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Bad Boy's Da Band rap group put together by Puff Daddy on MTV's "Making The Band"; included New Orleans rap artist Chopper (aka Young City); "Da Band" has since disbanded; Chopper was been signed to Puffy's "Bad Boy South" label
Dave Badie multi-talented smooth grovin' New Orleans sax player.
Barry Badon high energy Zydeco, Cajun, Swamp Pop performer and leader of The Bayou Boys Band
Bag O' Donuts New Orleans band known for their wild stage antics, outlandish costumes and strange renditions of popular songs.
Vernel Bagneris noted writer, actor, director, producer, author and vocalist
Balfa Brothers: popular Cajun group consisted of Dewey, Rodney, Tony and Will Balfa; also see Dewey Balfa and Balfa Toujours below
Dewey Balfa late fiddler / Cajun music legend from Mamou, LA (1927-1992)
- Dewey Balfa CD's & audio (Amazon.com)
- Brief bio of Dewey Balfa (courtesy of the "Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture")
Balfa Toujours fine Cajun and traditional music group led by Christine Balfa, the daughter of late Cajun fiddler Dewey Balfa.
Marcia Ball Swamp boogie pianist from Orange, TX grew up in Vinton, LA
Ballzack alternative hip-hop artist from New Orleans; named Best Emerging Hip Hop Performer at OffBeat's "Best Of The Beat" awards
Bamboula 2000 music & dance troupe combines traditional West African rhythms, Reggae, New Orleans, Bamboula/Secondlines, contemporary Jazz, and funk
David Bankston multi-talented singer/songwriter and educator performs popular music, opera and in musical theatre
Lucien Barbarin noted New Orleans trombonist is a member of Harry Connick, Jr.'s recording and touring bands; catch Lucian regularly leading the Palm Court Swingsters at the Palm Court Jazz Cafe.
Paul Barbarin famed drummer and bandleader (1901-1969); father Isadore Barbarin was a long time member of the Onward Brass Band; brother Louis Barbarin was also a musician; nephew Lucien Barbarin is a noted New Orleans trombonist and band leader
Danny Barker late New Orleans musician, historian and author; alumni of Barker's Fairview Baptist Church Brass Band (founded in 1971) included future traditional jazz greats Leroy Jones, Gregg Stafford, Kid Merv, Lucien Barbarin, Herlin Riley, Joe Torregano, Anthony "Tuba Fats" Lacen, Greg Davis and Kirk Joseph (among many others); married to Blu Lu Barker; received National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship in 1991.
Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes multi-talented musician (and former NFL player) leads his band, Louisiana Sunspots
Lauren Barrett New Orleans-born, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and musician; look for Lauren in the 2004 A&E cable tv film, "The Brooke Ellison Story"
Sweet Emma Barrett (1897-1983) singer/pianist noted for her performances at Preservation Hall, began her musical career in the 1920's with Papa Celestin's Original Tuxedo Orchestra
Ronnie Barron (1943 - 1997) unsung New Orleans R&B keyboard player, singer & actor from Algiers was a protege of Dr. John and also played with Paul Butterfield, Eric Burden & The Animals, Canned Heat, and many others; died in 1997 after complications from heart problems
Joe Barry noted swamp pop vocalist from Cut Off, LA; biggest hits came in 1961 with "I'm A Fool To Care" (#15 on R&B Chart; #24 on Pop Chart) and "Teardrops In My Heart"; critically acclaimed "Been Down That Muddy Road" released in 2003; Joe passed away in 2004 at age 65
- Joe Barry CD's, audio, video (Amazon.com)
- Joe Barry CD's and audio clips (LA Music Factory)
Rebecca Barry saxophone player and band leader (see Bust) is equally at home playing jazz, R&B, etc.; Alabama native migrated to New Orleans to study jazz at Loyola University"
BarStool Logic classic rock band from New Orleans
Dave Bartholomew legendary songwriter, musician and bandleader was the man behind the New Orleans R&B scene of the 1950's
Basin Brothers / Al Berard popular Cajun band received a Grammy nomination for their "Let's Get Cajun" album
Basin Street Sheiks New Orleans' premier jugband
Alvin Batiste New Orleans-born clarinetist and jazz educator has worked with Cannonball Adderly, Ornette Coleman, Ray Charles, and many others
Jonathan Batiste pianist/composer and rising star on the jazz scene
Lionel Batiste "Uncle Lionel" - our favorite "relative" and bass drummer - who put the "unk" in "funk" - leads the Treme Brass Band with Benny Jones, Sr.; Uncle Lionel and Benny were both in the original Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
Russell Batiste noted New Orleans drummer w/ Funky Meters, Papa Grows Funk, Vida Blue, and others; also leads his own "Orchestra From The Hood"
Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble 19 piece Big Band
Harold Battiste legendary New Orleans musician, composer, arranger, producer educator; founder of A.F.O. (All For One) Records.
