The 5th Annual Nolafunk Jazzfest Series will feature many unique collaborations and standout shows, including a funky throwdown with George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic on April 24, with support from New Orleans rising stars New Breed Brass Band. Other series shows include Dead Feat with Anders Osborne, Members of Little Feat, Jackie Greene & more, Los Lobos / Tab Benoit, Big Freedia / Soul Rebels with Tank & the Bangas, Voodoo Dead II featuring Steve Kimock, Jeff Chimenti, George Porter Jr., Jackie Greene and more. Also, a major national act performing under the pseudonym GroundUp All-Stars will perform on April 28.
The series has also just announced the New Orleans Rock n’ Soul Review on Saturday, April 23, featuring performances by The London Souls with special guests, Marc Broussard, Samantha Fish, and Jarekus Singleton. The London Souls’ set will be extra special, as they’ll be performing the music of Allen Toussaint and more, featuring special guests Eric Krasno (Lettuce/Soulive), Ian Neville (Dumpstaphunk), and Cyril Neville.
More performances are expected to be announced soon. You can catch the full lineup below, with ticket links provided for each! Fans can sign up for the Nolafunk email list for news and exclusive access to purchase tickets before anyone else.
5th Annual Nolafunk Jazzfest Series Lineup
5th Annual Nolafunk Jazzfest Series Kick-Off Party
In Association with Soul’d Out
Michael Franti & Spearhead SOULROCKER Tour
with special guests tba
Friday April 22, 2016
9pm Doors 10pm Show
Republic NOLA
$52.50 Advance. On Sale Friday March 18 at 11am CST. Nolafunk Pre-Sale starts now.
Dead Feat featuring Anders Osborne, Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett of Little Feat, Jackie Greene, Brady Blade, Carl Dufrene with special guests Papa Mali & Friends
Saturday April 23, 2016
9pm Doors 10pm Show
Howlin’ Wolf
$47.50 Advance Tickets
Just Announced!
New Orleans Rock n’ Soul Review
London Souls Revue Featuring Eric Krasno, Cyril Neville, and Ian Neville Performing The Music Of Allen Toussaint plus The Beatles, & More – 1am
w/ Marc Broussard 11:30pm Samantha Fish 10pm Jarekus Singleton 9pm
Saturday April 23, 2016
8pm Doors 9pm Show
Republic NOLA
$30 Advance Tickets
Dead Feat featuring Anders Osborne, Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett of Little Feat, Jackie Greene, Brady Blade, Carl Dufrene & more
Sunday April 24, 2016 9pm Doors 10pm Show
Howlin’ Wolf
$47.50 Advance Tickets
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
plus special guests New Breed Brass Band Just Announced!
Sunday April 24, 2016
9pm Doors 10pm Show
Republic NOLA
$47.50 Advance Tickets
The James Brown Dance Party
The Funkiest All-Star Tribute In Show Business
Featuring Members of James Brown Band, Trey Anastasio Band,
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and many more*
Wednesday April 27, 2016
9pm Doors 10pm Show
$20 Intro Price Tickets
*Confirmed Musicians Include: Elise Testone (American Idol), Mousey Thompson (James Brown), Pete Murano (Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue) Chris Bullock (Snarky Puppy), Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band), Michael Ray (Kool & The Gang, Sun Ra), Anthony Wellington (Victor Wooten Band),Adam Chase (Jazz Is Phish), Matthew Chase (Jazz Is Phish)
GroundUp All-Stars
Thursday April 28, 2016
9pm Doors 10pm Show
Republic NOLA
$35 Advance Tickets
Los Lobos / Tab Benoit
Friday April 29, 2016
9pm Doors 10pm Show
Republic NOLA
$47.50 Advance Tickets
Big Freedia (live band set) / Soul Rebels w/ special guests Tank & the Bangas
Saturday April 30, 2016
8pm Doors 9pm Show
Republic NOLA
$28.50 Advance Tickets
Voodoo Dead II featuring Steve Kimock, Jackie Greene, Jeff Chimenti, George Porter Jr., JM Kimock with special guest Papa Mali
Saturday April 30 (Technically Early Morning On May 1)
1:30am Doors 2:00am Show
Republic NOLA
$47.50 Advance Tickets
Voodoo Dead II featuring Steve Kimock, Jackie Greene, Jeff Chimenti, George Porter Jr., JM Kimock with special guests Papa Mali and Cyril Neville
Sunday May 1, 2016
9pm Doors 10pm Show
Republic NOLA
$47.50 Advance Tickets
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