Jesse Autumn (double-strung harp), Patrice Fisher (Latin lever harp) and Catherine Anderson (pedal harp) lead the New Orleans Chapter of the American Harp Society in a community concert celebrating the harp in its many forms. Classical, Latin, Celtic, and traditional New Orleans music. Patrice Fisher’s lively band Arpa will feature guests on percussion, piano. and winds.

Concert at 2:30pm, free to the public, wheelchair accessible, kid friendly.

Local harpists may join in the event by attending the harp classes from 12pm-2:15pm and participating in the ensemble performance during the concert at 2:30pm. For more info on the harp ensemble, please message me through the Contact page!

World Music on Double Harp by Jesse Autumn 6-7pm

Join us to celebrate ESYNOLA’s 20th anniversary on March 26, 2026

This unforgettable evening takes place at Samuel J. Green Charter School and celebrates the impact of Edible Schoolyard New Orleans, which provides hands-on garden and culinary education across all four FirstLine campuses.

Admission includes samples from over 25 New Orleans restaurants, music by local bands, along with local brews, specialty cocktails, and zero-proof beverage options. Proceeds enable us to expand the impact of ESYNOLA programming for all FirstLine students and families.

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It’s become an annual Mardi Gras tradition to end the day with a celestial concert, played live on the porch and live-streamed online. If you’re in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, come by Dauphine and Pauger in the Marigny at around 6:30pm for music after dark. BYOB. A few chairs will be provided, but feel free to bring a festival chair to secure your seat. Set will be approximately one hour.

Livestream will be at Facebook.com/jesseautumnsongs

Come hear the sweet sounds of the little Double-strung Harp as I play music from around the world for Valentine’s Day! Casual outdoor setting at our favorite Bohemian café. Corner of Royal St and Franklin Ave in the Marigny, New Orleans. Free - donations appreciated!

Scintillating, serene music from around the world on Double-Strung Harp, a unique harp with two parallel rows of strings, at Flora’s in the Marigny, New Orleans. Come chill with us from 1pm-3pm! No cover - donations appreciated.

Will livestream, if possible, for folks online - Facebook.com/jesseautumnsongs

This Christmas Eve I will be playing on my porch in New Orleans and live-streaming on Facebook a mini concert of Christmas and Winter tunes on pedal harp! 4pm Pacifc / 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern. Find the stream here: Jesse Autumn Music

Come by to listen in person at Pauger & Dauphine in the Marigny.

Join me for music, art and coffee at the cutest café in the Bywater. I will be playing Petite Double-strung Harp at Petite Clouet’s December Art Market, 10am sharp. World music, contemporary compositions, New Orleans music, and improvisations.

Petite Clouet Café

I will be playing world music, modern compositions and improvisations on Petite Harp at Marigny Community Farmer’s Market - FREE and kid-friendly! Music from approx. 1pm-3pm (Farmer’s Market hours 12pm-4pm). Parking lot of St. Paul Lutheran Church at Burgundy and Franklin Ave, New Orleans. In-between sets I will offer an instrument “petting zoo” for the harp-curious!

Marigny Farmer's Market

I fell so blessed to play for this Thanksgiving event for SNAP families in my community! I’ll be playing Double-strung Harp solo, 1-3pm, at Café Amelie’s beautiful French Quarter restaurant.

Café Amelie invites SNAP families: Be our guests for Thanksgiving Dinner in the French Quarter. A meal with all the trimmings, just for SNAP families, and you don’t have to pay a dime or do anything except call to reserve (504) 412-8065 or email reservations@cafeamelie.com .

Please bring identification that you are enrolled in SNAP. We have room for about 90 people and can accommodate parties of 8. Need a bigger table? Please call or email & leave a message - we will get back to you.

Dress code casual, suitable for an afternoon of warm company in our cozy dining room. We appreciate you. Café Amelie New Orleans

VOODOOFEST: A Celebration of New Orleans’ Spiritual Legacy

Please join us for the 27th Annual Free VOODOOFEST at Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans on Halloween, October 31st! Amzie Adams & the Spirit Walkers will play with special guest Jesse Autumn at 1 PM.

