2023 New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 2: Mumford & Sons Herbie Hancock Melissa Etheridge & Tom Jones - Sunday in New Orleans - May 7, 2023

Tab Benoit

40 concerts

Tab Benoit, known for his gritty Delta swamp blues, is a Grammy-nominated artist from Louisiana. He’s won 5 Blues Music Awards and performed with legends like Willie Nelson and Dr. John. Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, Benoit also founded Voice of the Wetlands and won the Governor's Award for Conservationist of the Year.

Melissa Etheridge

27 concerts

Melissa Etheridge, born in the U.S., stormed onto the rock scene with her 1988 debut. Known for hits like "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," she won two Grammys. Her song "I Need to Wake Up" earned an Oscar. Overcoming breast cancer in 2004, she launched Etheridge TV in 2020. In 2022, her one-woman show “My Window” made a sold-out premiere.

Low Cut Connie

8 concerts

Low Cut Connie, known for electrifying live shows, blends rock 'n' roll and piano-driven tunes led by Adam Weiner. Acclaimed by the NY Times and Greg Kot, they've wowed fans like Obama and Elton John, who praised them publicly. Debuting on Seth Meyers in 2018, they're famous for hits like "All These Kids Are Way Too High."

Ronnie Bell

1 concert

Ronnie "RnB" Bell, a Louisiana-born R&B artist influenced by McKnight & Jaheim, mixes contemporary sounds with Southern soul-blues. Known for hits like "Cotton Candy," he began by singing in choirs and once opened for 112 and Erykah Badu.

Mumford & Sons

20 concerts

Mumford & Sons, born in 2009 with debut album *Sigh No More*, are known for their folk-infused sound with hits like *Little Lion Man*. Winning a BRIT Award and a Grammy, they rose with *Babel*, *Wilder Mind*, and *Delta*, collaborating with icons like Bob Dylan and Pharrell Williams.

Herbie Hancock

1 concert

Herbie Hancock, born in Chicago, is a pioneering jazz musician known for his work with the Miles Davis Quintet and blending jazz, funk, and rock in albums like "Headhunters." Hits like "Rockit" showcase his electronic style. He won an Oscar for "Round Midnight," 14 Grammys, including for "River: The Joni Letters." A UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, he chairs the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and received a Kennedy Center Honor and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Delfeayo Marsalis

15 concerts

Delfeayo Marsalis, born in New Orleans, is a celebrated trombonist and producer from the renowned Marsalis family. Known for his swinging bop style and creativity, he has worked with Ray Charles and produced for Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., among others. His notable albums include Pontius Pilate's Decision, Sweet Thunder, and Jazz Party with the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, showcasing his innovative jazz approach and collaborations with top artists.

Flow Tribe

1 concert

New Orleans-based Flow Tribe combines R&B, soul, rock, and hip-hop with vibrant brass and Caribbean rhythms. Known for electrifying shows and "backbone-cracking music," they dazzle in colorful suits, energizing fans with original scores.

Kermit Ruffins

3 concerts

New Orleans trumpeter Kermit Ruffins blends charisma and traditional jazz with a modern twist. Born in New Orleans, he founded Rebirth Brass Band and Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers. Known for live concerts and barbecue bashes, he released acclaimed albums with Basin Street Records and collaborated with Irvin Mayfield.

The Deslondes

4 concerts

Born from the blues in New Orleans, the Deslondes blend country, blues, rock & roll, and swamp pop. Known for albums "The Deslondes," "Hurry Home," and "Ways & Means." Collaborated with Hurray for the Riff Raff.