Since 2010, the Brass-a-Holics have been taking their unique sound around the world. Steeped in the deep musical culture of New Orleans, the band brings a heavy dose of go-go funk to the New Orleans brass sound. In a blending of musical cultures stemming from cities separated by more than a thousand miles, a Brass-A-Holics live show takes the New Orleans brass band culture and infuses it with the electricity of Washington D.C.’s go-go. The resulting sound is both captivating and unique.
The band consists of core New Orleans brass elements—trumpet, trombone, saxophone—and adds a full drum set, percussion, keyboard, bass, an electric guitar, giving the band limitless options to explore new sonic territory. Whether performing their original music or using the framework of hit pop songs as springboards for fiery improvisations, there is something in the set to appeal to every music fan. Once the music starts, the demographics blend and a brand new experience is created—one that leaves one-of-a-kind memories that live on long after the last note.
The Brass-A-Holics have shared the stage with Public Enemy, Allen Toussaint, Grace Potter, Rebirth, Trombone Shorty, Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, The Soul Rebels, Juvenile, Go Go Micky and the Chuck Brown Band, Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, John Batiste, Samantha Fish, David Sanborn, The Black Keys, and the list goes on.
The Brass-A-Holics have performed at various festivals and locations all over the world including but not limited to The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, D.C. Jazz Fest, Kennedy Center, New Orleans Saints Playoff Game Halftime, Brazil, Israel KK, French Embassy, Apollo Theatre, French Quarter Festival, Super Bowl Pre Game Show, New Orleans Essence Fest Family Day, Bayou Boogaloo, NCAA Basketball Tournament, New Orleans Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans Halftime Shows, Gretna Fest, Zoo to Do, Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest, Hot Springs Jazz Fest, Hattiesburg Crawfish Fest, Annoe’s Crawfish Fest, Carnival on the Mile, Ardmore Music Hall, Tipitinas, House of Blues, New Orleans, Houston, City Winery @ NYC, The Hamilton Live, and The Chicken Box.
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