
Saskia Says! at Good Measure
Italian-American vocalist Saskia Walker mixes jazz, swing, funk & Latin sounds into a genre-hopping, New Orleans-honed set.

Italian-American vocalist Saskia Walker mixes jazz, swing, funk & Latin sounds into a genre-hopping, New Orleans-honed set.

Enjoy live jazz inside Brutto Americano with Eliza Sonnenschein, from 6-8 pm. Reservations are encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
On a night when Patti LaBelle takes the city stage at the Smoothie King Center, Eliza Sonnenschein offers an intimate homage inside Brutto Americano. Expect smooth vocals, deep soul, and timeless favorites reimagined in a refined, dinner-side setting.

The Majik Feelings are a condensed configuration of the long-running New Orleans collective Gov't Majik, led by bassist and co-founder Bru Bruser and fronted by vocalist Ten Spencer. Gov't Majik is self-described as "The Dirty South Afro-Beat Arkestra," blending the music of Fela Kuti and other Afrobeat and Afrofunk pioneers with the funk, jazz, rap, and rock and roll of New Orleans, landing somewhere between Fela, OutKast, and Kool & the Gang. Founded in 2005, the band made their Jazz Fest debut in 2007 and returned to the festival stage in 2026. Their new album, also titled The Majik Feelings, is due out this fall. Made up entirely of Gov't Majik members, this more intimate configuration puts the spotlight on the group's songwriting, vocal work, and deeper groove. Full bar on-site. No check-in required. Entry is free, with standing room and some seating at first come, first serve basis. Doors open at 9 pm. Join us in Good Measure. Come for the music. Stay for the night.

Brasinola plays the music of Brazil's Tropicalia movement with a New Orleans rhythm underneath. The band draws on the late 1960s and 1970s heyday of that Brazilian sound -- its blend of samba, funk, folk, and psychedelia -- while grounding everything in the feel of the city where they perform. As bassist and co-founder Ron Johnson has put it, "the NOLA in our name is the foot of the New Orleans drummer." A longtime presence on the city's club circuit, the band first made their name at the Maple Leaf Bar and have been a Frenchmen Street fixture since. Full bar on-site. No check-in required. Entry is free, with standing room and some seating at first come, first serve basis. Doors open at 9 pm. Join us in Good Measure. Come for the music. Stay for the night.

Good Measure is teaming up with Cutting Edge Nola for three nights of live music showcases. Now in its fourth decade, Cutting Edge brings together musicians and industry professionals from across the country for panels on music business, entertainment law, film, and networking — and each night wraps with a rotating lineup of live sets right here on our stage. 6:00 – 6:40 PM Russell Gullery (Fort Payne, AL) — LIVE Recording 6:45 – 7:25 PM Dana Abbott & Alex Mallet (New Orleans) 7:30 – 8:10 PM Ed Wills (New Orleans) 8:15 – 8:55 PM Tiffany Pollack Trio (New Orleans) 9:10 – 9:50 PM Jake Castillo Trio (San Antonio, TX) 10:05 – 10:45 PM CapitolView Arts Austin: Pat G, Anastasia Hera, Ras Mundi, Odanga 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM Henry Turner, Jr and Flavor (Baton Rouge) with Special Guests: Sharnette Hyter, Jesse Campo Full bar on-site. No check-in required. Entry is free, with standing room and some seating at first come, first serve basis. Join us in Good Measure. Come for the music. Stay for the night.

Good Measure is teaming up with Cutting Edge Nola for three nights of live music showcases. Now in its fourth decade, Cutting Edge brings together musicians and industry professionals from across the country for panels on music business, entertainment law, film, and networking — and each night wraps with a rotating lineup of live sets right here on our stage. 6:00 – 6:40 PM Touchstone Bishop (Walker, LA) 6:55 – 7:35 PM The Sparklers (Thibodaux, LA) 7:50 – 8:30 PM Out of the Ashes (Miami, FL) 8:45 – 9:25 PM Ras Mundi (Austin, TX) 9:40 – 10:20 PM Sue Ford's Cone of Uncertainty (New Orleans, LA) 10:35 – 11:15 PM Ever (Houston, TX) 11:30 PM – 12:10 AM MoonSoda (New Orleans, LA) 12:25 – 1:05 AM 100 Meters Scream (Miami, FL) Full bar on-site. No check-in required. Entry is free, with standing room and some seating at first come, first serve basis. Join us in Good Measure. Come for the music. Stay for the night.

Enjoy live jazz inside Brutto Americano with Eliza Sonnenschein, from 6-8 pm. Reservations are encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
On a night when Patti LaBelle takes the city stage at the Smoothie King Center, Eliza Sonnenschein offers an intimate homage inside Brutto Americano. Expect smooth vocals, deep soul, and timeless favorites reimagined in a refined, dinner-side setting.

Good Measure is teaming up with Cutting Edge Nola for three nights of live music showcases. Now in its fourth decade, Cutting Edge brings together musicians and industry professionals from across the country for panels on music business, entertainment law, film, and networking — and each night wraps with a rotating lineup of live sets right here on our stage. 2:00 – 8:00 PM         SpringBoard/WeGet Artists Show (Multiple Artist) -- Pop/Southern Soul/HipHop 8:05 – 8:35 PM A Kay A (New York, NY) 8:40 – 8:55 PM TBA 9:00 – 9:15 PM Sharnette Hyter (Dallas, TX) 9:20 – 9:35 PM IRAHJON (Geismar, LA) 9:40 – 9:55 PM Geekster The SuperNerd (Belzoni, MS) 10:00 – 10:15 PM Cook the Hard Way (New Orleans) 10:20 – 10:35 PM Brianna (New Orleans) 10:40 – 10:55 PM G. I. Peachez (New Orleans/Houston) 11:00 – 11:15 PM Beni (New Orleans) 11:20 – 11:35 PM Odanga (Austin, TX) 11:40 – 11:55 PM G. Smoke (New Orleans) Full bar on-site. No check-in required. Entry is free, with standing room and some seating at first come, first serve basis. Join us in Good Measure. Come for the music. Stay for the night.

A Baton Rouge-born singer-songwriter and guitarist now based in New Orleans, working in the Black Americana tradition. Former frontwoman of Alabaster Stag, which opened for Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, Flow Tribe, and GIVERS. A featured performer at the BlackAmericana Fest alongside Joy Clark, Leyla McCalla, and Mia Borders. Entry is free at Good Measure. Learn more about the show here.Â

Enjoy live jazz inside Brutto Americano with Eliza Sonnenschein, from 6-8 pm. Reservations are encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
On a night when Patti LaBelle takes the city stage at the Smoothie King Center, Eliza Sonnenschein offers an intimate homage inside Brutto Americano. Expect smooth vocals, deep soul, and timeless favorites reimagined in a refined, dinner-side setting.

A commanding New Orleans frontman fresh off a debut performance in the WWOZ Jazz Tent at Jazz Fest 2026. His band, James Jordan and the Situation, released their debut album Reflections earlier this year. Tonight Jordan leads a special sextet configuration featuring Robbie Wallace. Entry is free at Good Measure. Learn more about the show here.

Oakland-born vocalist and bandleader whose music pulls from soul, R&B, funk, and jazz. She fronts Gov't Majik and has performed with Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. In 2025, she performed at the Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland, one of Europe's longest-running festivals dedicated to New Orleans music. Entry is free at Good Measure. Learn more about the show here.