3rd Annual BACKBEAT JAZZ FEST SERIES
APRIL 26, 30 AND MAY 1, 2, 3, 4
SOULIVE, LETTUCE, DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION, TROY "TROMBONE SHORTY" ANDREWS & ORLEANS AVE., BONERAMA, THE DYNAMITES featuring CHARLES WALKER, TOUBAB KREWE, DJ LOGIC, JOHNNY SKETCH & THE DIRTY NOTES, U-MELT, THERESA ANDERSSON AND MANY MORE
The Backbeat Foundation announces the 2008 Backbeat Jazz Fest Series. This year the Backbeat Foundation has expanded its evening series to showcase the most dynamic talent in New Orleans along side exciting national acts. For 2008, the Backbeat Foundation spreads across the city presenting more than 20 acts at 3 venues: Blue Nile (BN); Tipitina's French Quarter (TFQ); and Republic NOLA (RN). The 3RD Annual Backbeat Jazz Fest Series kicks off Saturday, April 26th and keeps the groove going through Sunday, May 4th.
The Backbeat Jazz Fest Series will provide an opportunity for Festival goers to personally and intimately experience the magic of our music while supporting a worthy cause that benefits the music and culture of our city on the rise. Visit www.myspace.com/backbeatfoundation for complete details. Tickets can be purchased at www.jazzfesttix.com
2008 Backbeat Jazz Fest Series Schedule (more acts will be added so check for updated information)
Saturday, April 26: Big Sam's Funky Nation and Benjy Davis Project (TFQ). Wednesday, April 30: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey and The Quartet featuring Adam Deitch, Nick Daniels, Ian Neville and Big Sam (BN).
Thursday, May 1: "The Royal Family Ball" featuring Soulive and Lettuce (RN); Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes (BN); Theresa Andersson (BN); Big Sam's Funky Nation and Bonerama (TFQ).
Friday, May 2: Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Ave; The Dynamites and Big Sam's Funky Nation (BN); Lettuce (TFQ).
Saturday, May 3: Dirty Dozen Brass Band (TFQ); Toubab Krewe; U-Melt and DJ Logic (BN).
Sunday, May 4: Hyena Records Showcase featuring Marco Benevento Trio with Mike Dillon's Go Go Jungle, John Ellis' Doublewide, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey and surprise special guests.
FREE MUSIC FRIDAYS - MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD
Starting April 11th and continuing for 8 consecutive Friday evenings, the Trailhead Foundation and the Backbeat Foundation will present “Free Music Fridays” at the Mandeville Trailhead. This music series is geared towards bringing a quality family cultural experience to the Northshore.
With the onset of springtime weather Free Music Fridays will offer an enjoyable and affordable way to spend a Friday evening. The musical line-up includes: Five Finger Discount, Four Unplugged, Pine Leaf Boys Trio, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Maggie Brown, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, AsheSon Cuban Band, The Iguanas, 30 x 90 Blues Band, The Stringbeans, Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, Paula and the Pontiacs, Christian Serpas and Ghost Town, Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show, Robert Fortune Band, and Big Sam's Funky Nation.
The venue gates will open at 5:30pm with the opening musical act starting at 6:00pm and the headliner starting at 7:00pm. Please feel free to bring Lawn chairs, blankets, cameras, and children are all welcome. Sorry- no outside food or drink allowed. Concessions sales keep it free. See you at the Mandeville Trailhead!
Music Schedule:
April 11 - Five Finger Discount / Four Unplugged
April 18 - Pine Leaf Boys Trio / Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
April 25 - Maggie Brown / Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
May 2 - AsheSon Cuban Band / The Iguanas
May 9 - 30 x 90 Blues Band / The Stringbeans
May 16 - Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys / Paula and the Pontiacs
May 23 - Christian Serpas and Ghost Town / Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show
May 30 - Robert Fortune Band / Big Sam's Funky Nation
Rhythmic Roots Community Music Project & GREEN-ABILITYFAIR
Next Event: Sunday, March 30th, 2008
Event Schedule: Three (3)Sundays in the Spring - 3/30, 4/20 and 5/18 Time: 2PM - 6PM Place: Sophie Wright Park: corner of Magazine St. & St. Andrews St.
Lower Magazine Street District (LOMA), New Orleans, LA 70130 ADMISSION: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Bring Your Own Percussion: Drums, claves, tambourines, whatever helps you find your groove!
Please join us for another season of the Rhythmic Roots: Community Music Project. The series will be held in the Sophie Wright Park in the Lower Magazine Street District a/k/a LOMA from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. for three Sundays in the Spring.
This year's Rhythmic Roots will combine with the Green-Ability Fair to present an interactive, cultural and educational event that invites all attendees to join together in the struggle to support and preserve the environment and the culture of New Orleans. The event is formulated to provide the residents of New Orleans with resources and information on practical and cutting edge environmental practices in the context of a social and cultural celebration.
On March 30, 2008, Rhythmic Roots & Green-Ability Fair will feature performances by Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux,Shannon Powell and other special guest percussionists, who will meld their sounds into a presentation that is uniquely New Orleans in the intimate community setting of the Sophie Wright Park in the Lower Magazine Street District. Everyone is invited to join in this interactive, musical and cultural collaboration by bringing their own percussion to play along. Additional highlights will include environmental displays, demonstrations, interactive exhibits and educational booths by Community Partners: Green Light New Orleans; Hike for KaTREEna; The Green Project; New Orleans Food Cooperative; and Defend New Orleans/Gulf Restoration Network.
