The Dirty Dozen Brass Band | Vilar Performing Arts Center

“…mighty funky!” – New York Times

“…Best Zydeco in the business!” – No Depression

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🍹 TWISTED VIEUX CARRE DRINK SPECIAL $12! The Vieux Carré is a New Orleans cocktail dating back to the 1930s – featuring local Colorado whiskey. AVAILABLE FROM OUR LOWER LOBBY FOR THIS SHOW ONLY! 🍹

Mardi Gras Mambo 2022 featuring Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Nathan and The Zydeco Cha Chas

Louisiana Live ~ Creole Zydeco Brass Band Showdown! The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are the pioneers of the modern New Orleans brass band movement, recognized worldwide as an unstoppable musical machine. Nathan Williams delivers a direct connection to Zydeco’s storied pioneers such as Clifton Chenier and Boozoo Chavis. Together, it’s a non-stop dance fest. A master class in blues, cajun, New Orleans soul, zydeco, and R&B from two of Louisiana’s best!

Nathan Williams delivers a direct connection to Zydeco’s storied pioneers such as Clifton Chenier and Boozoo Chavis. Nathan formed the Cha Chas back in 1985, and since has brought their unique take on regional South Louisiana music to all corners of the globe. From the Lincoln Center in New York to The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, their music has crossed many barriers. Keepers of the Zydeco Flame, they are committed to keeping their Creole Heritage alive…. C’est Si Bon!

“Nathan Williams never disappoints. On record and in person, you can always depend on Williams’ rockin’ Zydeco to lift your spirits and move your feet” – No Depression Americana and Roots Music

“The Dirty Dozen Brass Band continues to be a national treasure; steeped in both the past and the present, impossible to categorize and mighty funky.” – The New York Times

“After a journey through funk, jazz, and trip-hop fusion, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band continues to feed the tastes of the mind, body and soul.” – Summit Daily News

Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Roger Lewis – Baritone Saxophone/Vocals // Kevin Harris – Tenor Saxophone/Vocals // Gregory Davis – Trumpet/Vocals // Kirk Joseph – Sousaphone // TJ Norris – Trombone/Vocals // Julian Addison – Drums / Takeshi Shimmura – Guitar

Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Cha’s: Wayne “Blue” Burns // Mark Anthony Williams // Gerard St. Julien // Nathan Williams // Allen “Cat Roy” Broussard // Dennis Paul Williams

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