Set the Guinness World Records® Twerk Record with Big Freedia!

The New Orleans "Queen of Bounce" is set to make booty-shaking, record-breaking history in NYC's Herald Square on September 25

Who says only Miley Cyrus can twerk on the big stage?

Get ready for the twerk fest to end all twerk fests! Join Fuse and New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia for an epic twerking event in the streets of New York City, where we'll attempt to set the The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ^® for Most People Twerking Simultaneously—and we need YOUR help!
Grab a friend or two—or five—for what's sure to be a history-making dance party. And after you break it down with hundreds of other twerk fans, keep dancing along to an exclusive live performance by Freedia herself.

For those of you who will be in the NYC area, check out the event details below:

Date: Wednesday, September 25

Time: 12:00PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Herald Square (34th St & 6th Ave) in Manhattan, New York City

Want to join Freedia's dance party? RSVP at our Facebook page, and don't forget to follow @FuseTV and tweet using #BigFreedia.

Catch the series premiere of Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce Wednesday, October 2 at 11/10c on Fuse!

Nolafunky Riverfest @ Watermark next Saturday / FREE

Benefit for The Roots of Music w/Stanton Moore & Funky But Better @ Beekman‏ Beer Garden

Come Join us with Stanton Moore as Master of the Ceremony in a special performance of Funky But Better featuring Big Sam (of Sam's Funky Nation), Ivan Neville (of Dumpstaphunk), Stanton Moore (of Galactic), Eric McFadden (of PFunk & Animal), and Doug Wimbish (of Living Colour) to help support the Roots of Music at the Beekman on September 25th at 7PM. General Admission $35 and VIP $100 includes Nawlin's Buffet, Complimentary Red Bull, Absolut, and Bulleit Bourbon cocktails, Godiva Chocolate Gift Bags & Treme Recordings.   The Roots of Music’s mission founded by Derrick Tabb of Rebirth Brass Band is to teach, support, and empower New Orleans’ youth through music education, academic support, and personal mentorship, while preserving and promoting New Orleans’ unique musical and cultural heritage. The goal is to give the youth of New Orleans the resources to live positive, productive, and self-reliant lives in community with others. The Roots of Music is a year-round program for low-income, 9-to-14-year-olds that fills a void in our city’s middle school music education programs.  Once an integral part of New Orleans middle schools, after Katrina many schools discontinued their marching bands and music programs for this age group.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to McKittrick Hotel

Watch: Preservation Hall's "That's It' Music Video

The video for the title track to Preservation Hall Jazz Band's new record, That's It!—their thirtieth release—was created by director/choreographer Jo Roy and friends via Genero.tv, a user-submitted site that connects filmmakers with bands. It is cool. Tubas.

Ticket Contest: Dumpstaphunk @ Stage One (Fairfield, CT)

Ticket Giveaway: Dumpstaphunk September 20 on StageOne — With the end of August, we're left with the dreadful realization that another summer is winding to a close. Although Labor Day marks the last hurrah for white pants, barbecues and kids up late on a Sunday night, it is not the end of the season. People, until the clock strikes midnight on Sept. 21, it's still summer! And, while the mere mention of this can dampen everyone's mood, we have the perfect solution: live music. We're giving away a couple pairs of tickets to master funkateers, Dumpstaphunk, who'll lay down some of the tightest funk grooves this side of Maceo Parker and help us all keep that summer groove. HOW TO ENTER: 1) Head on over to our facebook page. 2) Participate 3) Sit back, relax, and hope that you're one of our fabulous Facebook fans who'll win.

Listen: Preview the new Trombone Shorty album

UPDATE:  STREAM THE ENTIRE ALBUM HERE

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue will soon release their third album on Verve, Say That to This. After recording his first two albums with Galactic's Ben Ellman, Shorty teamed with producer and R&B artist Raphael Saadiq to make an album that is very definitely Shorty and his band, but with a few more soulful, song-oriented contours. His last album was guest-heavy; this time around, Shorty and his band are the focus, even when The Meters join them for a sweet version of "Be My Lady." 

Say That to This is due out on Tuesday, September 10, and here's a preview.

  Trombone Shorty featuring Raphael Saadiq - "Fire And Brimstone" from Verve Music Group on Vimeo.

