Silent Cinema is the New Orleans band. From the sounds of the city’s backstreets, behind its live oaks, humid fog and smoke-filled bars, second lines and brass bands, Silent Cinema captures the sound of the New Orleans its people know by… read more
The merging of modern funk and Mardi Gras Indian music has come around with the advent of a group called 101 Runners. 101 Runners are establishing “Indian Funk” as a rising force on the New Orleans music map, and the excitement continues. For two years now the 101 Runners have… More >
As a one-man blues band, 19th Street Red is a modern day phenomena and a vital link to the old school street performers that put this style on the map. Possessed with a rare authority and gritty passion, his own version of delta blues has him playing cities all over… More >
One of the bands causing a buzz around the music scene these days is 5 Finger Discount (5FD). Started in 1999 out of New Orleans, LA., 5FD has become one of the Premier Cover/Party bands on the circuit. The band, which was given its name for stealin’ the show, offers… More >
Alex McMurray has been writing songs, playing guitar and singing in New Orleans since the late Eighties. Along the way he has washed dishes, dug ditches, been signed to a label deal, substitute taught grade school, nearly died from a mysterious lung ailment and even moved away twice, yet never… More >
Musican, writer and actress, Alexandra plays underground pop, a type of rock ‘n roll that’s been dubbed *dream-a-billy.* She likes to turn out slow, simple dance songs for long lonely nights to come.Based between Providence, New York City, and her truck, and touring the Northeast and Deep South, Alexandra is… More >
New Orleans-based singer, songwriter, fiddler and actress Amanda Shaw is part of a new breed of young, roots-based musicians who have embraced both traditional and pop sounds, creating music that is both authentic and bold. At the age of 16, Shaw is a seasoned entertainer with a substantial audience across… More >
"Amanda Walker's new self-titled CD on the local Rabadash Records is an intimate, bewitching collection of original songs that feature Walker's dramatic voice alone with her piano" - Keith Spera, The Times Picayune. "From the mold of Anna Nalick and Alanis Morrissette comes the debut cd from Amanda Walker, a… More >
Amy Trail is one of New Orleans' most exciting "new school" singer songwriters. She has cultivated a style that is influenced by the New Orleans classic groove theory, but not anchored to it. As singer and pianist, Amy mixes thoughtful songwriting with the beating heart of her band and tops… More >
Anais St. John is a native New Orleanian who has worked in the music, theater and the modeling industry for the past ten years. After she earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from Xavier University, she received her Master's Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of New Orleans. Anais… More >
Anders Osborne was born in Uddevalla, Sweden, and raised on Gotland Island in the Baltic Sea, Anders Osborne began his musical education by listening to his father, a professional pop and jazz drummer who toured the same German club circuit as the Beatles. Osborne cut his musical teeth playing drums,… More >
Singer/songwriter/auteur Andi Hoffmann is at root a romantic poet who continues to create rich lyrical compositions in a style best expressed as "organic rock". Born and raised in Switzerland, now making his home in New Orleans, Louisiana, Hoffmann along with his Kaleidoscopically eclectic band, The B-Goes, plays songs that are… More >
Andrew Duhon began his writing in highschool as a result of his fascination with the works of Emerson and Thoreau as well as poets Walt Whitman and Robert Frost. During the summer of '04 Andrew worked and lived at an old retreat house on the outskirts of the French Quarter.… More >
Harmonica & Frattoir player - Singer Songwriter Born in 1955, Andy has been playing harmonica and singing professionally since 1977. He has recorded 7 LPs, 11 cds and two 45s. These recordings feature mostly Forest’s original songs. After living in Europe for ten years he returned to his home New… More >
Armand St. Martin is a 10th generation New Orleanian and a New Orleans pianoman and entertainer. A Ritz-Carlton-New Orleans music staple since they reopened after Katrina in '06, St. Martin can be found sizzlin' on their Steinways - or on any other piano around town for that matter, ranging from… More >
Each member of AsheSon brings a different professional music experience ranging from the worlds of classical music, traditional latin, jazz, and Cuban. It is because of their differences that the common denominator, Cuban and Latin American traditional music, is so full of energy, creativity, and nuances that make the listener… More >
Johnny Vidacovich, Steve Masakowski, Tony Dagradi and Roland Guerin. Since 1978, Astral Project has been New Orleans most exciting, inventive and respected modern jazz group. It's a co-op band comprised of world-class improvisers, hailed by fans and critics around the world. The New Orleans Times-Picayune, calls Astral Project simply “the… More >
The Balsa Wood Flyers have been a fixture of the New Orleans Americana/Folk music scene for the past ten years. Regular performers at the Kerry Irish Pub on Decatur St, where legendary status was bestowed upon them by Gill T. himself, they incorporate traditional string band instrumentation with stellar harmony… More >
Bamboula 2000 is a dance and music ensemble that draws on multicultural roots that reach deep into the soil of Congo Square in the City of New Orleans. For hundreds of years, the town square played host to dance and music rituals performed by people of Caribbean and West African… More >
The son of the co-founders of Preservation Hall, Allan and Sandra Jaffe, Benjamin was raised in the heart of the French Quarter and its culture. His earliest memories involve the musicians that his parents befriended -- watching them perform in parades, sharing Christmas gumbo with his godfather, Harold "Duke" Dejan,… More >
"Patterson displays true fierceness in her singing and continues her mastery of dozens of instruments, most notably the Irish bouzouki." -Dirty Linen Magazine Known for her razor wit and musical versatility, her performances are chock-full of drive, savage energy, and passion, laced with humor and rapport with her listeners, dishing… More >
“A Washington, D.C. native now spreading the Celtic gospel in Louisiana, Betsy McGovern's voice can chill as easily as it caresses. Therefore she handles up-tempo songs with relish. The slower songs she invests with a quiet authority, and they in turn become things of shimmering beauty. A wondrous voice of… More >
Blessed with all the range and tonal control one might expect from a first-class Jazz singer, Shirley can scat, propel, coax and hang on to a note. She improvises with unnerving instincts and delivers exactly what a song needs, spinning notes like silk. Betty Shirley’s most recent award was being… More >
A native New Orleanean, Alton "Big Al" Carson began his musical studies in the New Orleans school system and continued his formal training at Xavier University of New Orleans. "Big Al", as he is known in music circles, began his professional career as a tuba player with great groups, such… More >
Who Are the Blues Masters? Alton "Big Al" Carson began his musical career at an early age, playing tuba with many of New Orleans' legendary brass bands. His talent blossomed as he became one of the Crescent City's premier vocalists, performing with a long list of local and European groups.… More >
As with most good independent music these days, it is hard to classify the sound of Big Blue Marble. It's psychedelic, but not spacey. Punk, but not angry. Literate, but not pretentious. Alternative, but not whiney. Rock n roll, but not superficial. Big Blue Marble's influences are not accidental, nor… More >
Big Chief Alfred Doucette is a musician, artist and New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian. He has been written about and photographed by many publications including the New York Times, USA Today, and the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Born In 1940, Big Chief Alfred Doucette has been a lifelong resident of New… More >
Theodore Emile "Bo" Dollis was born in New Orleans in 1944. His father was from Baton Rouge, and his mother came from a French-speaking Creole family in St. Martinville, Louisiana. Bo grew up in the central city, an old, run-down commercial-residential uptown neighborhood behind the grand St. Charles Avenue mansions.… More >
In the late 1960's, Boudreaux joined the Wild Magnolias, the Mardi Gras Indian group lead by his Big Chief Bo Dollis. Dollis and Boudreaux have been close friends since their childhood. In 1970, Boudreaux appeared with the Wild Magnolias at the very first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and… More >
Big Daddy 'O' is one of those rare blues finds. For more than thirty years he has been playing in roadhouses and bars in the delta area near the Louisiana/Mississippi border. Rabadash Records "discovered" Big Daddy 'O' playing at small bar in Amite, Louisiana. His approach to performing songs makes… More >
Big Freedia is the recognized "Queen Diva" of Bounce Music in New Orleans, where she performs six or more times a week in various venues throughout the city. Bounce Music is an original urban music rising up from the intimate and fun-loving nature of the New Orleans housing projects which… More >
Presiding over his Funky Nation is Big Sam, formerly the trombonist for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who blows the funk out of his trombone and refuses to let the audience sit still. Between solos and trombone riffs, Big Sam second-lines (a uniquely New Orleans style of street-dance) and gets… More >
Billy Iuso is an accomplished, professional musician – a soulful songwriter, a dynamic vocalist and a powerful guitarist – whose time has arrived. Though still in his 30s, the New Orleans-based performer has been a bandleader for more than 20 years, and as such, his musicianship and abilities have a… More >
Members of Blackened Blues are Mark Kleppner - Vocals, Guitar, Percussion. Mark has sung and performed in a variety of groups over the years ranging from original material, alternative pop to the oldies. Don’t let his age fool you. George Neyrey - Lead, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals .You've seen him on… More >
Blind Texas Marlin is a solo acoustic folk-blues singer/songwriter. More >
For 44 years, Bob Andrews has been rocking the 88’s on a musical path from the streets of London to right here in New Orleans, working along the way with artists like Nick Lowe and Graham Parker and others influenced by American Blues and R & B. After touring around… More >
A third generation musician, Bob is one of the best-known names in the Crescent City. He is widely recognized not only as the leader of the oldest continually working jazz band, the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, (established 1910), but also as the host of “French Cooking,” the WWOZ radio program… More >
Bon Operatit! is fresh new trio of classical singers who are putting a twist on the party and entertainment scene in New Orleans. Opera singers Jesse Nolan, Lauren Mouney Gisclair and Mary Penick Akin will delight audiences with their selection of opera and musical theatre hits from composers such as… More >
When Bonerama struts onstage with its four-trombone frontline, you can guess it’s not quite like any rock ‘n’ roll band you’ve seen. When they tear into some vintage New Orleans funk, there’s no questioning from which city these guys hail. And when those ‘bones start ripping into Hendrix and Led… More >
World-renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis, born in 1960, has always been a man of numerous musical interests, from jazz, blues and funk to such classical music projects as his Fall 2008 tour with Marsalis Brasilianos. The three-time Grammy winner has continued to exercise and expand his skills as an instrumentalist, a… More >
