NXT Series

Creating unique experiences for AcA’s next generation of audiences

2023 Schedule of Performers

February 16
Bruisey Peets & Friends
James Devin Moncus Theatre
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From swamp to shining swamp, Bruisey Peets (Ben Usie) has steadily evolved with his unique brand of queer swamp pop. Equal parts earnest songwriting and performance art, Bruisey Peets shows are charmingly confrontational and subversively playful. Originally from Lafayette LA, Usie lived in DC for 9 years where he leaned into the D.I.Y. ethos and house-show community while playing in bands such as Pree and Br’er. Since moving back to Louisiana in 2017, Usie has steadily evolved as a songwriter and band leader.  With each new record, Usie explores deeper pockets of tradition, family, queer-reckoning, and what it means to be a cajun clown. In late 2021, Bruisey released his 3rd full-length LP, Poached Eggs via Y’allstar Records.  Look out for LP4 in early 2023!

July 6
Good Prblms
James Devin Moncus Theatre
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 Good Problms is a student-assembled music collective out of ULL. The 10 piece group met through the School Of Music and only started performing together recently. Their sound is a uniquely tasteful blend of hard-hitting hiphop, soul and R&B. They take inspiration from artists and creatives from all walks of life including, J. Cole, Outkast, and Daniel Caesar. Good Problms ultimate goal with their music is to bring people together through the use of nuanced genre bending and relatability. The themes within their lyrics span the human experience. They have songs about love, partying, spiritual growth, drug abuse and everything in between. You can find Good Problms performing all across the local Lafayette area and be sure to experience them at ACA during our 2023 NXT concert series.

September 14
Malentina
James Devin Moncus Theatre
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Michelle Colón, known by her stage name, Malentina, is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, burlesque performer, and stage and film actress. With the help of her friend and producer, Josh LeBlanc (GIVERS, Serpentine Man), she writes and composes a wide range of musical styles, from Latin cha cha cha, to hip hop, dance, and even rock & roll. She can be described as energetic, fierce, and highly captivating on the stage.

November 2
Nebu
James Devin Moncus Theatre
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NEBU is an R&B / Soul Singer based in Louisiana . Heavily influenced by her Mother’s music collection and song selection it was inevitable that NEBU would become an entertainer. With a diverse source of influences like QUEEN, Donny Hathaway, Whitney Houston, Wilson Phillips and SWV, her vocal ability and artistry covers a wide spectrum of music. Nebu has been the go to performer regionally and has been the opening act on headlining concerts for the likes of Ginuwine, Tank, Jon B, Freddie Jackson and more!