NOLAFunk is excited to have the legendary Rebirth Brass Band playing three shows at Le Poisson Rouge December 29th & 30th, alongside some amazing support acts. Rebirth is a New Orleans institution, one that has become the soundtrack to an entire city.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
3 Shows with the Legendary Rebirth Brass Band at Le Poisson Rouge Dec. 29th & 30th
NOLAFunk is excited to have the legendary Rebirth Brass Band playing three shows at Le Poisson Rouge December 29th & 30th, alongside some amazing support acts. Rebirth is a New Orleans institution, one that has become the soundtrack to an entire city.
Friday, December 10, 2010
3rd Annual Export NOLA feat. Joe Krown Trio, The Iguanas, Amanda Shaw, Grayson Capps & many more!
We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Export NOLA: Experience the Music of New Orleans. The shows will take place at Sullivan Hall and The Bitter End on Friday January 7 and Sullivan Hall Saturday January 9.
Friday January 7th
3rd Annual Export NOLA : Experience New Orleans Music
At Sullivan Hall & The Bitter End
(1 pass good for both venues!)
Joe Krown Trio: Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste
Honey Island Swamp Band
Grayson Capps
Mia Borders
The Iguanas
Jamie McLean Band
Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground
Tin Men
Khris Royal's Crescent Jam
$20 Advance/ $25 Door (1 pass good for both venues)
Sunday January 9th
3rd Annual Export NOLA : Experience New Orleans Music
(at Sullivan Hall)
Henry Butler
MoBettaBrown & Soul'd U Out: featuring Maurice Brown
Rosie Ledet
Mia Borders
Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground
Luke Winslow-King
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
George Porter Joined by Warren Haynes, Eric Krasno & NOLA Allstars
What a funky jam packed weekend at Sullivan Hall with George Porter & The Runnin' Pardners! Friday night Warren Haynes made his way over after the Hot Tuna show at The Beacon, joining Porter on stage for "He Bite Me" and "Next Time You See Me." Saturday night sit-ins developed into a whose who of NOLAfunk musicians, many of whom had just finished playing the "Red Hot & New Orleans" show at The Brooklyn Academy of Music. Ian & Ivan Neville, Big Sam Williams, Maurice Brown, Nigel Hall & Eric Krasno were amongst the performers to hit the stage that night, with Trombone Shorty and John Scofield mingling in the crowd for this musical treat.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Glide Reviews The Radiators Shows
Glide "Hidden Track" shows some serious love for the two nights of The Radiators at Sullivan Hall November 17 & 18. Just weeks before the Radiators made their way to NYC, they announced that Zeke would soon be leaving the band, making these two shows extra special and packing Sullivan Hall to its utmost capacity. The result was two nights of musical bliss. Check out the full Glide Hidden Track Review, complete with set lists and tons of pictures.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Two Nights of George Porter Jr. & Special Guests
We have another amazing NOLAFunk weekend coming up at Sullivan Hall with the legendary bassist George Porter Jr. (The Meters) and his band The Runnin Pardners.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Bonerama Rocking Out at Sullivan Hall
Bonerama has been tearing up Friday Nights at Sullivan with their November Residency. Check out this awesome clip of last weeks' performance.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
THE RADIATORS ANNOUNCE BREAKUP
New Orleans’ The Radiators will break-up after a final run of shows. The seminal improvisational group will tour through June, including a New Year’s Eve show at Ardmore, PA’s The Palombaro Club, the MOMs Ball and a final appearance at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
A note from the group reads:
After 33 years.…over 4500 live shows….and a dozen albums.…legendary New Orleans rockers The Radiators are finally calling it quits. The band has officially decided to break up in mid-June following their final tour which will include one last New Years’ Eve run, a MOMs Ball and also headlining their final appearance at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The band will honor all dates already on their schedule and are planning to add as many shows as possible before ending their storied 33 year career. The guys want to whole-heartedly thank their long time fans for making this ride as amazing as it has been. They truly feel that their fans are the best and most dedicated in the world and have kept their traveling circus alive. Individual band members will announce their plans in the near future.
