Thursday, August 18, 2011

A Funktastic NOLA Night with BroJo at Hiro Ballroom September 10th


Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra are bringing their unique New Orleans party to Hiro Ballroom on September 10th for an awesome night of funk and fun. Bro-Jo is known as a 12-piece explosion of righteousness that blends New Orleans party music, Soul in the style of Ray Charles and Al Green, a good helping of jam-bandy Roots Rock and a righteous splash of good, upbeat Gospel without the religious overtones (they like to call it secular gospel).

BroJo is also all about the spectacle and pageantry - it’s a life changing EXPERIENCE!

Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra
Hiro Ballroom September 10th
6pm doors / 7pm show
$20 General Admission
$25 per person 4-6 top VIP table

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Eric Lindell with Sol Driven Train and Otis at Sullivan Hall




New Orlean's blue eyed roots rocker Eric Lindell returns to Sullivan Hall in support of his new album West County Drifter. His first release in two years, his new work is expected to elevate his already buzz worthy notoriety.

"Unquestionably one of the hottest things at last years’ New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival....impressive super slinky guitar tone....classic blues and r&b origins with a taste of country twang....bound to win over roots music fans for years to come." -Guitar Player

"a tremendous talent with a poet's soul..Lindell writes from the heart with a fully realized musical vision." -Chicago Sun Times

“Lindells voice is drenched in time and experience.....perfectly understated.....will keep you dancing all year...his guitar is a workshop on soul playing." -Vintage Guitar


Lindell will be supported by Charleston's eclectic americana roots rockers Sol Driven Train and Brooklyn based groove rock outfit OTis.


Eric Lindell

with

Sol Driven Train & Otis

September 9th at Sullivan Hall

7:30 doors / 8pm show

$20 adv, $25 dos

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Voices of the Wetlands All-Stars Bring Their Message and Music to New York City

On August 25th, 2011, the Voice of the Wetlands (VOW) All-Stars will make a stop in NYC at Hiro Ballroom on their first U.S. tour since February, supporting their new CD, Box of Pictures. The August 25th lineup will include Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Johnny Vidacovich, Johnny Sansone, Waylon Thibodeaux, and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux.

The All-Stars have been widely received with sold out shows and critical acclaim:

“A veritable super-group of musicians based in and around the Big Easy…” -George Varga, Union Tribune

"This lineup has so much soul, blues, funk, and bayou pedigree that it was guaranteed to be a memorable show.” –Andy J. Gordon, Jet Set Jane


Voice of the Wetlands Allstars

August 25th at Hiro Ballroom

7pm doors / 8pm show

$35 adv, $40 dos

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VOW is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 2003 by Grammy®-nominated Blues musician Tab Benoit. By utilizing the power of music as a platform to educate the public about the crises in southern Louisiana, VOW has been able to reach a vast number of people all over the world, setting a high standard for other wetlands organizations. Benoit also formed the VOW All-Stars, a collaboration of some of Louisiana’s music elite. Joining Benoit are Cyril Neville of the world-famous Neville Brothers, the critically acclaimed Anders Osborne, and drumming legend Johnny Vidacovich. Rounding out the group are harmonica guru Johnny Sansone, extraordinary fiddler Waylon Thibodeaux, and Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief Monk Boudreaux.

Benoit has long been an advocate for and a powerful raconteur of Louisiana’s disappearing coast and wetlands. Box of Pictures is an extension of the on-going mission to bring national attention and action to protect and preserve Louisiana’s wetlands for future generations. The album is riddled with emotion and the harsh realities experienced in the months following hurricane Katrina. The storm was a culmination of the erosion plaguing Louisiana’s wetlands, leaving southern Louisiana’s communities more vulnerable and exposed to future damage. Box of Pictures is an illustration of Louisiana’s resilience, a love story of survival, hope, and inspiration. It is also a message that attaining justice is a daily battle, and that saving and preserving New Orleans, Louisiana’s wetlands and culture are the major challenges of this lifetime.

The VOW All-Stars is a crash course in south Louisiana's rich musical history. An eclectic mix of soulful blues, New Orleans funk, hoodoo rhythms, Cajun Zydeco, and gritty rock-n-roll, the band takes listeners through every genre that has made southern Louisiana special. While theVOW All-Stars are musicians by trade, the have become the ambassadors of Louisiana’s fight to protect and preserve a national treasure and a vital part of the U.S.

To learn more about VOW, and how you can help, visit www.voiceofthewetlands.org.