JOHN TBONE PAXTON " JOYS "

Il trombonista John "Tbone" Paxton, il percussionista RJ Spangler e la loro troupe di entusiasti entusiasti passano la fiaccola di tradizioni colorate, luminose e cariche di scintille che fanno quadrare i conti e abbelliscono la musica universalmente piacevole. John Paxton è intriso di Motown strumentale, R&B, primo blues vintage, jazz mainstream da "Tricky Sam" Nanton a J.J. Johnson, Curtis Fuller e fino a Trombone Shorty. Come cantante le cui radici sono altrettanto profonde, è immerso a New Orleans, Kansas City e nella tradizione di Detroit, che non sono mai molto indietro. Nemmeno la musica di Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Slim Gaillard, Louis Jordan, Nat "King" Cole, soul funk degli anni '60 o persino Jimmy Cliff. Ha un'acuta capacità di evocare immagini vocali coinvolgenti del Dr. John, del Professor Longhair o di Huey Smith di Crescent City. Il suo più grande attributo è il puro divertimento che porta in qualsiasi ambiente, come i fan hanno riconosciuto nel corso di quattro decenni. TBONE PAXTON

ERIC JOHANSON "BELOW SEA LEVEL"

Il chitarrista, cantante e nativo della Louisiana Eric Johanson fa musica guidata dalla chitarra con radici autentiche nell'arazzo dinamico di New Orleans che evoca i misteri del bayou, il calore della città e tutti gli spazi vivaci nel mezzo. Combinando influenze da una serie di generi e il suo lavoro come chitarrista in tournée per band vincitrici di Grammy, l'artista di New Orleans Eric Johanson crea un rock alternativo basato sul blues nella sua carriera solista in ascesa.Dopo anni trascorsi in viaggio come chitarrista, essendosi esibito sul palco con Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, JJ Gray, Eric Lindell e Neville Brothers, Eric è stato scoperto dall'icona blues-rock della Louisiana Tab Benoit, firmando Johanson per il suo Whiskey Bayou Record etichetta nel 2017.Dopo l'uscita di Burn It Down, Eric trascorse i due anni successivi sul tour bus di Benoit aprendo la maggior parte dei suoi spettacoli, oltre a esibirsi in festival e fare brevi tour per conto suo."Le canzoni si occupano molto della ricostruzione e del riorientamento della mente e del proprio rapporto con il mondo", spiega Eric. “Con questo album sono stato finalmente in grado di portare le mie influenze blues e rock in un luogo di maggiore immaginazione e creatività, mantenendole organiche e oneste. È musica contemporanea nata naturalmente dalle radici del blues meridionale e dell'ispirazione psichedelica". ERIC JOHANSON

JERSEY SWAMP CATS "GO CAT GO!"

I Jersey Swamp Cats offrono un album di ottimo blues guidati da note di chitarra e pianoforte di altissimo livello,per un rock'n roll vintage: puro divertimento contagioso per gli ascoltatori che apprezzano un suono retrò trasmesso con gioia ed energia! Si avventura nei margini frastagliati del blues, dove è generalmente ed efficacemente schiacciato dal puro peso della tradizione.I Jersey eseguono interpretazioni creative di grandi classici apparteneti ad artisti come Fats Domino, B.B. King, Freddie King, T-Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner, Jerry Lee Lewis e altri, nelle loro canzoni originali. Segui la band su Facebook per tutte le programmazioni, la musica e le foto fantastiche! Gerry Gladston (voce, piano), Don Leich (chitarra, voce), Chris Reardon (batteria, voce) e Larry Ghiorsi (basso, voce).Possono essere trovati nei locali musicali nella regione di New York / New Jersey ...  La band affronta il grande capolavoro di Albert Collins con la loro versione di Too Tired, in cui mi è piaciuto l'entusiasmo sfrenato e l'abilità di questa band. Una band sicura di sé come testimoniano ognuna delle undici tracce.JERSEY SWAMP CATS

IN BUSINESS "COP SHOW"

