The New Orleans Suspects, Flow Tribe and more music for Friday and beyond

ex-Radiators bassist Reggie Scanlan and Neville Brothers drummer Willie Green — as well as keyboardist Joe Krown’s Trio, with Walter “Wolfman” Washington on guitar and Russell Batiste on drums.



The New Orleans Suspects feature, from left, Willie Green, CR Gruver, Jake Eckert, Kevin Harris and Reggie Scanlan. They perform at Tipitina's on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 with the Joe Krown Trio.
Pianist Michael Wolff and percussionist Mike Clark kick off a two-night stand at Snug Harbor as the Wolff & Clark Expedition, with Chris Severin on bass.
Flow Tribe brings its brand of good-time funk to the Maple Leaf Bar.
South Louisiana guitarist Tab Benoit plugs in at Ruby’s Roadhouse in Mandeville.
Kermit Ruffins stages what purportedly will be his final late-night set at the Blue Nile.
The avant-jazz Illuminasti ensemble, featuring Mike Dillon and James Singleton, is upstairs at the Blue Nile.
Paul Sanchez is teamed with Alex McMurray at Chickie Wah Wah early, followed by an unplugged set from guitarist Jimmy Robinson, singer Susan Cowsill and drummer Russ Broussard.
The Molly Ringwalds kick off two nights at Southport Hall.
The Help features ex-Cold singer Barbara Menendez at Carrollton Station.
The Iguanas hold court at Irvin Mayfield’s I Club in the JW Marriott.
Drummer Shannon Powell powers a trio at Hermes Bar inside Antoine’s Restaurant.
The ever-popular Bucktown All-stars fire up at Rock ’n’ Bowl.
Trombonist Rick Trolsen is on early at the Old Point Bar, followed later by Gal Holiday.
Singer-songwriter Andrew Duhon is at the Oak Wine Bar & Bistro.
Lightnin’ Malcolm is paired with Cameron Kimbrough at d.b.a.
Hear the Eric Traub Trio at Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar.

SATURDAY, Nov. 26
Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole time-travel across the spectrum of southwest Louisiana music. The ensemble draws on traditional French and Spanish melodies, West African rhythms, classic reels from the Cajun and Creole canons, and bluegrass and string band chestnuts, even as Watson churns out original compositions on his double-row Hohner accordion. Watson, a Texas native who first came to prominence in the Cajun/Creole music world as a member of the Pine Leaf Boys, self-produced his new album with Bijou Creole, “Le soleil est levé.” Expect to hear music from the new CD and more at Chickie Wah Wah on Saturday.
Also, Tab Benoit returns to Rock ’n’ Bowl.
Carrollton Station hosts an all-star ensemble of ex-Radiators guitarist Dave Malone, Papa Grows Funk keyboardist John “Papa” Gros, guitarist/vocalist Eric Lindell and gutiarist Jimmy Robinson.
Fondly remembered local honky-tonk band The Plowboys reunites at Le Bon Temps Roule.
Cyril Neville is at Irvin Mayfield’s I Club in the JW Marriott Hotel.
Singer John Boutte is on early at d.b.a., followed by Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Roadshow.
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins swings at Tipitina’s.
Pianist Michael Wolff and percussionist Mike Clark spend a second night at Snug Harbor.
The Treme Brass Band is featured at the Maple Leaf.
Dash Rip Rock hits the Rivershack Tavern.
Lil Red & Big Bad do blues at Big Al’s Deckbar on Jefferson Highway.
Clive Wilson explores the Legacy of Louis Armstrong at Preservation Hall.
Trumpeter Leroy Jones leads a quartet at Hermes Bar inside Antoine’s Restaurant.
Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Paula Rangell, Fingers Taylor, Ben Maygarden and others are featured for a big harmonica blowout during the free Blues Christmas at the Covington Trailhead show in Covington, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Later on Saturday, Rangell and her band, the Pontiacs, play at Landlubbers Pub in Slidell. The Soul Rebels Brass Band funks up the Blue Nile.
Trombonist Rick Trolsen fronts his Gringo do Choro ensemble at Dos Jefes. Billy Iuso hits the Oak Wine Bar & Bistro.

SUNDAY, Nov. 27
Gleason Gras takes over Champions Square outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome with Better Than Ezra, Papa Grows Funk, Kyle Turley, Paul Varisco & the Milestones, Theresa Andersson and more.
The Hi-Ho Lounge hosts Mardi Gras Indian practices by the Skinz & Bonez and 7th Ward Creole Hunters.
Bassist Jim Singleton leads a quartet at Snug Harbor.
Mas Mamones does the late set at d.b.a.
The Joe Krown Trio features Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste at the Maple Leaf.
The Yat Pack and the Wiseguys team up for a Sunday evening gig at Rock ’n’ Bowl.

TUESDAY, Nov. 29
The Columns Hotel hosts the New Orleans Guitar Masters featuring John Rankin and Phil DeGruy at 8.
The Bridge Trio does modern jazz at Snug Harbor.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30
The ’80s metal survivors of L.A. Guns rock One Eyed Jacks.
Alex McMurray hosts his Old Timey Revue at d.b.a. early, followed by Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters.
Catch Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes at the Maple Leaf.
Irvin Mayfield’s NOJO Jam features the music of Charles Mingus at the Jazz Playhouse in the Royal Sonesta.
Defeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra swing at Snug Harbor.
Singer Meschiya Lake and pianist Tom McDermott team up at Chickie Wah Wah.
The Devil Wears Prada headlines the House of Blues.
Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. joins the Topcats at Legends in Metairie.

THURSDAY, Dec. 1
Rootstock aims to re-create a night at a south Louisiana roadhouse: Cajun music, dancing and beer. The event, featuring the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Corey “Lil Pop” Ledet & His Zydeco Band at Rock 'n' Bowl, benefits the nonprofit Louisiana Folk Roots organization, which perpetuates indigenous south Louisiana music and culture. Rootstock also serves as a coming-out party for the new CD “En Français: Cajun ’n’ Creole Rock ’n’ Roll,” on which various bands remake classic rock and pop songs in French, and for two new beers from Bayou Teche Brewing’s LA-31 series. On “En Francais,” the Lost Bayou Ramblers cover the Who’s “My Generation” and Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll,” translated as “Moi J’aime Rock ’n’ Roll.” Lil Pop Ledet takes on “Roadhouse Blues” and “Hey Joe.” Elsewhere on the disc, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys cover “Down by the River,” Feufollet revisits Big Star’s “In the Street,” and Isle Derniere remakes Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” as “L’Homme en Fer.” The Rootstock show at Rock 'n' Bowl kicks off around 8 p.m.
Also, trumpeter Maurice Brown is back in town for two sets at Snug Harbor.
Saxophonist Loren Pickford visits Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar.
Trumpeter Jeremy Davenport logs his early evening Thursday gig at the Davenport Lounge in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto headline the House of Blues.
Next door, The Parish of the House of Blues hosts a CD release party for “The Sounds of Daniel Bashta.”

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