22 Dec 2025

NUNU Concert Series

2025-12-22T12:15:33-06:00

NUNU live music presents four live concerts in January 2026.

All shows start at 7:30pm (doors open at 6pm). Complementary drinks, and beans and rice will be available (donations and tips accepted and appreciated).

Saturday, January 17: Leah Graeff

Leah Graeff has been a teaching visual artist in Lafayette for many years. She’s also an entrepreneur who has been involved in multiple local enterprises. You’ve probably also heard her singing backing vocals with many local performing artists. Come see Leah step in front of the band and present her very own artistic vision. In 2023 Leah released her album Little Things. Leah’s songs are nursery rhymes of the definitely wise variety, as breezy melodies mix with brooding lyrics to offer winking lessons on life and love. Her songs are a sweet, and lulling steady look at the kind of emotional rollercoaster every listener living a full life can recognize. This record was made with friends Allison Bohl DeHart, Peter DeHart, and Chad Viator.  

https://leahgraeff.bandcamp.com/album/little-things

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/nunu11726

 

Sunday, January 18: Ordinary Elephant & Tommy Shreve with John Jeansonne

Mesmerizing folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. The band’s new stripped-down, self-titled collection is the purest distillation of their sound yet, showcasing the arresting power of the couple’s gorgeous harmonies and intricate fretwork. The songs are timeless, rooted in rich, character-driven storytelling, and the performances are similarly transportive, fueled by delicately intertwined banjo, guitar, and octave mandolin. https://www.ordinaryelephant.net/

We also welcome the return of renowned Louisiana guitarist Tommy Shreve with champion fiddler John Jeansonne! Tommy performed a sellout show at NUNU last year. He has been a big part of the South Louisiana music scene since the 60s. Many will remember him as part of the Red Beans and Rice Revue, with frequent performances at the legendary Jay’s Lounge in Cankton.  Joining Tommy will be award winning fiddler John Jeansonne. John is a two time Louisiana Fiddle champion and former member of the Rascal Flatts band and also Leanne Womack’s band.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/nunu11826

 

Monday, January 19: fallift

fallift is an indie-folk duo. During the pandemic, Micah and William, missing the outlet of their respective touring bands, had been meeting as a way to continue exercising their songwriting and fill the sudden void that was left by a world halted. Since then, falllift has had two national tours, two sync placements, released several singles, and is released a new single in summer of 2025. They’ve worked with incredible producers, and expanded their writing to include the difficult conversations and emotions that can be conveyed best via song. 

falllift.com

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/nunu11926

 

Friday, January 30: Chance Stanley

Chance Stanley is a singer-songwriter from Marietta, Mississippi, not too far out of Tupelo. An original artist, Stanley draws much influence from classic country, as well as Americana and Red Dirt music. He has been touring as a solo acoustic artist since 2017, playing 200+ shows a year all over the country. He has had the humble opportunity to share the stage with heroes such as The Bellamy Brothers, Cody Canada & The Departed, Mic Harrison And The High Score, Adam Hood, The Kentucky Headhunters, Chris Knight, Doug Stone and Sunny Sweeney, as well as friends and peers Pistol Hill, Clark Kissick, Joe Stamm and Tanner Usray, just to name a few. Chance released a self-titled EP in August 2021 which garnished positive National attention on the strength of the single “Farmhouse.”

chancestanley.com

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/nunu13026

NUNU Concert Series2025-12-22T12:15:33-06:00
8 Oct 2025

Ever More Nest & Wiley Gaby at NUNU

2025-10-08T12:53:43-05:00

Enjoy a live concert with Ever More Nest and Wiley Gaby on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:30pm at NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville. Rooted in Southern musical traditions and infused with confessional 90s angst, the music of New Orleans Americana artist Ever More Nest can likewise lull you to dream and rock you right off a front porch. A native of North Louisiana, Ever More Nest’s Kelcy Wilburn (“Kelcy Mae”) was equally influenced by the gospel, country, and blues of her Bible Belt hometown as she was by the emotional rawness of the artists that consumed her generation: The Cranberries, Counting Crows, Tori Amos, Radiohead, et
al. At 18, she moved to New Orleans, where open-mindedness and acceptance gave her the freedom to be herself and to find her voice. Her single “What’s Gone is Gone” reached #1 on the RMR Contemporary Folk Songs Chart. Listen at evermorenest.com.

Wiley Gaby is a queer country/folk singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. With a small-town upbringing in northern Florida, Gaby infuses classic country influences and rural roots with the collisions and stumbles of life in “the big city.” His sincere songwriting packs a punch and his emotional tenor voice brings balladeer vulnerability and melodrama to his music, as NPR Music notes, "swelling into high notes
and emoting with sly finesse. wileygaby.com

Doors open at 6pm and tickets are $20. Complementary drinks, and beans and rice will be available—donations and tips accepted and appreciated

To schedule an interview with the artist or NUNU staff: please contact Gene Paquette (gene@powellschicago.com).

NUNU Arts and Culture Collective, located at 1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy, Arnaudville LA 70512, is a non-profit, all-volunteer exhibit and performance space dedicated to promoting the diverse visual,
literary, and musical culture of Southwest Louisiana. It is open to the public 10am-2pm Wednesday-Sunday, as well as by appointment and for special events. Website: nunucollective.org

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16 Sep 2025

Hen Sauce Piquant Cook-Off

2025-09-16T15:12:49-05:00

It’s time to eat good in Grand Prairie at the 7th annual Hen Sauce Piquant Cook-Off on Saturday, September 28th. From 10:30am-2pm at the St. Peters Catholic Church Hall located at 1074 Grand Prairie Hwy.

