Harvest the Music FREE Concert Series in New Orleans

New Orleans is one of the top music destinations in the world, along with being a culinary destination. When you put together good food and good music, you can’t go wrong. This fall, the Second Harvest Food Bank of New Orleans and Acadiana will be hosting the Harvest the Music Concert Series in Lafayette Square. These free concerts are held each Wednesday at 5:00PM beginning September 14, 2011 and ending on November 2, 2011. The free concerts are made possible by Hancock Bank and Whitney Bank.

If you are in the New Orleans area during this time, take advantage of the free entertainment and sample the delicious cuisine sold onsite from local favorites including:  Ye Old Kettle Cooker, Martin Wine Cellar, Crêpes á la Cart, Miss Linda’s Soul Food Catering, Lil Dizzy’s Café, Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, Oceana Restaurant, and Squeal, and the Second Harvest Food Bank Community Kitchen. An artists’ village will feature artwork and crafts from regional artists and designers, all available for purchase.

Here’s the full lineup:

Sept. 14 Big Sam’s Funky Nation Plus Mia Borders

Sept. 21 Paul Sanchez and The Rolling Road Show

Sept. 28 Bonerama with Dave Malone of the Radiators Plus Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory

Oct. 5 Irma Thomas and The Professionals Plus Soul Project

Oct. 12 Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Plus Stooges Brass Band

Oct. 19 Dirty Dozen Brass Band  and Jon Cleary’s Philthy Phew

Oct. 26 Blind Boys of Alabama Plus Krown, Washington and Batiste

Nov. 2 Buckwheat Zydeco Plus Tommy Malone of the Subdudes with Ray Ganucheau

All proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.