In the year 2010, a brand new sound was born. The Brass-A-Holics Band and the Go-Go Brass Funk genre joined the ranks of the time honored traditions, culture and music that have come out of the city of New Orleans. Our ensemble consists of the core New Orleans brass elements… More >
Brenda Marie Osbey is an author of poetry and of prose non-fiction in English and in French. Her books include All Saints New and Selected Poems (LSU Press, 1997, 1999, 2005), which received the American Book Award; Desperate Circumstance, Dangerous Woman (Story Line Press, 1991); In These Houses (Wesleyan University… More >
The Brint Anderson Band was formed in the early nineties. He won the Abita beer Blues competition in '93 at Mid City "Rock N Bowl", received an award for best New Orleans R & B band from offBeat magazine in '97, and was the house band for Levon Helm of… More >
The Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band -- comprised of accordion, fiddle and a tight rhythm section--mixes traditional Louisiana French music with original Cajun and Zydeco material In addition to playing statewide festivals in his native Louisiana, Bruce has appeared throughout the country, from New York's Lincoln Center to the Los Angeles… More >
Carl LeBlanc has played with anybody who is anybody (Fats Domino, Sun Ra, Allen Toussaint, Bo Diddly, Ellis Marsallis, James Rivers, the Dirty Dozen, Kidd Jordan, Alvin Batiste, and Maria Muldar to name a few). He has appeared in films like Interview With The Vampire and Undercover Blues where one… More >
From jump blues to soul blues and all the R & B in between, Carol Fran has been singing it for nearly fifty years. Her career started when she was still in her teens with the Don Conway Orchestra and continues to this day. After moving from Lafayette, Louisiana to… More >
New Nola music! We call it IPA, or Indie Pop Alternative. You know... it's hoppy. And now, our bio haiku Carrollton Sonar, A musical meat pie. Have a little taste. Titillating sounds Mysteriousness abounds How’d it come to be? Share with amigos. Seven syllables for fun. More songs to come! More >
Casa Samba is a New Orleans-based, authentic Brazilian Escola de Samba (samba school). Mayor Sidney Barthelemy proclaimed Casa Samba as the first samba school in New Orleans on July 21, 1993. Director, Curtis Pierre, and Brazilian master drummer, Jorge "Alabe" Bezerra, lead the group with the assistance of Carol Barber.… More >
"All music is good music,"she says firmly. "I try to cover the whole spectrum and do just everything. I don't want to be stagnated and stuck in a rut....People ask,'Oh,what category would you put your music in?' and I say, 'Good!'" Born into the third generation of the New Orleans… More >
Chip Wilson delivers an American roots music experience. Combining his emotive tenor with his virtuoso guitar on classic folk, blues, R & B, jazz and original songs, Chip finds passion and commitment in every note. A dozen years in the Crescent City have left with a musical legacy that has… More >
Cindy Scott has a warm, sexy tone with clear presentation of lyrics and attention to melody. In her singing can be heard the influences of well-known jazz artists Sarah Vaughn and Karrin Allyson, with a touch of Ricki Lee Jones mixed in. She either swings hard or floats dreamily, depending… More >
Solomon's father's work took the family to Kingston, Jamaica in the mid-70's, a short time after he started studying drums. The 'inside-out' drum grooves in reggae fascinated him immediately. Eventually he wound up gigging a lot of reggae 'n' such all over Western New York, playing drums and later guitar… More >
Clint Maedgen has slowly, steadily infused his singular musical vision on the New Orleans music scene over the last decade, stretching from the Bywater hipster scene to traditional jazz and everything in between -- and there's a lot of in-between there. Not bad for a 30-something Lafayette native who spent… More >
Coco Robicheaux, the son of Choctaw and Cajun parents, spent his early years between his native swamplands of rural Ascension Parish, Louisiana, and the French countryside. Forming his first band at 13, by age 15 he was playing New Orleans' famed Bourbon Street and signing his first record contract with… More >
Lights, chaos, action! More than just virtuosity of musicianship, unforgettable visual effects, or sex symbols of mad science, The Consortium of Genius is an industrial-strength powerhouse of three cerebral miscreants who rock their audience into submission. Song after insane song form a repetoire of all originals, completely warping the styles… More >
For over 15 years, COOT has been playing all original music, inspired by New Orleans' R & B, Rock n Roll, Folk, Funk, and street music traditions. Featuring Brian Rueb as the primary songwriter on guitar and vocals, COOT includes Hirsh Katzen on guitar/vocals, Dan Weiner on bass, and Aaron… More >
The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings are composed of six former members of the now defunct New Orleans Jazz Vipers. This group is often known for their unamplified simplicity covering obscure and popular tunes alike. Continuing to carry the torch, these fellas are performing regularly in New Orleans on Frenchmen Street… More >
New Orleans quartet Country Fried brings a new outlook to an old genre, helping to revive acoustic outlaw country. Telling the stories of themselves and friends through original songs that speak of the highs and lows that life brings, Country Fried brings back the feeling of country music. The band… More >
The Courtyard Kings were founded in March 2005 when Mike Harvey and Carl Keith met and decided to jam. They quickly assembled a lengthy set list and acquired a weekly spot at a neighborhood bar. They perform regularly at Mat and Naddie's Restaurant, The Columns, Circle Bar, Dos Jefe's, and… More >
For more than 15 years, the members of Cowboy Mouth have embraced, embodied, preached and shouted at the top of their lungs the joys of their hometown, sharing a slice of Mardi Gras heaven with fans around the world on 11 recordings and at their legendary live shows, which to… More >
Hauntingly beautiful vocal harmonies swirl through rock tinged with blues, punk, psychedelia, and more... Curie has been rocking all over New Orleans since 2010, from St. Charles to St. Claude. Performances range from low-key coffeehouses to the Anne Rice Vampire Ball at the Republic, from kicking off a festival at… More >
Dana Abbott is a singer/songwriter currently living in New Orleans. She has been singing and playing any instrument she could get her hands on since she was 6 years old, starting as a classical pianist, then cellist and from there percussionist/melodic percussionist to finally picking up the guitar. Her real… More >
Darryl Young a.k.a. Dancingman 504 is a native New Orleanian. As a second line dancer, his goal is to bring the eyes of the world back to dance. He wishes to pass the art of second line dancing to children in New Orleans and runs a program called “Heal 2… More >
A rising star on the New Orleans music scene, Danny Burns who hails from Donegal, has been working the last year with Grammy-nominated record producer Warren Huart to create his debut album, “Off The Grid.” Huart (The Fray, James Blunt, Matisyahu) has managed to pull at the roots of Burns’… More >
Dash Rip Rock is the legendary New Orleans trio known for their high-octane roots rock. SPIN says Dash Rip Rock is “undeniably the South’s greatest rock band.” The New York Times calls Dash Rip Rock “skillful musicians with a penchant for getting reliably wild….” No Depression raves that DRR’s recent… More >
A few of the people Dave has had the honor of performing onstage or in the studio with are Dave Liebman, Kenny Garret, Howard Levy, Charlie Byrd, Seamus Blake, world renowned sarod player, Ashish Khan, sacred steelers, the Cambell Brothers, members of the String Cheese Incident, the Grey Boy Allstars… More >
Dave is known for playing New Orleans' favorites and many different genres from funk to jazz to rock and blues — all using his own invented style of playing three guitars simultaneously. He plays rhythm guitar in front with his left hand and lead guitar behind his back with his… More >
A New Orleans pianist and part of the Crescent City's new guard. Things just seem to sizzle when piano player David Torkanowsky is around. Perhaps it is his dramatic, dark looks, the gift of a German composer father and a flamenco dancer mother. Perhaps it is just his raw talent… More >
"Of all the New Orleans vocalists pursuing the retro torch singer route, Ms. Davis is the most convincing because shes got the powerful pipes and the voluptuous body." - Bunny Mathews, Offbeat Magazine "Debbie Davis is old school, with a voice that is comfortable in various contexts. Besides her singing,… More >
The "Deep Down Enzo" project, which includes big hits and some more obscure songs from the very late 60s thru the 70s, some 80s, a sprinkling of 90s, also includes some original compositions. Songs from bands/artists like Jimi Hendrix, Heart, Pat Benatar, Blondie, The Cult, Led Zeppelin, etc. Core Rock,… More >
Delfeayo Marsalis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 28, 1965. He began studying trombone at age 13. After producing his first recording at age 17, Mr. Marsalis attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music, majoring in both performance and audio production. He has since produced over 75 major-label… More >
Denise is a songbird, guitarist, chanteuse, percussionist, writer of songs, poet, bicyclist, walker, train rider, traveler, teacher, gardener, cat lover from New Orleans, New Mexico, upstate New York and Europe and a citizen of Planet Earth. Denise Marie divides her time between Europe and New Orleans playing festivals and club… More >
Dennis G. Assaf's artistic vision and community leadership through the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS), the cultural climate of Jefferson Parish was born in 1978. In the ensuing years, Maestro Assaf has created educational outreach programs for children and adults alike and introduced the Metro New Orleans community to stars… More >
Derrick Freeman is originally from Houston, TX and is on the precipice of a new movement of New Orleans music. He studied New Orleans jazz drumming under Shannon Powell. Derrick soon became his “understudy”, taking whatever gigs Powell would give him. In 1994 at the age of 20, Freeman began… More >
Robert Eustis, Laurie Dawes, Frank Cole and Steve Wulff bring you Orleansicana music. During the early 1990s, the muse struck and Robert began studying with guitar virtuoso John Rankin. The muse was fed by further study with Jorma Kaukonen, Martin Simpson and Steve James. Desoto Street Band was formed in… More >
In 1977, the Dirty Dozen Social and Pleasure Club in New Orleans began showcasing a traditional Crescent City brass band. It was a joining of two proud, but antiquated, traditions at the time social and pleasure clubs dated back over a century to a time when black southerners could rarely… More >
Deepest Crates in New Orleans. Believe that. Listen to The Block Party on WWOZ 90.7 fm in New Orleans, wwoz.org online. Saturdays 6-8 pm. Heavy Funk, Brass Bands, Disco, Baile Funk, Dancehall, Reggae, Soul, Punk Funk, etc. Anything you can rock on a Saturday Evening party on your block. Take… More >
Dj Proppa Bear djing 15yrs starting with house, hip hop, reggae then he started spinning Jungle in 1995 and he has never stopped. He is also a producer with no limit to his stylings, a mix of d-n-b and electro made on old gear is his signature sound. Dj Proppa… More >
Rusty Lazer is a DJ from New Orleans, Louisiana that specializes in the street music of his adopted home town. Following in the tradition of the second line parades and block parties that make New Orleans famous, Rusty Lazer spins songs from the three hundred year old repertoire of street… More >
