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

Tab Benoit

48 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.

Melissa Etheridge

43 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

5 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

29 concerts

Trombone Shorty, born Troy Andrews in New Orleans, is a renowned trombonist, composer, and philanthropist known for his unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, and soul. A child prodigy, he played with Bo Diddley at four and toured with Lenny Kravitz at 13. His celebrated albums include "Backatown" and "For True," both topping jazz charts. Andrews founded the Trombone Shorty Foundation to support music education in New Orleans. He has collaborated with icons like U2, Green Day, and Mark Ronson, and has authored children's books, earning acclaim for "Trombone Shorty."

Low Cut Connie

10 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

8 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

41 concerts

Mumford & Sons, born in 2009 with debut album *Sigh No More*, are known for their folk-infused sound with hits like *Little Lion Man*. Winning a BRIT Award and a Grammy, they rose with *Babel*, *Wilder Mind*, and *Delta*, collaborating with icons like Bob Dylan and Pharrell Williams.

Herbie Hancock

17 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.

Delfeayo Marsalis

2 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.

Flow Tribe

3 concerts

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."

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.

The Deslondes

10 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.

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival

8 concerts

Martha Redbone

3 concerts

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

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