Each year, on Halloween, from 1 PM to 7 PM, we gather to pay respect to the Ancestors & recognize Voodoo’s countless contributions to the rich tapestry of New Orleans’ Culture & Heritage. This cherished tradition invites us to embrace our shared history, celebrate our vibrant culture, and honor the beautiful diversity of our Spiritual and Cultural communities. Of course… we also dance in the street, sing, laugh, eat, cut up & just have an all around “only in New Orleans” kind of good time!

VOODOOFEST remains 100% free of charge… everyone’s invited & everyone’s welcome! Please join us in front of Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans, at 612 rue Dumaine, on Halloween, October 31st, as we gather for VOODOOFEST 2025.

I’m excited to return to Santa Cruz, CA Open Studios to play for my dear friend Sarah Bianco, prolific painter and gallerist at Apricity Gallery. (The cover art for my 2016 “Bright Stars EP” is a painting by Sarah.) Stop by for harp music, beautiful paintings and prints, and peruse the Tannery Arts Center studios and galleries for the last day of Open Studios. Music from 12pm - 2pm, gallery open from 11am-5pm.

Redwood Music Camp faculty concert will kickoff this adult music camp in the beautiful California redwoods. Redwood Music Camp is a folk/trad music weekend camp for ages 18+. For more information about this camp, visit the Workshops page.

Jesse will perform as a soloist on Double Harp and lead the Harp Orchestra for an ensemble piece. Hear the harp in a variety of forms, led by soloists from the greater New Orleans area and SE Louisiana. Classical, Latin Jazz, Celtic folk, and modern compositions. Family friendly, disability accessible, and FREE.

Are you a harpist in New Orleans who would like to play with us? Message me for more info on the Harp Society!

Solo harp livestream for the New Moon in Leo. 5pm Pacific / 7pm Central. Tune in and drop requests in the comments!

Jesse Autumn Facebook Live

I’ll be streaming a celebratory porch concert for NEW ORLEANS PRIDE July 14th, with some throws and prizes for those that stop by in person! I’ll also be streaming live on social media for folks around the world.

This set will focus on pop, jazz and modern tunes on Concert Harp, including Tori Amos, Radiohead, Cyndi Lauper, Joni Mitchell, Chappell Roan, and special requests.

Come by Dauphine at Pauger in the Marigny to listen, or tune in online. Streaming details TBA.

HarpStream returns with a live online concert of scintillating Double Harp melodies and improvisations, highlighting some of the material I will be teaching in my upcoming double strung harp class series, Warm Up With Me! (May 31-June 21). Tune in at 10:15am Pacific / 12:15pm Central / 1:15pm Eastern at Jesse Autumn Music on Facebook.

Gifts / Donations appreciated! Venmo @Jesse-Autumn, PayPal.me/jesseautumn

PORCH GRAS annual Harp Concert in the Marigny Triangle: At Sunset on Mardi Gras day, I play a concert of ethereal music on my golden pedal harp, bringing a relaxing vibe to the end of the biggest party on Earth. A one-of-a-kind New Orleans experience! Dauphine St near Pauger. Wine will be shared. Donations welcome.

Wintery tunes and Christmas carols on the porch for the Solstice. Harp on the Porch is a Marigny tradition for me during Carnival, but it will start early this year with the Winter Solstice! Dauphine St near Pauger, New Orleans. Bring a festival chair if you need one. Free! Donations welcome.

I’ll be playing two sets of Double-strung Harp music from around the world, improvisation, contemporary compositions and maybe a few seasonal tunes as well! Music from 1-3pm. Art market from 11am-4pm.

The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is a unique French Quarter attraction that should not be missed! I’m excited to play here again. From their website:

On December 15th, join us in the Pharmacy Museum's courtyard for our annual winter market. This year, the market will feature 12 local vendors selling art, jewelry, baked goods, and other giftable goodies! Enjoy the first floor of museum exhibits with no admission fee and support local artists at the same time. With a small donation to the Pharmacy Museum at the soda fountain, you can have your purchases gift-wrapped for you.

The Pharmacy Museum will also be accepting donations for New Orleans Community Fridges, a local community aid effort providing an opportunity for community members to access free food from community fridges. NOCF donations can be unopened perishables, canned goods, or unopened drinks (nonalcoholic).

Jesse and Scott deliver an eclectic brew of world music, jazz and modern compositions through the dynamic interactions of harp and saxophone. Details TBA.