1. Esperanza Spalding – “Judas” - Emily’s D+Evolution  

There are not any upcoming tours near Louisiana this year.
Pitchfork said, “With [this album], Spalding has once again redefined an already singular career, dictating a vision entirely on her own terms.”
2. Twin Peaks “Walk to the One You Love”- Down in Heaven

The closest Twin Peaks will play to Louisiana is Austin, Texas at three seperate locations on the 17th and 18th of April.
Consequence said, “As you can hear on first single “Walk to the One You Love”, Twin Peaks have honed in on some of the poppier elements of their sound, mixing in a bit of Americana swing with piano and horns.” and that does indeed seem to be true.
3. Mothers- “It Hurts Until It Doesn’t” – When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired

Mothers will be at Spanish Moon in Baton Rouge, LA on the 12th of April, and will also be playing at Gasa Gasa in New Orleans, LA.
Stereogum placed Mothers as a Band To Watch on Oct 13, 2015.
4. Lake Street Dive- “Call Off Your Dogs ” - Side Pony

There are no upcoming tours near Louisiana this year.
Lake Street Dive’s Side Pony landed in the No.1 spot on the Top Rock Albums.
5. Marco Benevento- “Dropkick” 

Marco Benevento will be playing at Blue Nile in New Orleans, LA on the 23rd of April.
According to royalpotatofamily, which is Marco Benevento’s record label, Marco Benevento has been making all of his music on his own, and has even began singing on his new album.