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New Orleans Live

(14 x 60 mins) HDTV

 
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Ep. 101
Partners N’ Crime ( Rap/Hip Hop) - Local New Orleans Hip Hop legends Partners N’ Crime reprise their infectious call and response rap style from the 1990’s updated in 2015 with a contemporary full band sound.
Sweet Crude - (Indy Rock) This talented high energy south Louisiana band performs lyrics in English and Cajun French and exudes a fun loving joy through their music.
Ashley Sno - (Singer/Songwriter) Ashley is a singer/songwriter that makes an immediate emotional connection with her audiences.
Pkg:  Congo Square - This video feature introduces viewers to the exact historical place in New Orleans where slaves gathered on Sundays hundreds of years ago to play percussion instruments and sing. This was the early precursors of music in the colonial U.S.

Ep. 102
Shamarr Allen + the Underdawgs (N.O. R&B/Brass) - Shamarr Allen is a major talent performing New Orleans R&B with a tight backing ensemble and smooth original lyrics. 
Naughty Professor - (Improvisational Jazz) Naughty Professor is comprised of a loose collection of young, serious musicians performing a very improvisational form of groove filled Jazz.
Lynn Drury - (Rockabilly) Lynn Drury performs a brand of rockabilly that thrives in and is a product of that flavorful musical gumbo that is New Orleans.  
Pkg: Frenchman Street - This video feature acquaints viewers with Frenchman Street, the hipper, music filled strip in New Orleans that is less known than the more famous Bourbon Street.

Ep. 103
Kevin Stylez - (R&B) This young troubadour is making quite a name for himself with his soulful R&B style.
Mike Dillon Band - (Rock) Mike Dillon has been performing alternative music with well known bands for decades but really comes into his own with his brand of improvisational rock.
Cha Wa - (Mardi Gras Indian music) Cha Wa is a zany and colorful parade with their unique brand of mardi gras indian music.
Pkg:  Radio Station WWOZ - This video feature is on community radio station WWOZ. Known as an institution in New Orleans and worldwide through internet streaming, WWOZ champions New Orleans music like no other station on radio.

Ep. 104
Rockin Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters - (Zydeco) Called the James Brown of Zydeco, Rockin Dopsie Jr. leads this tight, upbeat ensemble covering a vast catalogue of Zydeco tunes.
Christian Serpas & Ghosttown - (Country) Christian Serpas is a journeyman country balladeer who delivers a top shelf catalogue of country favorites.
Kourtney Heart - (R&B) Kourtney Heart brings a slick and polished R&B set that contains multiple local radio hits.
Pkg:  House of Dance and Feathers - This video feature covers a neighborhood mardi gras indian museum started by a chief with many decades of masking tradition.

Ep. 105
Tonya Boyd Cannon - (R&B) This powerhouse vocalist was a finalist on “The Voice” and continues her progression toward soulful R&B stardom.
Ella & Louie Tribute - (Vintage Jazz) This band celebrates the timeless music of Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong. The vocalists and backing band are all seasoned pros.
Raw Oyster Cult - (R&B) One of New Orleans’ super groups, formed by members of several successful bands coming together to perform their version of rock infused New Orleans R&B.
Pkg:  Ogden Museum After Hours series:  This video feature covers a local museum’s concert series which blends a cool space with provocative art and cutting edge music.

Ep. 106
New Breed Brass Band - (Brass Band) This young energetic brass band is pulling in legions of fans with its tight arrangements and the guidance of their mentor Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews.
Kirk Andres Wilson - (Piano Classics) Kirk is a very melodic pianist with an incredible catalogue and a tight ensemble who just happens to entertain at Walt Disney World in his spare time.
Topsy Chapman - (R&B) Topsy Chapman is a Jazz singer (and aspiring actress) who’s performed with many notable bands over the years.  
Pkg:  Radio Theatre - This video feature acquaints viewers with a local company that practices the lost art of radio theatre.

Ep. 107
Bonerama - (Brass/R&B) This unique ensemble features a front line of all trombone players. They present a riveting mix of original tunes with a New Orleans twist.
Jamal Battiste - (R&B) Jamal Battiste is a drummer/bandleader who brings the funk in an engaging performance of Rhythm & Blues standards.
The Wave - (Rap/Hip Hop) Kevin Gates aka The Wave is a rapper with an eclectic mix of original tunes with a Hip Hop sensibility.
Pkg:  N. O. Comedy Scene - This video feature covers the burgeoning comedy scene in New Orleans and gives an inside peek at the struggles of being funny for a living.

