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The Last of the Sixth Ward: Treme Brass Band’s Benny Jones Sr. is what New Orleans is all about
Benny Jones Sr. no longer lives in his beloved Treme neighborhood, where he grew up with the sound of brass band music and the ring of Mardi Gras Indian tambourines […]
Trombone Shorty Plays Drums with Treme Brass Band
Evidently, Troy “Trombone Shorty Andrews is more than just a bandleader, songwriter and virtuosuo horn player. He’s a pretty solid drummer too. The New Orleans icon made a surprise appearance […]
Treme Brass Band to Relaunch Residency at Renovated Candlelight Lounge
After a multi-month hiatus, iconic Treme establishment the Candlelight Lounge will celebrate its reopening with a performance by an old favorite–the Treme Brass Band. The iconic group will relaunch its […]
70th Birthday Party for Treme Brass Band’s Benny Jones Sr.
“If you love music, come party with Benny,” says the invite—Okay, that narrows things down a bit. What if you love music, and love the Treme Brass Band? They should […]
The Treme Brass Band
With the brass band revival in full swing, Treme vets James Andrews, Kirk Joseph, Benny Jones and Lionel Batiste come together with their protégés to keep traditional street music marching […]
New Breed Brass Band: Made in New Orleans (Treme Records)
New Breed Brass Band’s totally kickin’ recently released album could only be, as the title and music indicate, Made in New Orleans. It’s doubtful if anyone can argue with that because the Crescent City’s street culture permeates the attitude and beats that are heard emanating from the social and pleasure clubs’ parades, the Black Indians, and yes, hip-hop that also lives among the longer-established traditions—and is embraced by a next generation of musicians and friends who hang and play together.
Treme Creole Gumbo Festival to Bring Brass Bands, Gumbo to New Orleans this Weekend
The ninth annual Treme Creole Gumbo Festival will take over Armstrong Park in New Orleans this weekend. Slated for Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, the event will feature […]
Trombone Shorty Joins Brass Bands at Treme Jam
In today’s Weekly Beat, we announced Friday’s jam session to start the 200th anniversary celebration of the Treme neighborhood. The party takes place Friday at the New Orleans African American […]
