Export Nola: APAP Showcases

Backbeat Foundation presents Export Nola: The full multi-venue lineup

Upcoming: Export NOLA feat. Big Sam's Funky Nation, Stooges Brass Band, Mia Borders, Flow Tribe @ Cutting Room

Big Sam's Funky Nation, The Stooges Brass Band, Mia Borders & Flow Tribe

9pm Mia Borders
10pm Stooges Brass Band
11pm Big Sam’s Funky Nation
12:30am Flow Tribe

Upcoming: Export Nola feat. Stooges Brass Band @ Brooklyn Bowl

Backbeat Foundation Presents: 5th Annual Export NOLA:

The Stooges Brass Band

Flow tribe, And special guests!

Sat, January 12, 2013

Upcoming: 4th Annual Export NoLa

Big Sam's Funky Nation  website HILL COUNTRY Jan 6th: 11:20pm- 12:30am As the former trombone player of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Big Sam always entertains audiences with his exhilarating brand of high-voltage funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop, termed "Noladelic Powerfunk." The San Francisco Chronicle asserts "[Big Sam is] the top man on the slide trombone in the birthplace of jazz." Big Sam's Funky Nation engages and delights audiences across the country with their high energy performance and showmanship. Big Sam's Funky Nation has wowed crowds at major festivals/events, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Antibes Jazz Festival, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Berlin Jazz Festival, SXSW, Jam Cruise and countless others. BSFN has also been featured in HBO's original series, "Treme,". Big Sam plays himself in multiple episodes, including scenes with Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint as they recorded the acclaimed Grammy-nominated album, River in Reverse.  Amanda Shaw website HILL COUNTRY Jan 6th: 10:05-11pm BROOKLYN BOWL Jan 7th: 8-9pm  When Amanda Shaw takes the stage, the petite fiddler commands the attention of the audience with a poignant and rhythmic sound that only a Louisiana prodigy could deliver. Amanda Shaw is a powerful performer, composer, and arranger who has been touring nationally and internationally since she was eight years old. She has recorded three critically-acclaimed albums, won a Big Easy Award for Best Female Entertainer and has even had two feature roles in Disney movies. The New Orleans native is a pioneer of the new breed of young, roots-based musicians who have embraced both the traditional sounds of Louisiana and the pop sounds of the mainstream. Mia Borders website HILL COUNTRY Jan 6th: 9-9:50pm HILL COUNTRY Jan 8th: 8-9pm  As a native of New Orleans, Mia Borders is an artist that represents the calliope of sounds that influence contemporary New Orleans' music. With a sound which may best be described as bayou flavored, funky, rhythm and blues with a sprinkling of rock n' roll, Mia is a dynamo on stage delivering songs that come with a sense of urgency. Mia has won over audiences at such festivals as New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, San Jose Jazz, Santa Cruz Blues, Bay Bridge, Houston iFest, Taos Mountain Music, and Telluride Cajun Fest. Chris Gray of the Houston Press wrote "Artists like Mia Borders are what makes festivals like iFest worth going to - walk up to the stage with no idea who this person is and walk away a fan." Mia will release her third CD early in 2012. Stooges Brass Band   website HILL COUNTRY Jan 6th (technically Jan 7th): 12:45-2am BROOKLYN BOWL Jan 7th: 10:45-Midnight Stooges Brass Band has been a premier New Orleans Brass Band since 1996. While appealing to the emotions of traditional jazz, the brass band fuses urban, pop and hip-hop influences to create a performance that speaks to the diversity of their audience. The band takes you on a musical journey with brass band arrangements of jazz classics like "Spain" by Chick Corea, a tribute to Michael Jackson, New Orleans secondline favorites and original compositions. The Stooges have developed an extraordinary history performing with Jessica Simpson, Jadakiss, Questlove, Black Star, Trombone Shorty, Galactic and Black Joe Lewis. The Stooges have toured nationally and internationally in Asia, Europe, and South America. In October, the Stooges Brass Band were crowned Red Bull Street Kings, besting the other New Orleans Brass Band competitors for the title. Stooges Brass Band will release a new CD in early 2012. Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs website BROOKLYN BOWL Jan 7th: 9:20-10:20pm HILL COUNTRY Jan 8th: 10:45-12am Music has been a part of Shamarr Allen's life for as long as he can remember. A native son of the Crescent City, Shamarr is a former member of Rebirth Brass Band and Hot 8 Brass Band. After honing his skills in the brass band tradition Shamarr formed his own band, The Underdawgs, and forged a new sound layering elements of hip hop, rock, soul and pop over New Orleans roots. The band delivers a powerful wallop of fun, good music and genre bending blends producing an original sound which Shamarr has dubbed "hip-rock". Shamarr has shared the stage with Lenny Kravitz, Harry Connick Jr., Branford Marsalis, Willie Nelson, and R.E.M and performed at the White House for President Obama. The band toured Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. State Department. The Iguanas website HILL COUNTRY Jan 8th: 9:20-10:20pm  The pan cultural rhythms of New Orleans' musical heritage course through the heart of The Iguanas and their music. Latin shuffles, gritty funk, dark cinematic jazz and Basin Street horns all join hands to create world music in the true sense of the term. New Orleans is the singularity of the universe that is American Music and The Iguanas are some of its most skilled ambassadors. The Iguanas have released seven albums including a live recording from their performance at Wolf Trap. In 2008 The Iguanas received two Best of the Beat Awards for Best Country/Folk/Roots Rock Band or Performer and Best Country/Folk/Roots Rock Album for "The Iguanas: If You Should Ever Fall on Hard Times". The Iguanas will release and tour in support of a new full length CD in 2012.

