We're starting to see more actual live music pop up in town as we move into June. My Place Bar and

A popular crawfish spot is now providing a somewhat safe space for local bands to perform in the

Lafayette will host its first week of shows now that Louisiana has entered phase 1 of lifting the

Give a kid from Georgia a piano, and he can change the world; a gay black kid from the segregated

For nearly 30 years, Dege Legg has been a staple in the Lafayette music scene. Legg fronted the

This week some familiar singers and players from Acadiana will be hosting streaming events. Live

This is the first time in its 30 plus year existence that Festival International will not take

One of Lafayette's favorite live music events has gone the route of live streaming during the

Social media platforms have probably never been more active than they have been these past few

Now in our third week of the pandemic, many of our local artists have hosted very well received

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S., we as a nation have had to take drastic

Although we won’t be able to catch any live shows for the time being due to COVID-19 that doesn’t

St. Patrick’s Day always seems to sneak up a little too quickly after Mardi Gras. And this weekend

Local accordion master Steve Riley is wrapping up his annual string of Christmas shows this season

After over ten years of co-fronting Lafayette’s Pine Leaf Boys, fiddler Courtney Granger is saying

It’s no wonder many so many artists and listeners in Acadiana continue to be drawn to the Bobby

Originally formed in 1976 by brothers Donnie and Steve Picou, Bad Clas is one of our area’s

Last week’s final Downtown Alive and Southern Screen Film Fest brought fall festival season to a

If you are looking to catch some zydeco in Hub City this week, you have nothing to worry about.

Halloween has always been a big day for my band, local psychedelic rockers The Amazing Nuns. The

One of country music’s most celebrated songwriters comes to Lafayette this week. Though he’s had

Convent St. in Freetown is the spot to be if you’re looking to go out and dance this week. The

One of the best rock concert tours to come to the Hub City is happening this weekend. With the

A true force of nature in the Lafayette arts community has left the building. Hart Fortenbery, a one

Not only does fall bring us so many of our beloved festivals, but it is also the return of many

One of the first signs of autumn to arrive is the start of Downtown Alive! There’s no better way to

The piano accordion isn't often heard in contemporary creole music. Button boxes seem to dominate

Major Handy has been a key figure in keeping blues alive in South Louisiana over the past 50 years.

Cowboys Nightclub on Ambassador Caffery can be described as a South Louisiana version of Mickey’s,

This might be the busiest week for music in Lafayette so far this summer. If your weekend happens to

Lafayette’s favorite Tex-Mex group returns to the Hub City on Sunday, August 11. Led by legendary

Two folk giants will perform together this weekend for what will surely be a magical night of music.

These days it’s not often that an internationally renowned musician makes a stop to play in a club

Born and raised in Houston, J. Paul Jr. grew up singing and playing drums at church which eventually

The Blue Monday concert series is back this month with a tribute to two Louisiana legends we

Some music fans in Acadiana might be having the summertime blues. Lots of our local artists hit the

Celebrating not only a milestone in age but also in his career, Steve Riley has been one of our

The first place that comes to mind when we think of country music is usually Nashville, TN. However

Though many might not remember the short-lived traditional Cajun ensemble Tee Chaoui Social Club,

SOLO is back after a very successful first year with an even more impressive lineup of artists than

After a two-week hiatus, Downtown Alive! is back. Undoubtedly one of the most influential bassists

Much like Jazz Fest in New Orlean, the after-hour shows during Festival International are a big part

Hailing from Vermilion Parish, Michael Juan Nunez has been one of our area’s most sought after

For close to 20 years the Louisiana Crossroads Series has given our local artists an opportunity to

Though the Po-Boy is almost always linked to its birthplace of New Orleans, Lafayette and the

Through the years Downtown Alive has made an effort to showcase the area’s diverse styles of music.

The Celtic Bayou Festival has made a name for itself for filling the void for an authentic St.

Though Mardi Gras season officially starts on Twelfth Night, Lafayette doesn't really kick things

One of Lafayette’s most beloved and respected artists will perform a rare solo show this Wednesday

A top name in the South Louisiana swamp pop scene, Gregg Martinez has been performing on stage for

A musical chameleon, J. Burton has been a prominent figure of the Lafayette music scene over the

Perhaps only next to Doug Kershaw has anyone been more responsible for bringing Cajun music to the

Not many groups are able to enjoy a career in music with a fan base that’ll pick up and go along

The Pine Leaf Boys seem to love to celebrate the holidays on stage. For almost a decade now the

A common phrase used by French speakers in the area meaning "low class," Bas Clas was a perfect

After a successful run of weekly shows, Freetown Unplugged is coming to an end this Tuesday. For

It's not often Lafayette starts the week off with a bar hosting four bands (much less a metal show),

They played for President Bill Clinton's inauguration, received several GRAMMY nominations, and have

For several years now, the University of Lousiana at Lafayette has offered a Cajun and Creole music

For the 42nd anniversary of what is arguably rock n' roll's most legendary concert, the Acadiana

The day has finally come that I feature one of my musical projects. For the past 15 years, I've been

Along with workshops, panel discussions and of course movies, Southern Screen has also become known

If you're looking for a show on Halloween night, look no further than Artmosphere's 80s Night

The South Louisiana Blackpot Festival is celebrating its 13th year this weekend, and as always will

On the 30th year of his Never Ending Tour, Bob Dylan returns to Lafayette for the first time in

It might not feel like autumn, but cooler weather is near- and Lafayette is ready to dance. For

Having spent most of his adult life in South Louisiana, Cedric Watson has made a name for himself by

Over the past few years, Herman Fuselier has hosted Acadiana Roots, a weekly concert series that

Downtown Alive! is celebrating it's 35th anniversary this season with a stellar lineup of some of

When it comes to South Louisiana music, accordions and fiddles are usually the instruments that come

After the closing of two longtime college nightlife staples, the Loose Caboose and the Keg, the

Sickbay is the brainchild of Lafayette musician/promoter, Ryan Dejean. His indie-promotion company

Nowadays, a 7' vinyl single might seem like a relic of the past, but not for South Louisiana's roots

August 15 is an important holiday for Catholics everywhere. The Assumption of Mary, (or simply

In this week's playlist, I'm featuring Lafayette-based first-call guitarist and singer/songwriter,

GIVERS, Lafayette's undisputed favorite pop group, are hosting an intimate listening party at Rêve

Every month the African American Heritage Foundation invites the public for the Creole Rendezvous, a

The Omni Center, a new art and performance space located in Downtown Lafayette, will be hosting a

If there was ever a night to showcase the current sound of Lafayette, it's this year's Uncle Sam's

Who better to represent the Hub City than Roddie Romero and his all-star band? Brand USA, the

In this week's playlist, you'll hear a few tracks from the new Brother Dege release, as well as