On August 27 at 7:30p, legendary guitarist Leo Nocentelli will appear at Le Petit Theatre to perform, lecture, demonstrate and engage with the audience on his mastery of the guitar. He will also discuss the art of sampling, the music business, music publishing, songwriters' rights, copyrights, and more. Le Petit Theatre is a 100-year old theatre located in the French Quarter at 616 St. Peter St.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with Nocentelli as he showcases his guitar stylings in depth and speaks on the syncopation techniques that he incorporated into the songs that he wrote for The Meters, including the classic 'Cissy Strut.' He will also discuss the art of sampling, the music business, music publishing, songwriters' rights, copyrights, and more.

Joining Nocentelli on stage will be a knowledgeable and talented supporting cast, including vocalists Rockin' Dopsie Jr., Darcy Malone, Margie Perez, and Don Bartholomew, drummer Jamal Batiste, and bassist Nick Daniels. Eric Paulsen of WWL-TV Channel 4 News will be the host for the evening.

Over a stellar, 50-plus year musical career, Nocentelli has performed, composed, recorded and toured with such renowned artists as Paul McCartney, Allen Toussaint, Etta James, Harry Connick Jr., Patti Labelle, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Peter Gabriel, Ice Cube, Queen Latifah, Jay Z and many more.

Doors open at 7p. Tickets available at www.LePetitTheatre.com.