You can catch one of their final performances at Sullivan Hall on November 17 and/or 18.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Bonerama Residency with Amazing Guests
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Flying Away to New York
July 12, 2010
Flying Away To New York
This Summer, The Sounds of HBO's 'Treme' Hit Stages Around the City
Fans of "Treme," David Simon's HBO drama set in New Orleans, must wait until next season to learn what happens between Davis McAlary, the overbearing, manic DJ-musician (played by Steve Zahn), and his girlfriend, Janette Desautel (Kim Dickens), the lovely and determined chef who lost her restaurant to hard times.
But at Sullivan Hall in the Village this past Friday, clubgoers checked in with Davis Rogan, on whom the character of McAlary is largely based. Mr. Rogan is the higher-caliber musician; but except for that, the similarities are striking: The real Davis knows the minutiae of New Orleans piano tradition, actually does keep his place impossibly messy, and did in fact run for local office on the strength of a self-produced recording. (read full article)
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Nolafunk.com’s Summer Jazzfest
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Friday, April 16, 2010
NOLADELIC!
High & Mighty is a particularly exciting opener. These guys are brand spankin’ new (their first album is in final tracking currently) and their shows around NYC are generating buzz. The sound is trad-groove music, but it gets eclectic, and the band is full of talented singers. Like a younger edition of the experimental Funky Nation, HMBB brings fresh energy to the brass band scene and, most of all, promises to induce the booty-shakes.
Late Night Machine is even newer, but they’re not just any opener. Using a more traditional funk-rock setup (guitars, bass, funky keys and drums), they bring a classic funk vibe that feels totally refreshing. The songwriting lies in a great classic soul tradition, but the players imbue the songs with some real energy at a level that surprises for a band on their way up. These are some classy musicians with great material, and the vibe they set ought to be just right to keep the night groovy.
Get ready to funk with the King of the Party. Dancin’ shoes are the dress code.
Doors for the show are at 8. Tix are $25, and you can get them at the door (if it doesn’t sell out!) or right here.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Mardi Gras Road Show rolls into town
Rebirth was one of the bands at the forefront of the revival of New Orleans brass band music. Along with the Dirty Dozen, the Rebirth Brass Band rose quickly to the top due to their open-minded approach and unquestionable talent, and have stayed there quite comfortably ever since, with a huge and ever-growing fan base that spans generations. Always staying fresh, never resting on their laurels, the Rebirth is one of the most energetic funk shows out there. Need to be convinced? Here:
Dumpstaphunk, formed in 2002, is a much younger institution, but it was always destined for greatness and has already become a staple in Saints territory. Founded by two New Orleans Nevilles (Ivan and Ian Neville, descended from members of the Neville Brothers and The Meters, respectively), the lineup was something special from the beginning, and it's turned into the new standard-bearing act for New Orleans funk music. Their sound is loud, raucous, gritty and dirty, and it mixes together just about every sort of sound out there that makes you dance. If you haven't heard them yet, check them out in this video from a past appearance at Sullivan Hall:
Any fans of New Orleans music shouldn't miss this one. This is as good a funk show as you will ever see, period.
By the way, if you can make it out to both shows, there's a discount for getting the tix together...
Both shows (the 1st and 2nd of April) get underway at 8 p.m. The Highline is 16+, and Sullivan is 18+. Tix are $35 per show, although you can get the two-show pass for $65.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Joe Krown Trio at Sullivan Hall!
In case you don't already know these guys, here's a (VERY brief) history:
Walter “Wolfman” Washington is best known as a virtuosic guitarist in a bluesy vein, although he mixes in jazz, funk and various other influences. Originally a successful sideman, notably with Lee Dorsey, he started working as a singer in the '70s and has seen further success fronting his band, the Roadmasters.