The Business is an original funk band from New Orleans, Louisiana. Formed in 2012, the band forged its sound playing in clubs along Frenchmen Street, home turf to some of the finest young funk and jazz musicians in the nation. With such high level of talent on the scene, the Business had to work hard to set themselves apart.The resulting sound is rooted in a rhythm section that slides from slinky New Orleans grooves to ultra-tight west coast funk to "rocking your face off," and the transitions are seamless. On top of that, they add their "sax attack," an all saxophone horn section hailing from a town where brass is king. Last but not least, soulful and searing vocals complete the sound. IN BUSINESS
 

DOM AND THE IKOS "DOM AND THE IKOS"

Wowing audiences wherever they go and currently making serious

waves in the UK music scene, Dom & the Iko’s are a London based 5 piece with a heavy  pedigree.With stagecraft honed from a two year residency at Ronnie Scott’sJazz Club, the band bring the classic sound of New Orleans funkand RnB right into the 21st century, led by killer piano Dom Pipkin, a man with a blues heritage reaching from appearances with Zigaboo Modeliste, Todd Sharpville, Eric Bibb, Pee Wee Ellis, Ray Davies and Paul Jones, to name just  a few.   Dom was recently featured as a solo piano player on the Paul Jones Radio 2 blues show and was hired to play privately for the late Stanley Kubrik.   He’s also opened up for Dr John, and the late Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.The band mix their own original songs with the biggest party numbers from the genre, showcasing some truly virtuoso band playing.  Every show builds to fever pitch, and “cooks up a steaming musical brew that has the crowd dancing and clapping” - Classic Rock Blues Magazine. DOM AND THE IKOS
 

SHOTGUN JAZZ BAND "YEARNING"

Emphasizing old New Orleans-style ensemble playing, a stomping rhythm section, and a genuine love of the hot, bluesy, no-frills melodies that once poured forth from New Orleans’ dance halls, Shotgun Jazz Band makes music that is both immediate in its influences and timeless in its appeal.
To date, Shotgun Jazz Band has recorded 4 albums; Algiers Strut 2011, their enthusiastic live release, One DrinkMinimum 2012, and their official full-length debut, Don’t Give Up the Ship 2013. Scheduled for a fall 2014 release is their latest, Yearning, recorded at Luthjen's Dance Hall and featuring James Evans on clarinet & saxophone, Charlie Halloran on trombone, and Ben Polcer on piano. While SJB’s core lineup tends to be fairly consistent (Marla Dixon on trumpet and vocals, James Evans on reeds, Twerk Thomson on bass, Justin Peake on drums and John Dixon on banjo) on any given night it may also feature incredible musicians such as Orange Kellin, Tommy Sancton, Craig Flory, Charlie Halloran, Haruka Kikuchi, Michael Magro, Walter Harris, Tom Saunders, Ben Polcer, Aurora Nealand, Peter Loggins, Benji Bohannon, and Jon Gross. On special occasions, even Barry Martyn comes out to play.These days Shotgun Jazz Band is as equally at home playing for tips and smiles on Royal Street as they are playing for dancers and fans at clubs, courtyards, and weddings. SJB currently enjoys residencies at The Spotted Cat Music Club, Three Muses, & Maison Frenchmen, and may also be found at Mimi’s in the Marigny, Allways Lounge, Fritzel's European Jazz Club, DBA, Sbisa's, 21st Amendment, Marigny Brasserie, and Bacchanal. The Band has also been featured at Preservation Hall, Dew Drop Social & Benevolent Jazz Hall, WWOZ’s Traditional Jazz radio show as well as the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, and has participated / or is scheduled to participate in several festivals, both in New Orleans and across the country. SHOTGUN JAZZ BAND
 

FLOW TRIBE "ALLIGATOR WHITE"

Music lovers across the globe have discovered the secret that music is easily enjoyed with our ears, but completely experienced when our bodies are moving in total accord with the surroundings. New Orleans’s own Flow Tribe aims to prove this truth in their own style every time they take the stage. Growing up in the dive bars and neighborhood venues in the city’s dimmest corners, this six-piece ensemble captures the passion of
the Crescent City, bending genres into their own brand of "backbone-cracking music.” Rooted in the tradition of New Orleans R&B and funk, spiced with Cuban flair, and dipped in rock and hip-hop, these musicians invite their audiences to groove their hips until they sweat as they jump from rhythm to rhythm each and every night. FLOW TRIBE
 