DJ Soul Sister spins all of the rare and obscure original funk & soul grooves you can use, mostly from the late 60s through early 1980s rare groove, groove jazz, deep funk, boogaloo, Afro-funk, Latin, and soul. More >
DJ Yamin is a New Orleans based DJ/Producer known for his wide-ranging musical styles including Hip-Hop, Funk, Reggae, Electronic and Latin. He is the founder of Beats Not Bombs, an organization that gathers artists and activists together to raise money and awareness for such groups as Amnesty International and The… More >
Starting out on the trumpet and ending up on the guitar, Domenic Fusca has been expressing his self through music for a while. Domenic has a serious love for his music “I always loved the art of creating and crafting. To let my feeling's come out on paper or song… More >
A photographer with a background in graphic design. NOCCA grad (1995, visual arts), Donovan went on (after NOCCA) to DJing in the early-to-peaking New Orleans rave scene, and spent those years heavily involved in electronic music production and promotion. After the scene thinned out in the early 2000s, he moved… More >
Natively New Orleans, Donovan Fannon grew up a troubled youth. After a forceful exit ending his high school freshman year, he was accepted into the visual art program at the (then Uptown) New Orleans Center for Creative Art. More likely than not, this shift “saved” his sanity and life, a… More >
Band members are Sputnik! and Wz3d. DoomsDayDevice is not an idea created with the hopes of cashing in on a current trend or, if there's a God in heaven, create a new one. it is a sound that has been eating at WybleZilla 3D's soul since childhood and is only… More >
Delivering a unique blend of popular genres, Dr Gonzeaux is a funky, rock group born only in the great city of New Orleans. Including the talents of Michael Burkart(Mikey-B3),Chris Segar(Poppa) Will Rep(Bubbacita), Michael Paille, and Jesse Page; this band creates a sound rich in texture, grooves, and fun. Come along… More >
Dr. John, or Mac Rebennack as known to friends and family, is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage exclusive to New Orleans. His very colorful musical career began in the 1950s when he wrote and played guitar on some of the greatest records to come… More >
John E. Ware – D.M.A. Director, New Orleans Black Chorale Professor and Director of Choirs at Xavier University John E. Ware is a Professor of Music at Xavier University where he teaches Voice, Conducting, Vocal Diction, Vocal Literature and Pedagogy, and is the Conductor of the Xavier Concert Choir and… More >
A New Orleans native, White has primarily led an urban life as a jazz musician and professor at Xavier University where he teaches African-American Music and holds an endowed chair in the humanities department. White began playing clarinet in classical settings and moved on to perform with brass bands, including… More >
Dubla is a producer, DJ, engineer and entrepreneur; the founder of Dubla Music and InnerRecess Media Firm. He produces, mixes, edits and and engineers music and sound for a variety of artists and recording professionals and DJs eclectic sets of hip hop, soul and dance grooves. Dubla was born in… More >
Ed first became interested in jazz guitar after listening to the great Canadian guitarist Ed Bickert. His flawless tone, lines, and harmonic ideas have served as hours of endless inspiration. On his journey into jazz he has been fortunate to study with John Bucci, Mark Manetta, Steve Greene, Curt Shumate,… More >
Eddy Burke is a singer/songwriter from the northern side of the Mississippi. After many trips touring across the United States his little red car came to rest here in New Orleans, LA. Living next to the river he grew up on and with his guitar Harriet in hand, Burke continues… More >
"Storming out of Louisiana, USA, Edge Set Mary are a hard rocking outfit in the Sound Garden mode of things… impressive monster guitars and searing vocals dominate their sound, giving them balls and teeth where other bands have hands and feet. A Three piece outfit with a singing drummer, they… More >
Rising up from the ashes of such New Orleans bands as Lump, Grassy Knoll and Sticka Bush, The Egg Yolk Jubilee Music Band formed in 1996. The members, natives of the New Orleans area and long time acquaintances from the halcyon days of high school, shared a burning desire to… More >
Elizabeth Joan Kelly is from Slidell, Louisiana. She graduated summa cum laude in 2005 from Loyola University New Orleans with a B.M. in Music Composition, studying with Mara Gibson and James MacKay. Elizabeth has also studied at the Freie Universitat in Berlin and the Bowdoin International Music Festival with Samuel… More >
Ellis Marsalis is regarded by many as the premier modern jazz pianist in New Orleans. Born on November 13, 1934, he began formal music studies at the Xavier University junior school of music at age eleven. Marsalis has been the recipient of Honorary Doctorate degrees from his alma mater Dillard… More >
"Eric Traub is part of that vanishing breed, the hardcore, hipster jazz cat." - John Doheny More >
Born and raised in The Bronx, New York, Erika Flowers always possessed a passion for music. She began singing gospel at her church from a young age, and went on to study at the internationally renowned Fiorello H. Laguardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts. Erika… More >
Clarinetist, Evan Christopher is a refreshingly bright light on the international jazz scene. He combines virtuosity, immaculate taste, and enthusiasm with a deep commitment to exploring the full range of musical possibilities that come from celebrating the traditions of New Orleans Jazz. His highly individual sound is anchored in the… More >
Fatter Than Albert is a band from New Orleans, Louisiana. We play rock music, we like to throwdown with some ska and reggae and hardcore from time to time. We like playing shows & touring and having fun. Please come see us play if you get the chance. More >
Looking for a band that can do it all as well as give your function a taste of New Orleans flair? Look no more! Fleur de Lis is an exciting 8 piece horn powered party band formed by former members of the bands Burgundy and Benny Grunch. The band is… More >
Known for their party crashing music style, the New Orleans-native, tag team DJ duo - Force Feed Radio [founded by DJ Jive and DJ Kemistry] create a fusion of classic pop, hip hop, indie, rock and electronic dance blends. As their motto goes "From Led Zepplin to Lil Wayne" the… More >
From the heart of New Orleans comes the Forgotten Souls Brass Band. Winner of the 2000 Best of the Beat Award for Emerging Artist in Brass, the Forgotten Souls pay their respects to the unique musical traditions of New Orleans with a special blend of Second Line Brass, traditional jazz,… More >
"This classically trained singer from Honduras is making a name for himself on the culturally diverse Frenchman Street scene. Omar stands out from the dance-band crowd because he sings rather than yells and delivers a song with subtlety and style." - GAMBIT WEEKLY "Fredy Omar, Latin King of Frenchmen Street"… More >
When Hurricane Katrina came ashore and displaced New Orleans musicians throughout the world, a group of these native musicians became the “Free Agents Brass Band” while displaced from the home they love. Free Agents Brass Band was started by Ellis Joseph. “I consider myself a free agent, so that’s where… More >
In their 25-year history, The Meters (now officially known as The Funky METERS) have grooved their way around the globe. They have toured with such talents as The Rolling Stones, and have been a studio band for such diverse artists as Dr. John, Paul McCartney, Robert Palmer, and Patti Labelle.… More >
The Honky Tonk Revue was founded in the summer of 2004 as Gal Holiday set out to create a band that harkened back to her rural roots in the mountains of Western Maryland. Having been raised on folk and bluegrass music, Gal longed for a re-connection to her musical “kinsfolk”… More >
The band started out over a decade ago as an instrumental act in the tradition of the Meters, the JB's, and Booker T. & the MG's - bands equally comfortable recording their own material or working with vocalists. Beginning as an eight member New Orleans based horn-fueled funk ensemble, Galactic… More >
For all of their critical acclaim since their 1999 debut, Garage A Trois, actually came together as an afterthought. The unholy jazz/funk/R&B trinity of Stanton Moore, Charlie Hunter and Skerik first convened in New Orleans in the spring of 1998 – just after Mardi Gras – to record Moore’s debut… More >
Garden District Trio featuring David Hansen (drums), Chris Sharkey (bass) and Tom Hook (piano). More >
The members of Genial Orleanians are Sazerac ukulelist ordinaire; Radio Peychaud clarinet; Dave bass and several "Honorary" members who prefer not to be named. As the group explains, they sound like "confusion among a fleet of New York taxi cabs upon meeting with a fare..." See them yourself and be… More >
There is this other way of life in the south; a musical ethnicity that has simmered itself to a uniquely homespun flavor. Immersed in the culture since birth, Geno Delafose has lived the life of a true cowboy. He relies on his traditional Creole sensibility for guidance in music, and… More >
Deep in the heart of New Orleans’ working class Gentilly neighborhood lies a typical truck stop underneath the I-10 high-rise. Not unlike thousands of other truck stops, there was a gas station, convenience store, and 24 hr greasy spoon. Near the back of the building beside the video poker casino… More >
George French's musical profile is usually defined by whoever happens to be hearing him at the time. French is a singing bassist with an extensive background in New Orleans jazz and rhythm and blues. Pick up any of a dozen New Orleans-made hit records of the 1960's and you'll probably… More >
Germaine Bazzle is widely considered to be one of the best jazz singers New Orleans has ever produced. In performance, Bazzle’s rich, dusky contralto voice lends a supple sophistication to her elegant, sometimes quirky, interpretation of classic tunes written by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Duke Ellington. Her ability to… More >
Gina Forsyth is an award-winning singer/songwriter, violinist and guitarist. Her southern roots dig deep into the soul of American culture and bloom forth in the form of pertinent, powerful lyrics that rest on the branches of vivid melodies. Steeped in a wide array of influences, she has successfully linked the… More >
GLEN DAVID ANDREWS hopped down from an outdoor stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in May, leaving his trombone behind. He sang in a powerful raspy voice, inflected with just a hint of Louis Armstrong. Segueing from one song to another - the controversial 1920s classic “Black… More >
In New Orleans, the city that gave the world jazz, a young trombone player and vocalist is proudly taking that style of music into the 21st Century. Glen David Andrews, 27, articulates his city’s deep musical heritage through his performing better than anyone his age. He has one foot planted… More >
We started up as a band due to the lack of musicians in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. A lot of the club owners were calling around asking musicians to put something together to fill their empty stages. We came together to play for them (or for us), the New… More >
Gov't Majik will strive to be a force for change and a voice of resistance for New Orleans. We will help heal our people through music and carry our message to the world. What's the message? Hope. More >
Gravy is the culmination of four distinct views of musical appreciation. Since forming in 2003, Gravy has quickly climbed the ranks of the New Orleans music scene, providing a mix of styles and genres that satisfy the sophisticated palettes of their fans. It did not take them long to find… More >
