Deep South Dance: Fall Shows, Louisiana Takes Over Waakan Fest, & More

October 7, 2019 | fall is here and you know what that means, dance music in NOLA is in full swing. We’re here to catch you up on everything happening in our little corner of the world. Here’s your biweekly roundup…

Before we start, we just want to give a massive shoutout to all the Louisiana Boys representing at Waakan Fest this weekend: Russ Liquid, sfam, TVBOO, Mersiv and of course the swamp monster Boogie T! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It was such an honor to play at Wakaan this year!!! Thank you for spending an hour of manifesting what you want with me ✨ So much love to @liquidstranger and to your whole team at @wakaanofficial, it was truly a blessing to perform for such a loving community 💜 it’s always a privilege to play music, thank you so so much Martin and to the Wakaan family 🙏🏽 Infinite love and gratitude 📸 @_johnverwey

A post shared by Mersiv (@mersivsoundproject) on Oct 7, 2019 at 1:42pm PDT

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WAKAAN WAS A FUCKING DREAM THANK U SO MUCH💵💥

A post shared by š f å m (@sfamofficial) on Oct 6, 2019 at 2:02pm PDT

ok can we just talk about this new @musicbytvboo @jantsenmusic collab???? #yesdaddy #wakaanfest 🤠 pic.twitter.com/HvMA4FUa0A

— Christi Jo (@ChristiJoHahn) October 7, 2019

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Recapping the past two weeks 

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The Freewater Blockparty went off without a hitch, and boy was it great. Winter Circle Productions and Freewater showed that the city is able and ready to support large events away from Voodoo and BUKU. Graves, What So Not, Rico Nasty, DaBaby, RL Grime, and tons of local artists brought all the amazing moments. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FREEWATER Block Party featuring @rlgrime! See you again in 2020 ✨💧

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They should’ve told you don’t play hoe, with LANGO 🐗 #FREEWATERBLOCKPARTY 💧

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Away from Freewater Metro kicked back off in style with 3LAU this past Saturday, and Republic NOLA welcomed Space Laces, MUST DIE!, HAYWYRE & KOAN Sound. It was a busy weekend and in case you missed it, below are some of the best highlights.

New Orleans has the fucking demon piss

— MUST DIE! (@MUSTDIEmusic) October 6, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Double tap if you call him “ Blau “ If you say three-LAU, you can just unfollow me now 😂 Swipe left to hear his unreleased remix of Illenium’s song “ Good Things Fall Apart “ 🔥 NEXT UP: Fright Night with @krewella 10/26 ❗️ Contact me for tickets… OR BETTER… We have VIP Open Bar wristbands!!!

A post shared by Tiffany Doan (@tdoaann) on Oct 7, 2019 at 8:12am PDT

 

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Upcoming Shows & Events You Can’t-Miss Out On 

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You can’t go more than a few days without a great event happening this October. With Voodoo and Halloween just around the corner, here are the best events to get your prepared this week! The funk master GRiZ is headed to the Filmore this Saturday and for all, you lovers of the weird bass sound need to check out Republic NOLA for LSDream and Bleep Bloop. 

If you are looking for those pool vibes then The Driter Hotel is once again your go-to. Their Carribean Pool Party is taking over all day this Saturday. 

If you’re planning to lay low this weekend, don’t you worry, next weekend is also a big weekend for dance events. Here are some you need to keep on your radar. 

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