TUBA SKYNNY "OWL CALL BLUES"

Formed in in 2009, Tuba Skinny has steadily evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to bringing the traditional New Orleans sound to audiences around the world. Drawing on a wide range of musical influences—from spirituals to Depression-era blues, from ragtime to traditional jazz—their sound evokes the rich musical heritage of their New Orleans home. The band has gained a loyal following through their distinctive sound, their commitment to reviving long-lost songs, and their barnstorming live performances. We are happy to announce that our newest album "Owl Call Blues" is hot off the press and available to all. Recorded this past January at home in New Orleans, it has 15 previously unrecorded songs, and beautiful artwork by Shaye Cohn.  Hard copies are available here from The Louisiana Music Factory or at any of our shows. TUBA SKYNNY
 

CARSIE BLANTON "NOT OLD, NOT NEW"

Here’s what you ought to know about me. First off, I love songs. I love pop songs, folk songs, jazz, soul, and rock songs. I write whatever kind of song gets my point across most clearly. My point, usually, is about the miraculous, ridiculous, confusing joy of being alive.I love American pop music from every decade (Louis Armstrong to Beyonce), any folk music with guts (Nick Lowe, Patty Griffin), and just about anything that swings, grooves, or rocks (Billie Holiday, The Band, Donny Hathaway, Elvis Costello). Contenders for my favorite song of all time include "Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans?", "Suzanne", and "F**k You".I believe that music is magic, and everybody needs it. That’s why I give mine away.I live in a pink house in New Orleans. I’ve got two dogs and a studio out back called The Watermelon. I grew up on a defunct cattle farm in Luray, Virginia. At sixteen I fled the coop to Eugene, Oregon. I cut my musical teeth in Philadelphia. I’ve played shows in most of North America and Europe, and soon, Australia. I’ve toured with Paul Simon, The Wood Brothers, and The Weepies. I ran a crazy-successful Kickstarter campaign. I’m an unschooler, a sex blogger, and a Lindy Hopper. I find four-leaf-clovers.If I died, and somebody came up to me in the afterlife and said, “What were the best parts?”, I’d have to say songs, sex, creativity, raw oysters, bravery, small children, and the feeling you get when somebody is utterly in tune with you, like the same spirit is kissing both your faces. CARSIE BLANTON
 

LYNN DRURY "COME TO MY HOUSE"

Lynn Drury has been performing, in one arena or another, her entire life. At the ripe old age of five she won a 4-H state competition in Mississippi in pole bending. If you don’t know what pole bending is, it’s a little like barrel racing, Lynn says. That’s horse talk. In a word, rodeos. Once you know that much about Lynn, you understand her approach.She picked up the guitar at 26, went at it like a pro, and she’s never stopped working. Her inspiration is her environment and since the mid nineties, that environment has been New Orleans. The transition for the Yazoo City – born Drury was smooth. She says jasmine smells like honeysuckle, and you believe her. Sultry, sweet songs turn funky, and it’s all in the same neighborhood.These days, Lynn herself is part of the scenery. She’s been a regular at French Quarter Fest and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for years, and has played just about everywhere in town.Drury released her first CD, “Crossing Frequencies,” in 2001 and over the next two years released two more — “Blackberry Winter” and “Spun,” as well as winning Best Emerging Singer/Songwriter for Offbeat Magazine. In 2006 her record “All You Need” produced by Jimbo Mathus (Squirrel Nut Zippers) was nominated for Best Roots-Rock Album at the Big Easy Awards, and it’s still selling. In 2008 Lynn moved to Italy and toured Europe with Italian guitarist Roberto Luti, releasing “Dal Vivo,” a live CD in 2009.In 2010 a grant from Threadhead Records Foundation assisted Lynn in making “Sugar On the Floor.” The stellar lineup on the record includes Alex McMurray (Tin Men, Royal Fingerbowl), Tommy Malone (Subdudes), Ivan Neville, Helen Gillet, Bill Malchow, and Eric Traub. Produced by Carlo Nuccio (who also plays drums on the album), much of the disc was recorded and engineered by Jacques DeLatour at Fudge Recording Studios in New Orleans. “Sugar On the Floor” was released in the spring of 2011.A new recording project is underway. In December 2012, Lynn received another grant from the Threadhead Foundation, and was able to defray studio costs for the initial sessions.“I am so excited about my new recording,” Lynn says. I am working with producer John Porter. When I heard he had produced the early Smith’s records, I knew I had to work with him. I’ve been gritty and I’ve been twangy, but I wanted a new direction for this project. Intuitively, it just felt right.”Drummer Chris Pylant and bass player Cassandra Faulconer are with her in the studio, and they go back a long way. “The three of us together are a tight trio that only comes with time.” The first session in April also included Trevor Brooks on keys and Chris Adkins and Alex McMurray on guitars, with a follow-up session just finished with Shane Theriot on guitar. Scheduled release is February  2014 with a European Tour slated for Nov 2013. Catch her if you can. LYNN DRURY
 

DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS "SUNSHINE"

Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national blues scene with their high-energy live shows, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. The band’s latest recording, 2011’s Black Cloud, was named one of the 10 best releases of the year by the Minneapolis Star; Tribune. In 2012 the band performed in 21 states and 6 countries in Europe, and the band is hard at work on a new record (due for release Fall 2013), spending time in the studio between tours. So much more than just a blues act, DATV’s shows are filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, dark theatrical moments< that evoke Kurt Weill, and tender gospel passages. Davina’s voice and stage presence defy category in a different way.  Davina has been compared to Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin,Billie Holiday and Betty Boop, but comparisons don’t suffice: Sowers is a true original. Something unique to this “blues” project is the instrumentation. This rollicking quintet is held together by Sowers’ keyboard playing, with acoustic bass, drums, and a spicy trumpet and trombone horn section. The group’s focused, clean sound and emphasis on acoustic instruments is novel to both blues and jazz worlds, and sets the show closer to New Orleans than to Chicago. This has set the Vagabonds apart at blues festivals in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Sighisoara, Romania, Sierre, Switzerland, Kemi, Finland, and 2012’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Davina and band will make their debut at the Monterey Jazz Festival this September.  Catch this one-of-a-kind live show while they are in town! DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS
 

TUBA SKINNY "PYRAMID STRUT"

Formed in in 2009, Tuba Skinny has steadily evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to bringing the traditional New Orleans sound to audiences around the world. Drawing on a wide range of musical influences—from spirituals to Depression-era blues, from ragtime to traditional jazz—their sound evokes the rich musical heritage of their New Orleans home. The band has gained a loyal following through their distinctive sound, their commitment to reviving long-lost songs, and their barnstorming live performances. We are happy to say that our newest album "Pyramid Strut" is finally complete. Recorded this past March in Tasmania, complete with 15 songs, 2 new original compositions by the band, and artwork by Shaye.  Thanks for your patience!  Hard copies are available now from The Louisiana Music Factory or at any of our shows.  TUBA SKINNY
 

NORBERT SUSEMIHL, SEVA VENET, KERRY LEWIS, DANIEL FARROW "ROMANTIC NEW ORLEANS"

Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, born in New Orleans in 1932, played Blues and Jazz on the local scene since 1950. Highly in demand ever since throughout the United States and Europe, he has also appeared with R&B singers Shirley & Lee in the late 50s, and now at Preservation Hall. One of his trademarks is his beautiful, emotional and individual tone. Norbert Susemihl, born in 1956 in Germany, played and studied New Orleans Music since the 70s, and has been living and performing part-time in the Crescent City and Europe since 1978. He covers a wide range of New Orleans styles. Susemihl and Farrow played regularly on the Mississippi riverboats through the 80s. This is their first recording together. Seva Vernet has been active on the New Orleans music scene since 1999, playing, composing and teaching music, and also performing and touring abroad. He is a regular with Lionel Ferbos, the Treme Brass Band, his own Storyville Stringband and other bands in the city. His rhythmic approach bears a strong resemblance to the legendary Danny Barker. Kerry Lewis, born in New Orleans in 1973, is one of the leading bass players in the city today, both in traditional jazz and other fields. This is reflected in the multitude of CDs he has contributed to. He cofounded a record company and leads his own band, Abstract. His tone is very strong and natural, swinging and rich in rhythmic variations.