Grayson Capps writes songs which have the voice of dead prophets masquerading as town drunks screaming 'look at us we're pretty, too!' He has been playing guitar and singing for nearly twenty years now. He has opened for bands like the Wallflowers, Koko Taylor, and Jeff Buckley. Some people call… More >
Since March 2006, the members of Groovesect have blazed a trail through the streets and clubs of the New Orleans music scene, on a mission to secure their own place amongst some of the finest musicians the town can offer. Inspired by the syncopated beats and jazz rhythms of New… More >
GROOVY 7 is diverse, edgy, and full of energy, Tony Seruntine, former Drummer of No Idea, along with a student of Ellis Marsailis, Dennis Shaikewitz on percussion, Nick Taravella, former guitar player for Bobby Cure and the Summertime Blues, and we can't forget John Castillo on the Bass, and all… More >
A small New Orleans Jazz ensemble, often called a "jazz trio", The Gumbo Trio is a group of top tier professional musicians that also performs frequently for cocktail receptions, corporate banquets, weddings, rehearsal dinners, and many other types of events, where quality entertainment is needed to create an atmosphere, set… More >
A pianist, composer, musical director, producer and puppeteer, Harry Mayronne Jr. was raised by artists and music lovers; his late father was a graphic artist who also managed the Olympia Brass Band and owned a talent booking agency. His mother is the grandchild of English Music Hall performers. Harry was… More >
Hawg Jaw was formed in August of 1996. Over 9 years later, they are still dishing out hardcore drenched slop/brutality in midcity New Orleans.Hawg Jaw have released several self released demo's and 7 ", and have played countless shows with both local, and national touring bands. If you happen to… More >
New Orleans based cellist Helen Gillet (b.1978) grew up in Belgium , Chicago and Singapore beginning her cello studies in 1987. She received a Bachelor’s degree in music from Beloit College ( Wisconsin ) and a Master’s of Music degree from Loyola University ( Louisiana ). She first studied improvisation… More >
Just nominated for his seventh straight Blues Foundation "Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year" award (formerly the W. C. Handy Awards), Henry Butler knows no limitations. Although blinded by glaucoma since birth, Butler is also a world class photographer with his work displayed at exhibitions throughout the United States.… More >
The HighGround Drifters are a New Orleans based bluegrass band. Their music is largely traditional bluegrass, but also includes originals, mountain music, old-time country, Celtic and other eclectic music stylings and influences. The band was formed several years ago in the Mid-City area of New Orleans, LA. by neighboring bluegrass… More >
Great music begins with great songs, and great songs are what the Honey Island Swamp Band is all about. The band came together when Aaron Wilkinson (acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocals) and Chris Mulé (electric guitar, vocals) were marooned in San Francisco after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. After a chance… More >
New Orleans' own Hot 8 Brass Band has epitomized New Orleans street music for over a decade. The band plays the traditional Second Line parades, hosted each Sunday afternoon by Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, infusing their performances with the funk and energy that makes New Orleans music loved around… More >
So these guys, the Hot Club of New Orleans, have challenged themselves with an awesome task take the swing era music of Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt, and Stephan Grappelli (among others), retain the classic groove, avoid sounding like a museum piece and then infuse it with their own modern sensibilities.… More >
Hurray For the Riff Raff is currently a 4 piece folk band out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Alynda Lee leads the band with her all-star banjo skills and deep, aching voice. Walt McClements plays accordion, fiddle & toy piano, Aubrey Freeman plays double bass, and Shae Freeman plays the saw,… More >
I, Octopus is an instrumental, improvisational rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana. Guitarist and bassist, Mike Lentz and Blake Lewis, started the band in the Loyola University dorms back in 2000 and have kept the music comming ever since. Drummer J. Steigner joined the band in 2005 when their previous… More >
The Movers Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty -- began in New Orleans in 2003 and now are fast-rising stars on the national kids music scene thanks to their combination of radio-friendly songs, kid-friendly themes and dynamic live shows. You can catch the Movers on satellite radio as they are on… More >
Born into a family of street musicians, Ingrid Lucia sang her family band, the Flying Neutrinos from the streets of the French Quarter to New York where they played with everyone from Tony Bennett to Porno for Pyros. Ingrid delivers with an appealingly ripe voice ala Billie Holiday. More >
Irene Sage’s multifaceted musical talents have earned her the respect of her native New Orleans legendary predecessors like Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Irma Thomas and Deacon John. She has acquired the interest of thousands of fans over the 15 years of her professional career as consummate singer, songwriter and performer.… More >
Irma Thomas is a Grammy Award winning soul and rhythm and blues singer from New Orleans. The unrivaled Soul Queen of New Orleans -- a title officially bestowed by local officials, no less -- Irma Thomas ranks among Crescent City R&B's greatest and most enduring musical ambassadors. More >
Irvin Mayfield, the latest in a long line of New Orleans trumpeters, is the consummate Crescent City musician. At only 30, he has quickly established himself as one of the most decorated and recorded Jazz musicians of his generation. Mayfield is a versatile trumpeter, bandleader, composer and arranger, and passionate… More >
Unlike many of his brethren, R&B guitarist/vocalist Irving Bannister is more familiar to locals for who he's worked with than for who he is in the early fifties he was a member of James ''Sugarboy'' Crawford's band, and the first version of his All-Stars that played around town in the… More >
The Neville Family is considered by many to be one of the most gifted musical and creative families in America. Ivan Neville began absorbing the musical attitudes of his family at birth. Ivan learned to play keyboards, guitar, bass and drums and in his teens started playing with his father,… More >
Ivan Neville began absorbing the musical attitude of his father, Aaron Neville, as well as uncles Art, Charles and Cyril from birth. Ivan's music honors and extends the Neville's musical heritage, adding a distinctive new grit that radiates from his New Orleans roots. Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk is a group of… More >
Jake Eckert was born April 27, 1976 in Chicago, and at a young age moved to Atlanta, GA. Music was in Jake’s blood from the beginning, as his great-grand parents were both well known professional vaudeville musicians in Chicago in the 1920s & ‘30s, while his grandmother and mother were… More >
Jamal Batiste is one of many musical seeds of New Orleans’s own Batiste Family. The son of David and Jackie Batiste was born on June 18, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a producer and an exceptionally talented drummer, who has been playing drums since the age of three.… More >
From Buddy Bolden, King Oliver and Louis Armstrong through Wynton Marsalis and Terence Blanchard, New Orleans has been the home and training ground for many brilliant trumpeters through the years. Jamelle Williams was actually born in Bastrop, Louisiana,which is five hours north near the Arkansas state line, but his jazz… More >
James Rivers Movement is a mixture of Rock, progressive Jazz, Rhythm and Blues and Gospel; the sort of music that implies something for everybody when it's played. Rivers, one of only three Jazz musicians ever known to play the bagpipes, would probably call himself a saxophonist, but his forte is… More >
James Singleton is an acoustic bassist, composer, and producer with an intimate and extensive affiliation with the New Orleans music scene. He is a member of the long-lived New Orleans-based jazz group Astral Project with Johnny Vidacovich, Tony Dagradi and Steve Masakowski. He has been described as one the best… More >
James P. Walsh, who has been teaching Music Composition at Loyola University for 13 years, founded the New Orleans New Music Ensemble in 2005, after noticing that audiences in the New Orleans area had very few opportunities to hear professional performances of new orchestral compositions, and that local composers had… More >
As one of the leading actresses in the New Orleans area, Ms. Shea has garnered many honors and awards, including the Big Easy Award (six) and the Storer Boone award (four) and Marquee Awards (four) including Lifetime Achievement Awards. She is a member of Actor’s Equity Association, the Screen Actor’s… More >
Jason Marsalis is the youngest son of Ellis, patriarch of the Marsalis musical family legacy including Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo. Jason is considered by many to be the most talented member of the family unit and is known for his excellent drumming and percussion skills. Jason regularly plays with his… More >
J.D. Hill has been singing, playing the guitar and playing the harmonica for over 47 years. He moved to New Orleans more than 25 years ago and quickly meshed into the city's music scene, playing with some of the biggest names in town. - - Photo courtesy of the More >
Jealous Monk has quickly gained recognition as one of New Orleans premiere musical acts. Don’t be fooled by their young age; they have the sense to listen to those who came before and incorporate those lessons into their music. Bridging elements of raw underground hip-hop and gritty New Orleans funk,… More >
Jeff Greenberg was born in Philadelphia, PA and started playing piano at age 5. At the age of 14 he composed a score for the Yale Drama School, at 15 he made his Carnegie Recital Hall debut and at 16 recorded for the RCA Red Seal label. In New York,… More >
Trumpeter/vocalist Jeremy Davenport was born May 4, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri. Raised in a musical family by a music educator mother, and trombonist father who`s been a member of the St. Louis Symphony for forty years, Jeremy seemed pre-destined to challenge the bounds of his musical heritage. While in… More >
Jesse Boyd is one of the busiest players with one of the most impressive resumes on the New Orleans music scene. His flawless technique, flowing lines and great sensitivity combine to deliver raw and dynamic live performances. He is also a very much in-demand studio bassist. His incredible skills for… More >
Jesse McBride officially started playing the violin at the young age of four. Through elementary and middle school, Jesse entered and won many solo violin competitions. After high school, Jesse entered the University of New Orleans' (UNO) music program where he studied under the watchful eye of Ellis Marsalis, Peter… More >
Award-winning singer/songwriter and actor Jesse Moore honed his musical craft in the bars, clubs and festivals of New Orleans, and on stages around the world. With his first CD, “The Hoodoo Man,” as a calling card, Jesse Moore introduced himself to New Orleans long ago and has never looked back.… More >
