Backbeat Presents & The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living

Partner to Clear the Air for Music

For 2009 the Backbeat Foundation spreads across the city presenting more than 30 shows with more than 40 acts at 4 venues:  Blue Nile (BN); Tipitina’s French Quarter (TFQ); Republic NOLA (RN); and this year introducing the newest addition of the Studio at Colton (SC).  This year, the Backbeat Jazzfest Series: Let’s Be Totally Clear, will be offering music lovers and the musicians they love smoke-free environments at all shows.  The 2009 Backbeat Jazz Fest Series will provide an opportunity for Festival goers to personally and intimately experience the magic of our ..music.. while supporting a worthy cause that benefits the health of our musicians, and the ..music.. and culture of our city on the rise.  The 4th Annual Backbeat Jazz Fest Series kicks off Thursday, April 23rd and keeps the groove going through Sunday, May 3^rd.  ....

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The impressive roster for 2009 includes such musical heavyweights as Dirty Dozen Brass Band featuring Booker T at Republic NOLA on April 24th; Ghostland Observatory, also at Republic NOLA on April 30^th; Cyril Neville with special guests Tab Benoit and Jumpin Johnny Sansone with The Wild Magnolias featuring Big Chief Bo Dollis and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux at Tipitina’s French Quarter on April 30^th; and Medeski Martin and Wood at The Studio at Colton Theater on May 2^nd.  ....

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The series will host additional performances by other local standouts such as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Big Sam’s Funky Nation; and national acts such as Dave Matthews Band guitarist Tim Reynolds & TR3; ..New York City..’s Soulive; ....San Francisco....’s Steve Kimock Crazy Engine; and a rare performance by Bustle In Your Hedgerow. Many more acts will be announced soon.  The complete initial line-up is listed below. The official series websites are www.nolafunk.com and www.backbeatpresents.com . Advance tickets available through Ticketweb.com and (866) 468-7619.....

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Backbeat Presents shows benefit The Backbeat Foundation, a ....Louisiana.... 501c3 non-profit corporation and are produced in conjunction with New York City-based independent concert promoters Creative Entertainment Group and New Orleans-based entertainment company Hypersoul, LLC. ....

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When:              April 23^rd – May 3^rd, 2009....

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Where:             ..Blue Nile.. - ....532 Frenchmen St..... NOLA. www.bluenilelive.com....

Tipitina’s French Quarter - ....233 North Peters St..... NOLA.  www.tipitinas.com....

                        Republic NOLA - ....828 South Peters St..... NOLA.    www.republicnola.com....

                        Studio at Colton Theater - ....2300 Saint Claude Ave.....,NOLA. www.studioatcolton.org ....

                        [All Shows are Smoke-Free]....

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Ages:               All events are 18+ to enter and 21 to drink ....

Tickets:            Tickets are available through ticketweb.com or (866) 468-7619....

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Websites:         backbeatpresents.com// nolafunk.com/nola //  backbeatfoundation.org //  cegpresents.com //  h-soul.com // tobaccofreeliving.org....

Initial Lineup of the 4^th Annual Backbeat Jazzfest Series....

[more to come

Apr 24, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS)

Dirty Dozen Brass Band feat. special guest Booker T with Hill Country Revue

at Republic New Orleans - $25

Apr 25, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS)

Big Sam's Funky Nation / Grupo Fantasma / Brownout! / Soul Rebels

at The Studio At Colton Theater - $20.00

Apr 25, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT

Tab Benoit's Swampland Jam with special guests tba

at Tipitina's French Quarter - $20.00

Apr 26, 2009 at 9:00 PM CDT (8:00 PM DOORS)

Tim Reynolds & TR3 with On The One

at Tipitina's French Quarter - $20.00

Apr 30, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS)

Cyril Neville w/ spec guests Tab Benoit, Jumpin Johnny Sansone plus Kirk Joseph & The Wild Magnolias featuring Big Chief Bo Dollis and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux

at Tipitina's French Quarter - $20.00  

                 This is Cyril Neville's Album Release Party with many special guests!

Apr 30, 2009 at 10:30 PM CDT

Ghostland Observatory with special guest tba

at Republic New Orleans - $25.00

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May 1, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

at Tipitina's French Quarter - $20.00      Late Show (Technically 2am Sat morning)

May 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS)

Steve Kimock Crazy Engine featuring Melvin Seals

at Tipitina's French Quarter - $25.00   Early Show

May 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT

Soulive with the Shady Horns and special guest Nigel Hall featuring + Benevento/Russo Duo and special guests tba

at The Studio At Colton Theater -$25.00

May 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT

Big Sam’ Funky Nation/ Tarace Boulba

at Blue Nile – $20.00

May 1, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT (1:45 AM DOORS)

Soul Rebels Brass Band....

at Blue Nile – $15.00   Late Show (technically Saturday morning at 2am)

May 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT

The Bridge w/  Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra

at Blue Nile – $15.00

May 2, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT

Bustle In Your Hedgerow: Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, featuring Dave Driewitz (Ween), Scott Metzger (Rana) / Performing the Music of Led Zeppelin

at Tipitina's French Quarter - $20.00   Late Show (technically Sunday morning at 2am)

May 2, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT (1:45 AM DOORS)

U-Melt with Orchard Lounge .

at Blue Nile - $15.00   Late Show

May 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT

Medeski Martin and Wood w/ DJ Logic

at The Studio At Colton Theater - $35.00

May 2, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with special guest DJ Logic

At The Studio At Colton Theater – $20.00  Late Show (technically Sunday morning at 2am)

May 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT

Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons

at Blue Nile - $15.00  Blue Nile Upstairs - Early Show

May 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT

Dirty Dozen Brass Band

at Tipitina's French Quarter - $20.00   Early Show

May 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS)

Toubab Krewe at Blue Nile - $20.00   Early Show 

May 3, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS)

Marco Benevento Trio / Bustle In Your Hedgerow: Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, Dave Driewitz (Ween), Scott Metzger (Rana) Performing the Music of Led Zeppelin at Blue Nile - $20.00

Musicians are among those that are exposed to the highest level of secondhand smoke of any occupational or demographic group. Most musicians are forced to earn their living performing in smoke-filled venues that pose serious health risks. The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living is proud to partner with the Backbeat Foundation to provide smoke-free venues for all New Orleanians and their beloved musicians.  

