Mardi Gras Ball feat. Kermit Ruffins & Dumpstaphunk @ BB King's

First Listen: Exclusive Preview of Kermit Ruffins' New Album "We Partying"

UPDATE:  
LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE ALBUM HERE

All aboard… The release of New Orleans trumpet king Kermit Ruffins‘ latest album We Partying Traditional Style is right around the corner, and while the album isn’t slated to hit the shelves officially until next Tuesday (May 28), OffBeat’s setting it off with an exclusive streaming listen of the full track, “Over the Waves.” 

LISTEN to "Over the Waves" HERE

LISTEN to "When the Saints Go Marching In" HERE

Since the release of 2010′s Happy Talk, the musician/actor/entrepreneur/New Orleans ambassador has been on a quite a roll, barbecuing at Vaughn’s, moonlighting on HBO’s Treme, purchasing and planning for the reopening of the Mother-in-Law Lounge, and running his own joint, Kermit’s Treme Speakeasy. Produced by Grammy winner Tracey Freeman, the buoyant bustle and ebullient swing of We Partying Traditional Style exquisitely captures Ruffins’ grand vision, unsinkable spirit and timeless tone. Follow the swooning waltz-turned barroom shuffle, “Over the Waves” below for a quick glimpse, and get ready for Ruffins’ release party at Tipitina’s next Saturday (June 8).

Upcoming: Kermit Ruffins & BBQ Swingers @ Highline Ballroom

CEG & Nolafunk presents Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers Performing Two Sets Including A Special Louis Armstrong Birthday Tribute Set Thursday, August 8

Upcoming: Mardi Gras Ball feat. Kermit Ruffins & BBQ Swingers, Stooges Brass Band @ le poisson rouge

Kermit Ruffins - "Drop Me Off In New Orleans" - Jam in the Van

Upcoming: Kermit Ruffins & BBQ Swingers @ Brooklyn Bowl

In Pictures: Dr. John: A Louis Armstrong Tribute at Brooklyn Academy of Music

On the occasion of Dr. John’s new album Locked Down, released today, the Brooklyn Academy of Music is honoring Mr. Rebennack with a 9-concert residency—Dr. John: Insides Out—over three weeks, each week with a different theme. The first week’s concerts, “A Louis Armstrong Tribute”, took place March 29-31, and featured guests Kermit Ruffins, Rickie Lee Jones, Roy Hargrove, Arturo Sandoval, Blind Boys of Alabama, Wendell Brunious, Telmary Diaz, James Andrews, and Rene Marie celebrating Armstrong and the mark he left on New Orleans jazz. These photos are from the first night, on Thursday, March 29.

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All photos are by Dino Perrucci.

The coming weekend’s concerts, “Locked Down”, feature Dr. John with his new album’s producer, the Black Keys’ guitarist Dan Auerbach, previewing songs from the record. The final weekend of shows is themed “Funky But It’s Nu Awlins”, and features guests Irma Thomas, Ivan Neville, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Nicholas Payton, Davell Crawford, and Donald Harrison.

In Pictures: Kermit Ruffins & Bonerama @ Hiro Ballroom

photos taken by Dino Perrucci

Bonerama w/Kermit Ruffins - Hiro Ballroom, NYC 2/19/12



Bonerama - Hiro Ballroom, NYC 2/19/12


Bonerama - Hiro Ballroom, NYC 2/19/12


Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers w/Bonerama - Hiro Ballroom, NYC 2/19/12


Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers w/Bonerama - Hiro Ballroom, NYC 2/19/12



Kermit Ruffins - Hiro Ballroom, NYC 2/18/12


Derrick Freeman - Hiro Ballroom, NYC 2/18/12


Kermit Ruffins & Dirty Red - Hiro Ballroom, NYC 2/18/12

Next Saturday & Sunday: Kermit Ruffins & Bonerama @ Hiro Ballroom

Upcoming NYC NolaFunk

Upcoming: Mardi Gras Ball feat. Kermit & Bonerama (discount below)

w/ special guests

Mardi Gras. The mere mention of these two words convey thoughts of wild celebrations, beads flying through the air, feathered hats, free-spirited dancing and a lot of booze and smiles. Nolafunk.com will help create this scene with your help. We’ll provide you with masks, hats, white cloths and beads. Lots and lots of BEADS! So bring your Mardi Gras outfits and your will to dance. The 6th Annual Mardi Gras Ball might be the best yet.

