The Radiators 2.0 Lock In a Three Night Debut Run at Tipitina’s in January 2027
New Orleans’ legendary swamp rockers return to the club that made them, with Dave Malone, Camile Baudoin, Reggie Scanlan, and Frank Bua Jr. back on stage together.
It is official: The Radiators 2.0 will take over the historic Tipitina’s in New Orleans for three nights, January 14th through the 16th, 2027. The run is the debut of the new moniker for the legendary swamp rock band, and it brings four of the original members back together in the room where so much of the group’s legend was built. Because it is the first multi night stand under the new name, strong ticket demand is expected.
The Lineup
The returning originals are Dave Malone on guitar and vocals, Camile Baudoin on guitar and vocals, Reggie Scanlan on bass, and Frank Bua Jr. on drums. The keyboard chair belongs to Michael Burkart, who steps in to handle the songbook. Co founder and primary songwriter Ed Volker, who retired from regular touring in 2011, has given the new iteration his full blessing. Malone has indicated that guests and a percussionist may join, and Mark Mullins is set to sit in on the first two nights. The musicians have also played together before as Raw Oyster Cult.
The Radiators formed in 1978 and split in 2011, and since then they have regrouped for select shows, usually in January and around Jazz Fest. Their most recent appearance was at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in May.
Who Opens Each Night
A different New Orleans scene mainstay opens every evening. On Thursday, January 14th, it is The Desert Nudes. Friday, January 15th brings Billy Iuso, and Saturday, January 16th features Papa Mali.
Tickets and Showtimes
Tickets go on sale to the general public today, Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10 AM Central time through the Tipitina’s ticketing page. Doors open at 8 PM and the music begins at 9 PM each night, and all three shows are for ages 18 and over. A two night pass covering Friday and Saturday is also available.
Hear the Sound of New Orleans Tonight on the What Is Hip?! Radio Show
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Swamp rock returns to Tipitina’s in January, and the NOLA groove is on the air tonight. Keep up with the jam scene on JamFest Radio.