The New Breed Brass Band comes by their expertise genetically: Leader Jenard Andrews is the son of trumpeter James “Twelve” Andrews and his uncle is world-wide phenom Trombone Shorty. Indeed, it took some coaching from Shorty to goad the New Breed into finding their own sou... Read more

Mikayla Braun can bring down the house with just her smoky, powerful voice, her ukulele, and a piano, although she can often be found with a cast of all-star musicians. The talented songwriter is a club staple around the Crescent City and beyond. Her latest EP, “Drift,” off... Read more

Ingrid Lucia honed her jazz vocal chops in New York with her band, the Flying Neutrinos, and with top talent like Tony Bennett, and today she remains a force in her home town New Orleans with her confident, silky voice, glamorous outlook, and blend of jazz standards and ori... Read more

Tank & the Bangas put the best of New Orleans’ contemporary creativity on the world map with their happy, collaborative, and unique sound, which blends elements of soul, rock, hip-hop, and funk with skillful musicianship and fresh songwriting. Tarriona “Tank” Ball met other... Read more