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John Pizzarelli Trio: Dear Mr. Bennett
2026-06-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-22 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-24 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago)
“A tour de force… a rare entertainer of the old school.” – Seattle Times

Grammy-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes. 2026’s Dear Mr. Bennett features Pizzarelli’s trio with bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. Here, they perform timeless songs that Bennett made famous. Then, a 5-song EP will follow on August 7, the week of Bennett’s 100th birthday
When Tony Bennett passed away in July 2023, the entire world of music felt the loss. Few artists have made as profound an impact over such a wide range of styles and eras. For example, Bennett’s connections spanned Frank Sinatra, Bill Evans, Willie Nelson and Lady Gaga.
For world-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli, Bennett was more than simply an influence. Pizzarelli’s late father, the revered guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, was a frequent sideman for the legendary singer. There, Bucky appeared on albums including 1960’s To My Wonderful One and 1969’s I’ve Gotta Be Me. Later, John got his own opportunity to accompany Bennett for a radio broadcast with pianist Ralph Sharon and bassist Jay Leonhart.
The admiration ran both ways – Bennett often attended many of Pizzarelli’s performances. Additionally, he sketched Pizzarelli’s likeness on two occasions. In fact, Bennett created the charming artwork that graces the cover of Dear Mr. Bennett. Moreover, he rendered it during an engagement at Feinstein’s nightclub at New York’s Loews Regency hotel.
Recommended for fans of Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola, Howard Alden and Russell Malone.

Acoustic Alchemy
2026-06-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-23 21:00 - 23:00
“Utter perfection.” – PopMatters

Greg Carmichael says, “Well at least nobody could ever accuse us of releasing too much music! But I think our fans know by now that we’re a little obsessive about only releasing music when we have something ready that we really love.” There, they released their latest EP, The Empire of Lights, in 2025.
Here, the four tracks on their latest release revisit familiar themes for longtime fans. Moreover, they play a western shuffle on “8,000 Miles” and inject reggae flavours into “Alisio”. Also, they deliver upbeat joy on “Back to Back” and the laid-back groove of “Other People”. “We hope there’s something here for everyone,” says Miles Gilderdale. “We’re very lucky that over the years we’ve found fans that just get what we’re doing, so we can wear our influences on our sleeves and not have to try and fit into any one style.’
The band has been recording and touring for over thirty-five years. However, that spirit of never trying to fit in may help explain the band’s longevity. Here, they just make music that they love. “I feel really grateful that we’ve been on such a long journey with our fans and they’re still there with us.” Greg says, “We talk after shows and it’s always such an honor to hear the stories of how our music has been the soundtrack to so many people’s lives.”
Here, this EP starts a series of shorter musical releases that will eventually combine into a full album. Miles says, ‘We know that these days people listen to our music in lots of different ways. But I think we all remember the thrill of bringing a new record home and listening from start to finish. So we try and make sure everything we release works in that way as well as on playlists.”
Recommended for fans of Fourplay, David Benoit, Peter White and Larry Carlton.

L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE: EP Release
2026-06-25 19:00 - 21:00
“brassy, smooth, and syncopated with perfect finesse.” – Mpls.St.Paul

Arthur L.A. Buckner is a drummer extraordinaire, performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a master’s degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. Over the last four years, L.A. Buckner & Big Homie have released two critically acclaimed albums. Additionally, they have performed to sold out audiences in venues across the country.
In August 2020, L.A. took iTunes by storm with the release of his debut album BiG HOMiE. There, the album reached Number One on the Jazz chart within twenty-four hours of its release.
In October 2024, L.A. released his second album entitled Norfside. Here, Norfside brings his musical vision full circle, back to his roots. Moreover, the new album pays homage to the community and the music he grew up with. Also, Buckner honors the many other “Norfside” musicians that blazed a trail for him to follow. The album was produced by L.A. and the band, mixed by Jesse Ray Ernster, and mastered by the legendary Herb Powers. The new album is a step ahead from the previous album, musically and sonically. Also, it takes the band to a variety of new destinations.
Recommended for fans of Robert Glasper, Snarky Puppy, Nate Smith and Butcher Brown.

