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It was a Wednesday and I had a feeling that it would be a good night. Miranda and the Beat (or I guess I’ll have to start getting my brain around the fact they’re M.A.T.B. now) were scheduled for the Saturn Bar. Can’t go wrong with one of the best dive bars in town. And one of the oldest rock clubs. So I put on one of my best black t-shirts (what else would I wear?) and headed out to catch the streetcar. Route 47 Red. Which is also a great beer, if only Second Line would ge

While they represent a more recent addition to the scene, the members of New Breed Brass Band were born into the music (bandleader Jenard Andrews is Trombone Shorty’s nephew). After getting their start playing festivals and parades around New Orleans, the group began developing an eclectic, adventurous sound that fused their Louisiana roots with elements of rock, funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop, and Caribbean music. Under the mentorship of Shorty (who performs as a member of the

Soul singer and songwriter Erica Falls credits her unique vintage sound to her childhood growing up in New Orleans’ 9th Ward, where her parents introduced her to Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, and Whitney Houston. Whether on stage or in the studio, she channels a sassy, soulful tone that recalls an earlier era. But Erica cautions her fans: “Vintage soul is not about bringing the listener back to a time of authentic music, it’s about

The Unmentionables, established in 2020, are described as “New Orleans Getdown Music” but the band’s founder Anna Laura Quinn. The band’s eclectic repertoire is inspired by party music from across decades and genres, with a special love for cassi funk and R&B sounds from New Orleans. Raised in San Francisco, Quinn moved to New Orleans in 2010 and earned her master’s in jazz studies from the University of New Orleans. The band members are: Anna Laura Quinn "Miss Anna Q." - v

In 1979, Ned Hobgood bought the historic building located at 4801 Magazine Street in uptown New Orleans and renamed the business, Le Bon Temps Roulé (French for “let the good times roll”). Its previous incarnation was known as Elsie’s Jackpot Lounge. The bar quickly became an integral part of the music scene of New Orleans. Well-known musicians as varied as Kermit Ruffins, the Soul Rebels Brass Band and Anders Osborne paid their dues in the early part of their careers and l

Sharon Martin is one of the most soulful voices on the New Orleans music scene. A regular at French Quarter Fest and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest through the years, she has also played all over the world. “Martin’s sass and humor augment her top-drawer musicianship,” reads the official New Orleans tourism website. She has played Billie Holiday in the stage performance of “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill,” has toured and performed with artists ranging from Joe Samp

One of the most formidable guitarists of her generation, Samantha Fish deals in her own unmatched brand of bravado, bringing both mind-blowing power and extraordinary emotionality to everything she creates. Since first introducing the world to her larger-than-life talent, the multi-award-winning festival headliner has built a triumphant career whose latest milestones include earning a Grammy nomination for Death Wish Blues (her 2023 collaboration with rocker Jesse Dayton) and

Johnny Sansone had a life changing experience at 12 when he saw a Howlin’ Wolf show in Florida. That was the moment the young Sansone knew he was destined to play the blues as his lifetime vocation. During the 1970s Sansone studied with blues harmonica legends James Cotton and Jr. Wells. In the 1980s he toured with Ronnie Earl, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Rodgers and Robert Lockwood Jr. Sansone led the life of an itinerant bluesman, traveling around the country from temporary ba

Dumpstaphunk has spent nearly two decades establishing itself as a cornerstone of New Orleans music, earning a reputation as a next-generation funk institution rooted in the legacy of the Neville family and The Meters. Their electrifying live shows have drawn sit-ins from legends like Carlos Santana, Bob Weir, George Clinton, Dave Matthews, and members of Phish, with major milestones including opening for the Rolling Stones in New Orleans and touring with Dave Matthews Band.