Warren Battiste New Orleans jazz guitarist born in 1925 has performed with Illinois Jacquet, George Benson, and many others
Brian Francis Baudoin solo singer & songwriter from Kaplan, Louisiana
Camile Baudoin cool web site for The Radiators guitarist
Ray Bauduc (1909-1988) noted New Orleans-born jazz drummer
- New Orleans-born drummer Ray Bauduc worked with Jack Teagarden, Benny Goodman, Wingy Manone, Louis Prima, Glenn Miller, Bob Crosby, Jimmy Dorsey & many others; his compositions include the trad jazz staple, "South Rampart Street Parade"; appeared in the film, "The Fabulous Dorseys".
Bayou Jacque traditional French/Cajun band from Alexandria, LA
Bayou Roux Houston-based Cajun band formed by two Lafayette, LA natives
Germaine Bazzle: New Orleans Jazz Diva
Kenyatta Beasley New Orleans trumpeter was a semifinalist at the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 1997; he has gone on to work with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Roy Ayers, Carlos Santana, Lauryn Hill, Ben Harper, P. Diddy, Roy Hargrove, the Saturday Night Live Band, and many others
beatin path New Orleans roots rock featuring Mike Mayeux, Skeet Hanks, Mike Barris and Craig Legendre.
Beau Jocque and the Zydeco Hi-Rollers Native of Kinder, Louisiana; accordionist Beau Jocque (born Andrus Espre) gained national prominence by infusing traditional zydeco with the contemporary beats of R&B, rock and funk; passed away unexpectedly in 1999 at age 43
Beauregard's Courtesy plays a variety of music throughout SW Louisiana, with a focus on big band music of the 40's and 50's.
BeauSoleil popular Cajun band led by Michael Doucet
Leonard Bechet Sidney Bechet's brother was a trombonist; left music to become a dentist
Sidney Bechet New Orleans-born clarinet legend (1897-1959)
Sidney Bechet bio (African American Registry)
Becky Sharp late great rock band out of Baton Rouge, LA (see The Myrtles)
Beelow Baton Rouge rapper (born Bruce W. Moore)
- Beelow CD's and audio clips (Amazon.com)
Al Belletto noted alto sax player and big band leader
Marc Belloni New Orleans singer, songwriter, actor (and lawyer)
Lee Benoit Cajun Band Cajun musician from Rayne, LA
Tab Benoit great swamp blues guitarist from Houma, LA (native of Baton Rouge)
Tyrin Benoit and the Shuckers swamp-driven R&B band features Tab Benoit's brother Tyrin and Tate Benoit
Al Berard Cajun fiddler, guitarist, mandolinist, vocalist, and leader of The Basin Brothers
- Al Berard CD's, audio clips (Amazon.com)
- Al Berard CD's and audio clips (LA Music Factory)
Al Bernard upright bass player and band leader has worked with Santo Pecora, Al Hirt, Dukes of Dixieland, Original Dixieland Jazz Band, and many others
Rod Bernard swamp pop star, songwriter, deejay
Richard Berry Extension, LA native (1935-1997); R&B vocalist and composer of the rock classic "Louie Louie"
Better Than Ezra popular New Orleans alt-rock group
B.G. New Orleans rapper aka Baby Gangsta, aka B.Gizzle (born Christopher D. Dorsey) left Cash Money Records in 2002 to form his own label, "Chopper City Records"
B GOES: atmospheric roots band led by Andi Hoffman
Big Al and the Heavyweights Gumbo-infused blues band
Big Blue Marble - New Orleans-based pop / rock band
Big Daddy 'O' acclaimed folk/blues singer/musician from New Orleans
Big Sam's Funky Nation funk outfit led by trombonist Sammie Williams
Big Tymers Cash Money Records hip-hop duo of Mannie Fresh and Bryan "Baby" Williams
Big Wheel Northshore classic rock party band features vets of several local groups
Barney Bigard New Orleans-born clarinet great (1906-1980) played with King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington's Orchestra, and many others
The Bingemen defunct New Orleans roots / rock band
Bingo! eclectic band led by Clint Maedgen (see Liquidrone)
- Bingo! CD's and audio clips (LA Music Factory)
Black Rain three piece Rock 'n Roll band from New Orleans featuring season music vets has been together since the summer of 2002
Blackened Blues Band performs classic rock, blues and soul hits from back in the days; bookings available for clubs, parties, festivals and events
Brian Blade drummer & Shreveport native is a seasoned vet of many prestigious albums, having worked with Joshua Redman, Kenny Garrett, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell and many others; brother Brady Blade, Jr. is also a drummer who has worked with Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Jewel, and recently with Dave Matthews; their father, Reverend Brady Blade, Sr., has released many of his sermons on CD
Blak Iyce hot new female rap group from New Orleans
Edgar Blanchard (1924 - 1972) noted New Orleans guitarist, bandleader (Edgar Blanchard & The Gondoliers), and session player; he was a fixture on the music scene from the 40's to 60's at hot spots such as the Down Beat Club and Dew Drop Inn.
