Shows

March 23, 2024


Saturn Bar

Happy Talk Band

Early Show

6:00 pm


6 - 8 p.m.

February 09, 2024


January 06, 2024


December 23, 2023


Buffa's Bar & Restaurant

Luke and Arlo Allen
featuring Aurora Nealand

5:00 pm , 5


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/l...

Luke Allen is the front man and songwriter for Happy Talk Band, a roots rock quartet who are currently in the studio working on their fifth record.

His son, pianist Arlo Allen is a sixth grader at Homer Plessy School in Treme and a music student of Dr. Jimbo Walsh at Loyola University. He was a featured performer in 2023 WWOZ Piano Night!

This will be there second show as a trio with Aurora Nealand.

An established bandleader, composer, performer and improviser, Aurora Nealand has become a prominent force in the New Orleans music scene since she first arrived in 2004. She is most recognized for her performance on saxophones, clarinet and vocals and has been at the forefront of the revival of New Orleans Traditional Jazz amongst the younger generation of the city’s musicians.

November 24, 2023


November 18, 2023


The Pour House

Happy Talk Band

2 Sets

8:00 pm


Sets at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

November 04, 2023


October 20, 2023


September 17, 2023


BJs Lounge

Hank Williams

100th Birthday Party

Slow Motion Cowboys

Lonesone Cowboys

Washboard Rodeo

Gal Holiday

Woods On Fire

Luke Spurr Allen

Alex McMurray

2:00 pm , 20


September 02, 2023


August 13, 2023


BJs Lounge

Luke Allen

& Many Others

2:00 pm


Second Annual

Fundraiser

Songwriters for

Reproductive Rights

August 04, 2023


May 01, 2023


d.b.a.

Happy Talk Band

3:00 pm


April 26, 2023


April 22, 2023


BJs Lounge

Happy Talk

Alex MacMurray Band

9:00 pm


April 16, 2023


April 16, 2023


April 01, 2023


March 28, 2023


March 04, 2023


February 01, 2023


January 27, 2023


Chickie Wah Wah

A Tribute to
John Prine

7:00 pm


Tickets: https://www.chickiewahwah.com

January 26, 2023


Okay Bar

Early Day Miners
Kevin Comarda
Luke Spurr Allen

8:00 pm , 10


December 03, 2022


November 05, 2022


October 22, 2022


September 29, 2022


d.b.a.

Happy Talk Band

Strange Roux

9:00 pm


September 24, 2022


Jazz In the Vines

Happy Talk Band

6:30 pm , $5.00 - 28.00


https://bontempstix.com/events...

Gates open at 5:00pm, Music from 6:30-9PM.

Our online ONLY special package of 2 adult tickets AND a bottle of featured wine for $28 can only be purchased online until 4pm prior to the event.

The Jazz'n the Vines outdoor concert series at Wild Bush Farm + Vineyard is a great evening for a date night, family outing or a get-together with friends. Kids are welcome, and free for under-12, just $5 for ages 13-17. Wild Bush Farm + Vineyard wines are available for tasting and purchase. Local food trucks will be on site serving delicious eats.

Bring: lawn chairs, blanket, non alcoholic drinks, ice, picnic dinner (all optional)

Please DO NOT bring: Outside beer, wine or any other alcohol, pets, open flames, sky lanterns or BBQ pits.

August 20, 2022


July 03, 2022


BJs Lounge

SCOTUS on NOTICE Fundraiser
Luke Allen
Maddy Kirgo
R. Scully
Micah McKee
Kiyoko McCrae
Natalie Mae
John Curry
Sam doores
and many more
4-10 p.m.
All proceeds benefit the
New Orleans Abortion Fund

4:00 pm , Pay What You Can


SCOTUS on NOTICE Fundraiser
Luke Allen
Maddy Kirgo
R. Scully
Micah McKee
Kiyoko McCrae
Natalie Mae
John Curry
Sam doores
and many more
4-10 p.m.
All proceeds benefit the
New Orleans Abortion Fund

June 04, 2022


May 29, 2022


May 12, 2022


BJs Lounge

Happy Talk Band
Glenn Hartmann

6:00 pm


Glenn Hartmann at 6, Happy Talk at 7.

April 28, 2022


April 23, 2022


December 18, 2021


November 13, 2021


November 06, 2021


September 17, 2021


August 13, 2021


d.b.a.

