Funk

Bill Summers

Wed, 11/01/23
Bill Summers is a distinguished and versatile percussionist and multi-instrumentalist whose remarkable career has left an indelible mark on the world of music. With expertise spanning jazz, funk, and world music, he has become a highly regarded figure in the music industry.... Read more

Jams Marotta

Wed, 11/01/23
Joshua “Jams” Marotta is a New Orleans based drummer focusing on traditional New Orleans jazz and brass band music. Jams was raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, and is forever grateful to the city of New Orleans, its amazing people and culture, and the musicians here who have g... Read more

Pocket Chocolate

Tue, 10/31/23
7-piece funk, blues, and soul collective Pocket Chocolate-Tucker France [guitar, vocals], Gabe France [bass, vocals], Connor Zaeringer [drums], Dalton Stieffel [keys, percussion], Gui Kirsch [sax], Sal Gaither [trumpet], and Garret Hickman [sax]-is a band of born and raised... Read more

Dale Dolese

Tue, 10/31/23
Dale Ramon Dolese was born in New Orleans and raised on New Orleans Ninth Ward R&B and funk from an early age. His parents both from the Lower Nine, fed Dale a steady diet of Fats Domino, Oliver Morgan (“Who Shot the Lala”), Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, Dr. John, The Meters ... Read more

Tim Stambaugh

Tue, 10/31/23
Currently working with Refried Confuzion Brass Band, Third Line Brass Band, Freedom Brass Band, Riverside Ramblers Brass Band, Diablo's Horns. Tim has spent 22 years as studio engineer in New Orleans recording several thousand cd projects for local musicians, and is a fo... Read more

Typically Booked

Thu, 09/28/23
Based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, Typically Booked is a fast-paced musical experience of the familiar but unexpected featuring captivating vocals, layered harmonies, and interactive sax solos. This talented and professional 6-member band covers a wide variety of genres a... Read more

Brice Miller

Sat, 09/02/23
Brice Miller wears many hats in the New Orleans music landscape, most notably as a trumpeter and vocalist in several popular jazz bands, and also as a music educator and entrepreneur. The Grammy-nominated Miller was born in the Crescent City into a musical family; his fathe... Read more

Cole Williams

Sat, 09/02/23
Cole Williams uses her considerable vocal and songwriting talents as agents for social change as well as inspiring, world-class entertainment. Williams, along with her band, crosses genres, blending R&B, rap, gospel, and world beats to celebrate humanity and hope. She has p... Read more

Khris Royal

Mon, 08/28/23
Khris Royal brings his funky, jazzy saxophone to stages across the city and the globe as a band leader, particularly with the alternative funk group Dark Matter, and backing up some of today’s greatest musical acts, including Corey Glover, Trombone Shorty, Mary J. Blige, Ne... Read more

Jon Batiste

Thu, 08/24/23
Jon Batiste is one of the most important musicians of our time. He brings impeccable musicianship, dynamic energy, and joyful passion to every performance; indeed, the multiple Grammy winner describes making music as a “spiritual practice,” and a Jon Batiste concert can, in... Read more

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