Blues

Shawan Rice

Tue, 04/09/24
Soul Songstress, Shawan Rice, invites the crowd into her world with her poetic lyrics and haunting melodies. Drawing inspiration from her life experiences ranging from; love, loss, grief and acceptance, concertgoers easily connect to her sound and story. The vulnerable and ... Read more

Troy Turner

Fri, 03/22/24
An emerging Louisiana blues guitarist and vocalist, Troy Turner’s sound symbolizes the “contemporary” 90s artist. He includes soul, funk and rock elements in his playing, but can also sang powerhouse straight blues tunes, and his solos range from flamboyant displays to sens... Read more

A.C.E (Anderson, Chute, Easley)

Fri, 03/22/24
Named by the late blues legend and guitarist Coco Robicheaux, A.C.E. is built on the Jaco inspired bass sound of Dave Anderson, the seasoned, tasteful, and energetic Tom Chute on drums, and the eclectic ruminations of pedal steel guitarist Dave Easley. This creative trio cr... Read more

Ernie Vincent

Fri, 03/22/24
Ernie’s biggest fear is to be pigeon-holed as a plain-old bluesman. The Louisiana native stayed on the road for decades and put out some of his own records under the Kolab imprint in the 90’s. To this day, you can catch Ernie Vincent holding court at Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz C... Read more

Funky Lampshades

Sun, 03/17/24
Funky Lampshades are band with a unique gift of channeling spirits of classic R&B, Rock, Blues, Soul in to modern terms with sly interpretation. Based out of Gulf Shores Alabama, Funky Lampshades, plays all along the south east to bring that funk for that soul! Information... Read more

Mayumi Shara & New Orleans Jazz Letters

Sat, 03/16/24
Shara began her study of the classics with influences as varied as Motohiko Hino and Elvis Jones. After sinking eight years of devotion and hard work into her craft, she made a name for herself in the Tokyo jazz world and gained the respect of her fellow musicians. In 1992,... Read more

Kevin & The Blues Groovers

Sat, 03/16/24
At 23-years old, fast-rising star Kevin Gullage leads his band of veteran players, The Blues Groovers, with the poise of a seasoned performer. His impressive blend of soulful singing and dazzling blues piano infused with the experience of his bandmates is leaving audiences ... Read more

Joey Houck

Tue, 03/12/24
Joey Houck Band is based out of New Orleans and is a conglomeration of Rock, Soul, and Funky Blues. Bio Provided by FQF Inc. Read more

Grace Gibson

Tue, 03/12/24
Grace Gibson, the self-proclaimed “River Queen” and founder of what she calls “Rock Noire,” celebrates all Black women rockers with her electrifying guitar and tambourine prowess. Gibson grew up in the acting world: her mother is the talented actress Lynn Whitfield, (a mult... Read more

Electric Ramble

Tue, 03/12/24
Electric Ramble emerges from the vibrant and diverse musical landscape of New Orleans, Louisiana, carrying the torch of Rock 'N' Roll with a distinct flair that infuses New Orleans rhythms with Rock 'N' Roll songwriting. Formed in the heart of the city, the band is the coll... Read more

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