Mark the future Rhythmic Roots & Green-Ability Fair events on your calendar: April 20th (Earth Day) and May 18th. Additional up-to-date information can be found at www.rhythmicrootsmusic.com. Rhythmic Roots is presented by the Backbeat Foundation, Inc. and produced by Hypersoul, LLC. This project is made possible by the support of WWOZ 90.7 fm, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Arts Council of New Orleans, City of New Orleans, and Whole Foods Market.
The 2007 Backbeat Jazz Fest Series Event Recap:
The Backbeat Foundation is proud to announce the resounding success of the 2007 Backbeat Jazz Fest Series @ Café Brasil. Through the generosity of our sponsors, the Foundation’s 2nd annual event was on-target as the focus was kept local. Over the course of five evenings, the Backbeat Foundation presented a variety of music reflecting the unique culture and soul of New Orleans’ musical traditions.
On Thursday, May 3rd, WWOZ 90.7 FM broadcast and streamed via the internet the live rootsy sounds of Papa Mali accompanied by luminary New Orleans musicians Theresa Andersson, Big Sammie Williams, and Cyril and Gaynielle Neville. Throughout the series, attendees reveled in a number of other notable collaborations including Art Neville with brother Cyril, Topaz with Big Sam, Eddie Roberts of the New Mastersounds with Papa Mali, Dickie Landry with CC Adcock, and Big Sam with Dan Dyer. Other highlights of the Series included a performance painting of Big Sam’s Funky Nation by local artist Lionel Milton.
The Backbeat Foundation is now looking toward the future and the furtherance of our mission to foster support of the rich New Orleans cultural heritage by providing assistance to local musicians through both music programming and resource support.
THE BACKBEAT FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE LINE-UP FOR THE 2007 BACKBEAT JAZZ FEST SERIES
BACKBEAT JAZZ FEST SERIES
@ CAFÉ BRASIL
APRIL 27, 28, 29 AND MAY 3, 4
BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION, REBIRTH BRASS BAND, THERESA ANDERSSON BAND, PAPA MALI, ERIC LINDELL TRIO, TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVE., JOHNNY SKETCH & THE DIRTY NOTES, CYRIL NEVILLE & the FAMILY GROOVE feat. QUEEN G & the CAESAR BROTHERS, ADAM DEITCH QUARTET featuring IAN NEVILLE, DAN DYER AND SO MUCH MORE
The Backbeat Foundation announces its line-up for the 2007 Backbeat Jazz Fest Series. This 2nd annual event featuring the most dynamic talent in New Orleans music will begin on Friday, April 27th and conclude on Friday, May 4th. This year’s Series will be held at Café Brasil, a quintessential and funky NOLA venue that is ideal to present the true sounds and unique groove of New Orleans.
The Backbeat Jazz Fest Series will not only celebrate New Orleans music but also provide a glimpse of the visual arts scene with works on display by Lionel Milton, an artist with New Orleans roots, style, and flair. Lionel will showcase his vibrant paintings and prints evoking the personality of the streets of New Orleans (http://elleone.com/).
The Backbeat Jazz Fest Series will provide an opportunity for Festival goers to personally experience the magic of our music while supporting a worthy cause that benefits the music and culture of our recovering city. Please visit our web site at www.backbeatfoundation.org for complete details.
2007 Schedule
FRIDAY, April 27th Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
eric Lindell Trio
Saturday, April 28th Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave.
Rebirth Brass Band
Sunday, April 29th Dan Dyer Adam Deitch Quartet feat. Ian Neville
Big Sam's Funky Nation
Thursday, May 3rd Theresa Andersson Band
Papa Mali
Friday, May 4th
Cyril Neville & the Family Groove feat. Queen G
& the Caesar Brothers
Big Sam's Funky Nation
Backbeat Presents is a series of shows to foster support of the rich New Orleans cultural and musical heritage.
Check out the next Backbeat Presents show: THIS Friday, March 9th @ Café Brasil!
CC ADCOCK featuring D’Jalma Garnier
THERESA ANDERSSON featuring Johnny Vidacovich & Arthur Mintz
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS!!!
DATE: MARCH 9, 2007
TIME: 10:30 P.M.
VENUE: CAFÉ BRASIL @ THE CORNER OF CHARTRES & FRENCHMEN
This Friday, March 9 at 10:30 pm, the Backbeat Foundation presents an exceptional evening of music. This unique show will begin with a rare appearance by CC Adcock featuring famed Creole fiddler D’Jalma Garnier.
Following will be a very special performance by Theresa Andersson featuring both Johnny Vidacovich and Arthur Mintz on drums.
This Backbeat Foundation presentation promises to offer exclusive musical performances and surprises not to be missed.
For more information about BackBeat Presents shows, visit our MySpace Page!
The Backbeat Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax exempt Louisiana non-profit
corporation. 229 N. Genois Street - New Orleans, LA 70119
(504)301-4602 | E-mail info@backbeatfoundation.org
