A loaded krewe of funk luminaries from the Big Easy and beyond will come together at The Joy Theater on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 for Crescent City Classics, a celebration of the vibrant lineage of funk music that remains alive and well in New Orleans. The one-night-only performance, which corresponds with the second Saturday of New Orleans Jazz Fest, will feature a 14-piece roster of musicians comprised of members of The Meters, Dumpstaphunk, Lettuce, and many more [ticketing info].

Crescent City Classics expands upon Live For Live Music‘s Fest by Nite tradition of all-star New Orleans love letters like Poppa Funk & The Night Tripper, NOLA 50, and Lett Us In The Dumpsta. This to-heroes, by-heroes NOLA funk celebration will feature local music royalty like The Meters bassist George Porter Jr. and The Meters/Neville Brothers mainstay Cyril Neville (vocals, percussion); Dumpstaphunk torch-bearers Ivan Neville (keys, vocals), Ian Neville (guitar), Tony Hall (bass, guitar, vocals), Deven Trusclair (drums), and Alex Wasily (trombone); Lettuce bandmates Adam Deitch (drums), Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff (guitar), Eric “Benny” Bloom (trumpet), and Ryan Zoidis (saxophones); contemporary New Orleans favorites John “Papa” Gros (keys) and Erica Falls (vocals); and decorated guitarist, bandleader, and musical director Eric Krasno. A supporting act for the performance will be announced at a later date.

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Much like the music being honored by Crescent City Classics, The Joy Theater itself is a “Crescent City classic”—a monument to the rich heritage and resilient spirit of New Orleans. Originally built on Canal Street in 1947 as a three-screen movie theater, The Joy Theater was hailed at the time as “New Orleans’ newest and most modern film temple.” In 2003, after steadily losing ground to larger multiplex theaters, The Joy closed its doors. The hard times got harder in August 2005 when The Joy was inundated by floodwater during Hurricane Katrina. Still, its massive “Joy” marquee continued to tower over Downtown New Orleans, a hopeful reminder during a time of unprecedented struggle for the city. In 2011, the historic theater underwent a $5 million internal renovation to convert it into a music venue. Since then, it has become a beloved destination for nationally touring acts, special showcases, and other memorable performances.

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Pre-sale tickets for Crescent City Classics: A Celebration of New Orleans Funk at The Joy Theater in New Orleans, LA on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 go on sale beginning on Wednesday, February 7th at 11:00 a.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. ET. Live For Live Music/GMP Live newsletter subscribers and Daze Between New Orleans ticket-buyers will receive pre-sale codes via email ahead of time. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, February 8th at 11:00 a.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. ET. One dollar from each ticket sold will benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, which provides comprehensive medical care and social services to local musicians, performing artists, cultural workers, and tradition-bearers.

Find ticketing details for the show here. Scroll down for complete show info.

This show is part of Live For Live Music’s 2024 Fest by Nite series in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. Keep an eye out for more announcements as Jazz Fest approaches. Confirmed Fest by Nite 2024 events include:

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***SHOW INFO***
Show: Crescent City Classics: A Celebration of New Orleans Funk
Presented by Live For Live Music & GMP Live
Band: George Porter Jr., Cyril Neville, Ivan Neville, Eric Krasno, Ian Neville, Adam Deitch, Tony Hall, Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff, Deven Trusclair, Eric “Benny” Bloom, Alex Wasily, Ryan Zoidis, John “Papa” Gros, Erica Falls
Support: TBA
Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2024
Time: Doors: 8:00 p.m. / Support: 9:00 p.m. / Show: 10:30 p.m.
Venue: The Joy Theater – 1200 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Ticket Pre-Sale: (For L4LM/GMP Live Newsletter Subscribers and Daze Between New Orleans ticket-buyers) Wed, 2/7 at 11:00 a.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. ET
Ticket On-Sale: Thu, 2/8 at 11:00 a.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. ET
Ticket Tiers: General Admission Floor (Advance): $45.00 / General Admission Floor (Day of Show): $55.00 / Reserved Upper Balcony: $67.50 / Reserved Lower Balcony: $77.50 / Front Row Lower Balcony: $87.50
Philanthropy: $1.00 from each ticket sold will benefit the New Orleans Musicians Clinic