Bar Kays and The Rumble

May 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM · The Joy Theater, New Orleans, LA The Joy Theater, New Orleans, LA

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The Bar-Kays, formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in the mid-1960s, are funk and soul pioneers. Known for their infectious grooves and tight horn sections, they backed Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes, notably on the "Shaft" soundtrack. Their hits include "Soul Finger," "Shake Your Rump to the Funk," and "Freak Show on the Dance Floor." Inducted into the Rhythm & Blues and Memphis Music Halls of Fame, they boast multiple gold albums and continue to influence funk and R&B.

The Rumble

The Rumble is a New Orleans funk band and Mardi Gras “back line” (the rumble), featuring six Grammy-nominated musicians. Led by Golden Eagles Second Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr., they fuse modern New Orleans funk with electrifying brass and Black Masking tradition.