Happy Birthday, Davell Crawford!

Davell Crawford, the “Piano Prince of New Orleans,” was born on September 3, 1975, in New Orleans. The singer songwriter, pianist, composer and arranger is a pure talent equally comfortable performing both modern and classic jazz, funk, blues, R&B, soul, gospel, folk, pop and even some country-western. In the inimitable New Orleans tradition, Crawford is a passionate performer who has a flair for the art of entertainment, engaging the audience with his winning personality and sense of humor. Happy Birthday, Davell!

Photo of Davell Crawford, Born with the Funk

Happy Birthday, Ivan Neville!

Ivan Neville was born in New Orleans on August 19, 1959, to one of the great musical families of the Big Easy. He is the son of Aaron Neville and nephew to members of The Neville Brothers, and has clearly inherited the family’s legendary musical talent. He is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter who has been performing in bands since 1977. Ivan has joined his father and uncles in The Neville Brothers, was a member of Bonnie Raitt’s band in the 1980’s, was a member of Keith Richards’ X-Pensive Winos tour, and has played with numerous musical luminaries including the Rolling Stones, Don Henley, Robbie Robertson, Delbert McClinton and Rufus. Neville and his cousin, Ian Neville (son of Art Neville) formed Dumpstaphunk in the early 2000s and play their own incomparable brand of funk and jazz. Neville is also a member of JazzFest phenom Dragon Smoke, along with Eric Lindell, Rob Mercurios and Stanton Moore. No matter who he is playing with, never miss an opportunity to see Ivan Neville perform! Happy Birthday to NOLA musical royalty!

Photo by Newber Machado

Eric Lindell & Special Guests at The Mint on 8/22/19

Eric Lindell brings his unique style of soul, blues, roots-rock, and New Orleans funk to The Mint on 8/22, and he’s not alone. Special guests Anson Funderburgh and Peter Joseph Burtt will join Eric to help bring his captivating New Orleans sound to The Mint for one very special night! If you haven’t already, you will fall in love with Eric’s music, and trust me, this love is going to last!

Photo by L. D’Ableaux

Happy Birthday, Jon Cleary!

Jon Cleary was born on August 11, 1962, in Cranbrook, Kent, England, but for at least the past 20 years he has been a student of New Orleans life and musical culture. Based in New Orleans, Cleary is an accomplished pianist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter. He has performed with numerous music luminaries including B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal and Eric Burdon. Be sure to catch Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen when they perform their brand of funk and R&B … you will be happy you did!

Photo by Masahiro Sumori

Shamarr Allen at The Mint on 8/10/2019

Shamarr Allen is the definition of New Orleans! Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. He is the lead vocalist and trumpeter of his band “Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs.” In addition to performing with his band, Allen has collaborated with many renowned artists around the world such as Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galatic, Harrick Connick Jr, and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few. He is a sought after artist for festivals and venues around the world. In addition to displaying his skills on the front-line as a lead performer, Allen is also a music composer, writer, and producer. With a scintillating and unique sound, look, and exemplary talents, Shamarr Allen transcends musical boundaries. He is the True Orleans experience!

Cha Wa to perform at the Skirball Cultural Center on 8/8/2019

New Orleans’ Cha Wa brings their funk-laced beats, bass-heavy sousaphone, brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian vibe to the Skirball Cultural Center. Do yourself a favor and catch the Grammy-nominated Cha Wa on 8/8/19! Yeah, you right!