Funk

DJ Soul Sister

Wed, 05/29/24

Wild Mohicans Indian Tribe

Mon, 05/27/24
Wild Mohicans Mardi Gras Indian Tribe was founded in 1996 in the city Of New Orleans. The Tribe consists of 8 members whom have a certain position to carry. The Wild Mohicans have traveled and performed at festivals in and through out the United States, as well as many loca... Read more

Zigaboo Modeliste

Thu, 05/16/24
Zigaboo Modeliste has earned his moniker, “The King of the Funky Drums,” as well as a 2018 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, for his work as drummer and songwriter for the seminal funk band, The Meters, as well as a session drummer and bandleader in his own right. Modelist... Read more

Dragon Smoke

Thu, 05/16/24
Dragon Smoke is a side project of four powerhouse musicians: Ivan Neville, Eric Lindell, and Galactic rhythm section Robert Mercurio and Stanton Moore, who were booked in 2003 as a  Jazzfest “SuperJam,” a tradition of putting together a band with musicians who don’t usually... Read more

Gov't Majik

Mon, 05/13/24
Gov't Majik describes themselves as “The Dirty South Afro-Beat Arkestra,” and the multi-piece funk band does not disappoint with its high energy, complex rhythmic structures, and epic performances. The band formed in 2005, and returned from the Hurricane Katrina diaspora to... Read more

Caesar Brother's Funk Box

Mon, 05/13/24

Ricky Sebastian

Mon, 05/13/24
Ricky Sebastian was born in Opelousas, LA, and moved to New Orleans after attending Berklee College of Music in 1976. Rick holds a Master’s Degree in Music from the University of New Orleans. He moved to NYC in 1983 and over the next 17 years became an in demand performer, ... Read more

Pocket Aces Brass Band

Sat, 05/11/24
The Pocket Aces Brass Band funk up the traditional brass band sound with brass-hop stylings and youthful energy. The group offers up a repertoire full of New Orleans favorites such as “Feel Like Funkin’ It Up” and originals like the popular “In My City.” The Pocket Aces Bra... Read more

Mikey B3

Tue, 04/09/24
Michael “Mikey B3 “ Burkart New Orleans Keyboardist and Singer. Known for his high energy performances and soulful voice. His ability to cross all genre of music. He has traveled across the world and been on stage and recorded with well known artist such as such as George P... Read more

Taylor Mroski

Tue, 04/09/24
Taylor Mroski is a professional bassist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. He studied bass at Loyola University, learning from Ed Wise, Jesse Boyd, and Roland Guerin. Today he plays freelance in New Orleans. Taylor grew up playing electric and upright bass. He c... Read more

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