An American revival orchestra that performs vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s. The orchestra pays particular attention to the music of New Orleans, in addition to the well-known compositions of jazz and ragtime composers like Jelly Roll Morton, Fletcher Henderson, and Eubie Blake.
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Thursdays at Twilight - James Rivers Movement
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightJames Rivers is a New Orleans musical treasure. He plays a mixture of Rock, progressive Jazz, Rhythm and Blues and Gospel. One of only three Jazz musicians ever known to play the bagpipes, James Rivers would probably call himself a saxophonist, but his forte is really an amazing musical dexterity that has helped him master a dozen other instruments.
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Thursdays at Twilight - Evan Christopher
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightAnchored in the music created by early clarinetists such as Sidney Bechet, Omer Simeon, and Barney Bigard, Evan Christopher strives to extend the legacy of the New Orleans clarinet style. The New York Times called Christopher’s intimate style “close-encounter music” and The Observer, UK remarked that his respect for music traditions of New Orleans is “A triumph, joining the present seamlessly to a glorious past.” clarinetroad.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - John Boutte
ActivitiesMusicThursdays at TwilightVoted best male vocalist of the year at both the Best of the Beat and the Big Easy Awards. His song “Tremé” is the theme song of the popular HBO series. Those who were lucky to attend his last concert at the Garden were part of a magical night. johnboutte.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - Banu Gibson
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightA superior and swinging jaxx singer, Banu Gibson is one of the few vocalists of her generation to maintain loyalty to songs of the 1920s, 30s, and 40’s. banugibson.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - Paul Soniat and Special Guests
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightThe Garden’s own, singer/songwriter Paul Soniat, will be joined by “THE NEW ORLEANS MYSTICS". Together they will perform a few of Paul’s original songs. So grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening. paulsoniat.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - New Orleans Mystics
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightBuy your tickets early so you will not miss this show featuring the music of Motown. Songs from the Temptations, O’Jays, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding will all be part of this soulful tribute to some of the greatest music from the 1970s. theneworleansmystics.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - Phil Melancon
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightPhil performs the musical spirit and style of his hometown, New Orleans. As complex as gumbo, he cooks up a variety of musical flavors for your enjoyment.
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Thursdays at Twilight - Wanda Rouzan and a Taste of New Orleans
Botanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightWanda is known as one of the Crescent City’s premier musical ambassadors. She and her band, “A Taste of New Orleans”, has taken her music all over the world. Wanda fuses Blues and Jazz and Gospel and Soul, into a ‘jump on your feet and sing along’ music revival. wandarouzan.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - Tim Laughlin
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightOne of the brightest of the New Orleans based clarinetists to emerge during the 1990s, Tim Laughlin’s compositions and recordings have made a strong impression on the traditional jazz scene. timlaughlin.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - Boogiemen Swing Band
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightThe Boogiemen will perform the music of Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble’, Harry Connick Jr. and more. Don’t miss this special night of music!! boogiemen-nola.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - Patrice Fisher with Cuban Musicians from Miami
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightSpecial guests will join harpist Patrice Fisher to perform a blending of music from Central, South and North America.
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Thursdays at Twilight - The Yat Pack
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at Twilight“The Yat Pack” will perform classic big band numbers by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin as well as contemporary artists like Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, and Harry Connick, Jr. theyatpack.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - Creole String Beans
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightNew Orleans party band with a repertoire that ranges far and wide from Fats Domino and Bobby Charles to Duke Ellington. creolestringbeans.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - Julio and Cesar
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightJulio and Cesar Herrera describe their music as constantly evolving, attributing this to their exposure from an early age to many cultures. julioandcesar.com
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Thursdays at Twilight - Ronnie Kole
ActivitiesBotanical GardenMusicThursdays at TwilightRonnie Kole's smooth sound and elegant demeanor have earned him respect from musicians across the globe. He was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
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VooDoo Music Experience
ActivitiesMusicThis is a large event in the Park. Always contact festival directors directly with questions (City Park does not run this event. City Park is a venue). There will be roads and parts of the Park closed leading up to, during, and after this event. Street closures may include: Roosevelt Mall, Palm Drive, Freidrichs, Henry Tolmas, and Lelong.
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Thursdays at Twilight - New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra
ActivitiesMusicThursdays at TwilightAn American revival orchestra that performs vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s. The orchestra pays particular attention to the music of New Orleans, in addition to the well-known compositions of jazz and ragtime composers like Jelly Roll Morton, Fletcher Henderson, and Eubie Blake.
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