March at the Abita Springs Opry

The Abita Springs Opry is devoted to preserving Louisiana's indigenous music in all its guises. Arrive early and join the folks who've made a ritual of enjoying gumbo, hot dogs, and homemade pastries, not to mention the pre-show sound checks and front porch concerts. It all adds up to the good ole' family atmosphere that the Opry strives for. The lineup for March 18 includes:

• The Steve Anderson Group: Traditional classic Country music in the style of some of Country music's greats: Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, and others noted for the classic “honky tonk” style.
• The Driskill Mountain Boys:  Bluegrass is an Abita Springs Opry mainstay, and the Driskill Mountain Boys have been there from the early days. 
• The Old Scratch Sallies:  Newcomers to the Opry stage, but members of the New Orleans busker community, who play a variety of jug band music.
• The Melitauns: New Orleans Swamp Pop experts The Melitauns may be newcomers to the Opry stage but are well-seasoned in the New Orleans area.

After every show, many of the musicians gather at the nearby Abita Brew Pub to jam. Doors open at 5:45 pm. 22161 Level Street. $18. (985) 892-0711 or abitaopry.org for details.