Stanley Jordan
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00
“a virtuosic tour de force” – L.A. Times

Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan’s career took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim. Since then, he has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Here, he displays bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits. Also, blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works, solo or with a group. Thus, Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected.
“Jordan’s revolutionary approach to the instrument [is] shocking.” – All Music
Key to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim is his mastery of a special technique on the guitar’s fretboard. Instead of conventional strumming and picking, Jordan’s innovative “touch technique” is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. While a handful of others use similar techniques, Stanley’s fluid, multi-layered textures and sheer virtuosity raise the bar for excellence. However, his technique, though impressive, is always a means to a musical end.
”To see and hear Stanley Jordan play guitar is to witness higher-level instrumental performance.” — Roanoke Times
His music is imbued with a warmth and sensitivity that has captured the imagination of listeners worldwide. A classically trained pianist before playing guitar, Jordan wanted greater freedom in voicing chords on his guitar. Then, he applied piano principles to do so. Furthermore, Jordan’s touch technique allows the guitarist to play melody and chords simultaneously with an unprecedented level of independence. It also allows Jordan to play simultaneously on two different guitars, or even on guitar and piano.
Jordan has received four Grammy nominations. Additionally, his 2011 album Friends was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. L.A. Times jazz critic Leonard Feather wrote, “Genius is a word often tossed around in musical circles. But it has been rightfully applied to Stanley Jordan.”
Recommended for fans of Pat Metheny, Al Di Meola, Larry Coryell and John McLaughlin.

Andrew Walesch & His Orchestra: Vegas 1960
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00
“Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune

Step into the golden age of the Las Vegas showroom! There, the orchestra was swinging, the lights were low, and every night felt like an event. “Vegas 1960” brings that world to life through the music of Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and more. Moreover, the music is reimagined with fresh, elegant arrangements for Andrew Walesch and His Orchestra.
Here, this new show features specially curated charts by award-winning arranger Mike Crotty. Hear a blend of timeless standards and soulful classics into a vivid portrait of an era when style, swagger, and musicianship defined the stage. Led from the piano and center stage, Walesch guides the evening with a blend of elegance, energy, and intimacy. Additionally, he moves seamlessly from hard-swinging big band moments to late-night ballads that feel pulled from a smoky after-hours set. He’ll lead his world-class ensemble through arrangements that honor the spirit of the originals while offering something entirely new. “Vegas 1960” isn’t a tribute—it’s a reimagining of one of music’s most iconic moments.
Recommended for fans of Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé and Bing Crosby.

Holly Cole
2026-06-28 19:00 - 21:00
“intensely original, full of emotion, suave sophistication, and expression” – AllMusic

Holly Cole isn’t one of those artists who falls into any one category. Her smoky voice is sultry, her arrangements smart and sexy. Additionally, she and her musicians very uniquely reshape traditional jazz, pop and country standards.
Cole recently released her thirteenth studio album, 2025’s Dark Moon. There, she teamed up with her long-time live performance partners along with additional musicians to create rich harmonies and layers. Thus, this album is a true ensemble project that highlights her signature style. The first featured single is “No Moon At All”, an up-tempo, sexy version of the track originally recorded by Peggy Lee. Here, she features a wonderful Howard Levy (2-time Grammy winner, friend, and original member of the Flecktones) harmonica solo.
Ms. Cole is a is a world-renowned Juno award winning Canadian singer who began her career in 1989. Then, she released her 4-song EP Christmas Blues followed by her debut album, 1990’s Girl Talk. In 1992, she released Blame It on My Youth which included her version of “Calling You”, a hit single in Japan. The next album, Don’t Smoke In Bed featured her rendition of Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now”. Then, her following release, the critically acclaimed Temptation, showcased material exclusively written by Tom Waits, one of Holly’s favorite songwriters.
She has gone on to record many more full-length recordings including her latest, 2025’s Dark Moon. There, she and her wonderful band reinvent songs from Marty Balin, Peggy Lee, Hal David, Burt Bacharach and Johnny Mercer.
Recommended for fans of Peggy Lee, Diana Krall, Jane Monheit and Rickie Lee Jones.