More Pictures from Export NOLA

photos by Dino Perrucci

Matt Perrine & Alex McMurray - The Bitter End, NYC 1/7/11

Amanda Shaw & Walter "Wolfman" Washington - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/7/11



Joe Krown Trio - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/7/11


Russell Batiste - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/7/11


Tin Men - The Bitter End, NYC 1/7/11


Honey Island Swamp Band w/Washboard Chaz - The Bitter End, NYC 1/7/11


Maurice Brown - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/7/11


Khris Royal - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/7/11


Amanda Shaw - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/7/11


Grayson Capps - The Bitter End, NYC 1/7/11


Jamie McLean Band - The Bitter End, NYC 1/7/11


Mia Borders - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/7/11


Henry Butler - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/9/11



Henry Butler - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/9/11




Sasha Masakowski - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/9/11


DJ Logic & Maurice Brown - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/12/11

More from last night:


John Gros - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/12/11


Henry Butler & John Gros - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/12/11

In Pictures: Export NOLA @ Sullivan Hall / Bitter End

photos by Greg Aiello

Tin Men @ The Bitter End



Grayson Capps @ The Bitter End



Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground @ The Bitter End



Amanda Shaw @ Sullivan Hall



Jamie McLean Band @ Sullivan Hall



Honey Island Swamp Band @ Sullivan Hall



Mia Borders @ Sullivan Hall



Walter 'Wolfman' Washington, Russell Batiste & Joe Krown @ Sullivan Hall



Khris Royal's Crescent Jam @ Sullivan Hall

Upcoming: 3rd Annual Export NOLA @ Sullivan Hall / Bitter End

3rd Annual Export NOLA feat. Joe Krown Trio: Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington & Russell Batiste, Jr., The Iguanas, Tin Men, Amanda Shaw, Grayson Capps & many more!

We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Export NOLA: Experience the Music of New Orleans. The shows will take place at Sullivan Hall and The Bitter End on Friday January 7 and Sullivan Hall Saturday January 9.

Friday January 7^th

3rd Annual Export NOLA : Experience New Orleans Music
At Sullivan Hall & The Bitter End
(1 pass good for both venues!)

Joe Krown Trio: Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste
Honey Island Swamp Band
Grayson Capps
Mia Borders

The Iguanas
Jamie McLean Band
Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground
Tin Men
Khris Royal's Crescent Jam

$20 Advance/ $25 Door (1 pass good for both venues)

Sunday January 9^th

3rd Annual Export NOLA : Experience New Orleans Music

(at Sullivan Hall)

Henry Butler
MoBettaBrown & Soul'd U Out: featuring Maurice Brown
Rosie Ledet
Mia Borders
Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground
Luke Winslow-King

Upcoming: Export NOLA "Experience New Orleans Music!" @ Sullivan Hall & Bitter End - This Friday