Acoustic guitar soloist (jimmyrobinsonmusic.com) Founding member New Orleans fusion/progrock least-commercially-viable-band-of-all-time Woodenhead (1975-present-woodenheadmusic.com). Founding member of Twangorama, New Orleans Guitar collective (Twangorama.com). He has worked with Susan Cowsill (for her New Orleans gigs) Toured with Dr. Hook (yes, him) and Guitar Slim Jr. (yes, his son) to name a few. -… More >
Organist Joe Krown formed the Joe Krown Piano Combo in the fall of 2000. The band is an instrumental New Orleans styled funk and groove band that features the big sound of the Hammond B-3 organ. The Joe Krown Organ Combo is Krown on Hammond organ, Brint Anderson on guitar,… More >
Joe Krown, Walter Wolfman Washington (guitar & vocals) & Russell Batiste (drums & background vocals) started playing together in March 2007. The trio has been performing every Sunday at a local New Orleans nightclub, the Maple Leaf Bar. The combination of the soulful vocals of Walter with the big sound… More >
Pianist, vocalist, producer, songwriter John Autin is one of New Orleans' musical treasures. For years, John Autin has been one of New Orleans finest pianists playing or recording with Luther Kent, Marva Wright, Snooks Eaglin, Ernie K. Doe, Tommy Ridgley, Oliver Morgan, Irma Thomas, Eddie Bo, George Porter, Jr., Anders… More >
Think of Nat Cole, and then of Jackie Wilson, and then of Marvin Gaye, and then of Sam Cooke, Joe Williams and Jimmy Scott. Not of them actually, but of the moods that surrounded them, and especially of their audiences. Think of the way they treated an audience, of the… More >
Since his arrival in New Orleans in 1996, John Fohl has become one of the busiest guitarists anywhere. He's released two records, 1998's I Got News For You and this year's Time Ain't Waitin', and is cultivating a successful solo career that keeps him in demand locally and abroad. Both… More >
Funky, groovy, jammin' but most of all -- original -- is the best way to describe John Lisi & Delta Funk! Comprised of three seasoned musicians who pride themselves on delivering actual songs and improvised jams, not just roots-blues-funk re-treads. Offbeat Magazine says John Lisi & Delta Funk! "snorts and… More >
John Rankin, a solo acoustic guitarist, has cultivated a large and diverse audience seeking sophisticated music styles. Well known for his nightclub work, Rankin blends together New Orleans style rhythm & blues and jazz, latin, folk, blues, and standards, as well as a dazzling array of original instrumentals. He uses… More >
"John Royen plays real traditional jazz piano, the kind that takes two hands and a lot of soul." - Butch Thompson - John Royen has been playing piano professionally in New Orleans for over 25 years and has performed and lectured for numerous institutions and organizations including the National Park… More >
Johnette Downing is an author and a multi-award winning singer, songwriter and musician performing original music with Louisiana spice for children internationally. Having performed concerts and given keynotes and educator workshops in Egypt, Morocco, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico and throughout the United States, Johnette is dedicated to… More >
Johnny Angel and the Swinging Demons genuinely represent an era of American classical music (jazz) that has passed. But the sounds that come from Johnnys bandstand when he swings out are anything but stuck in time. Johnny and his top-flight New Orleans cats have a progressive sound that is still… More >
Since its inception in 2001, Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes (JSDN) has gained a loyal following in a competitive New Orleans music scene. Their unique FUNK/ROCK style blends guitar, violin and harmonica with a hard driving rhythm section reminiscent of the Radiators' swamp funk added to the punchy horns… More >
In his very personal approach to percussion, master drummer Johnny Vidacovich combines elements of New Orleans' traditional rhythms with free techniques and mainstream sensibilities. He is at once a brilliant soloist and a highly sensitive accompanist with the ability to detect and quickly enhance even the subtlest change of direction.… More >
Jon Cleary is a triple threat—with a salty-sweet voice, masterful piano skills, and a knack for coupling infectious grooves with melodic hooks and sharp lyrics. He balances a career performing with his band The Absolute Monster Gentlemen and Bonnie Raitt, recording with both groups, and composing songs for various artists.… More >
Jonathan Freilich is a professional composer and guitarist with working experience in New Orleans since 1989. He has collaborated with some of the finest musicians in the city in music both traditional and experimental, which has lead to national and international performances. He studied composition privately for many years with… More >
Juila LaShae and her jazz combo perform at many private functions, as well as some of the finest hotels and restaurants throughout America. She can be seen regularly in New Orleans, Austin, San Antonio and throughout the Gulf South. She also has appeared in numerous movies including “Last Holiday” starring… More >
Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone is a blues player living in New Orleans. His use of the harmonica is signature to his music as his blending of the Chicago based blues sound intermixed with swamp rock and New Orleans blues. After years of touring the country and leading bands in Colorado, Texas… More >
"Justin Peake is an anomaly in a city that measures drummers by the power of their backbeats and the high-stepping energy of their parade rhythms. Oh, sure, he can get funky with the best of them, but he also is a composer and a subtle colorist who keeps things moving… More >
Inspired by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Louie Armstrong, Mel Torme, Dizzy Gillespie, and all the other great Jazz performers, Kat loves to sing Jazz standards. Kat ‘s recent jazz combo performances include the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, French Quarter Festival, Parkway Tavern and Bakery, Tipitinas, Big Top… More >
Trombonist Katja Toivola has been acquainted with the music styles of New Orleans for over fifteen years. She made her first visit to the Crescent City in 1995, and now divides her time between her two hometowns Helsinki and New Orleans. Toivola has played with the Riverside Rascals, a popular… More >
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on St. Patrick's Day, 1983, Kelcy Mae moved to New Orleans in 2001. She has been playing with her band in New Orleans and around Louisiana since 2003. Her self-produced debut album, The Times Compiled, was just released in 2007. While writing and singing, Kelcy is… More >
Combining traditional southern bluegrass and country instrumentation with an acoustic independent rock sound, Kelcy Mae hits a pitch perfect balance of alt rock/alt country that follows in the tradition of musical greats like Natalie Merchant or Casey Chambers. One of her great strengths as an artist lies in her subtlety… More >
Kelly is a working professional in the local theatre community as a dancer, actress, singer, and choreographer. Considering herself a dancer first, she enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge of dance and performance with her students and fellow performers. Her favorite "role" is being a mom to her own little… More >
Ken Swartz has been performing in New Orleans for over 10 years, playing with some of New Orleans best musicians and performing solo also--opening for Dr. John’s guitar player John Fohl for many years and has performed as a duet with Anders Osborne taking turns singing and backing each other.… More >
New Orleans is the only place on the planet that could have produced native son Kermit Ruffins. Whether he’s blowing trumpet on a Louis Armstrong classic or one of his own hot numbers, Ruffins embraces the tune with the true spirit of the city. Ruffins’ music, like New Orleans itself,… More >
If you could only use one word to describe New Orleans drummer Kevin O'Day, that word would have to be "versatile." He is skilled in a plethora of styles from traditional jazz to the hip hop beats of the 21st century. O'Day has worked with soul and blues legend Walter… More >
It seems Khris Royal was born to be a musician. This exceptionally innovative New Orleans native has been playing the saxophone since he was seven years old, and has been producing and writing his own music since age fourteen. In high school, Khris' musical talents were nurtured at the New… More >
Kirk Joseph has earned his seat at the table of New Orleans’ greatest musicians and will surely claim his place in music history as perhaps the greatest innovator of his instrument, the sousaphone. For most, a mention of the sousaphone conjures images of marching bands and drum cadences. But in… More >
New Orleans Louisiana Traditional Cajun Band since 1987. LaTouche' is 4-piece band playing Traditional style Cajun music and original progressive cajun music. La Touch was started in April 1987 by Wilson Touchet. La Touche has traveled to Scotland, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Hollywood, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and more playing our music.… More >
Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, a native son of New Orleans, began studying the trumpet at the age of 9. However, it was not until he reached age 15 that he found true interest and purpose in music while attending the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA). He benefited from… More >
Born in New Orleans in 1958, Leroy began studying the trumpet at age 10, in school band. By the time he was 13 years old, he was already playing gigs and leading Danny Barker's young Fairview Baptist Church Brass Band. The Fairview Band performed at church events, Social & Pleasure… More >
The manner in which Les Poissons Rouges came together is the epitome of a silver lining. After Hurricane Katrina, songwriters and childhood friends Adam Campagna and Jon Harris evacuated to a farmhouse near Auburn, Alabama. With little but time on their hands and much to contemplate, the two began writing… More >
Leslie Smith is one of the most talented artists New Orleans has to offer. Born in New Orleans, she started out singing on the street but was quickly invited by the finest musicians in the Crescent City to play in the premier music venues. By 17 she reigned on the… More >
Linnzi Zaorski has been a staple and is considered one of the founding performers in the neo-trad jazz scene originating on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, specializing in 1930s depression-era swing. Her performance career started in 2001 as the singer for the New Orleans Jazz Vipers. She recorded an album… More >
Liquidrone is a rock band helmed by a spiky haired former college jazz student named Clint Maegden. Maegden incorporates jazz's free notions into Liquidrone. He uses a toolbox, recorded voices, a megaphone, pots and pans, and toys that light up and swirl around. Video "I Got a Harley and a… More >
Although Little Freddie King patterned his name and playing style after his role model Freddie King, the man with "Little" in his moniker is an original. Leaving his native Mississippi in the 1950s to move to the music Mecca of New Orleans, King brought the indigenous sound of the Mississippi… More >
The Loose Marbles is a sort of Amalgamated Jazz Corporation that creates subsidiaries around the city, to minimize boredom. The fifteen musicians play clarinet, trumpet, banjo, washboard, accordion, trombone, guitars, sousaphone, standup bass, and guitars, but you’re likely to see only seven or eight performers at any given gig. And… More >
Loren began his music endeavors on the piano at an early age, the ripe age of three or four, with no training except his ears and heart. Later in life, his good friend Mat with one T introduced to him to the idea of singing and playing music at the… More >
Everybody knows how to do the boogaloo, and everybody knows how to do the shing-a-ling. Los Poboycitos formed in the fall of 2006 in a Garden District living room in New Orleans, Louisiana, a city with a longstanding connection to music from Latin America. An eclectic group of musicians who… More >