Anders Osborne
2026-06-29 19:00 - 21:00
“mix of Neil Young meets Jackson Browne style” – Glide

On his seventeenth album, singer-songwriter Anders Osborne describes 2024’s Picasso’s Villa, “a condensed story about living in America between 2018-2021. The fears, confusion, deep joy and peace achieved through true friendship, family, community, hours of meditation and detachment from ego.”
Further, Osborne has been in a twelve-step program for fifteen years. He explains, “The biggest change in getting sober was the focus on meditation and prayer, just looking more inward. When I’m sleeping in 140 different beds a year, eating unhealthy foods, meditation is what keeps me centered. Holding myself in that sacred space for a while is what makes it possible for me to do all this.”
After living and performing in New Orleans for almost four decades, Osborne has become a fixture of that musical community. Thus, Guitar Player called him “the poet laureate of Louisiana’s fertile roots music scene.” Also, New Orleans’ Gambit Weekly honored Osborne as Entertainer of The Year. Additionally, OffBeat named him the Crescent City’s Best Guitarist on three occasions, and the Best Songwriter twice. He has appeared at Jazz Fest for over thirty-five years.
In addition to his solo shows, Osborne performed with the North Mississippi All-Stars, Toots and the Maytals, and John Scofield. Also, The Meters, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Stanton Moore, Phil Lesh, Jackie Greene, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, and Taj Mahal. Osborne appeared as himself in an episode of the HBO series Treme. Also, he taught a course about art and the music business at Tulane University. Osborne has collaborated with Steve Earle at the annual Camp Copperhead songwriting camp since 2019.
Recommended for fans of Tab Benoit, The Radiators, Devon Allman and North Mississippi All-Stars.

VIP Event: Haley Reinhart
2026-06-30 16:30 - 17:30
Click the links below for show tickets!
Haley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 7:00pm performance
Haley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 9:00pm performance

Upgrade your evening with an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet experience with Haley Reinhart. This limited opportunity offers fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look before the show begins.
Invitation to pre-show experience with Haley Reinhart, including:
• Photo opportunity with Haley.
• Get a signature.
• Early access to the venue.
IMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. You must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP Meet & Greet.

“You can hear the old-time soul that today’s music has been missing.” — Splice

A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter is heavily influenced by classic pop and soul acts. For example, the Beatles, Janis Joplin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sly and the Family Stone inspire her. Further, she exudes an empowering level of charisma and confidence.
The gold-certified Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has earned her success by way of a quiet, decade-long grind. Additionally, Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season ten of American Idol.
As a sought-after talent, Haley collaborates regularly with Postmodern Jukebox. She appears on their highest-viewed videos on YouTube (over 300 million views). Haley has also dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on two tracks from his chart-topping jazz standards collection. Furthermore, Haley plays regularly with Robby Krieger of The Doors among other rock legends. She continues to keep her rock ‘n’ roll roots intact.
Her take on the Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling In Love” earned her a gold plaque from the RIAA. Further, it generated over 325 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum commercial turned out to be a chart topping-radio hit and touring sensation. Also, Haley’s remake of the song peaked at Number Seventeen on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Further, it hit Number Thirty-one on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart.
Recommended for fans of Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James.

Haley Reinhart
2026-06-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-30 21:00 - 23:00
VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the link below for tickets!
Haley Reinhart: JUN 30 • 4:30pm VIP Meet & Greet

“You can hear the old-time soul that today’s music has been missing.” — Splice

A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter is heavily influenced by classic pop and soul acts. For example, the Beatles, Janis Joplin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sly and the Family Stone inspire her. Further, she exudes an empowering level of charisma and confidence.
The gold-certified Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has earned her success by way of a quiet, decade-long grind. Additionally, Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season ten of American Idol.
As a sought-after talent, Haley collaborates regularly with Postmodern Jukebox. She appears on their highest-viewed videos on YouTube (over 300 million views). Haley has also dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on two tracks from his chart-topping jazz standards collection. Furthermore, Haley plays regularly with Robby Krieger of The Doors among other rock legends. She continues to keep her rock ‘n’ roll roots intact.
Her take on the Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling In Love” earned her a gold plaque from the RIAA. Further, it generated over 325 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum commercial turned out to be a chart topping-radio hit and touring sensation. Also, Haley’s remake of the song peaked at Number Seventeen on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Further, it hit Number Thirty-one on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart.
Recommended for fans of Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, Postmodern Jukebox and Morgan James.

