Trombone Shorty.
I don't know how much he tours the state or how close you are to New Orleans, but if you get the chance to see Trombone Shorty live, GO. He and his band are incredible and put on such an amazing show.
Mark & I saw him last year at a neighborhood festival, of all things, and he came back again this year for a similar event. Apparently the band just recorded a CD, though, so they may not be playing the cheap circuit much longer. What a show!!!!
So if Trombone Shorty comes to town, please go and then write me and tell me how awesome it was.