Charlie Rauh and Jim Pharis perform live at NUNU’s Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville on August 25 at 7:30pm. Listen to their folk music tunes inside of the beautiful gallery. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
Freddie Pate was raised on music, from his Grandma bringing home bands from the nightclubs she frequented, to his first performances at 7 and 8 all around Los Angeles. He’s learned from Al Bruno and played opening acts for George Jones and with Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Willie Nelson, Hank Jr., and pretty much every other major name in country music in the last five decades. He’s been voted TCMA Guitarist of the Year, Louisiana Guitar Legend, and received numerous CFMA awards as guitar player and producer.
Pate will be starring in “The Gospel According to Jones, A Tribute,” on August 6 at 6 p.m. This is a one-night-only tribute at the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas. It’s going to be all of your favorite George Jones hits filled with the stories behind the songs, behind the scenes, and behind the greatest country singer of all time, George Jones! Freddie has shared the stage with George and with all the country music greats so he brings these songs and stories to life with personal experience.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. You can find them here. Call (337)-305-3145 for more information.
Celebrate the fourth of July in Krotz Springs, Louisiana. This small town is nestled along the banks of the Atchafalaya River and is considered a sportsman’s paradise for hunters, hikers, fishermen, and birders. The town has a huge 4th of July celebration each year with a fireworks show supervised by the Volunteer Fire Department. Bring the whole family and find a cozy spot at dusk for this beautiful display in Nall Park. You can enjoy hot dogs, watermelons, and live music. Guests are welcome to bring ice chests, lawn chairs, and picnic blankets.
Fall into downtown Eunice this October for an evening of live music and fun. Discover all the services and businesses that make up the fabric of this musical city’s downtown with plenty of food and craft vendors as well as a bourbon and wine tasting at 5pm and themed ride through the streets of downtown.
Music begins at 4:30pm. Holly O, Th Eighties Experience, The Coteau Grove Project, and Parish County Line are performing
This Summer, enjoy a relaxing beach bandstand at Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice. Grab one of their delicious cocktails and enjoy live music with chill vibes by the water. Performances last from 5:30pm-7:30pm and will continue to be on the beach every Thursday in June.
On October 29th, head to La Casetta at the Farm in Melville, Louisiana for an unforgettable concert. Check out James McCann, Taylor McCann, and Northbound Drifters as they perform on the sprawling and secluded grounds of the hunting lodge turned event venue.
Opt in for the 1 hour tour to see their sugarcane, cattle, and grain operations from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Immediately following will be the concert that’ll continue until 7:30 pm.
Heartland Tours’ is hosting this event as part of their Louisiana Farm Tour this fall. If you don’t want the full three-night tour of the agriculture industry in Louisiana, you can still have fun by hopping in at La Casetta on Saturday for the concert for only $30 per ticket. Stay tuned to their Facebook Page for ticket information.
Heartland Tours is an agritourism company that unites people to the land and each other through educational farm bus tours. Tours include seven farm tour options that span from one to three days with prices starting at $30. Double occupancy prices are also available. Delicious Louisiana food is served each day with live music all throughout the trip. Learn more about the agriculture industry and see how your food is grown on the Heartland Tour this October.
Tickets include lodging, transportation, farm tours, a tour guide, bus snacks, a goody bag, concert tickets, and meals with an exception of one supper. One of the three nights includes a unique farm-to-table experience: A catered meal with live music at La Casetta at the Farm in Melville, Louisiana. You can find more details about the concert at the farm here.
Stops include: Frogmore Cotton Gin and Plantation, Natchitoches Pecan Co, LSU Center for River Studies, Sugarfield Spirits, Fullness Farm, ICCR Dairy, and Cannatella Farms.
Let Heartland Tours take care of the details and enjoy the ride!
On August 3rd, head to downtown Eunice for the Spring into Summer Classic Car & Truck Show. This show will feature vehicles from 1985 and older. You will also be able to catch food trucks and shop from local vendors. Awards will be presented at 2pm.
If you want your vehicle to be featured, contact Mark Denette at 337-789-6276 for more information.
On June 17th from 5pm-8pm, enjoy the “Sounds of Summer” celebration at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas. Listen in as music students from the Louisiana Folk Roots Kids Camp perform at 6pm. Also performing is a local zydeco favorite, Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2-step band.
Craft exhibits, games, and local cuisine will spotlight the cultural significance of the Atchafalaya basin region. Community organizations interested in joining the “Sounds of Summer” can email info@lafolkroots.org or tourism@cityofopelousas.com
This event is supported in part by the South Arts Rural Performance program, Atchafalaya National Heritage Association, Louisiana Division of the Arts, City of Opelousas, St. Landry Parish Government, and the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission.
Every Saturday you can enjoy live music right along the Atchafalaya River at Riverside RV Resort in Krotz Springs, Louisiana. Performances range from your favorite Cajun music bands to country and even Zydeco. Where else can you dance the night away to traditional Louisiana music with a stunning view of the river.
Check their Facebook to see who’s playing or for time changes.