VIP Event: Mindi Abair
2026-07-01 16:30 - 17:30
Click the links below for show tickets!
Mindi Abair: JUL 1 • 7:00pm performance

MINDI ABAIR: WINE AND JAZZ TASTING EXPERIENCE – VIP MEET & GREET
IMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show.
Make it an extra special night and join Mindi Abair for a pre-show wine-tasting experience for only $30. Tickets to this event are very limited.
Hosted by Mindi Abair + wine expert Eric Guerra, you are invited to a private pre-show event where you will be entertained and participate through a very special wine + music experience. Pouring their company’s WINEandJAZZ.com fine wines, Eric will walk the group through an informative wine-by-wine “taste like a sommelier” master class, while Mindi then pairs each wine style with a live performance song.
Check-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:30PM.
After check-in, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet, which takes place before doors open at 5:30 PM.

“an irresistible combination of power and soul” – Glide

During her remarkable twenty five-year recording career, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered two Grammy nominations. Also, she has recorded with some of the biggest names in music and built a substantial following. There, she is loved among jazz and blues audiences for her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. Mindi received her first Grammy nomination In 2014, in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category. Here, this was for Summer Horns with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright. Then, she received a 2015 nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart. Additionally, the album featured the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb’ Mo’, and Max Weinberg.
You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol. Or maybe from sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman. Or with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Perhaps from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. Moreover, as a solo artist she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year. Also, an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. Further, in 2019, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards for Best Instrumentalist: Horn.
As creator, designer and owner, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept. Here, she brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists. Also, label art and branded wine, and music worldwide adventures and new year’s eve events.
Recommended for fans of Peter White, Candy Dulfer, Dave Koz and Cory Wong.

Mindi Abair
2026-07-01 19:00 - 21:00
VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!
MINDI ABAIR: WINE AND JAZZ TASTING EXPERIENCE – VIP MEET & GREET

“an irresistible combination of power and soul” – Glide

During her remarkable twenty five-year recording career, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered two Grammy nominations. Also, she has recorded with some of the biggest names in music and built a substantial following. There, she is loved among jazz and blues audiences for her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. Mindi received her first Grammy nomination In 2014, in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category. Here, this was for Summer Horns with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright. Then, she received a 2015 nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for her solo LP Wild Heart. Additionally, the album featured the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb’ Mo’, and Max Weinberg.
You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol. Or maybe from sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman. Or with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Perhaps from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith. Moreover, as a solo artist she has consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues charts. In 2018, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year. Also, an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award for “Pretty Good For A Girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. Further, in 2019, 2020 and 2021 Mindi was nominated by the Blues Music Awards for Best Instrumentalist: Horn.
As creator, designer and owner, Mindi launched www.wineandjazz.com in 2019 as a lifestyle concept. Here, she brings together the worlds of wine and music through members-only exclusive wines paired with personally curated music playlists. Also, label art and branded wine, and music worldwide adventures and new year’s eve events.
Recommended for fans of Peter White, Candy Dulfer, Dave Koz and Cory Wong.

Ladies of Soul, Vol. 4
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrating one of the greatest R&B soundtracks ever assembled!
Ladies of Soul, Vol. 4
The Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack, produced by Babyface, is widely regarded as one of the greatest R&B soundtracks ever assembled. There, it featured powerhouse artists like Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, and Aretha Franklin. Furthermore, it produced multiple major Billboard hits, including Houston’s “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” (a #1 on the Billboard Hot 100). Also, Braxton’s “Let It Flow,” and Blige’s “Not Gon’ Cry,” all of which dominated R&B and pop charts in the mid-1990s.
The evening will feature powerhouse vocal performances backed by an A-List band, delivering this beloved album in its entirety.
Featuring an all-star Twin Cities lineup:
Vocalists –
Solorah The Essence
Ashley Commodore
Monique Blakey
Musicians –
Tony Axtell, bass
Deevo, guitar
RAWTWHYLAH, drums
Tommy Barbarella, keyboards
Recommended for fans of Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton and Aretha Franklin.

Davina and The Vagabonds
2026-07-04 19:00 - 21:00
“This music, as retro as it may be at times, feels fun, frisky and alive.” – American Songwriter

Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe.
Much like the music, the story spurns era, expectation and classification. The often unbelievable, sometimes harrowing, and wholly inspiring journey of Davina Sowers gave birth to her eponymous band in 2004. As the tale goes, she grew up in the economically depressed Allegheny town of Altoona, PA. She now describes the town as “awesome in the industrial era, but horrible for high school.” Then, she was adopted by her stepfather when he was in his 80s; he passed when she was just 13. Through him and his Edison phonograph, she first heard the music that would start her journey. For example, The Ink Spots, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and many others. “Great man. He was my angel and still is,” she says.
On her own, she vividly recalls hours in front of the record player at home. There, she religiously spun Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Simon and Garfunkel records belonging to her folk singer mom.
To this day, Davina still refers to music as “my first and eternal love.” Despite early dalliances with classical piano and guitar, she developed a heavy drug habit in high school. Further, this morphed into heroin dependency, left her homeless, sent her in and out of jail and brought on all manner of trouble. Kicking dope on the streets, she “got clean, started the band and worked [her] ass off every day since.”
Recommended for fans of Pokey LaFarge, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Hot Sardines and Squirrel Nut Zippers.

