Live Music Picks in New Orleans: Thanksgiving Week

This Thanksgiving week is packed with great live performances from touring bands and local favorites. These are our top picks for each evening of Thanksgiving week in NOLA.

Monday, November 19th

The Black Lips and Iceage co-headline at One Eyed Jacks tonight with support from local New Age impresario BÊNNÍ.

Tuesday, November 2oth

The Rebirth Brass Band’s Tuesday evening gig at the Maple Leaf is an institution and a must-do for anyone visiting New Orleans.

Wednesday, November 21st

Vallerie Sassyfras had a moment of viral fame on the Ellen show this past year and she’s playing at Siberia Lounge. Don’t sleep on the Slavic soul food kitchen.

Thursday, November 22nd

The über-talented forces of Mike Dillon and Helen Gillet will combine at intimate Mid-City  jazz hub SideBar on Thanksgiving night.

Friday, November 23rd

Tank and the Bangas and Big Freedia play a homecoming show at One Eyed Jacks to end their US fall tour.

Saturday, November 24th

NOLA goths rejoice, for Nine Inch Nails is playing three(!) shows this weekend at the Saenger Theatre as part of their Cold and Black and Infinite Tour with support from shoegaze legends The Jesus and Mary Chain

Sunday, November 25th

A Neville Family Groove is happening at Tipitina’s in memory of Charles Neville.