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Dirty Dozen Brass Band! Sunday June 9th at the Hollywood Bowl
John Dunlop
Celebrating over 40 years since their founding in 1977, New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres including Bebop Jazz, Funk and R&B/Soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a ‘musical gumbo,’ has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across 5 continents and more than 30 countries, record 12 studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.
Where Dat? Here's Da Answer to the Game!
John Dunlop
Corey Ledet and His Zydeco Band excite throngs of music lovers at the Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival
John Dunlop
Corey Ledet and His Zydeco Band brought the goods and delighted fans at the 30th Annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival. The annual event hosted by The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise was a great success, bringing great music to Simi Valley, while also benefiting both Cajun heritage and the people in the area.
Memorial Day
John Dunlop
Today we remember all service women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this country, and we give thanks to all courageous people in uniform.
New Orleans has a long and storied military history, including its significant contribution to the United States’ war effort during World War II. The National WWII Museum in New Orleans tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers thrill the crowd at the Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival
John Dunlop
Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers bring the dance party into the crowd at the 30th Annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival on Saturday, May 25, 2019. This annual event is hosted by The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise to benefit both Cajun heritage and the people of Simi Valley and surrounding areas. You can also catch Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Don’t miss ‘em!