and $30.

Explore a lively market that showcases the creative spirit and seaside charm of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, with talented artisans, local flavors, and live music setting the scene. More than 150 vendors are spread across multiple buildings, with a newly added space broadening the experience, and outdoor tents enhancing the festive atmosphere. Food trucks will be serving both days, and admission includes a weekend pass bracelet. Browse handmade pottery, woodwork, glass art, textiles, home decor, jewelry, and more from Nova Scotian makers. Treat yourself to baked goodies, fudge, nuts, specialty foods, a variety of beverages, local wines, and plenty of food truck favorites. Plan ahead for a smooth visit. Only service dogs are permitted inside buildings, and bringing cash is recommended. For details, email Sabcreationkey50@gmail.com.

Spreading the Music transforms into a haunted walk-through with spooky live music and plenty of candy, creating a festive stop for trick-or-treaters. Visitors move through a private tour of Haunted Spreading the Music while collecting bags of sweets, all with the goal of engaging the New Orleans community for the holiday. New this year, an indoor waiting area features games, refreshments, more candy, and live music. After long lines last year, an additional space has been opened so ghoulish guests can stay cool and enjoy the tunes. Costumes are encouraged, all ages are welcome, and a suggested donation of $5 to $10 supports the experience. More information and tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Donald Harrison's Quantum Leap Music Festival brings the Chuck Brown Band to the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market alongside a full slate of performances. A New Orleans Showcase features Deezle, Tonya Boyd-Cannon, Vasti Jackson, Erica Falls, and Donald Harrison, followed by Big Sam's Funky Nation, the Chuck Brown Band, and a late night set with DJ Antwigadee and guests. Honoring the legacy of the Godfather of go-go, the Chuck Brown Band includes musicians who toured with the GRAMMY-nominated legend and keeps the beat-driven party going with classics like Bustin’ Loose, Blow Your Whistle, We the People, and We Need Some Money. The dance floor will be open, and the venue offers premium sound and lighting, signature cocktails and drinks, and private valet parking.

Celebrate Halloween above the Bourbon Street crowd with guaranteed access to a covered balcony and balcony parlors with seating. The party includes a premium open bar with mixed drinks, beer, wine, and Hurricanes, a Halloween buffet featuring Cajun and Creole cuisine, and a DJ who takes requests. Guests can come and go at their leisure, and private restrooms are available. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Beads are not included.

The Howlin' Wolf sets the scene for a Halloween night filled with live music and drinks. The lineup includes Brasshearts Brass Band, Sunscape, and Dizzy. Dizzy opens the show as an alt pop funk duo made up of siblings Izzy and David Gruner, and Brasshearts Brass Band takes the stage after. Admission is $10.00 and the event is for ages 18 and up.

The Victory Belles, The National WWII Museum’s vocal trio, perform popular and patriotic tunes from the World War II era. Through songs of the 1940s, the show follows the nation’s journey from swing-era optimism to wartime resilience, highlighting how music, entertainers such as Bob Hope, and letters from home helped lift spirits and sustain hope. Luncheon matinee, dinner experience, and show-only tickets are available.

The Brook and the Bluff bring the Werewolf Tour to the Toulouse Theatre for a live show.

A full night of piano-fueled funky serenades, a clown with a band, and cigarette-steeped screams.