 

JAYNA MORGAN & THE SAZERAC SUNRISE JAZZ BAND "MISTLETOE & STOCKINGS"

Jayna began singing jazz at the George Washington University in 1998. After receiving her BA in music with a concentration in classical voice in 2003, she returned to her hometown of New Orleans. As a swing and Charleston dancer and instructor, Jayna would frequent the jazz clubs dancing to every jazz band in the city, and would often sing a song or two. In early 2005, Jayna and former dance partner Michael Norris formed NOLA Swing, an organization that promoted the teaching and love of swing dancing in New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina, Michael moved away; however, Jayna stayed and has been blessed to work under the artistic direction of international instructor and world champion Nathalie Gomes. In addition, Jayna and her friend Ellen Boyer formed the professional Charleston dance troupe, The Frenchmen Street Flappers, and can be seen performing around town. In recent years, Jayna studied jazz performance under the direction of famed New Orleans jazz musicians, and has branched out to perform at various jazz clubs around New Orleans and the US. She appreciates the generosity the music community has shown her and the support from her friends and family. Jayna owes everything to her mother, Carol Morgan, who passed away in April 2009, for encouraging her to fulfill her dreams and to pursue happiness. She thanks her husband, Chad Decuers, for all of his support and encouragement! JAYNA MORGAN & THE SAZERAC SUNRISE JAZZ BAND
 

HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND "CANE SUGAR"

The Honey Island Swamp è una zona paludosa, che è situata nella parte orientale dello stato americano della Louisiana in St. Tammany Parish. La band musicale si è riunita, dopo che Aaron Wilkinson (chitarra acustica, mandolino, voce) e il suo compagno Chris Mule' (chitarra, voce) vennero abbandonati a San Francisco, per poi incontrarsi con gli sfollati di New Orleans, cioè gli altri colleghi Sam Price (basso, voce) e Paolo Garland (batteria, voce), al famoso John Lee Hooker Boom Boom Room sulla Fillmore Street. Come si è potuto intuire, si conoscevano già, avendo suonato tutti insieme in varie band di New Orleans. Cosi decisero di mettere insieme una band, per cosi suonare, per qualche buon concerto. Fortunatamente, il proprietario del Boom Boom Room Alex Andreas ha offerto alla band un concerto alla settimana sul posto. In seguito per due mesi, hanno voluto registrare, con un ingegnere del suono Robert Gatley, un album presso il leggendario Record Plant studios a Sausalito. "Cane Sugar", grande musica, che inizia con grandi canzoni. Canzoni senza tempo, chitarre brucianti, mandolino e armonie vocali, per un groove potente della Louisiana. Attingendo da una varietà di influenze nel mondo della musica delle radici, tra cui artisti del calibro di Lowell George Little Feat, The Band, Taj Mahal, Gram Parsons, Jerry Garcia, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Reed, Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown e New Orleans' sino a Earl King e Dr John. HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND

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MONIQUE DiMATTINA "NOLA'S ARK" IN NEW ORLEANS

Monique diMattina è quindi tornata, e questa volta con "Nola’s Ark", il suo album più ispirato. Registrato nella metropoli fiorente e luogo di nascita della Musica Jazz, New Orleans, durante il mese più caldo dell'anno, mentre si trovava a venti settimane di avanzata gravidanza. Accompagnata da un ensemble di talento di musicisti, questo album vi condurrà in un viaggio musicale indimenticabile. E' un risultato di musicalità stellare, con sensibilità, ispirato alla tradizione di musica delle radici di New Orleans, di cui Monique ha reso omaggio, e cosi realizzato il suo quarto album in studio. Capolavoro, realizzato con una squadra di All-Star, tra cui il trombettista Leroy Jones (Harry Connick Jnr Band) ed infine al basso/sassofono, Matt Perrine (Dr John, Jon Cleary), e magistralmente diretto dal produttore Mark Bingham. Nola richiama echi di Ramsey Lewis, Dr John, Nina Simone e Blossom Dearie, e disegna le esperienze forti e struggenti della maternità. Superba.  MONIQUE DiMATTINA