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Kings of Brass

Tue, 03/12/24

The Kings of Brass are a group of New Orleans natives that infuse Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rock 'N' Roll. Bio Provided by FQF Inc. Read more

Big Soul Band plays electric blues tinged with R&B, funk, soul, and New Orleans stylings. Darren Murphy, Ian Petillo, and Jim Scott riff on classics with extended solos at regular gigs on Bourbon and Frenchmen Streets. Read more

Duane Bartels Band

Tue, 03/12/24

Duane Bartels Band is a horn-heavy sextet that melds New Orleans musical traditions – funk, jazz, and R&B – with echoes of the Brian Setzer Orchestra paired with Americana and indie rock flavors. Founded in 2016, the band has gained a following across the New Orleans club s... Read more

Soul Project

Tue, 01/16/24

Sat, 12/16/23

The Iceman Special, relatively neew to the scene, rock out with their own unique brand of “NOLA swamp funk,” a self-described “haunting indie rock” with a slightly psychedelic edge, enhanced by the band’s dayglow jumpsuits and original tunes. The quartet includes brothers W... Read more

Trombone Shorty

Sat, 12/16/23

Trombone Shorty is a tall force on the global musical landscape, from his powerhouse performances to his wide-ranging collaborations to his leadership as an educator and a philanthropist. Born Troy Andrews, the horn player earned his nickname when he played his first gig at... Read more

Detroit Brooks

Sat, 12/16/23

Guitarist and banjo player Detroit Brooks was born into a New Orleans musical family with deep roots in the Southern gospel traditions. His father, George A. Brooks, performed with the Masonic Kings, his brother Mark is a world-renowned bassist, while his sister Juanita tou... Read more

Parallel Threads

Sat, 12/16/23

Parallel Threads (est. 2022) is an exciting new jazz/funk collaboration out of New Orleans, fusing classic vibes with eclectic international influences. The band features saxophonist Ole Oddlokken (Lilli Lewis Project, Noisewater, Will Vance & The Kinfolk), guitarist Jake K... Read more

Dumpstaphunk

Wed, 11/01/23

Dumpstaphunk is one of the Crescent City’s premier, hard-driving, funk bands on the today’s scene. Ivan Neville founded the group in 2003 as a one-off Jazz Fest band, but the group’s explosive popularity soon turned it into a full-time, world-touring force. Dumpstaphunk wa... Read more

Davell Crawford

Wed, 11/01/23

Davell Crawford, known as the "Piano Prince of New Orleans," is a multi-talented musician who has left an indelible mark on the world of music. His extraordinary musical journey is deeply rooted in his native New Orleans, where he developed a profound connection to rhythm a... Read more