Local Culture on National TV During Super Bowl Weekend

The national exposure for New Orleans’ musicians and cultural ambassadors is off the charts during Super Bowl XLVII festivities. Whether you’re in town or pining for the Crescent City from afar, here are but a few opportunities to tune in and watch our finest represent from coast to coast.

The Stooges Brass Band has served as the house band on ESPN’s SportsNation all this week. Turn to ESPN2 at 3 p.m. CST to check ‘em out.

The CBS Evening News will air a segment on Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews Friday, February 1 as part of its Super Bowl weekend coverage. OffBeat recently chatted with his namesake foundation’s executive director — click here for the latest goings on.

The Soul Rebels Brass Band will perform as the house band throughout the star-studded Second Annual NFL Honors special to air live from the Mahalia Jackson Theater Saturday, February 2 at 8 p.m. CST on CBS.

Don’t miss the special “New Orleans: Let the Good Times Roll,” which spotlights a variety of local musicians (among them Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank and the Bangas), at 11 a.m. CST Sunday on CBS.

Bury the Hatchet, an acclaimed portrait of three Mardi Gras Indian Big Chiefs — Alfred Doucette, Monk Boudreaux and Victor Harris –premieres at 8 p.m. February 2 on the Documentary Channel, with additional broadcasts scheduled throughout the month. Peep a preview below.