Luther Kent was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. At age 14 Luther began singing professionally and signed with Louisiana based Montel Records. Anyone who has ever been to New Orleans, heard Luther Kent, and made a return visit to the city will immediately do the following Get checked into their… More >
New Orleans-based singer songwriter Lynn Drury's powerful wail and sultry singing have been compared to such performers as Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Rickie Lee Jones, Janis Joplin, Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star and even Norah Jones. But this Mississippi girl is making her own name for herself, belting out a… More >
"Handling an acoustic guitar as passionately and deftly as she rides her horses, this funky, soulful Americana gem from New Orleans is perfect road music for the soul." Cincinnati City Beat Lynn Drury’s compositions are as rich and full of visual imagery as life itself. Often autobiographical, each song is… More >
Guitarist, Singer, Radio DJ and music journalist Marc Stone has been performing professionally for over fifteen years. He has traveled around the globe, playing in nearly twenty countries on four continents. He can be heard playing red-hot Delta Blues solo concerts on his steel resonator guitar, leading the smoking four… More >
Margie Perez is a dynamic and vivacious performer specializing in a versatile blend of Blues, Pop, New Orleans Funk, and Latin music. Originally from Washington DC, her first visit to New Orleans opened up a world of unlimited musical possibilities. Her infectious tune "Ooh Baby La La" won First place… More >
Mark Penton Guitar/vox, Brian Dean Bass/vox, E.L. Jame Harp/vox/washboard, David Tarentolo (the Organ Doctor) Keys More >
Straight out of the New Orleans rhythm and delta style, Maxwell stomps and howls blending sounds from artists such as, Mississippi Fred McDowell, John Fahey, and Taj Mahal. He combines his vocals with a finger-style technique on a resonator guitar, 12-string guitar, and standard 6-string. Along with his finger-style blues,… More >
Meadow Flow is an experimental independent rock band based out of New Orleans. Formed in post K Nola in early 2007, Meadow Flow became the result of currently defunct local ambient rock band Abner combining forces with songwriter/producer Patrick Bailey. Meadow Flow likes to experiment with loops and various noises,… More >
Mem Shannon & The Membership are from New Orleans and while their music is rooted in the blues, it's soaked through with that Big Easy syncopated sound, oozing with funk. They've played the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 15 years. Mem has won or been nominated for a ton… More >
Mia is one of those rare young talents that can sing about life, love, and loss and make listeners feel it. With lyrics so personal, so mature, and so direct, she has established herself as an artist to watch. In early 2006, Mia and a few talented friends joined forces… More >
A favorite of everyone from Lazy Lester to the late, great Hunter S. Thompson, the Haunted Hearts convened in 2003 with the sole purpose of single-handedly resurrecting New Orleans' once rich, now nearly invisible hillbilly music heritage. Blending their own classics such as "Mean Mean Moon," "Lonely Mardi Gras" and… More >
Michelle Lacayo, a local drummer from New Orleans, has been playing in rock bands and creating mixed media art since 1992. Her musical bands have been Siren Scream, with singer song writer, and mixed media artist, Melanie Hill-Guion and Scott Guion from 1994-2000. ManWitch with guitarist and vocalist, Laurie Shefsky,… More >
Mike Dillon (aka Mike D) is a percussionist, vibraphonist, vocalist and songwriter born in San Antonio, Texas. He is a member of both Les Claypool's Fancy Band and the Seattle-based Critters Buggin. He has performed with many musicians including Ani DiFranco, Stanton Moore (Garage A Trois and Galactic), Brave Combo,… More >
The band made their debut on March 16th, 2006 at Davey's Uptown in Kansas City. Since then, they have shared the stage with Zilla and Galactic in Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Ontario, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. More >
I was born and raised in Miami, surrounded by the syncopation and improvisation of Afro-Cuban music. After high school, I moved to new york and studied composition at New York University working with brilliant composers such as Louis Karchin and Elizabeth Hoffman. I'm currently pursuing my masters degree at Tulane… More >
Stix duh Clown is the lead in this acoustic blues band. Stix duh Clown has been in the New Orleans music scene for a while. He has worked with Strekin' Hobo. My Graveyard Jaw is his latest project. More >
In late 2007, New Orleanian John Michael Rouchell decided it was time for a change in his life. He set out to write, record, and release one song a week for the entire year of 2008 under the name MyNameIsJohnMichael (MNIJM). What began as a solo project with Rouchell tackling… More >
The New Birth Brass Band is at the forefront of the recent New Orleans brass band renaissance. The band fuses hip-hop, Mardi Gras Indian chants, funk, and modern jazz with age old traditional sounds. Although all under 30, the members of New Birth are all jazz veterans and have played… More >
Beginning in humble circumstances playing to the rear end of a fried chicken shack, traveling the far reaches of the world from the U.S. to the Continent to the corners of the Far East and landing right back where they started in the storied and seedy streets of the French… More >
New Orleans Helsinki Connection is a group of New Orleans and Helsinki based musicians that play traditional New Orleans jazz with a youthful 21st century touch. Its members represent the very best of this style in their homelands and have been playing together in various bands for years. In the… More >
The New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars (NOKAS) have carried on with their own interpretation of the klezmer tradition since 1991. New Orleans, where arcane cultural borrowing is normal, seems to be a natural home for a music that has always blended diverse styles. Yet, "when we first started playing this music,… More >
While the New Orleans Nightcrawlers put out sparkling records, hearing them in person is a whole 'nother matter. It's a band truly energized by a crowd's delirium... not to mention the antics of each band member! Liken it to an Italian family dinner, everyone talking at once, yet everyone picking… More >
One of New Orleans ’ finest, the New Orleans Spice®, offers the ultimate in performing and parading New Orleans jazz. The band is upbeat and entertaining with the most excellent, talented musicians who perform this style of jazz. In keeping with the essence of New Orleans , there is an… More >
Hailing from San Francisco of Austrian parentage, Olga is among the vanguard of new blues artists combining innovation with a deep sense of roots. Though listening to her soulful voice youd swear no other soil but the Deep Souths could have reared this woman, her hardy carnivorous appetite attests to… More >
Growing up singing and soloing in church choirs, Olivia Greene later expanded her repertoire to include jazz, rock, blues, swing, gospel, classic New Orleans R&B and more. Olivia has a new album out MUMBO GUMBO IN NEW ORLEANS. Olivia was a member of Louisiana Hall of Fame inductee "Deacon" John… More >
ONE MAN MACHINE likes 12 year old Irish whiskey, following his instincts, traveling to distant lands, great food, Grand times... Dislikes Pretentious fools, bad drivers, those who wallow in their own ingnorance. Inspired equally by John Coltrane and Iggy Pop, One Man Machine takes the soul of jazz and the… More >
OTRA was formed in Feb. 2002 by bassist Sam Price. After performing with other New Orleans-area latin bands that played a standard repertoire of popular latin covers, Price sought to create an original project that would empasize creativity, powerful soloing, and irresistable grooves, while honoring the afro-cuban roots of 'latin'… More >
The Palmetto Bug Stompers are some of New Orleans finest purveyors of traditional and New Orleans Jazz. With a wide and varied background of musical influences, they get the crowds dancing all night. Check them out for a toe tapping good time. Band members inclued Jack Fine on cornet and… More >
Because the members of the Panorama Jazz Band need no electricity to fire up their instruments, they express natural human energy and bring their unique party to any bar room, street corner or back porch. The instruments in this band – clarinet, saxophone, trombone, accordion, banjo, tuba and drums –… More >
Hurricane Katrina fragmented the New Orleans music scene, but after the storm passed, the waters receded, and the devastation was surveyed, More >
PATRICE FISHER & ARPA LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE Latin jazz harpist & composer, Patrice Fisher, has been performing and recording her own compositions since 1980. She has recorded 13 albums of original music, including her latest CD, "Music of the Three Americas." She has performed at such international festivals as the… More >
Patti Adams, an award winning, signature member of the Louisiana Watercolor Society, studied at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Art and is the director of the Garden District Gallery. She has produced designs and artwork for numerous organizations in New Orleans, including the Krewes of Rex and Hermes, the… More >
Sanchez grew up in New Orleans, in the Irish Channel section, a working class Catholic neighborhood. He was raised by his widowed mother along with ten brothers and sisters.Sanchez's songs have appeared in The Accused, starring Jodie Foster, Homicide Life on the Street, the Underneath, by Steven Soderbergh, and on… More >
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans… More >
Rob Cambre, known for his freeform noise guitar is lead guitarist, Ryan Scully sings lead vocals and plays rythym guitar, CJ Floyd (bass) and Mike Andrepont (drums) are the rythym section, Ratty Scurvics is the organ/keys player, and Meschiya Lake and Erika Lewis are back up singers. More >
Rachelle O’Brien is a New Orleans based visual artist and rock ‘n’ roll musician. Corndog Creations, her art company, features her mixed-media pop shrines made from collected, recycled and found objects. Corndog Creations are one-of-a-kind shrines that pay homage to pioneering individuals who have contributed amazing art, music and film,… More >
Simply put, The Rebirth Brass Band is a New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the now infamous Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. Rebirth is committed to upholding the tradition of brass… More >
Redline is made up of some exciting New Orleans-area musicians. Andy Breaux - singer, songwriter and guitarist - fronts the band with his trademark energy and intensity. Saxophonist Stan Hegeman has played with blues and rock artists from Chicago to Kansas City and all points in between before making his… More >
Jason meets Mandy. Mandy has a good voice. Clay breaks in the window and stays. Mardi Gras throws us a Jeremy and Michael. President George W. Bush suggests horns. Mark and Jimmy blow in and now, Refried Confuzion can make itself clear. Let's party! More >
Riccardo Crespo is a South Brazilian musician, singer and songwriter who plays both acoustic guitar and harmonica. He performs with his group "Sol Brasil" and also appears often as a solo artist. Before coming to New Orleans in 1999, Riccardo enjoyed a highly successful career in Brazil. He has performed… More >
Trolsen, who studied with Phil Wilson at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, came to New Orleans as a member of the U. S. Navy Band. Shortly after leaving the service, he settled in the city and soon became one of the first calls on trombone on the lively local… More >
