Stooges Brass Band

Stooges Brass Band

The Stooges Brass Band has been one of the elite brass bands in New Orleans but only recently are receiving the accolades and well deserved recognition of their importance to the music scene of New Orleans. Since 1996, their high energy show on the stage and in the streets has engaged audiences with their innovative blend of traditional New Orleans brass sounds and contemporary hip-hop beats. The Stooges Brass Band has gained notoriety across the USA and the world as a full-blown musical party whether leading a second-line parade or performing their spirited stage show.

The Stooges Brass Band are undeniably one of the hardest working bands out of New Orleans and their dedication to their craft has made an impact. In October 2010, The Stooges Brass Band victoriously battled in the finals for the title of Red Bull Street Kings under the iconic Claiborne Bridge in NOLA. Along with this auspicious title, The Stooges Brass Band won an all-expense paid trip for a recording and mentorship session with a producer in the Red Bull Studios in California. In April 2011, the Stooges Brass Band were awarded the title of "Best Contemporary Brass Band" at the Big Easy Music Awards. Whether they're second-lining in the back streets of the Crescent City, or performing in clubs across the country, the Stooges Brass Band immerse crowds in a high-energy, cut loose vibe that's contemporary yet deeply rooted in the culturally rich musical legacy of city of New Orleans.

Turkuaz

Turkuaz is an 11-piece full-frontal funk assault on the senses.
Influences range from the Talking Heads to James Brown - P-funk to Jamiroquai - creating a show which is an eclectic mix of funk influences and sounds from all over the board. The end result is a good time to say the very least. The goal is to take the emphasis away from heady, jazzy solos over quasi-funky riffs, and to put it back on groove, fun, and getting the room moving and having a night they will never forget. Turkuaz is certainly more than your average funky instrumental jam band, bringing catchy vocal hooks and dirty funk grooves to the table. When the group takes their party to the stage it certainly is a spectacle to be remembered.

Swift Technique

While Swift Technique draws from all world influences, their genre is uniquely Philadelphia. The idea of combining traditional jazz and funk with hip-hop seems almost too obvious, but artists are not pushing the boundaries. The music scene needs sincere, soulful performers that audiences of all age, race and background can enjoy collectively. By combining old influences with young, raw energy, Swift Technique is the collaboration of six souls on a mission to flip the music scene upside down.

$6 - $8

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$3 Hurricanes (not the 40s) & $5 Pitchers All Night! $10 Open Bar Available from 8 - 10 P.M.

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Stooges Brass Band with Turkuaz, Swift Technique

Tuesday, August 21 · 8:00PM at The Blockley