Backbeat Foundation Releases Line-Up for the

 3^rd Annual BACKBEAT JAZZ FEST SERIES

APRIL 26, 30 AND MAY 1, 2, 3, 4

SOULIVE, LETTUCE, DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION, TROY "TROMBONE SHORTY" ANDREWS & ORLEANS AVE., BONERAMA, THE DYNAMITES featuring CHARLES WALKER, TOUBAB KREWE, DJ LOGIC, JOHNNY SKETCH & THE DIRTY NOTES, U-MELT, THERESA ANDERSSON AND MANY MORE

The Backbeat Foundation announces the 2008 Backbeat Jazz Fest Series.  This year the Backbeat Foundation has expanded its 3rd annual evening series to showcase the most dynamic talent in New Orleans along side exciting national acts. For 2008, the Backbeat Foundation spreads across the city presenting more than 20 acts at 3 venues:  Blue Nile; Tipitina’s French Quarter; and Republic NOLA.   The 3RD Annual Backbeat Jazz Fest Series kicks off Saturday, April 26th and keeps the groove going through Sunday, May 4th. 

The Backbeat Jazz Fest Series will provide an opportunity for Festival goers to personally and intimately experience the magic of our music while supporting a worthy cause that benefits the music and culture of our city on the rise.  Visit www.myspace.com/backbeatfoundation for complete details.  Tickets can be purchased at www.jazzfesttix.com.

2008 Backbeat Jazz Fest Series Schedule  (more acts will be added so check for updated information)

Saturday, April 26: Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Benjy Davis Project (TFQ).

Wednesday,  April 30: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey and The Quartet featuring Adam Deitch, Nick Daniels, Ian Neville and Big Sam (BN).

Thursday, May 1: "The Royal Family Ball" featuring Soulive and Lettuce (RN); Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes (BN); Theresa Andersson (BN); Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Bonerama (TFQ).

Friday, May 2: Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Ave; The Dynamites and Big Sam’s Funky Nation (BN); Lettuce (TFQ).

Saturday, May 3: Dirty Dozen Brass Band (TFQ); Toubab Krewe; U-Melt and DJ Logic (BN).

Sunday, May 4: Hyena Records Showcase featuring Marco Benevento Trio with Mike Dillon’s Go Go Jungle, John Ellis’ Doublewide, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey and surprise special guests.

About the Backbeat Foundation

The Backbeat Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax exempt Louisiana non-profit corporation whose mission is to foster support of the rich New Orleans cultural heritage by providing assistance to local musicians through both music programming and grant assistance. The Foundation provides employment and resource support to musicians living and working in New Orleans to foster the musical community and legacy of New Orleans.

www.backbeatfoundation.org

RHYTHMIC ROOTS: COMMUNITY MUSIC PROJECT

 & GREEN-ABILITY  FAIR

Next Event: Sunday, March 30^th, 2008

Event Schedule: Three (3) Sundays in the Spring – 3/30, 4/20 and 5/18

Time: 2PM – 6PM

Place: Sophie Wright Park: corner of Magazine St. & St. Andrews St.

Lower Magazine Street District (LOMA), New Orleans, LA 70130

ADMISSION:  FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Bring Your Own Percussion: Drums, claves, tambourines, whatever helps you find your groove!

Please join us for another season of the Rhythmic Roots: Community Music Project. The series will be held in the Sophie Wright Park in the Lower Magazine Street District a/k/a LOMA from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. for three Sundays in the Spring.

This year’s Rhythmic Roots will combine with the Green-Ability Fair to present an interactive, cultural and educational event that invites all attendees to join together in the struggle to support and preserve the environment and the culture of New Orleans. The event is formulated to provide the residents of New Orleans with resources and information on practical and cutting edge environmental practices in the context of a social and cultural celebration.

On March 30, 2008, Rhythmic Roots & Green-Ability Fair will feature performances by Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Shannon Powell and other special guest percussionists, who will meld their sounds into a presentation that is uniquely New Orleans in the intimate community setting of the Sophie Wright Park in the Lower Magazine Street District.  Everyone is invited to join in this interactive, musical and cultural collaboration by bringing their own percussion to play along.  Additional highlights will include environmental displays, demonstrations, interactive exhibits and educational booths by Community Partners: Green Light New Orleans; Hike for KaTREEna; The Green Project; New Orleans Food Cooperative; and Defend New Orleans/Gulf Restoration Network.  

Mark the future Rhythmic Roots & Green-Ability Fair events on your calendar: April 20^th (Earth Day) and May 18^th. Additional up-to-date information can be found at www.rhythmicrootsmusic.com. Rhythmic Roots is presented by the Backbeat Foundation, Inc. and produced by Hypersoul, LLC.  This project is made possible by the support of WWOZ 90.7 fm, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Arts Council of New Orleans, City of New Orleans, and Whole Foods Market.

The Backbeat Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Louisiana non-profit corporation whose mission is to foster support of the rich New Orleans cultural heritage by providing assistance to local musicians through both programming and resource assistance. The Foundation provides resources and support to musicians living and working in New Orleans to help ensure that the musical community and legacy of New Orleans has the opportunity to flourish again.