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is one of the OG’s of the New Orleans brass band scene. While they didn’t invent the sound and style, their success in the early 1980s brought about a resurgence in the genre. The band came together in 1977 when few of the musicians from the Tornado band—trumpeter Gregory Davis, sousaphone player Kirk Joseph, trombone player Charles Joseph, and saxophone player Kevin Harris were joined by Efrem Towns (trumpet player/lead singer), Roger Lewis on saxo

Takeshi Shimmura plays guitar for the legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band. He also frequently collaborates with Mia Borders and other New Orleans artists. He moved to New Orleans in 2010 and after showing his skills around town with various projects, was added to the Dirty Dozen lineup in the mid-2010s. A native of Hokkaido, Japan, he spent time in California at the Musicians Institute before moving to the Crescent City. Shimmura with Neo-Tokyo from New Orleans Jazz and Heritage

An in-demand bassist, composer, bandleader, and collaborator, Jeese Morrow has established himself as an industrious rhythmic dynamo in the New Orleans music scene. He draws from a deep and rich background in music, beginning as a trumpet player in his Slidell middle school. After discovering his love for upright bass in high school, he continued his education in the jazz studies program at UNO. Source: JesseMorrowBass.com Jesse Morrow Trio from 2025 French Quarter Festival

This is a legendary old-school dive bar that has graced New Orleans with its presence since 1959 when space travel was the talk of the country. The building, which had served as a grocery store, a pharmacy, and a watering hole, was purchased by the Broyard family in 1959. The eccentric O’Neil Broyard was the legend of the bar for many years. Katrina gutted the joint but it managed to limp along until COVID almost buried it for good. However, local couple Phil Yiannopoulos and

Wow. How to write a brief overview of Tipitina’s? We’d have to start with saying this is the most iconic music venue in New Orleans. So many legends have played in this amazing piece of history. They say it holds 800 people, but that seems high to us but we have had some memorable nights jammed in there with a massive crowd, so maybe so. It opened in 1977 but the building was built in 1912 and served as a gambling house, gymnasium, and brothel because…of course it did. In

Bamboula’s is always a great stop for live music in New Orleans – they have a great range of bands that are playing and usually multiple bands every night. Plus…it’s always free! The sound is great in the place (brick walls help that, we believe) and there’s usually a good crowd. It opened in October of 2013. Food: Full kitchen with a great menu including a wide range of oysters. Caitie B. and the Hand Me Downs play Come and Get Your Love, 7/21/26 Where’s the name come fr

A native of the Northeast, Caitie B. made the move to New Orleans and has been making her mark on the local music scene since the spring of 2023 with the inception of her band Caitie B. and the Hand Me Downs. The band has defined themselves as a top notch act with their funky blues & soul sound, penning original music and landing multiple residencies in New Orleans. They have quickly gained local acclaim with their energetic live performances and heartfelt song delivery. Each

Jessica "J.Mix" Mixon is a New Orleans-born artist whose work is a testament to the power of creative resilience. From her early days in community theater starring in acclaimed regional productions like Pippin and Rent, the stage has long been her sanctuary and her voice. A graduate of Loyola University's Vocal Performance program, she further honed her craft performing globally with the Andrew Sisters-inspired group, The Victory Belles. J.Mix has also performed and travele

Taylon Floyd is a North Carolina-born singer and songwriter whose musical journey began at the young age of three, singing gospel music with her grandparents’ church choir, which eventually became the school choir and music lessons with a couple of her music teachers who felt like she had a musical gift. After moving to Louisiana when she was 12, she started writing her own lyrics and melodies, blending southern influences with her soulful style. There was a long period in

Basch Jernigan is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Gulf Shores, Alabama and based out of New Orleans, LA. With a soulful voice accompanied by guitar and harmonica, Basch combines elements of blues, folk, and soul with a style inspired by artists such as Taj Mahal and The Wood Brothers. ​ Jernigan has been writing, performing, and releasing music on the gulf coast for over a decade. Basch toured and recorded as the frontman for New Orleans rock and soul band Roadside Gl

A 14-year New Orleans local by way of Virginia, Paul Faith is a songwriter who is known for captivating audiences with little more than his guitar, harmonica, and explosive vocals. Together with his backing band, The Barstool Prophets, Paul takes the music he grew up listening to: 90's grunge, pop alternative rock, and the folk rock of artists like Dylan and Young, blends it all together, and the result is Americana songs dressed up in indie/alternative rock clothing. Source