FALL 2026 SCHEDULE
Our performances are always on the third Saturdays in the Spring and Fall in the months of March, April, and May, September, October, November. The show is from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
September 19, 2026
Steve Anderson Band: Our longest-lasting house band has become an audience favorite. Steve is a lifelong self-taught Abita resident. Steve possesses pure natural talent to perform classic Country songs perfectly. He is supported by another vocalist, Jan Biggs. Together, they project genuineness and warmth that draws the audience and set the bar for acts that follow.
Gina Forsyth and The Copper Roosters: If there was an Abita Springs Opry Hall of Fame, Gina Forsyth would be in it. She has been on our stage perhaps more than any other musician. She is well-known and recognized as being one of the best fiddle players in Louisiana. Her latest effort, the Copper Roosters, is a bluegrass band and since Gina leads it, we know it will be great.
Jonno and Katie’s “Louisiana Americana”: Jonno Frishburg is a very well-known Cajun music performer. He is now performing alongside his wife; Katie. They have branched out and are performing other Louisiana music styles and still include traditional Cajun songs. Jonno has been to the Opry previously with Bayou DeVille, and we are looking forward to his latest performance.
Molly Reeves and her New Orleans Jazz Band: Molly has been on our stage numerous times as a side player in various bands, but never as a band leader. We assumed she was a support musician, but now have discovered, she has her own group. They performed recently at a Landing Concert in Covington and got high praise. We are happy to welcome her group to the Opry.
October 17, 2026
The Lucky Dogs: This trio is a crowd favorite. The Lucky Dogs specialize in vintage New Orleans Rhythm and Blues as well as other oldies. Mike knows how to entertain, and his performance always puts smiles on the faces of the audience.
Cactus Thief: This group is led by Aaron Maris. They feature a type of music they brand as “Country Boogie.” It is a great sound and their musicianship is first-class. They are a return act to the Opry, and we welcome them to our stage.
The Desert Nudes: This trio is a new addition to the Opry. They are led by Andre Bohren and have really good harmonies. They perform very traditional Western Country songs. You will hear songs that you have not heard in a long time. They were brought to our attention following an appearance in Covington, and we are happy to welcome the Desert Nudes to the Opry.
Ben Redwine and Friends: Dr. Ben Redwine is widely recognized as one vof the leading traditional New Orleans Jazz Musicians in then area. Ben has appeared on our stage as a member of other bands or as the band leader. He is one of the few musicians we can call and ask him to bring a group and trust him to bring something great. We are also flattered that a musician of his caliber will peform for the Opry.
November 21, 2026
Spring Chickens: If you are a fan of Bluegrass music, you will love the Spring Chickens. They started out performing at the Opry and are now rapidly gaining in popularity. We believe they are a first-class Bluegrass group. We have watched their growth and improving skills as musicians and singers.
Bad Pennies Pleasure Makers: Matt Bell the lead singer and guitar player has been on our stage many times as a band leader and support performer in other groups. The pleasure Makers were scheduled as our house band for October, but they had a tour scheduled at that time. Matt is accompanied on vocals by his wife, Joy Patterson. This is another group we have seen constantly improve with each performance.
The Get Back Band: This group is led by Rick Ledbetter. He gave the band its name because he wants to perform songs that cause the audience to “get back” to songs they know and love. He promises to bring a mixture of Americana that will include a variety of classic Country, and oldies. Rick’s groups are always entertaining, and we look forward to hearing him again at the Opry.
The Zion Harmonizers: This is always a great act to close out the season and usher in Thanksgiving and the holidays. The Harmonizers are one of the leading Gospel groups in existence. They have been performing for eighty-seven years. They were founded in 1939 and have continued singing with different performers since then. Under the leadership of the late venerable Sherman Washington, They originated the Gospel tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and they are still featured each year. They love playing the Opry, and we are grateful they will perform on our stage again.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU
We hope you will come and be part of the Abita Springs Opry experience. To sit and hear great traditional styles of music drawn from our diverse and wonderful musical heritage is more than a treat. Don’t forget, we always have great food available. Gumbo, hot dogs, homemade baked treats, and beverages prepared by local charitable organization provide great lagniappe.
The hundred-plus year old Abita Town Hall is the perfect setting for our show. The wooden building provides a warm and fitting venue for the music heard there. It also provides great acoustics, and our production crew headed by Kent Birkle assisted by Rob Bentley, Kenny Delbert, and Monique Coincoin do an outstanding job of filling the hall with perfect sound.
We believe this is another season of great traditional music. Please remember that we sell tickets on a first-come-first served basis. All seats are $20.00. We have not raised our prices for several years, and have no plans to do so any time soon. To purchase tickets call Kathy at 504-214-7777.
Y'all Come! See you at the Opry!
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 LISTEN TO PAST PERFORMANCES
Hello Abita Springs Opry fans. Its time for a new season. We hope you are all well and ready for some of the great traditional music that Opry fans love. We will, once again, gather at our historic old Town Hall to see old friends, get something good to eat, and spend two hours enjoying live music performed by some gifted musicians who are keeping our traditional music alive.
That is the mission of the Abita Springs Opry: “The preservation and presentation of Louisiana roots music.” Since 2002, we have been working to fulfil that mission. We have been blessed to have some of the finest musicians in our state perform on stage, and we will continue in that tradition this spring season.
Admission to the Opry. There is a mistaken belief among fans that seats are not available unless tickets are purchased in advance. That is not the case. We do not turn folks away because of lack of seats. If you show up the night of the show, there will be seats available. However, please keep in mind that sales are first-come-first-served. That means the season ticket holders and advance sales will get a better choice of seats. There are no bad seats at the Opry. Everyone has a clear view of the stage but buying tickets in advance will offer you a choice of seats.
Our “Ticket Lady, Kathy Armand is reporting that early sales are brisk. Get the “good seats” by contacting her at 504-214-7777.
Food at the Opry. Part of the Opry experience for many of our fans is to get something to eat at the show. Many folks come early to get something to eat like gumbo, hot dogs, homemade baked goods and beverages provided by local charitable groups including the FFA alumni association, the St Peter’s Church Men’s Club, the Abita Springs Women’s’ Society, and Abita Springs Friends of the Park. The food is good and very affordable. All the proceeds go to the charitable group providing the eats.
Post-show Jam Session. Following the show at the Town Hall, the musicians who perform and some of our house musicians gather to enjoy playing informally with one another. The jam session take place at the Abita Brew Pub, one of our sponsors. These jams can be a very rewarding experience for the musicians and audience, because to blending of different talented musicians from different groups. We have heard some great music there. We are grateful to the owner, Mr. Anthony Essiad for providing the space and having food available for the musicians.
The Zion Harmonizers
OUR MISSION
Our mission to "Preserve and Present Louisiana Roots Music" is taken seriously. Making the Abita Springs Opry available to as many people as possible is a way of fulfilling our mission and gives that much more exposure to these great musicians. We have a valuable musical cultural tradition, and it is worth keeping alive.
ACCESS THE OPRY ANYTIME ONLINE
We always want to remind our fans that most of our past performances are online and can be enjoyed anytime on your computer or smart device. All you have to do is visit our home page at www.abitaopry.org. Locate the words:
"LISTEN TO PAST PERFORMANCES"
click on it and the listing of downloaded shows will appear on your screen. From there, you can scroll to any show or pick out any particular act that may appeal to you and enjoy.
We provide the web service and cover the cost of video taping and provide the shows to St Tammany Parish Government access TV channel 10 and Southeastern Louisiana University, channel 18. The channels mentioned are available to Charter Cable TV subscribers in several surrounding parishes.
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