He's boogied with James Brown, packed the House of Blues, played at the White House, and traveled to more cities than a Greyhound. Critics hail him as one of zydeco's most cherished symbols and a party seems to break out whenever and wherever he and his band show up. -… More >
When you're raised on the Zydeco and Cajun sounds of Southwest Louisiana and the groove of New Orleans, you can't go wrong. Roddie Romero & the Hub City All Stars are sure to pack the dance floor with their unmatched blend of South Louisiana rhythm and soul. Roddie's passionate vocals,… More >
Roland grew up in a musical family. He first learned music from his mother, a bass player who taught him that you can’t make it in music without a strong groove and feeling. Guerin studied at Southern University in Baton Rouge, where he joined legendary jazz educator Alvin Batiste’s Band,… More >
One of New Orleans' hottest Indie Rock bands that you don't want to miss. New Orleans space-rockers Rotary Downs have been one of the driving stalwarts in the under-praised genre of experimental indie-pop since 1999. They've emerged from Katrina with Chained to the Chariot. Keyboards and trumpet give their fuzz-guitar… More >
It seems like anytime a woman straps on an acoustic guitar, most people have preconceived notions about what is to come. Ruby Rendrag and her eponymous trio enjoy nothing more than shattering those assumptions while delivering soulful, artfully composed and skillfully performed music. Is Ruby Rendrag a pop singer/songwriter? Well,… More >
His father, David Batiste, was leader of a family band, David Batiste and the Gladiators, credited by many with being one of the most pioneering funk bands. His sons carry on the music. Russell Batiste and the Orchestra from Da Hood is Russell's own project. The core band is eight… More >
Ryan Burrage, a native of New Orleans, LA, is an up and coming reed player based out of New Orleans, LA. Equally proficient on clarinets and saxophones, Ryan has earned a reputation of being a satisfying and adventurous player in any type of situation. Ryan started being recognized for his… More >
Sam Doores and the Tumbleweeds is a honky tonk, old country-blues, early rock n' roll, gospel influenced New Orleans based band. Influences include Woody Guthrie, Cast King, Hank Williams sr, Townes Van Zandt, Otis Redding, Abner Jay, Washington Phillops, Skip James, Mississippi Records, Ray Charles, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Blind… More >
Sasha Masakowski is a rising star on the New Orleans music scene. Being raised by a distinguished classical pianist mother and a legendary jazz guitarist father (Steve Masakowski of New Orleans's Astral Project), she has a natural gift and love for music. - Sasha began singing when she was very… More >
In October 2000, two friends, Philip Manuel (a renowned New Orleans jazz vocalist) and Michael Cowan (a Loyola University theologian), had an idea to create a genuinely integrated organization. They wondered if they brought black and white people together to do something fun, and meaningful, and valuable, might they create… More >
Shamarr Allen was born in the birthplace of Jazz, -- New Orleans, Louisiana --and became immersed in music at the early age of 7. His father a saxophonist by hobby became his first music teacher. Shamarr played in both the concert and marching bands all through school and always served… More >
Shannon Powell was born in New Orleans ,Louisiana on April 8 1962. By age 6 He was playing drums regularly for his church. From there it was a natural transition from the raw spiritualism and rythms of his churchto the similarly driven style of traditional New Orleans jazz. Powell continued… More >
"Sick Like Sinatra is a theatrical local rock/dance group. They lip synch and mime to their pre-recorded original music, perform choreographed dance moves to their hilarious lyrics, and employ a toy drum set, strobe lights, and inflatable dolls as props. They are, in one word, awesome." - More >
Silent Cinema is the New Orleans band. From the sounds of the city's backstreets, behind its live oaks, humid fog and smoke-filled bars, second lines and brass bands, Silent Cinema captures the sound of the New Orleans its people know by heart. Since 2002, the band's slow-burning Southern dirges and… More >
Smiley with a Knife is an instrumental indie rock band from New Orleans. They shed their vocals and set out to create a rhythmic and melodic landscape from a storyteller’s approach. Since their reformation in September, SWAK has recorded their seven-song “This is What Happens When” demo EP under the… More >
Greenwell came to New Orleans in 1981 for an engagement at the now legendary (and defunct) Old Absinthe Bar and decided to stay. Since that time, he has shared stages with Snooks Eaglin, Marc Adams, Eddie Bo, "Big" Al Carson, Brint Anderson, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Coco Robicheaux, Willie Lockett, John… More >
SOME LIKE IT HOT! was formed in New Orleans in 2003 as an "All Girl" band but over the last year, like the movie of the same name, acquired a "Jack Lemmon & Tony Curtis". - Although some of the musicians have changed since the beginning, the band stays faithful… More >
Digging deep into the soulful grooves dug by O.V. Wright and Wilson Pickett, the funky moves of James Brown and Maceo Parker, the old school cool of the Meters and The Neville Brothers, and the feel good fuel of the Crescent City itself, the Soul Project brings New Orleans soul… More >
If jazz music is the heart of New Orleans, then the Soul Rebels' music is the blood that it pumps through the city's body. The Soul Rebels have always been praised for their unique blend of hip hop and jazz. "Soul Rebels, which consist of Lemar LeBlanc, Damien Francois, Tannon… More >
All original, 4-piece instrumental band from Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana. What began as a time-killer in between another band's practices, Spickle became exactly what Gregg, Paul Kenny and Bret needed; an outlet to release pressure, a palette to be creative, a great way to kill time and another reason to… More >
Born and raised in New Orleans (and living here still, when he’s not on the road), Stanton Moore is very much a product of geography, culture and creative networking. He grew up in the thriving music scene of his hometown that included Professor Longhair, Doctor John, the Meters and countless… More >
Just hearing the Traditional Jazz music of Steamboat Willie and His New Orleans Jazz Band in the French Quarter or at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, is a memorable experience. A veteran of Dixieland & Traditional New Orleans Jazz, he not only enchants the most discerning critic, he… More >
Stephen Michael Dale (born 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana) a New Orleans jazz musician and vocalist; from an early age Stephen Dale followed the rhythm of his grandfather (Paul Ferrara Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee) a famed jazz drummer playing with the likes of Louie Prima and Al Hirt.… More >
Stephen Dale (born 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana) a New Orleans jazz musician and vocalist; from an early age Stephen Dale followed the rhythm of his grandfather (Paul Ferrara Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee) a famed jazz drummer playing with the likes of Louie Prima and Al Hirt. At… More >
Steve Masakowski has long been regarded as one of the most awe-inspiring guitarists and composers in contemporary music. He plays unique seven-string guitars of his own design that are hand-made by New Orleans luthier Sal Giardina. Steve is a major voice whose extraordinary musicality has been welcomed in concert with… More >
Glen formed Sticky Wig with Stan. Glen does the vocals and piano parts. Stan plays the guitar and also does the vocals. Beau plays drums and his inspirational percussion stylings lay a solid and tight foundation for the Sticky Wigness. Dale, who plays bass, answered an unrelenting call to return… More >
After years of "second lining" through the streets of New Orleans and tearing the roof off its many neighborhood bars, the Stooges Brass Band is bringing its music to the world. With the release of "It's About Time," one of New Orleans's most popular brass bands presents a musical offering… More >
A true Renaissance Man- Sunpie has taveled to over 35 countries playing his own style of blues, zydeco, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Louisiana music. With his group the Louisiana Sunspots, Sunpie has played festival and concerts as far away as, Ranvinimi, Finland located 3 hours above the Artic Circle, San Palo- Brazil… More >
The singer/songwriter made her initial mark on popular culture at the tender age of eight with The Cowsills, the 60s family pop group that not only scored Top Ten singles The Rain, the Park and Other Things, Hair and We Can Fly but also served as the real-life inspiration for… More >
Guitarist-singer Tab Benoit is the real deal. Born and raised on the Louisiana bayou, this self-proclaimed “new kid from the old school” has been the standard bearer for a new generation of Cajun blues musicians – a traditionalist and an innovator at the same time, grafting elements of rock and… More >
Catherine Terranova Moved down to New Orleans from Baltimore in 2008 to start a band with Michelle Lacayo who is a native. They had met when their bands the Polyplush Cats and Manwitch would play together when Catherine's band the Polyplush Cats would be on tour. After the Polyplush Cats… More >
Catherine Terranova moved down to New Orleans from Baltimore in 2008 to start a band with Michelle Lacayo who is a native. They had met when their bands the Polyplush Cats and Manwitch would play together when Catherine's band the Polyplush Cats would be on tour. After the Polyplush Cats… More >
No doubt about it, The Blue Meanies play everything well and will entertain any and every audience. The group's fan base continues to grow, as word continues to spread. Constantly, adding new music to their repertoire, The Blue Meanies have become the favorite purveyors of funk, rock and soul, on… More >
The Boogie Men are a versatile 9-piece dance band, powered by a horn section capable of performing for any type of occasion. They play a wide variety of musical styles ranging from the "big band era" to the most current popular songs, and everything in between. The Boogie Men add… More >
The Bucktown All-Stars is a nine-piece Rhythm & Blues band based in Metairie, Louisiana. Featuring a powerful four-piece horn section, the group specializes in the melodic orchestration of 1960’s Atlantic Soul made popular by such artists as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Sam & Dave; the brassy punch of 1970’s… More >
The Geraniums is a local rock quintet that plays sadcore music. It's beautiful in its sadness. The tone of the tunes depends on whether the lyrics bow to the weight of human existence or turn away in defiance or anger. The simplicity of the resigned numbers is haunting. For getting… More >
The band is made of Luke Allen, Bailey Smith, Mike Andrepont, Steve Calandra, Mitch Palmer, Alex McMurray, Doug Garrison, Helen Gillet, Trevor Brooks, and sometimes Susan Cowsill (Andy Harris and Michael Lenore also). More >
The Honorable South blends rock, soul, funk, and elements of hip-hop and have a sound that is tribal, meditative, and dirty south. With influences like Modest Mouse, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Nina Simone, and Outkast; THS is a testament to what can happen when originality, vision, and fearlessness mingle. In… More >
Mere chance brought the ladies and gentleman of The Local Skank together in the summer of 2008. Responding to a craigslist ad posted by guitarist Dani Moody, the band quickly fell into place. With bassist Melissa Crory, trumpter Hannah Kreiger-Benson, and trombonist Ashley Shabankareh, the line-up was near complete. However,… More >
