# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Evening with The Iguanas direct from New Orleans at The Big Top!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Iguanas brings the sounds of New Orleans for a dance party at The Big Top!

The Iguanas

What if Americana actually encompassed ALL of the Americas? You'd have the Tejano and Conjunto sounds of the Texas/Mexico border region, as best exemplified by the accordion and bajo sexto, the American South's Blues, Jazz and New Orleans R&B, and the lilting grace and fiery passion of the music of the Caribbean, Mexico and Colombia. You'd also have New Orleans' premier distillers of this musical mélange, The Iguanas.  

Taking their cues from all of the above influences and then some, the band's music redefines the notion of Americana, crossing cultures, styles, eras... and even languages. It's as if Rue Bourbon, Muscle Shoals and Plaza México were all within earshot of each other and The Iguanas were the musical conduit between them.  

Based out of New Orleans for the past three decades -- save for a short, Katrina-imposed exile in Austin - the members of the Iguanas have (collectively or individually) played or recorded with everyone from Charlie Rich, Alex Chilton, and Willy DeVille to Emmylou Harris, Allen Toussaint, and Pretty Lights. Their three-decade ride has taken them all over the map musically and geographically, yet the inescapable patina of their hometown infuses every note they play.  

Through eight studio albums, countless tours and Jazz Fest appearances, and a flood in 2005 that did its best to take their adopted city with it, it's a testament to the band's endurance that the same four guys that started playing in the early 1990s are still together. Joe Cabral is philosophical about the band's persistence in the face of challenges that would have felled - indeed have felled - lesser bands. "First of all, this is all we know how to do; we're musicians. But more than that," he continues, "we respect the power of the band as an entity, and each individual in the band steps up to play his part. When it's good, that's really what it's all about."  

Rod Hodges agrees. "I don't want to get all heady and mystical about this, but it's not really an outward reward we're looking for. We all enjoy playing music, we all get along, and finding a group of people who can say that after all this time is a rare thing." 

Must be 21 plus to enter unless accompanied by your legal guardian.

Advance Tickets are Available and Recommended:

$25 Advance*

$30 Day of Show

* plus $3 surcharge

Schedule:

8:00 Big Top Opens

9:00 The Iguanas
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/an-evening-with-the-iguanas-direct-from-new-orleans-at-the-big-top/200030002867414
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, parties, tejano, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 81

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Shoeshine Charley's Big Top Lounge
- **lat**: 29.738360646467
- **long**: -95.379921493959
- **full address**: Shoeshine Charley's Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main St,Houston,TX,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Evening with The Iguanas direct from New Orleans at The Big Top! being held?
  - **A:** An Evening with The Iguanas direct from New Orleans at The Big Top! takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Shoeshine Charley's Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main St,Houston,TX,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with The Iguanas direct from New Orleans at The Big Top!?
  - **A:** An Evening with The Iguanas direct from New Orleans at The Big Top! is organized by The Continental Club, Houston, TX.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Continental Club, Houston, TX's events?
  - **A:** The Continental Club, Houston, TX has 123+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. The Continental Club, Houston, TX has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** An Evening with The Iguanas direct from New Orleans at The Big Top! is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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