6.27.2008 - Jack Brass Band is back from headlining at the Great American Brass Band Festival in Danville, Kentucky. We had a great time performing on stage, on the streets, as well as a back-up rain location during our two-day stay. We also had our second "Third Tuesday of the Month" at O'Gara's Bar and Grill - and look forward to continuing this tradition, and seeing more and more familiars in the audience each month. Last week we had three parades and a memorial service, and this week we've got a pair of parades on deck - getting ready for the 4th of July run. Check the gigs pagefor all the details on upcoming shows.
Our new CD, "Traditionally Speaking" is available for purchase (website, CD Baby, locally at the Electric Fetus, and in New Orleans at Louisiana Music Factory). Recorded in January 2007, it features traditional material - special guest vocalist James "12" Andrews, from New Orleans - and liner notes from the director of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The disc has gotten airplay on WWOZ radio in New Orleans, as well as KBEM radio locally.
We look forward to seeing and hearing from you all soon - so send us an email .
Jack Brass Band - 2004 Minnesota Music Awardwinners for Specialist Group/Artist, and a 2006 finalist for Eclectic Group/Artist. Hard to pigeon-hole, the JBB is the ultimate hybrid of jazz, funk, blues, pop, rock, soul, reggae, R&B, dixie and even a l'il zydeco - horn-powered, and backed with vocals...
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