Sound of New Orleans provides the live musical services of many
of the great groups that appear on the label and many other fine New Orleans performers.
In the past five years, Sound of New Orleans has sent groups to perform for over
five hundred foreign concerts.
Ernie K-Doe said it best "I'm not for sure but I think
that all music began in New Orleans"
Jazz & Rhythm 'n Blues || Mardi Gras
Indians
Cajun & Zydeco || Brass Marching Bands
Gospel Groups || Variety Acts
Category Beyond Description
Jazz & Rhythm 'n Blues
George Porter, Jr. and The Running Pardners Bass player of the original
Meters with a kicking band.
Walter Wolfman Washington Strong R&B vocals, superb guitar, a New Orleans
favorite.
Tara Darnell The new generation of New Orleans soul/gospel diva
Tommy Ridgley Legendary R&B singer/pianist,
Johnny Adams "The Tan Canary" with several new releases on Rounder.
Snooks Eaglin New Orleans killer guitarist/vocalist, a living legend.
Charles Jacobs Bourbon St. regular, in the vein of Albert Collins.
Gary Brown Saxophone/Vocal, R&B, Jazz, pure entertainment.
Phillip Manuel Sophisticated vocal stylings, Jazz with feeling.
Tony Dagradi A saxophonist that elicits jazz with soul from his horn.
Jim Singleton Bassist, bandleader that pushes the boundaries of jazz
Placide Adams/Original Dixieland Hall Jazz Band Traditional New Orleans
jazz from the creators.
George French & The Storyville Jazz Band Vocals that add to the traditional
music of a great band.
Marva Wright The Blues queen of New Orleans, great show
Irma Thomas The Soul queen of New Orleans, a New Orleans original
Cynthia Bland Soulful blues & jazz with terrific presentation
Les Getrix Strong R&B, Guitar and vocals
Kipori Wood The new bluesman from New Orleans.
Irving Mayfield Jazz trumpet, breaking down the doors
Doreen Kitchen Jazz Clarinet and vocals, with duo.
Davell Crawford Young R&B, Gospel singer/pianist, a sensation
Eddie Bo Vocal/piano, composer of "Slipping & Sliding"
Oliver Morgan R&B vocals, audience pleaser, great band.
Jessie Hill "Oop Poo Pa Doo" still brings the audience to it's feet.
Ernie Vincent & The Top Notes Blues and R&B, in the best of the barroom
style.
Jay Monqu'd Blues Band Blues harmonica and vocal, coming on strong behind
new release.
Timothea A young lady that sings R&B with the best, new record sounds great
Harmonica Red Virtuoso blues harmonica and vocals, hot backing band
Rockin' Jake Winner of the Off Beat Magazine blues harmonica award.
Alvin "Red" Tyler Legendary saxophonist, the last of the great tenor players
of the R&B era.
Deacon John & the Ivories Deacon John is a master of the guitar, in R&B,
delta blues, a New Orleans legend. Vocals that bring back memories of many of
the great R&B sounds.
Frogman Henry "A'int got no home" made him a favorite of the Beatles. A
great R&B trip through the past.
Mardi Gras Indians
Mardi Gras Indian groups are unique to New Orleans. A social, musical, carnival
experience. Colorful costumes, exciting music and an integral part of the New
Orleans musical culture.
The Wild Magnolias They helped create the musical style that fuels
Mardi Gras.
The Bayou Renegades Mardi Gras indian music with the flavor of R&B
The Wild Linoleums The new generation of Mardi Gras indian music.
The Wild Tchopitoulas The funkiest of the bunch. Harmony, rhythm, excitement.
South Louisiana's distinctive contribution to the world of music. Exciting,
danceable and culturaly significant.
Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters The 3 sons of the King of
Zydeco, keeping the fire alive.
BeauBassin Cajun Band Authentic Cajun vocals, featuring Fiddle & Accordion.
Frisson Cajun Band Cajun music that moves the feet and excites the soul.
Donny "Whiteboy" Jennings Energetic Cajun/Zydeco featuring great guitar
playing & high energy vocals.
Warren Ceasar & The Creole Zydeco Snap Band Singer/trumpter/washboard
player. They call him the Crowd Pleaser. Sideman of Clifton Chenier's.
Waylon Thibodeaux Cajun fiddle and vocals, from deep in the swamp. Allen
Fontenot & The Country Cajuns One of the oldest of the Cajun groups.
La Touche' Accordion driven cajun band, with a great show.
New Orleans traditional "second line" brass marching bands with their upbeat
rhythms and bright brass instrumentation are sure to give your party or event
that special lively element. These groups move about the venue, creating a party
atmosphere that is special to New Orleans.
The Algiers Brass Band Created to celebrate the heritage of a special
part of New Orleans.
The Treme Brass Band Indigenous music from the neighborhood of the same
name.
The Coolbone Brass Band Young professionals carrying on the tradition.
The Mahogany Brass Band Traditional sounds from exciting parade band.
The High Steppers Brass Band Starting a new tradition, mixing the old
with the new.
The Black Jack Brass Band Not the oldest group in New Orleans, but certainly
one of the finest.
The Regal Brass Band Real pros, playing the music of the streets of New
Orleans.
New Orleans Gospel music is a brilliant representation of a musical form that
brings happiness and excitement to all audiences. A Gospel group adds a special
blessing to your event.
The Zion Harmonizers The oldest group in New Orleans, the Jazz Fest
favorites.
The Heavenly Stars Gospel harmony, excitement and audience participation
are their trademarks
The Bemiss Brothers A truly professional group with a traditional repertoire.
The New Orleans Spiritualettes The premier female Gospel group in New
Orleans.
The Johnson Extension An exciting choir composed of members of the Johnson
family
Raymond Myles Raymond is an explosive singer/pianist with a dynamite
group
The Mighty Chariots Roots gospel from an established, high energy group
The Davis Family Contemporary and traditional Gospel, similiar to the
Wynans
The First Revolution Acapella mens group, very professional.
The Sammy Burfect Choir The finest organist in New Orleans, his choir
is very polished.
The New Orleans Mass Choir A large group of members of many different
church choirs.
The Gospel Dedicators The 4 Bell brothers sing together as only brothers
can. High energy, great vocals.
David & Roselyn Most famous of New Orleans street singers, have entertained
audiences around the world.
Scot (Solo piano) Virtuoso piano in many styles, veteran of many festivals
Benny Grunch & The Bunch Voted the best cover band in New Orleans, great
vocals.
Casa Samba New Orleans largest Samba school. Drummers, dancers, stilt walkers.
Very colorful.
Category beyond description
Wilson "June" Victory Unique guitar style, combined with exciting vocals
of original songs, elements of Hendrix, Prince, Mardi Gras Indians, woven into
a brand new style.
In my twenty-five plus years in the New Orleans music industry, as a player,
producer, music store owner, recording studio owner, record company owner, Compact
Disc broker, Jazz Festival veteran, etc., I have dealt dealt with almost all of
the members of the New Orleans music community. If you need assistance in booking
anyone from the New Orleans area, I will be happy to talk to you about their price
and availabilty.
Sound of New Orleans
PO Box 701157
Houston, TX 77270
(504) 352 1303
garry@soundofneworleans.com
www.SoundOfNewOrleans.com
Let The Good Times Roll!
