Funk

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

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

Cupid & The Dance Party Express Band

Sun, 03/17/24
In 2007, Bryson “Cupid” Bernard shuffled his way into the hearts of millions with the up-tempo party song “Cupid Shuffle,” which also inspired the popular dance craze of the same name. From appearances on nationally syndicated TV and radio talk shows such as Dr. Oz, Steve H... 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

Troy Sawyer & The Elementz

Sat, 03/16/24
Troy Sawyer & The Elementz are the present and the future, with their new sound breaking through the New Orleans’ music scene with its funky latin, jazz, soul rock fusion ambience. Bio Provided by FQF Inc. 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

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