This Friday! January 8th Export NOLA: Experience New Orleans Music! 2 Venues 1 Ticket! $20adv - $25dos At The Bitter End & Sullivan Hall Funky Butt Revisited featuring Big Sam Williams, Christian Scott, Jon Batiste, Will Bernard, Doug Wimbish, & more Jason Marsalis' Vibes Quartet/ John Ellis & Double-Wide/ Christian Scott/ The John Batiste Band/ Paul Sanchez Duo feat. Matt Perine The Bitter End Lineup: The Iguanas/ Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco / Playboys/ Paul Sanchez/ Jamie McLean Band/ Mia Borders

In Pictures: Export NoLa @ Sullivan Hall

By Dino Perrucci Photography

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/11/09



Kirk Joseph - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/11/09


Steven Bernstein - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/11/09


Christian Scott - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/11/09


Amanda Shaw - Sullivan Hall, NYC 1/11/09

Upcoming: Export NOLA @ Sullivan Hall (1/9 & 11)

Export NOLA showcase - Friday, January 9, 2009

8:00 PM: Paul Sanchez, John Boutte & Leroy Jones:
To look at Paul Sanchez you wouldn't necessarily know he was from New Orleans but when he takes to his guitar and mic on stage there is no doubt the man is New Orleans in his heart. It’s evident. It’s clear. It’s remarkably and unmistakably original New Orleans music he plays, paradoxically familiar and new. With his latest release of new material “Exit to Mystery Street”, Sanchez balances New Orleans street music, singer/songwriter introspection and rock ’n’ roll eclecticism with the grace of a cocktail waitress with a trayful of martinis at happy hour. www.paulsanchez.com

Whatever the song, its soulfulness will stop you in your tracks, for Boutte lives and breathes the heart and soul of New Orleans. Born into a large Creole family that goes back seven generations in Louisiana, he was exposed to music early in life, soaking up New Orleans jazz, soul, blues and gospel, then adding his own Creole traditions along the way. Today, Boutte works with a wonderful amalgam of styles -- from torchy jazz to aching soul and African-American gospel -- all convincingly delivered.www.johnboutte.com

Leroy began studying the trumpet at age 10 and by the time he was 13 years old, he was already leading Danny Barker's young Fairview Baptist Church Brass Band performing at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Smithsonian Institute Festival of Culture & Folklore. The Fairview band later evolved into the Hurricane Brass Band, which became the seed of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Jones has been a member of the Harry Connick, Jr. Orchestra, performed on numerous recordings with various artists, leads one of the Preservation Hall Jazz Bands and has two critically acclaimed solo releases, "Mo' Cream From The Crop" and "Props for Pops" on the Sony/Columbia label. http://www.satchmo.com/leroyjones/

9:20 PM: The Jonathan Batiste Band:
Jonathan Batiste was first introduced to music through his family's band, the Batiste Brothers Band, in which he played the percussions at the age of 8, switching to the piano at age 11. Jon is a multi-instrumentalist, versatile in performing on piano, melodica, saxophone, and bass guitar. His skills range from gifted performer and recording artist to composer and arranger as well. He has been invited to play with various wonderful musicians such as Abbey Lincoln, Lenny Kravitz, Jimmy Buffet, Cassandra Wilson, Curtis Fuller, David "Fathead" Newman (saxophonist for Ray Charles), Maraca, Louis Hayes, Goapele, as well as some of South Africa's musicians such as Ernie Smith, Prince Kupi, Musa Manzani. www.jonathanbatiste.com

10:40 PM: Christian Scott Quintet: There is a warm wind blowing in the jazz world from a young, powerful voice known as Christian Scott. When Scott plays his trumpet he blows down jazz barriers but also cultural, economic and emotional obstacles. Scott is one of the most progressive jazz musicians of our time, playing with a unique tone and candor. He is an artist for all the right reasons, who loves his chosen craft as well as embracing indie rock, neo-soul and hip-hop. He's collaborated with Brother J of X-Clan, Prince and Mos Def. His last two albums earned him his first Grammy nomination and the praise of many industry heavyweights. Jazz has seen its share of great trumpeters but Scott is not simply following in their footsteps. He is making some massive tracks of his own as one of the Crescent City's new breed of horn blowers. www.christianscott.net