Happy Talk Band

9:00 pm , $10


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/h...

Important notice re COVID-19:

d.b.a will require all patrons who wish to attend performances must provide a valid, complete COVID-19 vaccination card OR proof of a negative COVID-19 test performed within the previous 72 hours prior to entry onto the premises until further notice.

Please note any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed while in attendance at the event. We encourage you to follow safety policies, as well as local laws and restrictions. For more information on COVID-19 click here.


April 25, 2021


April 10, 2021


MRB Bar

Happy Talk Band

515 St Philip St, New Orleans, LA 70116

6:00 pm


515 St Philip St, New Orleans, LA 70116

6-8 p.m.

January 01, 2021


The Broadside

Happy Talk Band
New Year's Day
Black-Eyed Peas
& Cabbage Celebration

4:30 pm , $10


Buy tickets: http://broadsidenola.com/event/happy-talk-bands-new-years-day-black-eyed-peas-and-cabbage-celebration/


$10; kids under 12 get in free. Comes with bowl of cabbage and black-eyed peas - both vegan and meat!

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Happy Talk Band is a boot-gazer, Americana group from New Orleans. They have released four full-length albums, beginning in 2004. Their current line-up is songwriter and vocalist, Luke Allen, on rhythm guitar, Alex McMurray on lead guitar, Steve Calandra on bass, and Jeff Massey on drums.

Every ticket includes free black eyed peas and cabbage provided by Milkfish.

October 04, 2020


November 29, 2019


November 09, 2019


Saturn Bar

Happy Talk Band

"Small Pleasures

In Bad Times"

photos by Luke Spurr Allen

5:00 pm


October 02, 2019


Loa

Luke Spurr Allen

6:00 pm


October 02, 2019


September 27, 2019


July 05, 2019


d.b.a.

Happy Talk

Meschiya Lake

10:00 pm


July 03, 2019


SideBar

Luke Spurr Allen &

Casey McAllister

9:00 pm , free


June 20, 2019


SideBar

Luke Spurr Allen &

Casey McAllister Duo

7:00 pm


June 16, 2019


June 15, 2019


April 14, 2019


March 08, 2019


Siberia

Redondo Beat

Happy Talk Band

O-Pines

9:00 pm


February 27, 2019


SideBar

Helen Gillet

+ Luke Spurr Allen

9:00 pm


Helen Gillet presents special guest songwriter Luke Allen (Happy Talk Band).

February 15, 2019


B.J.s & Vaughan's

Morning 40 Federation

TV Pole Shine

Happy Talk Band

Little Freddie King

Rough Seven

Egg Yolk Jubilee

Planchettes

The Wanting

And The World's Shortest Second Line!

7:00 pm


The 8th Annual Michael Aaron & Billy Ding Lesseps Block Party

February 07, 2019


Siberia

Luke Spurr Allen

& Alex MacMurray


6:00 pm


December 14, 2018


October 26, 2018


October 05, 2018


Siberia

Drift Mouth
Luke Spurr Allen
Mishka Shubaly
Natalie Mae

9:00 pm


September 29, 2018


d.b.a.

Happy Talk

Greazy Alice

10:00 pm


May 25, 2018


Siberia

Happy Talk

Young Valley

Ever More Nest

8:00 pm


A start-of-summer, Americana soiree featuring Luke Allen's Happy Talk,Young Valley (Jackson, MS), and Ever More Nest, the new project fromKelcy Mae. Kick off your Memorial Day weekend right--with beet burgers, pierogi, and pedal steel. Doors at 8pm; show at 9pm. Ever More Nest kicks off the night.

May 10, 2018


Siberia

Happy Talk Band

Michael Lee Prasad Tribute


6:30 pm , FREE


April 29, 2018


Siberia

Monocle

Julie Odell

Happy Talk Band

9:00 pm


January 26, 2018


B.J.s & Vaughan's

Quintron and Miss Pussycat

Happy Talk Band

Butch Trivette

Malevitus

Bottom Feeders

The Wanting

Planchettes

Cosmic Americans

The World's Shortest Second Line led by Egg Yolk Jubilee

5:00 pm , $20 wristband


Seventh Annual Michael Aaron and Billy Ding Lesseps Street Block Party and Feast

January 14, 2018


d.b.a.

Morning 40 Federation 
Happy Talk Band
Helen Gillet
And guests! 

