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

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

Cyril Neville is one of the founding fathers of funk, a vocalist, percussionist, cultural icon, and activist who richly deserves his Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Born in 1948 in New Orleans, the youngest of The Neville Brothers was raised in a musical household, with... Read more

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 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 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 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

Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers is a Grammy-winning band led by Dwayne Dopsie, the youngest son of famed accordionist Rockin’ Dopsie and one of the world’s hottest accordionists in his own right. The younger Dopsie (real name Dwayne Rubin) started on washboard at the... Read more

Brother Tyrone, also known as Tyrone Pollard, is, in the words of one reviewer, “old school cool.” The veteran crooner, always impeccably turned out, combines vintage soul sensibilities with classic numbers, such as his heart-breaking rendition of “You Don’t Miss Your Water... Read more