BONERAMA
Even in a city that doesn’t play by the rules, New Orleans’ Bonerama is something different. They can evoke vintage funk, classic rock and free improvisation in the same set; maybe even the same song. Bonerama has been repeatedly recognized by Rolling Stone, hailed as “the ultimate in brass balls” and praised for their “…crushing ensemble riffing, human-feedback shrieks and wah-wah growls.”
 
KERMIT RUFFINS
New Orleans is the only place on the planet that could have produced native son Kermit Ruffins. Whether he's blowing trumpet on a Louis Armstrong classic or one of his own hot numbers, Ruffins embraces the tune with the true spirit of the city. Ruffins' music, like New Orleans itself, swings hard with a big heart as it remembers tradition and the importance of good-timin” fun.

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Kermit returns to the Hiro Ballroom soon...

Upcoming: Rebirth @ South Street Seaport & Kermit @ Hiro Ballroom

In Pictures: Kermit Ruffins & BBQ Swingers @ Highline Ballroom

photos by Dino Perrucci



Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/17/11



Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/17/11


Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/17/11


Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/17/11


Henry Butler - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/17/11

Henry Butler - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/17/11


Kermit Ruffins & Eric Lindell - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/18/11



Eric Lindell - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/18/11


Myles Weeks - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/18/11


Kermit Ruffins - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/18/11


Derrick Freeman - Highline Ballroom, NYC 5/18/11

Tonight & Tomorrow: Kermit Ruffins @ Highline Ballroom! (w/ Henry Bulter & Eric Lindell)

New Orleans is the only place on the planet that could have produced native son Kermit Ruffins. Whether he’s blowing trumpet on a Louis Armstrong classic or one of his own hot numbers, Ruffins embraces the tune with the true spirit of the city. Ruffins’ music, like New Orleans itself, swings hard with a big heart as it remembers tradition and the importance of good-timin’ fun. Born on Dec. 19, 1964 (sharing the birthdate with New Orleans’ legend Professor Longhair!), Ruffins is a modern hipster in possession of an old soul.

Special guest openers Henry Butler (May 17) www.highlineballroom.com

and Eric Lindell (May 18)

www.highlineballroom.com

only add to the fun!

Enter to win tickets to see Kermit Ruffins at the Highline Ballroom!

New Orleans is the only place on the planet that could have produced native son Kermit Ruffins. Whether he’s blowing trumpet on a Louis Armstrong classic or one of his own hot numbers, Ruffins embraces the tune with the true spirit of the city. Ruffins’ music, like New Orleans itself, swings hard with a big heart as it remembers tradition and the importance of good-timin’ fun. Born on Dec. 19, 1964 (sharing the birthdate with New Orleans’ legend Professor Longhair!), Ruffins is a modern hipster in possession of an old soul.

Special guest openers Henry Butler (May 17) www.highlineballroom.com

and Eric Lindell (May 18)

www.highlineballroom.com

only add to the fun!

Upcoming: Kermit Ruffins & BBQ Swingers @ Highline Ballroom

Watch: Preview for Season 2 of Treme

Season 2 Preview

Download 8 FREE Mardi Gras Tunes, courtesy of Basin Stret Records

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Do you own these must have CDs for Mardi Gras?

Los Hombres Calientes' Vol.5: Carnival

Kermit Ruffins w/ the Rebirth Brass Band's Throwback

Jon Cleary's Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Also, coming soon: Rebirth Brass Band's Rebirth of New Orleans

Upcoming: Jazzed In January fundraiser feat. Dr. John, & Kermit Ruffins