In The
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By Cheryl Lemoine
The temperature isn ’ t the only thing heating up this summer in the Big Easy . From sultry Broadway classics and fiery comedy specials to the hottest acts in country , pop , rap , gospel , hiphop , rock and more , there ’ s no shortage of sizzling shows to help keep you cool and wash away those summertime blues .
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June 16 : Crowder - My People Tour The three-time GRAMMY ® nominee and No . 1 Billboard Chart-topping Christian / gospel / contemporary artist , Crowder welcomes special guests including We The Kingdom , the 2021 Dove Awards “ Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year ” Anne Wilson , whose debut single “ My Jesus ” reached number one on Billboard ’ s Hot Christian Songs chart , and newcomer Patrick Mayberry .
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June 2 : Candlebox – Wolves Tour With seven studio albums and legions of loyal followers , the acclaimed Seattle band brings its contemporary , hard rock sound with influences in blues , grunge and glam metal to New Orleans .
June 10 : Jesse McCartney – The ‘ New Stage ’ Tour The New York-born singer , songwriter , artist and actor has built a catalog of instantly recognizable anthems and captivated audiences on the road and on-screen . The 2020 Masked Singer runner-up headlines with guests Jamie Miller and Casey Baer .
July 24 : Bad Bad Hats The indie rock band from Minneapolis showcases its distinct style of music rooted in classic pop songwriting , elements of nineties rock influence and an overall lightheartedness .