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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2nd Annual Summer Jazzfest with Rebirth Brass Band

It's time to celebrate a funky summer in New York City with the 2nd Annual NolaFunk.com Summer Jazzfest. This year's fest will feature New Orleans' Rebirth Brass Band, with special guests TBA. The festival will be held in the same amazing location as last year, Pier Garden (formerly known as South Street Seaport at Water Taxi Beach).

2nd Annual Summer Jazzest

July 13th at Pier Garden

Rebirth Brass Band & guests TBA

$35 adv, $40dos

New Orleans Funk Explosion: Big Sam & Zigaboo Modeliste

The funky music and good time fun of New Orleans explodes into New York City on June 16th with Big Sam's Funky Nation and Zigaboo Modeliste Band at Hiro Ballroom.

Both artists are incredible New Orleans legends. Big Sam (formerly of Dirty Dozen Brass Band) is known for his vibrant stage presence and trombone chops, Zigaboo as a master drummer, percussionist, and rhythm innovator. Pairing the two for a show at the beautiful and intimate Hiro Ballroom will make for an incredible night of music.

Funky New York up and comers Easy Over will be opening the night.

June 16th at Hiro Ballroom

New Orlean's Funk Explosion

7:00 doors, 7:30 show

$20adv / $25 dos

VIP Seated Booths Available: $35 each, must buy 4 Tickets Together

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Soulful N'Awlins Sunday Brunch at LPR

Haven't you ever wanted to sit down to an amazing brunch in a beautiful music venue while listening to a fun and funky NOLA style band in a children friendly setting? Well then our NOLA brunch at Le Poisson Rouge is totally your style. Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra will be entertaining your ears, while Le Poisson Rouge's Chef's tickle your tastebuds. Bring the kids and granny or nurse your hangover on Bloody Mary’s.

Soulful N'awlins Sunday Brunch

Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra

May 22 at Le Poisson Rouge

12pm doors / 1pm show

$15 / $10 for kids under 12

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival *It’s about the Late Night Party*

Thousands of festival-goers gathered in New Orleans this past weekend for the start of the 2011 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The first weekend was a huge success, full of amazing music, food, and absolutely beautiful weather. Every year, thousands of people travel from far and wide to experience the culture of the Crescent City first hand. The shows at the Fair Grounds were nothing short of phenomenal, but any seasoned Jazz Fest veteran will tell you, in true N'awlins culture, it’s all about the after party.

Once again, Backbeat Presents is hosting their annual Jazz Fest series to keep the party going after-hours. Bonerama’s 2:00am performance at Tipitina’s French Quarter last Friday, April 29^th was the epitome of a New Orleans late-night party. Special guests included guitarist and NOLA native, John Fohl, Tab Benoit playing drums and guitar, and Asher Ross on trombone. For video of this show, click here. Also performing last weekend were The Wood Brothers, Jon Cleary & The Original Absolute Monster Gentlemen, and NOLA Live Music Blog’s recently named Artist of the Month, Marco Benevento. Most notably, the Radiators headlined multiple performances throughout the weekend, one of which was a mostly acoustic show at Le Petit Theatre, with another at the recently established music venue, The Temple.

The party continues this weekend at the Blue Nile, Tipitina’s French Quarter, 12 Bar, Le Petit Theatre, and The Temple, with another amazing weekend full of musicians peppered throughout the NOLA late-night music scene. Keep an eye for Bill Kreutzmann, Steve Kimock, Henry Butler, Cyril Neville’s Nevillution, Aaron Neville, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Tab Benoit’s Swampland Jam, and George Porter & Runnin’ Pardners.

For full Backbeat Presents Jazz Fest series listing, visit www.backbeatpresents.com. If you’re one of the many who just couldn’t make it down to Louisiana this year, you can stream performances from Jazz Fest on May 7th and 8th. We’re psyched for this weekend and hope to see you there!

Two Nights with Treme's Kermit Ruffins

Treme fever is spreading once again and what better way to celebrate than bringing one of the shows major players, Kermit Ruffins, to New York City. He will be playing two nights at Highline Ballroom with his band The Barbecue Swingers. Each night will feature other great NOLA openers: Henry Butler on May 17th and Eric Lindell on May 18th.

Tuesday May 17th at Highline Ballroom
Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers
with Henry Butler
6pm doors, 8pm show
GA $35adv $40dos, VIP $50adv $60dos
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Wednesday May 18th at Highline Ballroom
Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers
with Eric Lindell (Album Release)
6pm doors, 7:30 show
GA $35adv $40dos, VIP $50adv $60dos
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