2023 New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 2: Mumford & Sons Herbie Hancock Melissa Etheridge & Tom Jones - Sunday in New Orleans - May 7, 2023

Flow Tribe

1 concert

Flow Tribe, from New Orleans, blends second line brass, Cuban-Caribbean rhythms, R&B, soul, rock, and hip-hop. Known for high-energy shows and "backbone-cracking music."

Melissa Etheridge

29 concerts

Melissa Etheridge, born in the U.S., stormed onto the rock scene with her 1988 debut. Known for hits like "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," she won two Grammys. Her song "I Need to Wake Up" earned an Oscar. Overcoming breast cancer in 2004, she launched Etheridge TV in 2020. In 2022, her one-woman show “My Window” made a sold-out premiere.

Ne-Yo

67 concerts

Ne-Yo, a GRAMMY®-winning R&B star from Las Vegas, known for hits like "So Sick" and writing songs for Rihanna and Beyoncé. He acts in films and TV, selling 20M+ albums.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

14 concerts

New Orleans-born Trombone Shorty blends jazz, funk, and brass with hits and a 2022 Grammy. He’s performed globally with stars like Pharrell and Bruno Mars. New Breed Brass Band, Grammy-nominated, adds fresh energy to the city’s vibrant scene.

Low Cut Connie

5 concerts

Low Cut Connie, known for electrifying live shows, blends rock 'n' roll and piano-driven tunes led by Adam Weiner. Acclaimed by the NY Times and Greg Kot, they've wowed fans like Obama and Elton John, who praised them publicly. Debuting on Seth Meyers in 2018, they're famous for hits like "All These Kids Are Way Too High."

Tom Jones

3 concerts

Tom Jones, born in Wales, is a legendary pop singer known for his iconic voice and charisma. With hits like “It’s Not Unusual,” he's sold over 100 million records. Jones has received multiple BRIT Awards, a knighthood, and a Hitmaker Award. His career spans six decades, showcasing his enduring talent and influence.

Ronnie Bell

4 concerts

Ronnie "RnB" Bell, a Louisiana-born R&B artist influenced by McKnight & Jaheim, mixes contemporary sounds with Southern soul-blues. Known for hits like "Cotton Candy," he began by singing in choirs and once opened for 112 and Erykah Badu.

Mumford & Sons

21 concerts

Mumford & Sons, formed in West London in 2008, are known for their folk-rock style, Grammy wins, chart-topping hits, and collaborations with legends like Bob Dylan.

Herbie Hancock

5 concerts

Herbie Hancock, born in Chicago, is a pioneering jazz musician known for his work with the Miles Davis Quintet and blending jazz, funk, and rock in albums like "Headhunters." Hits like "Rockit" showcase his electronic style. He won an Oscar for "Round Midnight," 14 Grammys, including for "River: The Joni Letters." A UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, he chairs the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and received a Kennedy Center Honor and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Deslondes

5 concerts

The Deslondes, rooted in New Orleans, mix country, blues, rock & roll, and swamp pop in their music. Known for albums like "The Deslondes" and "Hurry Home," they toured extensively, opened for Hurray for the Riff Raff, and signed with New West Records. Their laid-back vibe is evident in "Ways & Means" and "Roll It Out." Formed by Sam Doores and Cameron Snyder, they collaborated with producer Andrija Tokic and featured members like Riley Downing and John James Tourville.

Delfeayo Marsalis

3 concerts

Delfeayo Marsalis, born in New Orleans, is a celebrated trombonist and producer from the renowned Marsalis family. Known for his swinging bop style and creativity, he has worked with Ray Charles and produced for Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., among others. His notable albums include Pontius Pilate's Decision, Sweet Thunder, and Jazz Party with the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, showcasing his innovative jazz approach and collaborations with top artists.

Tab Benoit

52 concerts

Tab Benoit, known for his gritty Delta swamp blues, is a Grammy-nominated artist from Louisiana. He’s won 5 Blues Music Awards and performed with legends like Willie Nelson and Dr. John. Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, Benoit also founded Voice of the Wetlands and won the Governor's Award for Conservationist of the Year.

Zigaboo Modeliste

1 concert

New Orleans legend Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste, master funk drummer of The Meters, shaped hip-hop beats, won a Lifetime Grammy, and ranks #18 on Rolling Stone’s greatest drummers.

Frankie Beverly

1 concert

Philadelphia-born R&B/soul icon Frankie Beverly founded/led Maze; laid-back, joyful sound. Hits: “Before I Let Go,” “Joy & Pain,” “Back in Stride.” 7 gold LPs, NAACP Lifetime Award; backed by Marvin Gaye.