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 3rd. ....
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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 30th; 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 30th; and Medeski Martin and Wood at The Studio at Colton Theater on May 2nd. ....
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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 23rd – May 3rd, 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 4th 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.