Morgan Blanchard Swamp Pop singer & musician from Pierre Part, LA
Terence Blanchard noted New Orleans trumpeter and composer
Blessed four member Gospel group from New Orleans
Bleu Orleans jazz ensemble led by trumpeter & music vet Edward Anderson
The Bluebirds Shreveport blues rockers
Blue Moon Junction Southern rockers from Hammond, LA now reside in Nashville
The Bluerunners Louisiana roots band formed in the mid-eighties by Mark Meaux and Steve LeBlanc.
Eddie Bo legendary producer and R&B singer/pianist; nee Edwin J. Bocage; catch Eddie regularly at venues around town
- Eddie Bo CD's and audio clips (LA Music Factory)
- Eddie Bo Eddie Bo's official web site
John Boehmer singer & songwriter from New Orleans now based in the Boston, Mass. area
Spencer Bohren internationally acclaimed blues & roots musician; he is the dad of local musician Andre Bohren (of Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes fame)
Charles Buddy Bolden (1877-1931) early jazz pioneer was the first "trumpet king" of New Orleans; unfortunately Bolden never recorded.
Bonerama: funk-ified all-star New Orleans trombone collective; also see Mark Mullins web site.
- Bonerama.net all things Bonerama; upcoming gigs, merchandise, and more.
- Bonerama CD's and audio clips (LA Music Factory)
The Boogie Kings: classic swamp rockers have been at it since the mid-fifties!
The Boogie Men: New Orleans horn-powered dance band
James Booker "gonzo" New Orleans piano king (1939 - 1983)
Sandra Booker modern jazz diva (and former NOCCA student) hails from New Orleans
The Boondoggles New Orleans-based rock group
Connee Boswell popular jazz singer (1907-1976) of the 30's also performed with siblings Martha and Helvetia in the Boswell Sisters (for a current take on the music of The Boswells, check out the New Orleans vocal group The Pfister Sisters).
The Boudin Cajun Band Cajun ensemble from Baton Rouge
Helen Boudreaux guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author from Cajun country (Catahoula Lake)
John Boutté noted jazz, soul and gospel vocalist from New Orleans; brother of Lillian Boutte; John also performs with the bluegrass/country group Uptown Okra.
Lillian Boutté New Orleans born gospel, jazz, R&B and blues vocalist
Tricia Boutté multi-talented New Orleans vocalist (aka "Sista Teedy"); niece of Lillian and John Boutte; latest venture is Teedy & A Lil Deepa.
Gregory Boyd singer, songwriter, and funky steel drum master
Vanessa Boyd modern acoustic singer/songwriter
Terry Bradshaw NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, sportscaster, and occasional (thank goodness!) country and Gospel singer
Tony Brantley rising country star from Bossier City, LA is the nephew of guitar legend James Burton
Betsy Braud multi-talented musician & composer (and registered nurse) leads her band the Jazz Nurse Prescription in an eclectic mix of jazz, Brazilian, dance, reggae, rock and soul
Mark Braud talented New Orleans jazz trumpeter & band leader
Lisa Pertillar Brevard New Orleans-based singer, songwriter, poet and producer
Brides of Jesus New Orleans funk & soul group
Eugene "Hideaway" Bridges blues guitarist & vocalist is the son of New Orleans blues man Hideaway Slim (Otheneil Bridges)
Bright Star Male Chorus gospel ensemble from Shreveport, Louisiana have been performing together for 25+ years
Brock n' Roll New Orleans band plays original classic rock
Broken Bread Band contemporary Christian classic rock and high-powered praise and worship
Kix Brooks Shreveport native is half of the famed country duo Brooks & Dunn
Lonnie Brooks noted blues guitarist born Lee Baker, Jr. in Dubuisson, Louisiana on 12/18/33; sons Ronnie Baker Brooks & Wayne Baker Brooks are also noted blues artists.