12:00: Big Sam’s Funky Nation: Big Sam’s Funky Nation is trombone powerhouse Big Sam Williams joined by a talented crew of musical assassins and together they deliver an explosive blend of hard-driving funk and the festive sound of New Orleans’ street parades. After touring with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Big Sam struck out on his own and assembled a group of New Orleans jazz trained musicians to start the Funky Nation. In addition to touring with Allen Toussaint and Elvis Costello across Europe and North America, Big Sam has played with national headliners such as Ozomatli, Widespread Panic, U2, Dave Matthews and Robert Randolph bringing his unique brand of New Orleans funk to his every performance. Big Sam’s Funky Nation has appeared at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Voodoo Music Festival, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Essence Music Festival, Telluride Blues & Brews and clubs across the nation. www.bigsamsfunkynation.com

Export NOLA showcase - Sunday, January 11, 2009

7:00 & 9:00 PM: DJ Soul Sister: With a flair for the rare, DJ Soul Sister has been rocking parties and radios since 1994, when she took her love of "crate digging" and collecting vintage funk vinyl to another level. "Soul Sister" (as she is known to her listeners) holds down Saturday nights from 8-10pm on WWOZ 90.7 fm, featuring the best in rare groove and deep funk from the late 1960s through early 1980s. Her "Soul Power" show is the longest-running rare groove radio show in the US. Also a well-known club and event "DJ artist" she remains true to the format and music that she collects and loves - deep funk, rare groove, underground disco, D.C. go-go, boogaloo, Afro funk, groove jazz and old school hip hop. Soul Sister is a rarity in DJ circles as one of the few women internationally to strictly specialize in vintage funky styles on 100% vinyl. Fans flock to her "right on party situations”. She has also opened and been invited to open for a number of legendary acts, including George Clinton & P-Funk, Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers, The Roots, Jurassic 5, Isaac Hayes and many more. www.djsoulsister.com

8:00 PM: Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove feat. Big Chief Monk Boudreaux: Kirk Joseph has earned his seat at the table of New Orleans’ greatest musicians and will surely claim his place in music history as perhaps the greatest innovator of his instrument, the sousaphone. For most, a mention of the sousaphone conjures images of marching bands and drum cadences. But in the hands of Joseph, the instrument comes to life in ways that its namesake, John Phillip Sousa, could have hardly imagined. During his long tenure with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Joseph developed his innovative approach to the sousaphone, replacing the instruments limits, as perceived by his predecessors, with a rich musical vocabulary. Never before had such a creative and stylistic range been demonstrated. But the new standards set by Kirk Joseph have prompted many since to follow his lead. www.kirkjoseph.com

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux has donned his masked Indian persona, keeping alive the impact of the Mardi Gras Indians on New Orleans music. Boudreaux’s style draws heavily on the tribal chants characteristic of Mardi Gras Indians but also combines funk and traces of R&B. Big Chief Monk Boudreaux has done work with The Golden Eagles, and collaborated with Big Chief Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias. In 2002, Boudreaux released a collaborative album with Anders Osborne and finally made his solo debut in 2005 with his hypnotic album, Mr. Stranger Man. www.myspace.com/thethunderbirdmanagementgroup

9:50 PM: Christian Scott Quintet: There is a warm wind blowing in the jazz world from a young, powerful voice known as Christian Scott. When Scott plays his trumpet he blows down jazz barriers but also cultural, economic and emotional obstacles. Scott is one of the most progressive jazz musicians of our time, playing with a unique tone and candor. He is an artist for all the right reasons, who loves his chosen craft as well as embracing indie rock, neo-soul and hip-hop. He's collaborated with Brother J of X-Clan, Prince and Mos Def. His last two albums earned him his first Grammy nomination and the praise of many industry heavyweights. Jazz has seen its share of great trumpeters but Scott is not simply following in their footsteps. He is making some massive tracks of his own as one of the Crescent City's new breed of horn blowers. www.christianscott.net

11:15 PM: Big Sam’s Funky Nation: Big Sam’s Funky Nation is trombone powerhouse Big Sam Williams joined by a talented crew of musical assassins and together they deliver an explosive blend of hard-driving funk and the festive sound of New Orleans’ street parades. After touring with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Big Sam struck out on his own and assembled a group of New Orleans jazz trained musicians to start the Funky Nation. In addition to touring with Allen Toussaint and Elvis Costello across Europe and North America, Big Sam has played with national headliners such as Ozomatli, Widespread Panic, U2, Dave Matthews and Robert Randolph bringing his unique brand of New Orleans funk to his every performance. Big Sam’s Funky Nation has appeared at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Voodoo Music Festival, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Essence Music Festival, Telluride Blues & Brews and clubs across the nation. www.bigsamsfunkynation.com