Sound Of New Orleans
BOOKING
Sound of New Orleans provides the live musical services of many of the great groups that appear on the label and many other fine New Orleans performers.
In the past five years, SONO has sent groups to perform for over five hundred foreign concerts.
Ernie K-Doe said it best "I'm not for sure but I think that all music began in New Orleans"
Jazz & Rhythm 'n Blues || Mardi Gras Indians
Cajun & Zydeco || Brass Marching Bands
Gospel Groups || Variety Acts
Category Beyond Description
Jazz & Rhythm 'n Blues
George Porter, Jr. and The Running Pardners Bass player of the original Meters with a kicking band.
Walter Wolfman Washington Strong R&B vocals, superb guitar, a New Orleans favorite.
Adams/Griffin Project Contemporary R&B with great vocals and superb musicianship
Tara Darnell The new generation of New Orleans soul/gospel diva
Tommy Ridgley Legendary R&B singer/pianist,
Johnny Adams "The Tan Canary" with several new releases on Rounder.
Snooks Eaglin New Orleans killer guitarist/vocalist, a living legend.
Charles Jacobs Bourbon St. regular, in the vein of Albert Collins.
Gary Brown Saxophone/Vocal, R&B, Jazz, pure entertainment.
Phillip Manuel Sophisticated vocal stylings, Jazz with feeling.
Tony Dagradi A saxophonist that elicits jazz with soul from his horn.
Jim Singleton Bassist, bandleader that pushes the boundaries of jazz
Placide Adams/Original Dixieland Hall Jazz Band Traditional New Orleans jazz from the creators.
George French & The Storyville Jazz Band Vocals that add to the traditional music of a great band.
Marva Wright The Blues queen of New Orleans, great show
Irma Thomas The Soul queen of New Orleans, a New Orleans original
Cynthia Bland Soulful blues & jazz with terrific presentation
Les Getrix Strong R&B, Guitar and vocals
Kipori Wood The new bluesman from New Orleans.
Irving Mayfield Jazz trumpet, breaking down the doors
Doreen Kitchen Jazz Clarinet and vocals, with duo.
Davell Crawford Young R&B, Gospel singer/pianist, a sensation
Eddie Bo Vocal/piano, composer of "Slipping & Sliding"
Oliver Morgan R&B vocals, audience pleaser, great band.
Jessie Hill "Oop Poo Pa Doo" still brings the audience to it's feet.
Ernie Vincent & The Top Notes Blues and R&B, in the best of the barroom style.
Jay Monqu'd Blues Band Blues harmonica and vocal, coming on strong behind new release.
Timothea A young lady that sings R&B with the best, new record sounds great
Harmonica Red Virtuoso blues harmonica and vocals, hot backing band
Rockin' Jake Winner of the Off Beat Magazine blues harmonica award.
Alvin "Red" Tyler Legendary saxophonist, the last of the great tenor players of the R&B era.
Deacon John & the Ivories Deacon John is a master of the guitar, in R&B, delta blues, a New Orleans legend. Vocals that bring back memories of many of the great R&B sounds.
Frogman Henry "A'int got no home" made him a favorite of the Beatles. A great R&B trip through the past.
Mardi Gras Indians
Mardi Gras Indian groups are unique to New Orleans. A social, musical, carnival experience. Colorful costumes, exciting music and an integral part of the New Orleans musical culture.
The Wild Magnolias They helped create the musical style that fuels Mardi Gras.
The Bayou Renegades Mardi Gras indian music with the flavor of R&B
The Wild Linoleums The new generation of Mardi Gras indian music.
The Wild Tchopitoulas The funkiest of the bunch. Harmony, rhythm, excitement.
South Louisiana's distinctive contribution to the world of music. Exciting, danceable and culturaly significant.
Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters The 3 sons of the King of Zydeco, keeping the fire alive.
BeauBassin Cajun Band Authentic Cajun vocals, featuring Fiddle & Accordion.
Frisson Cajun Band Cajun music that moves the feet and excites the soul.
Donny "Whiteboy" Jennings Energetic Cajun/Zydeco featuring great guitar playing & high energy vocals.
Warren Ceasar & The Creole Zydeco Snap Band Singer/trumpter/washboard player. They call him the Crowd Pleaser. Sideman of Clifton Chenier's.
Waylon Thibodeaux Cajun fiddle and vocals, from deep in the swamp.
Allen Fontenot & The Country Cajuns One of the oldest of the Cajun groups.
La Touche' Accordion driven cajun band, with a great show.
New Orleans traditional "second line" brass marching bands with their upbeat rhythms and bright brass instrumentation are sure to give your party or event that special lively element. These groups move about the venue, creating a party atmosphere that is special to New Orleans.
The Algiers Brass Band Created to celebrate the heritage of a special part of New Orleans.
The Treme Brass Band Indigenous music from the neighborhood of the same name.
The Coolbone Brass Band Young professionals carrying on the tradition.
The Mahogany Brass Band Traditional sounds from exciting parade band.
The High Steppers Brass Band Starting a new tradition, mixing the old with the new.
The Black Jack Brass Band Not the oldest group in New Orleans, but certainly one of the finest.
The Regal Brass Band Real pros, playing the music of the streets of New Orleans.
New Orleans Gospel music is a brilliant representation of a musical form that brings happiness and excitement to all audiences. A Gospel group adds a special blessing to your event.
The Zion Harmonizers The oldest group in New Orleans, the Jazz Fest favorites.
The Heavenly Stars Gospel harmony, excitement and audience participation are their trademarks
The Bemiss Brothers A truly professional group with a traditional repertoire.
The New Orleans Spiritualettes The premier female Gospel group in New Orleans.
The Johnson Extension An exciting choir composed of members of the Johnson family
Raymond Myles Raymond is an explosive singer/pianist with a dynamite group
The Mighty Chariots Roots gospel from an established, high energy group
The Davis Family Contemporary and traditional Gospel, similiar to the Wynans
The First Revolution Acapella mens group, very professional.
The Sammy Burfect Choir The finest organist in New Orleans, his choir is very polished.
The New Orleans Mass Choir A large group of members of many different church choirs.
The Gospel Dedicators The 4 Bell brothers sing together as only brothers can. High energy, great vocals.
David & Roselyn Most famous of New Orleans street singers, have entertained audiences around the world.
Scot (Solo piano) Virtuoso piano in many styles, veteran of many festivals
Benny Grunch & The Bunch Voted the best cover band in New Orleans, great vocals.
Casa Samba New Orleans largest Samba school. Drummers, dancers, stilt walkers. Very colorful.
Category beyond description
Wilson "June" Victory Unique guitar style, combined with exciting vocals of original songs, elements of Hendrix, Prince, Mardi Gras Indians, woven into a brand new style.
In my twenty-five plus years in the New Orleans music industry, as a player, producer, music store owner, recording studio owner, record company owner, Compact Disc broker, Jazz Festival veteran, etc., I have dealt dealt with almost all of the members of the New Orleans music community. If you need assistance in booking anyone from the New Orleans area, I will be happy to talk to you about their price and availabilty.
Contact: Gary Edwards at (504) 484-7222 or fax at (504) 483-9018.
E-mail Gary
Edwards at bedico@bellsouth.net
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