NOV12 Florida Street Blowhards at the HallShow at 7:00 PM Doors at 6:30 PM Bandleader and trumpet player Sam Irwin has assembled a mixture of young and old players for the Florida Street Blowhards. David Seymour is a 35-year-old wood wind player from California. Drummer Nick Blanchard, of Lafayette, has shared the stage with Jamil Sharif,…
OCT15 Larry Sieberth Featuring Brad Walker and Danny AbelLegendary New Orleans pianist Larry Sieberth with special guests, guitarist Danny Abel, and saxophonist Brad Walker, make a very special re-opening appearance at Chorum Hall. The band also features NOLA greats Doug Belote on drums and Brian Quezergue on electric bass. TicketsLarry’s Website
AUG6 Chorum Hall presents the gutbucket blues of Smokehouse Porter plus a special performance of 60’s and 70’s popular hits by the Tyrone Gringos. A special invitation goes out to Lee High School graduates of the 1960’s and 70’s for an informal reunion a Chorum Hall. TICKETS
Jun18 Chorum Hall presents a blues night special to celebrate the return of live music to the Hall. Come celebrate with us and enjoy the award winning low-down blues of Smokehouse & Mamie Porter and the gutbucket blues band. TICKETS
MAR11Brad Walker is one of the most active and sought-after performers in the city of New Orleans. In addition to freelance work around the world with such luminaries as Bernard Purdie, George Porter, Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Marcia Ball, Valerie June, Rickie Lee Jones, and countless others, Brad has anchored the horn section for local stars…
JAN8International touring musician, Mark Zaleski, has distinguished himself as a uniquely dynamic soloist, mulit-instrumentalist, and band leader. He has performed with a diverse group of notable artists including Dave Brubeck, Christian McBride, Ian Anderson, Connie Francis, Mahmoud Ahmed, Rakalam Bob Moses, the Either/Orchestra, Jason Palmer, and Matt Savage. His unique approach to jazz led him…
DEC 3 “Bill Grimes swings into the Holidays” with an All Star group to get you ready for the holiday season! William Grimes (E. & D. White Professor of Jazz Studies). Grimes is a widely respected virtuoso jazz bassists. Referred to by Gene Lees as . . . “a formidable bassist” . . . .…
NOV2 Chorum Hall welcomes back the amazing group “Extended.” This trio features Brad Webb on drums, Matt Booth on bass, and LSU grad, Oscar Rossignoli on piano. This group represents the best kept secret on the New Orleans jazz scene. As stated by Geraldine Wycliffe from Offbeat Magazine, “these three musicians sound as if they…
Oct25 Simon is one of Baton Rouge’s great young artists at the cutting edge of jazz. His trio presents a dynamic interplay of jazz and classical themes that inspire and captivate the art form. Jesse Morrow (Bass) and Seth Finch (piano), join Simon (drums) for a visceral experience of musical expression. TICKETSSimon’s Website
OCT22 The Dave Stryker Quartet presented by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Whether you’ve heard guitarist Dave Stryker leading his own group (with 29 CD’s as a leader to date), or as a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and many others, you know why the Village Voice calls him “one of…