Flying Away to New York

*Photo By Dino Perrucci

This past Friday, the sounds of HBO's 'Treme' showed up at Sullivan Hall and put on an incredible show-- Soul Rebels Brass Band, High & Mighty Brass Band, Davell Crawford and The Real Davis, all under one (very funky) roof! And last night, Hot 8 Brass Band had the crowd movin' at the same spot. There's a whole lotta NOLA in The Big Apple this summer, and we're only getting started...

Wall Street Journal talks about 'Treme', the depth of the city's music, and where you can catch these performers -live!- in NYC as we await the 2nd season... This summer's lookin like a hot one. For a full list of Nolafunk show's visit Nolafunk.com

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)