Joe Krown covers B-3 organ duties here. Widely known for his decades-long tenure as the keyboardist for the legendary Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown's band, he's highly regarded for his work with his own organ combo. Fluent in jazz and in funk, he's a force to be reckoned with.
Russell Batiste, Jr., the son of NOLA jazz titan David Batiste, is probably best known as the drummer for the Funky Meters (the reincarnation of classic funk band The Meters, and for his work with the groove heavyweight combo Porter Batiste Stoltz. He's also played stints with artists from Maceo Parker to Harry Connick Jr.
Any one of these legends is plenty of reason to come on out to a show. All three coming together and forming a band is something fans of New Orleans funk should consider ourselves lucky for. This will be a memorable night.
The Joe Krown Trio hits Sullivan on Thursday, March 11th. Doors are at 8 am. Honey Island Swamp Band opens. Tix are $15 in advance or $18 day-of-show. PS—look out for a pair of upcoming Rebirth Brass Band / Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk shows at the beginning of April!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Mardi Gras Continued: Trombone Shorty and Eric Lindell
Now that we're all recovering from the Mardi Gras Ball (and getting ready for the Fat Tuesday party over at BB's), NOLAfunk.com has even more amazing shows on the horizon for your enjoyment. This Friday, one of New Orleans's most distinguished brass players will be at the Highline to funk your face; the next day, a lion of blues and rock guitar will melt it at Sullivan Hall. All in all, between Trombone Shorty and Eric Lindell, your face will have an interesting weekend.
Trombone Shorty, pictured above at Voodoo Experience 2009, is the sort of musician that everybody can respect. He has ridiculous jazz chops on both trombone and trumpet, but he puts them to use in a wild blend of funk-rock that both salutes his hometown and blows minds. His site has an amusing anecdote regarding Bono and The Edge dancing on tables during a night he was headlining a NOLA club at age twelve. If you don't know his music already, I suggest you check him out.
Eric Lindell is a singer-songwriter based in Cajun territory; he's released his last three albums on the legendary blues and rock label Alligator Records to acclaim. The dude plays all over the world for sellout crowds, and we're lucky to have him here. I couldn't locate the video of him performing on Conan, but here's a pretty nasty one from Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa.
Trombone Shorty plays the Highline Ballroom at 9 pm this Friday; tix are $30 in advance or $35 at the door (if it doesn't sell out), and the Ryan Montbleu Band opens.
Lindell plays Sullivan on Saturday; show starts at 8 with Clinton Curtis and The Roof Walkers, and tix are $20 in advance or $22 at the door.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Mardi Gras in NYC, 2010!
It's that time again. Next Saturday, Nolafunk.com is hosting the fourth annual Mardi Gras Ball, one of the biggest New Orleans music events of the year in NYC. We've been putting on this show every year for the past four years, and we can say from experience that it's a great time. Traditionally, in addition to getting some of the best music New Orleans has got to offer, we get the place decked out in real Mardi Gras style and, of course, bring copious amounts of throw beads.This year's party returns to Le Poisson Rouge (on Bleecker & Thompson), and the lineup features three classic New Orleans heavy hitters: Bonerama, the brass rock band described by Rolling Stone as “the ultimate in brass balls” (video from the Late Show w/ OK Go's singer below); Big Sam's Funky Nation, the powerhouse funk machine led by Big Sam Williams, formerly of the world-famous Dirty Dozen; and Tab Benoit, one of the top blues and roots musicians to emerge from Cajun country in generations.
The Mardi Gras Ball is Saturday, February 13th at (Le) Poisson Rouge. Doors open at 8. Advance tickets are $30, and you can get 'em here. Tix at the door will be $35 (if they haven't already sold out!).
P.S.—we've got tons of other great music coming up from Whodat territory. If you can't wait for Mardi Gras to celebrate, we'd recommend you check out E.O.E. at Sullivan Hall next Tuesday, February 9th. Future upcoming shows include Trombone Shorty on 2/19 and Eric Lindell on 2/20. For more keep checking back here (we'll be updating regularly now, I promise!) and at www.nolafunk.com.