Brother Keyle and the Funky Beans one of New Orleans' hottest cover bands
Brother Tyrone & The Mindbenders funky New Orleans blues band
Brotherhood of Groove energetic jazz/funk/groove ensemble from New Orleans
Jules Broussard sax player from Alexandria, Louisiana has worked with Ray Charles, Boz Scaggs, Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, and Art Garfunkel, among many others
Lelia Broussard talented young (in her teens) singer songwriter from Lafayette, now based near Philadelphia, PA; Lelia has had several songs featured on the CBS series, "Joan of Arcadia"
Marc Broussard soulful singer and songwriter made his major label debut in 2004 with critically acclaimed "Carencro" (Island Records); the Carencro High School Hall of Fame member (All-State Choir, 1996-97) comes from a family of musicians, including his dad Ted Broussard (of Boogie Kings)
Sam Broussard noted singer & songwriter from Lafayette, LA is also a member of Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Van Broussard swamp pop pioneer is the brother of Grace Broussard (of Dale & Grace fame)
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown legendary blues and swing artist from Vinton, LA; Gate passed away in Orange, Texas in September 2005 after his Slidell, LA home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
Gary Brown & Feelings New Orleans favorite saxophonist can be found at the 544 Club on Bourbon Street when not on the road; Gary has recorded with The Bee Gees, Joe Cocker, Dionne Warwick, and Dr. John, among others.
Maggie Brown acclaimed singer & songwriter from Ferriday, Louisiana has been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams and Jackson Browne among others.
Maurice Brown New Orleans-based trumpeter (from Chicago) is a rising star on the national jazz scene; debut solo CD due out in August, 2004
Norman Brown jazz guitarist & Shreveport, LA native picked up a 2002 Grammy for his album, "Just Chillin'"
Pud Brown born Albert Francis Brown; (1917-1996); trad jazz clarinet and saxophone player.
Richard "Rabbit" Brown street performer recorded 6 tracks in New Orleans in 1927; street singer Rabbit sang on the streets, and was a regular performer at Mama Lou's Restaurant
Roy Brown late bandleader and R&B pioneer had a hit with Good Rockin' Tonight
Brown Sox hard rock straight out of the swamps and gutters of New Orleans
Tom 'Red' Brown early trad jazz trombonist / bassist (1888-1958)
Hal Bruni & the High Rollers country rock band led by Morgan City, LA native Hal Bruni
Wendell Brunious noted New Orleans trumpeter is the son of late jazz man John Brunious; brother John Jr. is a regular at Preservation Hall.
Kurt Brunus multi-talented musician leads the Kurt Brunus Project
Buckshot & the Barnstormers: 3 piece New Orleans band specializes in rockabilly and country-fried rock-n-roll
Buckshot Lefonque experimental jazz group led by Branford Marsalis
Bucktown All-Stars: popular nine-piece R&B band based in Metairie, LA
Buckwheat Zydeco (Stanley Dural, Jr.) - zydeco accordionist also played with Clifton Chenier's band
Burgundy 9 piece band has been together since 1977; they are available for private parties, weddings, etc.
- Burgundy's web page features a band bio, booking info, etc.
Dwayne Burns New Orleans trad jazz trumpeter
Ryan Burrage New Orleans trad jazz clarinetist and band leader
James Burton legendary session guitarist started in his teens, working at the Louisiana Hayride; he has backed Dale Hawkins (hear James twangin' on "Suzie Q"), Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson (and appeared on the "Ozzie & Harriet" TV show), Jerry Lee Lewis, and dozens of others; he also recorded on his own, and under the names Jimmy Dobro, Jimmy Burton, etc.; he was a member of the Shindogs (house band on 1960's ABC TV show Shindig!); inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
Sam Butera aka "The Sax Man"; renowned vocalist and tenor sax player is noted for his work with Louis Prima; has also played with Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey, Al Hirt, Jerry Vale, Sammy Davis Jr., etc.; now retired from music
Henry Butler New Orleans pianist extraordinaire -- Dr. John has described Henry as "a visionistical down-home cat and a hellified piano plunker to boot."
Rev. John Butler New Orleans native (AKA "The Minister") covers gospel, plus R&B and jazz when not presiding over his flock; he is the cousin of soul singer Jerry Butler
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