Doors at 7:00 | Show at 8:00
All ages are welcome.
Free parking is available in the lot across the street until full.
JASON NEVILLE'S FUNKY SOUL BAND
Jason Neville FunkySoul Band was formed in 2016 and was the remnant of the very popular “Jason Neville Band” The original band was established in 2015 and was a very popular cover band. The band added New Orleans Flavor and Funk to increase it’s visibility.
Once the FunkySoul Band was created, they added originals. The single “Be Myself” was considered a limited edition and sold out 2 months after its release date. The group is independently managed. The 2 vocalist are husband and wife and both are extremely talented.
They perform at many venues in New Orleans and surrounding areas.They have performed as Headliners for the Texas Jazzfest!
Jason is the son of Grammy winner Aaron Neville.
Lirette is the daughter of N.O Jazz Legend Sullivan Dabney.The band members include: Lawrence Ussin aka The Funky One on bass, Phil Armand on drums, Ben Parker on guitar and either Piano Man G or Mo Keys on keyboard.
This band is known as New Orleans only “Livemix Band”, they have performed in Champion Square for the New Orleans Saints, Block Parties for the NBA Pelicans Basketball team and so much more.
They opened up for George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic in Feb 2022 and they are going on their first self produced Tour in 2023. The tour is called: The Boogie Tour and it will help to promote their 2023 single “Hit um with the Boogie”. The first single released was in 2021 Titled: FUNKIN in New Orleans which was written by: Lirette Neville & arranged by Michael Zingale and the band. The single was featured on the 2022 Nola.com Special about New Orleans Mardi Gras and hosted by: Hoat Kotb.The band has created a new sound within a genre that has yet to be discovered. They often mix originals with covers and it’s all Funky, fun and exciting to the ears. Sing along and learn some new music while you’re singing! This group Jams at: Cafe Negril 2/4 times a month & 30/90 3/4 times a month. Both clubs are located on the very popular Frenchmen St. Strip!
THE BAYOU BOYZ
Superlatives abound when describing the *Bayou Boyz*,but one that keeps popping up is “fearless”. Their approach to the GreatAmerican Songbook is adventurous and, often, daring. They are more than a band,given the impressive lineup of musicians often joining them on a weekly basis.Their approach to music is to let it become what it will be, to savor theoutcome, as well as its ingredients; they are the roux to a potful of musicalgumbo, rich and flavorful.
The analogy is apt, particularly with the legendary *LloydJones* thrown into the mix. An early inductee into the Oregon Music Hall ofFame, Lloyd is an acclaimed artist with fans that include *Delbert McClinton*,*Robert Cray*, *Bonnie Raitt*, and *Curtis Salgado*. In fact,the *Bayou Boyz* grew out of a weekly gig with Lloyd, known as *SoulCookin’*, whose bass player, *David Kahl*, pulled together a group aroundLafayette, Louisiana native, keyboardist and singer, *Steve Kerin*. Theguitar position has seen some rotation, over the years, with the dynamic andgifted player, *Jimmy Russell*, taking on those duties for a good fiveyears, now. Jimmy is known for his eclectic collaborative efforts with someworld-renowned artists, which makes him a great fit for this group.
The *Bayou Boyz* run the gamut of Blues, Funk, Swamp Pop, and Second Line, familiar stuff, and always with a twist. They believe that attitude is everything, that Life, though full of challenges and even disappointment, is still full of reasons to celebrate. Especially in these trying times, a little affirmation goes a long way and, when it comes to that, the *Bayou Boyz* have a truckload.