Satchmo Summerfest at the New Orleans Jazz Museum 8/2-4/2019!

The premier American festival dedicated to the life, legacy, and music of New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, Satchmo SummerFest takes place at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Mint on 8/2–4/2019. The 2019 festival lineup includes more than 30 acts, ranging from traditional jazz to swing, brass and marching bands, funk, R&B, jazz fusion, and more performing on two tented stages over three days. The nominal daily admission of $6 (children 12 and under are free) helps support local musicians and pay for the event. Don’t miss it!!

Torrence Taylor, photo by Zack Smith Photography

Where Dat? It's game time ...

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Trombone Shorty at FivePoint Amphitheater in Irvine - 7/25/2019

Trombone Shorty will deliver his supafunkrock — hard-edged funk, hip-hop beats, rock dynamics and improvisation in the great tradition of jazz — at the FivePoint Amphitheater in Irvine on 7/25. Don’t miss it!

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Long Beach Crawfish Festival - July 26-28, 2019

Long Beach hosts its annual Crawfish Festival from July 26th to 28th! This is a culturally-based, outdoor event focused around music with an emphasis on Zydeco, Cajun, Blues, R&B, and Louisiana based Rock n' Roll and, of course, tons of Crawfish. Laissez le bons temps rouler (let the good times roll)!

New Orleans music legend Art Neville has passed away at 81

Arthur Lanon “Art” Neville, singer, songwriter and keyboardist, founding member of The Meters, The Funky Meters, and part of one of New Orleans’ storied musical families, the Neville Brothers, passed away on July 22, 2019, at the age of 81. Born in New Orleans on December 17, 1937, the Grammy Award winning artist played on recordings by many notable artists from New Orleans and elsewhere, but is best known for New Orleans funk and rhythm and blues he played with the bands he cofounded. Rest in peace, Art Neville - we miss you already.

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George Porter, Jr., at The Mint on 7/24/2019

New Orleans’ own George Porter, Jr., and his Phunky Friends perform at The Mint on July 24th! Best known for his work in the Meters, the popular funk band and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winners, George has performed and recorded with a Who’s Who list of artists from around the world, as well as performing regularly in several bands. Funkiify your life and catch George and his friends at The Mint!