Betty Shirley & The Will Thompson Trio

Thu Jun 26 2025

9:30 PM - 10:45 PM (Doors 9:00 PM)

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

626 Frenchmen St New Orleans, LA 70116

$41.30

Ages 13+

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Betty Shirley is a renowned jazz vocalist and visual artist based in New Orleans, known for her rich, expressive voice and improvisational style that blends jazz, blues, R&B, and bossa nova. Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, and raised in Chicago, she studied music in New York before settling in New Orleans in the early ’90s. She has performed at iconic venues like Snug Harbor and festivals including Jazz Fest and Essence Fest, sharing stages with legends such as Ellis Marsalis and Benny Green. Honored as a Jazz All-Star by New Orleans Magazine and a Big Easy Award winner, Shirley has released several acclaimed albums, including Unveiled, Close Your Eyes, and With the Red Organ Trio, solidifying her legacy as a vital force in the city’s jazz scene.

Tonight's performance features:

Betty Shirley - vocals 
Will Thompson - piano
Quinn Sternberg - bass
Simon Lott - drums

Shows at 7:30 & 9:30pm 
Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm 

Restaurant is Open 5pm - 10pm for dinner before or after your showtime:

Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com !

Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by Emailing reservations@snugjazz.com after your tickets have been purchased online. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served, based on availability upon arrival.

Bar Room is Open 5pm - Midnight for all, with or without tickets.

Kind Reminder:  Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before getting seated in the Music Room for your ticketed showtime.  

Snug Harbor presents
Betty Shirley & The Will Thompson Trio

Select Tickets

limit 20 per person
General Admission Seating (GA)

$41.30 ($35.00 + $6.30 fees, including tax)

Delivery Method

Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 13 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 13 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

All concert ticket sales are final and non-refundable. All patrons must have valid government-issued Photo ID available upon entry. All teenage patrons must be ticketed like adults, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while inside the jazz club. All patrons must be aged 13 or older. Sorry, no children under 13 are permitted. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro has a STRICT No Cell Phones, No Cameras Policy at all times during all showtimes inside the music room. Violation of this policy while inside the venue may result in removal from the club without ticket refunds. There is NO SMOKING allowed anywhere inside the building, and there are NO PETS ALLOWED at anytime. *Legitimate Service Dogs must be wearing full credentials at all times upon entry, and owner must have licensing papers available upon staff request for service dogs. Sorry, no emotional support pets are allowed inside at any time. Please see the Refund Policy section for details on exceptions for Ticket Transfers. Thank You.