Mardi Gras Mambo: Featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

and Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas

Friday, March 3 // 8pm

Formed in 1977, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are the pioneers of the modern New Orleans brass band movement, whose name is recognized worldwide as synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances They have been featured guests both in the studio and on stage with artists including Elvis Costello, Dr . John, Widespread Panic, Modest Mouse, Dave Matthews Band, The Black Crowes, and many others

Kevin

Gregory Davis – Trumpet/Vocals

Kirk Joseph – Sousaphone

TJ Norris – Trombone

Julian Addison – Drums/Vocals

Takeshi Shimmura – Guitar

Growing up in a Creolespeaking home in St Martinville, the music of Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas is the expression of a remarkable South Louisiana family . Formed back in 1985, Nathan, joined by his brothers Dennis and Sid ‘El Sid O,’ have since brought their unique take on this regional South Louisiana music to all corners of the globe . Keepers of the Zydeco Flame, they are committed to keeping their Creole Heritage alive… – C’est Si Bon!

Nathan Williams – Accordion/Vocals

Dennis Paul Williams – Guitar

Allen Williams – Bass

Djuan Francis – Rubboard/Accordion

Clifford Alexander – Rubboard