It’s been said that the musicians of New Orleans are all members of one gigantic band that breaks up into smaller groups on a nightly basis. If this were really the case, The New Orleans Suspects would be in a class all their own. The group is comprised of musicians with experience and versatility that rival any other band that the city has ever produced.
CEG & Nolafunk.com present:
The New Orleans Suspects
featuring members of The Neville Brothers Band, The Radiators & Dirty Dozen Brass Band
w/ Joe Gallant & Illuminati
Friday, November 18, 2011
Saturday December 17
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
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
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.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
2nd Annual Summer Jazzfest with Rebirth Brass Band
Nolafunk.com is excited to present the 2nd annual Nolafunk.com Summer Jazzfest, featuring Rebirth Brass Band with Brother Joscephus & The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra and Andrew Watt & the Dirty Touch. The July 13th event will take place at Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club at
Formed in 1983 by the infamous Frazier brothers, Rebirth Brass Band has upheld the tradition of brass bands for almost three decades, while ushering in a new generation of fans with their unique melding of funk, hip-hop, r&b and reggae. After 28 years they are the undisputed kings of
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra is a 12-piece explosion of upbeat gospel righteousness that blends funky
Beekman Beer Garden is a new outdoor establishment located on the north side of the alley along Pier 17 in
2nd Annual Summer Jazzfest
July 13th at Beekman Beer Garden
6pm doors, 7:30 show
$35adv, $40dos
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Summer Kick-Off Party with George Porter & Orgone
Summertime is just around the bend, and to celebrate it's arrival Nolafunk.com is bringing two of our favorite acts to Le Poisson Rouge. On Thursday June 2nd George Porter & Runnin' Pardners and Orgone will be bringing their unique styles of funk to New York City for a full on dance party that is sure to heat things up.
George Porter is a New Orleans legend and one of funk's most celebrated bass players. Having honed his chops with the legendary Meters, Porter has gone on to collaborate with everyone from Paul McCartney and Tori Amos to Steve Kimock, Bill Kreutzmann, and Warren Haynes. On June 2nd, Porter will perform with The Runnin' Pardners, a soul and funk quintet comprised of Porter on bass, Brint Anderson on guitar, Mike Lemmler on organ and keyboards, Khris Royal on sax and keys, and Terrance Houston on drums.
Hailing from Los Angeles, Orgone brings a different flavor of funk to the table. Orgone's music is rooted in a sense of soul, funk, afrobeat, and deep rhythms. The 9 piece band effortlessly fuses their instrumentation with singer Fanny Franklin's soulful vocals. The result is a full on funk dance party that takes the listener on a musical journey from the sound of Los Angeles to horn and percussion driven Lagos to a New York club and to the raw sounds of New Orleans.
June 2nd at Le Poisson Rouge
George Porter & Runnin' Pardners with Orgone
6:30 Doors / 7:30 Show
$30adv $35dos
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