New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is upon us, and a number of local favorites have confirmed late night shows timed with the legendary gathering. On Saturday, keyboardist Robert Walter will host a midnight powerjam at New Orleans Balcony Music Club. The gig is billed as Robert Walter and Friends and his friends will include: Will Bernard, Derek Phillips and John Ellis.

Walter will be at New Orleans Blue Nile tonight for a performance with Frequinox. While at the venue tonight, he will also participate in late night jam with Marco Benevento, Skerik and Adam Dietch billed as Worship My Organ. In addition, before his set at the Balcony Music Club tomorrow Walter will play with the Stanton Moore Trio at One Eyed Jacks.