Dinosaurchestra is the brainchild of trumpeter and vocalist Reid Poole, accompanied by a band of young musicians who cut their teeth on Frenchmen Street: Oliver Bonie on alto sax, trombonist Miles Lyons, bassist Nobu Ozaki, guitarist Brett Gardner, keyboardist Steve Detroy,... Read more

David Boeddinghaus is a classically trained pianist with a traditional jazz soul, accomplished in bringing to life the sounds of classic artists like Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller. The veteran entertainer has worked around the world, from touring with Pete Fountain to a... Read more

Dayna Kurtz brings her smoky, powerful voice to the stage as a solo artist, in duets, and with her blues-rock band, Lulu and the Broadsides. The award-winning songwriter has been honing her craft for over 30 years, touring on her own and in support of stars like Elvis Coste... Read more

Charlie Halloran is one of the more ubiquitous players on the New Orleans music scene. His trombone is heard up and down Frenchmen Street with trad jazz bands like the Panorama and Shotgun Jazz Bands, Meschiya Lake, and the Palmetto Bug Stompers, while his own group, the Tr... Read more

Big Joe Kennedy is a staple on the New Orleans trad jazz and burlesque scene, holding down regular gigs around town as a sideman and as a solo pianist. While his own set lists trend heavily towards jazz staples, the versatile performer has written songs for the city’s burge... Read more

The Bad Penny Pleasuremakers, and their shortened version, the Bad Pennies Quartet, offer Louisiana-drenched traditional jazz, ragtime, and acoustic and country blues from the pre-WWII era, all made for dancing. Led by guitarist and singer Matt Bell and percussionist Joy Pa... Read more

Armand St. Martin extends his deep New Orleans roots into his popular performances, bringing the city’s musical traditions to light with entertaining stories and a setlist heavy on fan favorites from Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, and the traditional jazz songbook. The ac... Read more