Suzy Bogguss
2026-07-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-08 21:00 - 23:00
“a voice as soothing as summer rain” – Rolling Stone

During the creative explosion that was country music in the 1990s Suzy Bogguss sold 4 million records. Here, she did this with sparkling radio hits like “Outbound Plane”, “Someday Soon”, “Letting Go”, “Drive South”, and “Hey Cinderella”. But you can’t peg Suzy that easily…
Amid her country popularity she took time off to make a duets album with the legendary Chet Atkins. Then, in 2003 she made an album of modern swing music with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. Furthermore, she recorded an album of original music in 2007 that landed at Number Four on the jazz charts. Her folk music roots show through in many ways: she made frequent appearances on public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion. Also, she won a Grammy for her work on Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster. She received acclaim for 2011’s American Folk Songbook, her critically acclaimed album and book project. Then, in 2014 she released Lucky, a collection of songs written by Merle Haggard and interpreted through Suzy’s crystal vocals from the female point of view.
Her latest offering, 2023’s Prayin’ For Sunshine, is an Americana tour de force with all songs written by Bogguss. She continues to tour the world. There, she tours solo and with fellow country radio divas Terri Clark and Pam Tillis as “Chicks With Hits”. Also, she recently joined Kathy Mattea on their Together At Last tour. So yes, you can call her a country singer if you want, but really that’s just the beginning.
Recommended for fans of Allison Moorer, Patty Loveless, Alison Krauss and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Rebirth Brass Band
2026-07-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-12 20:00 - 22:00
“there is not a band on earth that is better. Stunning.” – Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers

For almost four decades, the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans. Further, they are loved worldwide for their fiery live shows and rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition. Also, they weave a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B. Then, they incorporate more of the sounds from the streets they grew up on. Their sound has traveled from their legendary twenty-five-year run of Tuesday nights at the Maple Leaf to stages all over the world. Rebirth is the soundtrack of the Crescent City and her premier musical ambassador.
Rebirth was founded by brothers Phil and Keith Frazier over thirty-five years ago. They began their career playing on the sidewalks of the French Quarter and quickly landed gigs at second line parades. Those auspicious beginnings have led to thousands of shows to music aficionados everywhere, including heads of state and royalty.
The band’s unique “soundtrack of New Orleans” has also garnered admiration from artists of all genres. They’ve shared the stage and collaborated with everyone from the Grateful Dead to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Also, Maceo Parker, Green Day, U2, James Brown, 311, G-Love, MuteMath, Juvenile, Train, Big Freedia, Ani DiFranco, and Galactic. Further, Allen Toussaint, Neville Brothers, Quincy Jones and Trombone Shorty.
Recommended for fans of Trombone Shorty, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

James Hunter Six
2026-07-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-15 19:00 - 21:00
“James Hunter is one of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R&B and soul.” – Van Morrison

The James Hunter Six returns with 2026’s Off The Fence, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer, songwriter and Grammy-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades. There, his gritty voice and sharp songwriting have earned him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (on “Ain’t That A Trip”). Here, this marks a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.”
Hunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals. Hunter also has shared stages with Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, BB King, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, and Van Morrison. Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads, James Hunter is a must-see artist. Moreover, he effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well, leaving audiences captivated and craving more.
Off The Fence is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. Thus, in many ways it represents his past, his present and his future. The new album is the perfect amalgam of everything that is great about James Hunter’s songwriting, delivery and outlook. Furthermore, it also marks a fresh start. Also, this is his first release on Dan Auerbach’s (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound label. 2026 is going to be a big year for Hunter, striking the world with music that matters. Get ready to ride with The James Hunter Six.
Recommended for fans of Van Morrison, Ray Charles, Sugaray Rayford and Jackie Wilson.