The Meters have grooved their way around the globe. They have toured with such talents as The Rolling Stones, and have been the rhythm for such diverse artists as Dr. John, Paul McCartney, Robert Palmer and Patti Labelle. Considered by many to be the founding fathers of funk, The Meters… More >
The New Orleans Rhythm Conspiracy has both a short and a long history. Born of a hurricane, the Rhythm Conspiracy was formed by Jack Cruz, George Sartin and Sally Stevens during their Hurricane Katrina evacuation to Memphis, as a way to pay homage to and continue New Orleans’ musical and… More >
THE OTHER PLANETS are an eclectic gonzo musical ensemble from New Orleans which combines elements of freak rock, avant-jazz, comedy, social commentary, and electric noise in a way hitherto unapproached by musicians in this area. Led by percussionist/vocalist/composer Anthony Cuccia, with conceptual puppet-mastery and derangement counseling from Dr. Jimbo Walsh,… More >
The Paulin Brothers’ Brass Band represents an aspect of New Orleans’ musical culture that is rapidly declining – the traditional brass band dressed in “traditional” uniform—black pants, white shirt, black shoes, tie and band cap playing traditional New Orleans music. We have traveled throughout the United States and Europe sharing… More >
The Pfister Sisters have delighted audiences with their sweet hot jazz harmonies since 1979. They were singled out in 1981 by Variety as one of the best new acts of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and 20 years later, their 2001 Jazz Fest appearance was dubbed "sublime" and… More >
The Pine Leaf Boys are a hilariously irreverent group of young musicians from Southwest Louisiana whose antics, onstage and off, are more reminiscent of a group of frat boys than a band of serious musicians. However, when it comes time to play, there's no mistaking this is the real deal.… More >
Against all odds, The Radiators have kept their original line up together for 31 years, bringing their New Orleans-infused blend of swamp rock and rhythm & blues to fans throughout the United States and Europe. With a constantly changing "book" of more than 300 original songs, as well as hundreds… More >
The Revivalists have become a staple to the ever-evolving New Orleans music scene. Seamlessly crossing back and forth between the indie rock bands and vibrant funk and jazz genres, the Revivalists have taken the city by storm and now they are ready to take their music even further…By incorporating both… More >
The Space Heaters are a New Orleans based band that specializes in southern style rhythm & blues,funk and soul. The group has been together and playing in and around the New Orleans area since December of 2004. Modeled in the style of classic 1960's soul combos such as Booker T.and… More >
In 1987, four musicians got together for what they envisioned would be a one-time performance at Tipitina's in New Orleans. It was a night of mostly acoustic music – sparse instrumentation with a strong emphasis on songwriting and vocal harmonies. The show far exceeded expectations, and on that March night… More >
The Topcats, who bill themselves as "The Hardest Working Band in the New Orleans Area", have been a dominate force on the New Orleans Music scene for over 21 years now! Specializing in party music from the 50's to current hits, The Topcats play an average of 250 shows a… More >
What started nine years ago as an electro one-man-rock-n-r&b-band has become one of the best psychedelic big rock monsters in the city. In preparation for VooDooFest 2009, Michael Patrick Welch finally put together the band of his dreams featuring Keith Hajjar (BadOff/Rock City Morgue) on drums and the horn section… More >
Founded in 1997 by six local New Orleans musicians, The Wiseguys are an entertaining and diverse ten piece group with a dynamic stage presence. From old standards to new favorites, they are able to play any type of music for even the most demanding audiences. More >
New Orleans is her adopted home, which she moved to at the age of 18 from the swedish island of Gotland, in the Baltic Sea. "When I first came to New Orleans, I really felt something inside of me was awakened." Like most residents of the Big Easy, Andersson is… More >
“… Tim Laughlin appears to be among the best of this decade's younger clarinetists.” - - Jack Sohmer, critic for JazzTimes Magazine “We might construct a simple musical genealogy for one significant “school” of New Orleans jazz clarinetists Roppolo> Fazola> Fountain> Laughlin. If one listens carefully to all of them,… More >
Tom Hook is a mulit-talented musician, whose works include The Black Dog Jazz Band, his one-man historical drama, "Riverman!", his live Civil War music project, the “Muddy Valley Serenaders” as well as a section devoted to his military music compositions for John Tiller and HPS Simulations, leaders in the world… More >
Topsy grew up in Kentwood, Louisiana. She became partial to music at an early age due to the fact that her father was a vocal music instructor. After high school she moved to New Orleans where she developed a gospel group, The Chapmans, which performed at the New Orleans Jazz… More >
Chemistry....you can’t buy it...it doesn’t grow on trees...yet without it a band just isn’t a band. They have that chemistry...we all know what we want when it comes to song writing and they are the 4 musicians who have that fire. They have the passion and drive to reach that… More >
The Treme Brass Band is a marching brass band from New Orleans, Louisiana led by snare drummer Benny Jones, Sr. The band, which plays traditional New Orleans brass band music, features a shifting lineup that has included trumpeters Kermit Ruffins and James Andrews, tenor saxophonists Elliot Callier and Frederick Sheppard,… More >
New Orleans drummer Wayne Maureau has been a mainstay of the local music scene for over 15 years. His funky grooves and hard driving swing have driven the bands of Walter Washington, George French, Leroy Jones, Lenny McDaniel, Luther Kent, Sharon Martin and Philip Manuel to name a few. He… More >
Hailing from Trem, the most musical neighborhood in the most musical city New Orleans, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews has made the leap from child prodigy to Professional Master Musician. At 22 years old Troy has already experienced more than most musicians three times his age, and he has the chops… More >
Troy Sawyer is known as an accomplished trumpet player. He is also an illustrious composer, arranger, and producer. His love for music is a genetic trait that flows through this musicians’ blood. His great grandfather, Louis D. James Sr., was not only a double bass player for Louis Armstrong, but… More >
Born in the village of Diego Martin, Trinidad, Truth Universal became a New Orleans resident at age 4 – the same time the Hip Hop Genesis was taking place. In the Crescent City, he grew up on hip hop, brass bands, calypso, bass music, reggae, soul, jazz, and gospel. “Some… More >
In the late 1990’s Jimmy Robinson took many of the ingredients of Woodenhead (including longtime members Paul Clement and Mark Whitaker) and formed the guitar collective called Twangorama. Combined with longtime friend Cranston Clements (arguably the most sought-after New Orleans guitarist in the last 30 years, w/ Dr. John, Stanton… More >
Different Backgrounds brings different tastes brings different styles. Vedas (pronounced Vay-dahs) fuses hard rock with gentle melodies. Hailing from New Orleans inside and out & with a collection of all original music, Vedas offers a style that is both brutal and beautiful. Music is therapy. More >
Vic Shepherd is an extremely versatile musician, specializing in traditional jazz and blues on guitar, banjo, and chromatic and diatonic harmonica. Vic works in every type of venue in New Orleans, including jazz clubs, restaurants, conventions, casinos, and private parties, playing a wide variety of music in solo, trio, and… More >
Vivaz Latin Band is a musical group that uniquely combines Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Caribbean sounds. Vivaz was formed in New Orleans, Louisiana in April of 2001. The band is comprised of musicians from many different countries including Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, and the United States. A highly… More >
Walter "Wolfman" Washington has been an icon on the New Orleans music scene for decades. His searing guitar work and soulful vocals have defined the Crescent City's unique musical hybrid of R&B, funk and the blues since he formed his first band in the 1970s. Seeing Walter "Wolfman" Washington perform… More >
Though comfortable in all forms of our diverse American musical heritage, Washboard Chaz Leary has achieved dominance and international recognition in acoustic country blues. - Originally from New York, Chaz lived in Boulder, CO from 1975-1997, and played with a wide variety of bands including the legendary Ophelia Swing Band,… More >
Waylon Thibodeaux is a young Cajun with an innate musical talent that can be seen in the performance of his Louisiana, Cajun and Zydeco music. His style of high-energy, toe-tapping music will certainly liven up any audience. - Waylon began playing professionally at the age of thirteen. He has had… More >
Wendy is a singer/songwriter originally from Michigan. She moved to New Orleans and bought her first guitar at a pawn shop back in the year 1999. She taught herself a few chords from a book and a few songs from the internet. Wendy put her music as, "I like to… More >
A native of New Orleans, Mike Doussan got his start on the New Orleans music scene singing and playing first with Eric Lindell. Lindell's funky soul singing and guitar playing were a big influence on him, with Lindell at one point pulling Mike aside and encouraging him to become a… More >
White Colla Crimes is a group of four nine-to-five soldiers just trying to stick it to the man. They started out in 2004 and don't plan on stopping any time soon. Straight out of New Orleans, White Colla Crimes has no problem leading a life of corporate corruption. They make… More >
William Bowling is a writer, performer, musician and scholar residing in New Orleans. He holds a B.S. in Speech Communication and Performance Studies from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and a M.A in Performance Studies from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. In New York, Will… More >
Wynton Marsalis has been described as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation, as one of the world's top classical trumpeters, as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the Arts and a tireless and inspiring educator.… More >
Started out with his band Zach Lund and The Southside Sound in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Now based in New Orleans, LA with a new band. Passionate about meaningful lyrics and soulful guitar playing. Influential artists include, Kanye West, G. Love and Special Sauce, John Mayer, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Matt Costa,… More >
They play a wide variety of multicultural music, including Cajun music and zydeco, Eastern European music, and punk rock. Their instrumentation includes vocals, violin, accordion, electric guitar, electric bass guitar, and drum set."Expect throngs of handclapping, dancing fools orbiting into an entirely separate cosmos of zydeco, punk, Irish, Cajun, Yiddish… More >
In New Orleans art is a part of our daily lives from the music we hear, the food we eat and buildings we live in. Explore ArtsNewOrleans multidisciplinary artist listings which include chefs, musicians, architects, designers, filmmakers, dancers, actors, writers, visual artists and the many others who make up our creative culture.
Arts Council Of New Orleans
935 Gravier Street, Suite 850
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 523-1465
