Johnny Sansone · New Orleans · Sep 16, 2026

Johnny Sansone *Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring Johnny SansoneJohnny Sansone is a New Orleans blues and roots musician whose lifelong journey began with the saxophone at age eight and guitar and harmonica by age ten. Inspired by Howlin Wolf and mentored by blues legends James Cotton and Jr. Wells, he later toured with Ronnie Earl, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Rogers, and Robert Lockwood Jr. After settling in New Orleans in 1990, Sansone developed a distinctive sound blending blues, boogie, swamp rock, Cajun, and zydeco, while becoming known for his powerful harmonica, accordion, guitar, songwriting, and gruff vocals. His acclaimed recordings include Crescent City Moon, Poor Mans Paradise, The Lord Is Waiting and the Devil Is Too, Once It Gets Started, Lady on the Levee, and HOPELAND, produced by Anders Osborne and featuring the North Mississippi Allstars. A longtime advocate for Louisianas culture and wetlands, Sansone has become an important voice in New Orleans roots music, with HOPELAND earning recognition as the top-selling record at Louisiana Music Factory during the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Doors: 4 pmShow: 5 - 6 pmSnug Harbor Jazz Bistro presents live weekly concerts. You can see these shows every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday in person or by streaming on the Snug Harbor Facebook page. This is a free performance with no ticketing. Seating is on a first come-first served basis. Tips for the band are encouraged and go 100% to the musicians.Restaurant is Open 5pm - 10pm for dinner after showtime

Please note: This event is 13 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 13 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. All concert ticket sales are final and non-refundable. All patrons must have valid government-issued Photo ID available upon entry. All teenage patrons must be ticketed like adults, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while inside the jazz club. All patrons must be aged 13 or older. Sorry, no children under 13 are permitted. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro has a STRICT No Cell Phones, No Cameras Policy at all times during all showtimes inside the music room. Violation of this policy while inside the venue may result in removal from the club without ticket refunds. There is NO SMOKING allowed anywhere inside the building, and there are NO PETS ALLOWED at anytime. *Legitimate Service Dogs must be wearing full credentials at all times upon entry, and owner must have licensing papers available upon staff request for service dogs. Sorry, no emotional support pets are allowed inside at any time. Please see the Refund Policy section for details on exceptions for Ticket Transfers. Thank You.