TVD Recommends: BRASStravaganza at
the Howlin’ Wolf, 6/13

No one would argue that New Orleans always has room for one more festival. Tonight at the Howlin’ Wolf, a new monthly brass band series begins featuring the divergent styles and songs of seven brass bands in one powerhouse evening. It is also the kick off party for Brass Fest, an all day brass band party, which will happen in the Fall. 

Expect to see the Grammy-nominated Hot 8 Brass Band, Red Bull Street King Competition winners The Original Pinettes, The Free Agents, To Be Continued, Most Wanted, Legacy, and Young Pinstripe brass bands.

“New Orleans defines brass more than any other city, state, or country,” says Brass Fest founder and producer, Ersel “Garfield” Bogan III. “Brass Fest creates a means of strengthening our music community while we bring something worthwhile to people who love our music.”

Bogan sees BRASStravaganza as a step in the direction of brass band self-sufficiency—musicians produce their own events, thereby allowing them a means of continual investment in themselves. Brass Fest represents an even bigger opportunity for the brass community as a whole.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets may be purchased here or from the bands themselves.

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