Joe Krown Trio at Sullivan Hall!

This Thursday we've got a killer trio from New Orleans coming up to play at Sullivan Hall. Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Joe Krown, and Russell Batiste, Jr, are each major artists in their own right, but since 2007 they've been playing a regular weekly gig together at the famous Maple Leaf Bar that's become an institution in town. The level of groove these three guys can put out together is just unbelievable. Check it out:



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!