Ep. 108
Jason Marsalis - (Jazz) Jason Marsalis is brother to Wynton, Branford, and Delfeayo and son of Ellis Marsalis comprising undoubtedly the first family of Jazz. Jason leads his own quintet on vibes and lays down some truly Lionel Hampton-like licks.
Jah So Rude - (Rap) Jah so Rude is an up and coming hard edged female rapper with a story to tell and an urgency in her lyrics.
The Brint Anderson Band - (Blues/R&B) Brint Anderson has been laying down his own brand of folksy blues for almost 30 years. He’s performed with many of the greats and now has his own very tight blues makers.
Pkg:  Make Music NOLA - This video feature presents a community arts performance program. 

Ep. 109
Zion Trinity - (Reggae/Spiritual) The Duo Zion Trinity has their own spiritually infused consciousness music which ranges from reggae to gospel.
New Orleans Suspects - (New Orleans R&B) The Suspects qualify as another New Orleans super group based on very successful stints with previous bands. They lay down heavy doses of New Orleans R&B and always with an ultra funky beat.
Mike Soulman Baptiste - (Classic Soul) Mike Soulman Baptiste stays true to soulful standards of old and always leaves it all on the stage.
Pkg:  Southern Food & Beverage - This video feature presents a fast growing exhibition of food and beverages. They have multiple programs for visitors to sample and participate in the making of food and drinks.

Ep. 110
Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue - (Country) Gal Holliday & The Honky Tonk Revue leaves no doubt as to what their about, good ole honky tonk country music led by Nashville bound Gal and a very tight revue.
Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys - (Cajun) Steve Riley leads one of the legendary cajun bands from south Louisiana. They’re as authentic as it gets and you’ll feel like you woke up on the bayou with their gripping lyrics and sound.
Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter Wolfman Washington & Russell Battiste - (New Orleans R&B) This trio are all band leaders in their own right. Joe Krown redefines Hammond B3 artistry, Walter Wolfman Washington has inspired many acolytes to his brand of blues playing and singing and Russell Battiste is one of the legendary drummers from New Orleans.
Pkg: Best of the Beat Awards - This video feature is on the annual awards program for OffBeat Magazine, considered the bible of Louisiana music.

Ep. 111
Alfred Banks - (Rap/Hip Hop) Alfred Banks is getting national attention and offers for his skillful lyrics and beats. His Hip Hop sounds really engage an audience with energy and purpose.
Creole String Beans - (R&B/Folk) This eclectic ensemble combines some blues heavy fiddle playing with a side of horns for an interesting and tasty mix. They love to get their audiences on the dance floor and their energy is infectious. 
Bamboula 2015 - (New Orleans R&B) Originally a percussion ensemble, Bamboula has blossomed into a well rounded message heavy Rhythm & Blues powerhouse.
Pkg:  Esplanade Studios - This video feature is on Esplanade Studios, the premier recording studio in New Orleans. Originally a Presbyterian church, the facility was completely redesigned into a singular recording studio that brings in A list recording artists.

Ep. 112
River Gibson (Progressive Rock) River Gipson is a one man band and his guitar licks, powerful vocals, and keeping the beat on drums earned him a latter stages performance opportunity on American Idol.
Breton Sound - (Rock) Breton Sound is a quintessential rock band that carves their own personal space in the genre. They’re loud but pride themselves on musicianship and artfully crafted tunes.   
Soul Rebels - (Brass Band) Soul Rebels have elevated brass band music to a universal level by redefining the genre and collaborating with an impressive mix of top Hip Hop and R&B stars.
Pkg:  Sal Giardina Luthier (instrument maker) - This video feature focuses on a craftsman who restores musical instruments.

Ep. 113
The Kid Carsons - (Folk) This group is uber talented and presents a gripping brand of folk music that lures you into their sonic stories complete with scenes, sounds and tastes.
Darcy Malone and the Tangle - (New Orleans R&B) Having absorbed a very music filled upbringing Darcy Malone sets out to share her unique brand of New Orleans R&B with the rest of the world. She and her band are perfectly in sync with their original upbeat tunes.
Sunpie & The LA Sunspots - (Zydeco) Sunpie Barnes is a bandleader that puts a world of experiences into his music. Zydeco is his preferred genre but his South Louisiana style is informed with many other influences.
Pkg:  MikeB Art Studio - B Mike is a very talented large installation artist that specializes in African African cultural icons. His work has drawn the attention of national recording artists attending his installations.

Ep. 114
Robin Barnes - (R&B) Robin Barnes is affectionately known as the songbird of New Orleans. Her expansive repertoire of classics and originals span many genres and she is an unforgettable vocalist.
Dumpstaphunk - (New Orleans R&B) Ivan Neville leads this very funky band of all star musicians. They routinely pack venues around the U. S. and internationally with a powerful “only from New Orleans” sound.
Roddie Romero & the Hub City All Stars - (Cajun) Roddie Romero leads an awesome cajun zydeco band from Lafayette Louisiana. It’s impossible to sit still while listening to these guys who’ve made it their mission to keep the culture alive.
Pkg: Uptown Music Theatre - This video feature presents a community based arts performance program founded by Delfeayo Marsalis. 

 

 
 
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