Win a Free Trip to Ponderosa Stomp

	Win a FREE Trip to Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans October 3-5 Some of the most influential, important, and largely unknown giants of American music come together for the Ponderosa Stomp Festival October 3 - 5 in New Orleans, which includes two nights of legendary performances, a Music History Conference, the Louisiana premiere of the critically acclaimed Muscle Shoals documentary, the Hip Drop DJ party and a rare record show. Enter now for a chance to get blown away by "the best music you've never heard of" at this very special festival that celebrates the unsung heroes and heroines of American music. You and a friend could win: Roundtrip Air or a travel voucher to New Orleans* 3 nights at the New Orleans Wyndham Riverfront Hotel Dinner at Ye Olde College Inn Plus a Ponderosa Stomp VIP package including concert tickets, access to all festival events, posters, t-shirts, a sampler CD and more. I would like to receive the following guidebooks: 2013 Visitor's Guide I would like to receive the following newsletters: Monthly E-newsletter I would like to enter the following contests: Enter to Win a Trip to Ponderosa Stomp in N.O.   (By entering, you agree to the sweepstakes rules) Enter to Win a Trip to The N.O. Film Festival   (By entering, you agree to the sweepstakes rules) Enter to Win a Trip to Gay Halloween in N.O.   (By entering, you agree to the sweepstakes rules) Enter to Win a Trip to Boudin and Beer in N.O.   (By entering, you agree to sweepstakes rules) Please provide the following information: * First Name: * Last Name: * Your E-Mail: Phone:   Fields marked * are required:

Buzzfeed: 15 Quintessential New Orleans Brass Acts

#1 Rebirth Brass Band

WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR: Being the very first ones to add a little funk to traditional brass arrangements.

 
These ambassadors of brass were formed in 1983 by local legends the Frazier brothers and trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, alongside members of their high school marching band in the Treme at the time.
WHERE YOU CAN SEE THEM: Every Tuesday night at the Maple Leaf Bar in the Carollton neighborhood Uptown

SEE THE REST OF THE LIST HERE

Tomorrow: Lost Bayou Ramblers @ City Winery Backyard (FREE)

RAIN OR SHINE!
Doors: 5:00PM / Show Starts 5:30PM
Enter on Spring Street (Between Varick & Hudson) No reservations needed; just show up ready to have a great time!

 

Tuesday, August 20 2013 5:00pm Doors / 5:30pm Start

The 5th Annual Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival: Lost Bayou Ramblers - 8/20 THIS IS A FREE CONCERT SERIES!

Acclaimed Cajun rockers Lost Bayou Ramblers bring the party to our courtyard - and will perform music from their latest album "Mammoth Waltz". One of the series' best!

City Winery is proud to announce the 5th Annual Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival - a fun, FREE "After-Work Backyard Party" held every Tuesday from June 4th through August 27th, from 5:00PM-7:30PM!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase - there will be an assortment of wines from City Winery, ice cold beer from Radeberger, ice cream and ice cream sandwiches from Jacques Torres, and hot dogs and other snacks offered by Great Performances.

ABOUT LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS:

Lost Bayou Ramblers was born deep in South Louisiana performing ol
d style, predominantly acoustic Cajun music at clubs and festivals across the US, Europe, and Canada. After years of playing traditional style, the Lost Bayou Ramblers found themselves needing to grow. To create a new sound that combined not just the sounds of their heritage, but all the musical influences they grew up loving. It began with the recording of their new album Mammoth Waltz at Dockside Studios in Maurice, La. The idea was to incorporate more influences, sounds, technology, and stylings with the traditional Cajun instrumentation. The resulting 11 tracks speak for themselves.

By chance and by friendship, a number of talented special guests inspired Lost Bayou Ramblers by bringing their own unique backgrounds to the recordings. The band began experimenting more in their live shows, and their new sound was born. It has developed into a mammoth style that evokes the power of it’s predecessors while reaching for the future; when Lost Bayou Ramblers is at full fervor, even the traditional accordion and fiddle take on new modern dynamics.

Whether you are a rock purist, Cajun purist, or looking for something more adventurous from both genres, Mammoth Waltz delivers.