Hailed by the New York Times as “a New Orleans institution,” the Rebirth Brass Bandhave been at the forefront of the brass band revival that they helped kick off 31 years ago. Formed by the Frazier brothers, Phil and Keith, along with Basin Street labelmate Kermit Ruffins in 1983, The Rebirth Brass Band has gone from playing on corners in the French Quarter to selling out concert halls across the world and appearing in David Simon’s HBO hit Treme.
Following the Grammy-winning Rebirth of New Orleans, Rebirth Brass Band is at it again with Move Your Body, an infectious, groove-laden collection of hip-shakers sure to saturate the dance floor. Courtesy of PopMatters, check out the infectious new track “Rebirth Groove” HERE.
Rollicking originals on the album like “Who’s Rockin, Who’s Rollin’?” and “Take ‘Em to the Moon” reaffirm the band’s position as head of the brass throne while the rasta-esque “On My Way” and leave-nothing-to-the-imagination lyrics of “HBNS” showcase the unit’s talent for penning unabashed party starters. No band exemplifies the essence and soul of New Orleans like Rebirth Brass Band.
Tour Dates
5/16 – Shreveport, LA – Bear’s on Fairfield Bar
5/17 – Dallas, TX – Kessler Theater
5/18 – Arlington, TX – Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers (Nat’l Anthem)
5/28 + 5/29 – Hannover, Germany – Jazz Club Hannover
6/7 – New Orleans, LA – 32nd Anniversary Celebration at The Howlin’ Wolf
6/11 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up
6/12 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
6/13 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
6/14 – Frisco, CO – Frisco BBQ Challenge
6/14 – Salida, CO – Fibark
6/15 – Bellvue, CO – Mishawaka Ampitheatre
6/21 – Fairfield, IA – Fairfest
6/27 – New York, NY – Governor’s Beach Club
6/28 – Chicago, IL – Chive Fest
6/29 – Washington DC – DC Jazz Fest
7/5 – Biloxi, MS – Kress Live
7/11 – Delft, The Netherlands – North Sea Jazz Fest
7/12 – Rauma, Finland – Rauma Blues Festival
7/13 – Delft, The Netherlands – North Sea Jazz Fest
7/18 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
7/25 – Cedarburg, WI – Summer Sounds at Cedar Creek Park
7/26 – Evanston, IL – SPACE
8/13 – Trenton, ME – Opera House of Boothbay Harbor
8/14 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
8/15 – Jackson, MS – Jackson Rhythm & Blues Fest
8/16 – Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Folk Fest
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