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

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

The Kings of Brass are a group of New Orleans natives that infuse Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rock 'N' Roll. Bio Provided by FQF Inc. Read more

Duane Bartels Band is a horn-heavy sextet that melds New Orleans musical traditions – funk, jazz, and R&B – with echoes of the Brian Setzer Orchestra paired with Americana and indie rock flavors. Founded in 2016, the band has gained a following across the New Orleans club s... Read more

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George Brown is an energetic trombonist and vocalist who fronts his George Brown Band and Demiurgic, and cut his chops with the celebrated Roots of Music and the world-renowned Hot 8 Brass Band. He has opened for acts such as Soul Rebels, Mono Neon, Ghost Note, and many oth... Read more

The Iceman Special, relatively neew to the scene, rock out with their own unique brand of “NOLA swamp funk,” a self-described “haunting indie rock” with a slightly psychedelic edge, enhanced by the band’s dayglow jumpsuits and original tunes. The quartet includes brothers W... Read more

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews cuts a tall figure across the world-wide music scene as a performer, creator, philanthropist, author, and next generation of one of New Orleans’ most well-known musical families. The Grammy-winning Andrews brings the horn section front and cen... Read more