2023 New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 2: Mumford & Sons Herbie Hancock Melissa Etheridge & Tom Jones - Sunday in New Orleans - May 7, 2023

Tab Benoit

35 concerts

Tab Benoit, known for his gritty Delta swamp blues, is a Grammy-nominated artist from Louisiana. He’s won 5 Blues Music Awards and performed with legends like Willie Nelson and Dr. John. Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, Benoit also founded Voice of the Wetlands and won the Governor's Award for Conservationist of the Year.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

12 concerts

New Orleans-born Trombone Shorty blends jazz, funk, and brass with hits and a 2022 Grammy. He’s performed globally with stars like Pharrell and Bruno Mars. New Breed Brass Band, Grammy-nominated, adds fresh energy to the city’s vibrant scene.

Low Cut Connie

6 concerts

Low Cut Connie, known for electrifying live shows, blends rock 'n' roll and piano-driven tunes led by Adam Weiner. Acclaimed by the NY Times and Greg Kot, they've wowed fans like Obama and Elton John, who praised them publicly. Debuting on Seth Meyers in 2018, they're famous for hits like "All These Kids Are Way Too High."

Ronnie Bell

1 concert

Ronnie "RnB" Bell, a Louisiana-born R&B artist influenced by McKnight & Jaheim, mixes contemporary sounds with Southern soul-blues. Known for hits like "Cotton Candy," he began by singing in choirs and once opened for 112 and Erykah Badu.

Mumford & Sons

31 concerts

Mumford & Sons, born in 2009 with debut album *Sigh No More*, are known for their folk-infused sound with hits like *Little Lion Man*. Winning a BRIT Award and a Grammy, they rose with *Babel*, *Wilder Mind*, and *Delta*, collaborating with icons like Bob Dylan and Pharrell Williams.

Herbie Hancock

12 concerts

Herbie Hancock, born in Chicago, is a pioneering jazz musician known for his work with the Miles Davis Quintet and blending jazz, funk, and rock in albums like "Headhunters." Hits like "Rockit" showcase his electronic style. He won an Oscar for "Round Midnight," 14 Grammys, including for "River: The Joni Letters." A UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, he chairs the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and received a Kennedy Center Honor and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Deslondes

7 concerts

The Deslondes, rooted in New Orleans, mix country, blues, rock & roll, and swamp pop in their music. Known for albums like "The Deslondes" and "Hurry Home," they toured extensively, opened for Hurray for the Riff Raff, and signed with New West Records. Their laid-back vibe is evident in "Ways & Means" and "Roll It Out." Formed by Sam Doores and Cameron Snyder, they collaborated with producer Andrija Tokic and featured members like Riley Downing and John James Tourville.

Delfeayo Marsalis

11 concerts

Delfeayo Marsalis, born in New Orleans, is a celebrated trombonist and producer from the renowned Marsalis family. Known for his swinging bop style and creativity, he has worked with Ray Charles and produced for Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., among others. His notable albums include Pontius Pilate's Decision, Sweet Thunder, and Jazz Party with the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, showcasing his innovative jazz approach and collaborations with top artists.

Flow Tribe

2 concerts

Flow Tribe, from New Orleans, blends second line brass, Cuban-Caribbean rhythms, R&B, soul, rock, and hip-hop. Known for high-energy shows and "backbone-cracking music."

Kermit Ruffins

2 concerts

New Orleans' Kermit Ruffins, born in 1964, is a charismatic trumpeter, singer, and bandleader known for his lively performances blending jazz and blues. Founding Rebirth Brass Band and leading the Barbecue Swingers, Ruffins has released acclaimed albums like "Swing This!" and "We Partyin' Traditional Style." His vibrant live shows often feature his famous barbecue events. Collaborated with Irvin Mayfield, he's a fixture at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Basin Street Records.