Live music is 24/7 in New Orleans, and even as the weather gets cooler, the music scene is hot as ever. From a tribute to the Queen of Soul to the annual Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands, here are a few can’t-miss shows in New Orleans this November.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration "AsheSon"
Though Hispanic Heritage Month is technically over, the celebrations continue at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on November 8. Catch the performance from 2-3 p.m. inside the Jazz Museum’s Education Center. Javier Olondo & AsheSon will perform; this event is free and open to the public.
Lost Bayou Ramblers 25th Anniversary Show @ the Broadside
Enjoy a screening of documentary “On Va Continuer” followed by a performance from the Lost Bayou Ramblers at this show, held on November 16 at the Broadside. Tickets are $32 and can be purchased here.
A Tribute to the Queen – Irma Thomas @ Tipitina’s
Tipitina's Presents: A Tribute to The Queen – Irma Thomas on November 27. Performers include Irma Thomas, Galactic, Ani DiFranco, Marcia Ball, and several others. A portion of proceeds will benefit the New Orleans Musician’s Clinic. Tickets are $70 and can be purchased here.
Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands @ Caesars Superdome
Bayou Classic is a Thanksgiving weekend tradition, where fellow HBCUs Grambling State and Southern University come head-to-head for their football rivalry. But the weekend also features the best in music from the schools’ marching bands. The Grambling "Marching Tigers" and the Southern "Human Jukebox" will compete in the Battle of the Bands, which is held the night before the game in the Superdome. Catch all the action on Friday, Nov. 29. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here.
PJ Morton @ The Orpheum Theater
New Orleans native PJ Morton stops at The Orpheum on Friday, Nov. 29 for his annual Black Friday show. Perhaps most known as the keyboardist for Maroon 5, Morton is a Grammy Award-winning musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer with several solo albums of his own. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased here.
For even more music, visit the WWOZ LiveWire Music Calendar.