There will be a cook-off and dinner sale, live auction, sweet shop, and kids corner with a fun jump and slide. Check out Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin’ Cajuns performing live.

Cook-Off registration is $45. For questions call Rhonda at 337-831-2720 or Tonya at 337-945-0812.

Hen Sauce Piquant Cook-Off2025-09-16T15:12:49-05:00
15 Aug 2025

Labor Day Jam

2025-08-15T10:48:13-05:00

Labor Day weekend, after the Original SWLA Zydeco Festival in Opelousas on Saturday, head north to Lebeau on Monday, September 1st where zydeco legend Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws, “Mr. Accordion Soul Music” Andre Thierry, Eric Singleton & the Underground Zydeco, and C.J. Vedell & the Zydeco Grapplers will be performing under the pavilion at the Immaculate Conception Church. DJ Lil Jack will be there all day.

Jam starts at 11am. No ice chests or glass containers. Admision is $20, but kids 12 and under get in free.

Labor Day Jam, Lebeau, Louisiana
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29 May 2025

Louisiana Mosquito Festival

2026-01-09T12:09:54-06:00

On Saturday, September 26, support local firemen and celebrate Louisiana’s unofficial state bird, the mosquito, at the Louisiana Mosquito Festival. This event takes place at Landon Pitre Memorial Park in Cankton and will feature live music from talented local musicians, a delicious cook-off, blood drive, silent auction, vendors and children’s activities.

Stay tuned for the live music line up.

Children’s activities include buzz competitions, coloring pages, mosquito wrangling, as well as fun jumps, and arts & crafts.

Come on out and have a good time!

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16 May 2025

Broussard Family Fest

2025-05-16T12:58:37-05:00

Celebrate and honor the deep roots of Creole and zydeco music with one of the largest musical families, the Broussards, at the Broussard Family Fest taking place on July 12 at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas, Louisiana. Show starts at 6pm. You can enjoy local food vendors, a family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of dancing and live zydeco music.

Delton Broussard whose band the Lawtell Playboys played at the Smithsonian Institute’s Festival of American Folklife in Washington D.C. and was a driving force of zydeco in the 80s. Delton had 11 children, all of whom became musicians, dancers, and singers.

At this festival put together by Koray Broussard- a dynamic accordionist known for infusing a modern twist into Creole and zydeco music- you can expect performances by Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, Mike Broussard Nu’Edition Zydeko, Guyland Leday, Koray Zunit Broussard, John Broussard, Lil Pookie, T Broussard, The Broussard Sisters Juré, and a special performance by Mary Broussard.

Tickets are $15 Pre-Sale and $20 at the door.

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28 Apr 2025

Pumps & Pearls

2025-04-28T13:08:33-05:00

Listen to the dulcet tones of JB Saxx on Saturday, May 31st from 6pm to midnight at the Evangeline Downs Event Center in Opelousas.  It’s an all white affair where you dress to impress around their masquerade Emerald City theme. It’s an evening of community awards, dinner, and music.

This fundraising event is presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Lamba Beta Omega Chapter and serves as a way to acknowledge community leaders and raise money to help local kids go to college.

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11 Apr 2025

Le Grande Boucherie de Mallet

2026-02-18T10:28:22-06:00

Celebrate the traditional music and food of Louisiana on May 2nd  in the small community of Mallet, located just outside of Opelousas.

A boucherie is a community coming together to harvest an animal. Due to the intensive labor involved in whole animal butchering, a farmer would call upon friends, family, and neighbors to assist in the task. This day of work turns into a celebration, with plenty of food, music, and spirits to go around. No one went home hungry or empty-handed. With the lack of refrigeration, this was the only time that fresh meat could be consumed. Most of the meat butchered at a boucherie was processed with the intent of preservation, with the understanding that not a single aspect of the sacrificed beast would be wasted.

At Le Grande Boucherie De Mallet experience this traditional event and eat pork stew, cracklins, and BBQ from a freshly harvested and prepared pig. DJ stars at 11am, then, at 2pm dance to zydeco musician Rusty Metoyer & the Zydeco Krush.

It’s a day of live music, food, drinks, family fun, and games.

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10 Mar 2025

Rendezvous in the Prairie

2025-11-04T16:53:52-06:00

Event on hold until further notice due to government shutdown. Check the Jean Lafitte NPS website and Facebook page for updates.

On Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in downtown Eunice, Louisiana, enjoy a weekly series celebrating the music special to this region. This free event has featured Cajun music artists like Ann Savoy and Jane Vidrine as well as the Babineaux Sisters, Steve Riley, Yvette Landry and more.

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is one of six sites of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Rendezvous in the Prairie2025-11-04T16:53:52-06:00
7 Mar 2025

Spring Fling

2025-05-02T13:04:18-05:00

Celebrate Spring in the Town of Grand Coteau at this Spring Fling event. From 10am-5pm on Saturday, May 17th at the Grand Coteau Park you can enjoy live music by Blue Monday All Stars and DJ Battlecat. This event is fun for the whole family with food trucks and drinks as well as fun jumps and bingo.

Fun jumps are $2 to play all day. Parking is $5. Vendors are welcome. For more information call 337-308-4025.

This event hosted by Thensted Outreach Center and Love of People.

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