The longtime ensemble’s trademark Tuesday night gig at their Uptown base the Maple Leaf is a New Orleans institution. Led by brothers Keith and Phil Frazier, the heavy funk and brass band counts powerhouse players like drummer Derrick Tabb in its ranks, and Kermit Ruffins among veterans of its 28-year career. Tickets $15.
10 p.m. Friday. Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St., 522-9653; www.howlin-wolf.com