3:00 pm , $20


Help Fund No Fun Angie

A Benefit to Cover Medical Expenses

Sunday January 14th, 2017
3pm-9pm
d.b.a New Orleans

Angie Jakusz was recently diagnosed with cancer and needs help with medical expenses. She is about to start treatment in early January. With no insurance, let’s help Angie not have an additional burden of medical bills so she can focus on kicking cancers ass! 

LIVE MUSIC by
Morning 40 Federation 
Happy Talk Band
Helen Gillet
And guests! 
MC Chris Lane

Silent Auction

50/50 Raffle 

SAINTS VS VIKINGS @ 3:40!

Not So Silent Auction @ 7:30pm
WIN A DATE WITH BELLBOTTOM BRIAN! 

$20 cover includes food by Piece of Meat Butcher and Red’s Famous Jambalaya! KIDS ARE FREE

A Go Fund Me for Angie has been set up at 
https://www.gofundme.com/go-fund-no-fun-angie
Please share with your friends!

Thank-you so much everyone!

Shout out to all the local business that have donated to help us make this event a success!
*Ritual Wellness*
*Sauce Lambert*
*Monique Munoz Creative Hair*
*Tales of the Cocktail*
*dba*
*R Bar*
*Bar Frances*
*Peter O'Neil Gallery*
*Wild Mountain Vintage*
*Ghost Tequila*
*Cathead Vodka*
*The Goat*
*Sidney's Saloon*
*Poor Boys Bar*
*First World Trash*
*Craig Tracy Art*
*The Barman's Fund*
*Cynar*
*Siberia Lounge*
*Daphne Loney Art*
*Becker BnB*
*CS Designs*
*GoGo Jewelry*

October 13, 2017


d.b.a.

Happy Talk

Esther Rose

9:00 pm


September 30, 2017


July 23, 2017


July 22, 2017


Siberia

Morning 40 Federation

Happy Talk Band

King James Solo Set

10:00 pm , suggested donation


A benefit to help Bernard Pierce.

May 19, 2017


Siberia

Luke Spurr Allen with Happy Talk Band

5:00 pm


Release Party for Pothole Heart.

May 02, 2017


Chazfest

Luke Allen

3:00 pm


Main Stage

12:00 - 12:45 | Shotgun Jazz Band

1:30 - 12:15 | Kuwaisiana

2:45 - 3:30 | TBC Brass Band

4:00 - 5:00 | Johnny Guitar Mambo's Hot Latin Combo

6:00 - 6:45 | Valparaiso Men's Chorus

7:30 - 8:15 | Malevitus

Hard Liquor Side Stage

9:00 - 10:00 | Supagroup

12:45 - 1:30 | The Quickening

2:15 - 2:45 | NOCCA Showcase Featuring Grace Dizzy Louisa

3:30 - 4:00 | Lyrical Cock

5:00 - 6:00 | The Geraniums

6:45 - 7:30 | Washboard Chaz Blues Trio

8:15 - 9:00 | Luke Allen

10:00 - ?? | Narcissy

April 27, 2017


BJs Lounge

Happy Talk Band

R. Scully's Rough 7

Malevitus

Yellow Soul

4:00 pm


April 28, 2015


Chazfest

Luke Allen and special guest Helen Gillet and Alex McMurray

7:00 am


MAIN STAGE

12:00 - Lonely Lonely Knights

1:30 - TBC Brass Band

3:00 - NCP (Nuccio, Cabral, Pirner)

4:30 - King James and the Special Men

6:00 - Tin Men

6:30 - The Valparaiso Men's Chorus

7:45 - MC Sweet Tea and the Charming Prix

9:00 - Rory Danger and the Danger Dangers

HARD LIQUOR STAGE

12:45 - Gregg Schatz and the Friggin' Geniuses

2:15 - Luke Allen and special guest Helen Gillet and Alex McMurray

3:45 - Helen Gillet's Other Instruments

5:15 - The Geraniums

7:00 - Alex McMurray

8:30 - Herringbone Orchestra

April 26, 2015


Siberia

The Happy Talk Band

Honey Island Swamp Band

10:00 pm , $10


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The Happy Talk Band | Honey Island Swamp Band

August 01, 2009


Siberia

Legendary Shack Shakers

Bobby Bare Jr.

Happy Talk Band

5:56 am