Blood, Sweat & Tears
2026-07-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-18 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-19 20:30 - 22:30
“musical mixture of classical, jazz, and rock” – AllMusic

No one can argue Blood, Sweat & Tears invented a new style of music. BS&T is not the first band to ever use a horn section, but they are the first to fuse it with rock, jazz, and some blues thrown in for good measure.
The first version of the band, in the late sixties, would practice in a loft in New York’s Greenwich Village. Crowds would gather on the street below and applaud between songs! Founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they had hit on something special. Since then, the band has never stopped touring for over fifty years.
The first Blood, Sweat & Tears album, Child is Father to the Man, was released to little fanfare. After the band member changes (notably replacing the lead singer), the second album, Blood Sweat & Tears, was a success. It rose to the top of the charts for seven weeks and yielded three top 5 singles. The album received the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970, beating out the Beatles’ Abbey Road. That album went on to earn quadruple Platinum status, with sales of well over 4 million units and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In total, the band has received ten Grammy nominations, winning three.
Blood Sweat & Tears performed on Sunday, August 17, 1969, at Woodstock, the same day as Jimi Hendrix and other great bands.
Blood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its fifty-plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless, and fans are never disappointed. BS&T tours with the greatest musicians available, stars in their own right (most coming off major tours with other artists).
To this day Bobby Colomby still hand-picks the musicians for every tour. Colomby still uses the same theory: “Great Musicians Make Great Music”.
Recommended for fans of Chicago, Tower of Power, Traffic and Steely Dan.

Keiko Matsui
2026-07-26 19:00 - 21:00
“A musician of depth, range, grace and talent.” – All About Jazz

Acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges. Her sonic cultural exchange has reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world. Also, it has fostered collaborations with icons like Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Hugh Masekela and Bob James.
“I have this dream where we can each cherish our own happiness and learn to accept and care for one another.” This declaration is a tall order but if anyone can pull it off, Matsui can. There is a reason why the stunning, soft-spoken, and petite powerhouse with such a commanding presence at the piano has amassed a devout following through the years. “When I tour around the world and witness how my music cuts through our differences and connects everyone, it makes me feel euphoric!” exclaims Keiko. Furthermore, she has lent her voice to raise awareness for causes like The Daniel Pearl and Susan G. Komen Foundations.
Keiko harnesses this joy on her thirtieth recording, 2023’s Euphoria. Keiko is joined by her touring band, bassist Rico Belled, guitarist JP Mourao and drummer Jimmy Branly. Then, she credits them for making the rigors of touring bearable. However, Euphoria promises to be a watershed moment for Keiko. Here, she has poured her heart and soul into this project and the result is an utterly inspiring, epic statement. Keiko declares, “At the core of this album are beauty, strength, energy, love, and hope. These are all the things in life that we need to move forward on a new path. This music is dedicated to a new era.”
Recommended for fans of David Sanborn, Oleta Adams, Brian Culbertson and Bob James.
📸: Raj Naik

Allen Stone
2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00
“committed to vintage soul… old-fashioned grooves” – New York Times

Soul/R&B luminary Allen Stone has enraptured global audiences with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies. Here, he embodies the essence of classic soul legends. Moreover, his genre-defying style, blending funk, gospel, folk-rock, and soul, has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following.
Stone’s journey to musical stardom commenced in Chewelah, Washington. There, his upbringing immersed him in gospel music as a pastor’s son. Relocating to Seattle, he tirelessly toured the West Coast in his ’87 Buick, swiftly gaining acclaim for dynamic live shows. Soon, he was playing up to 200 dates annually alongside luminaries such as Stevie Wonder and Al Green. Also, Dave Matthews Band, Erykah Badu, Gary Clark Jr. and Chris Stapleton. Thus, he further solidified his status as a tour de force in the music industry. Alongside his prolific touring schedule, Stone has graced national television screens. His appearances include The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Today show, and a Celebrity Mentor on American Idol.
Stone continues to garner critical acclaim with his latest body of work, 2024’s Mystery. Furthermore, he composed the title track in collaboration with PJ Morton. This release brings infectious rhythms and emotional depth, solidifying Stone’s place as a powerful voice in modern soul music.
Recommended for fans of Mayer Hawthorne, PJ Morton, Gary Clark, Jr. and Lake Street Dive.
