Jazz Fest
Allman Betts Band, Tab Benoit & Samantha Fish To Perform
9th Annual NolaFunk Jazz Fest New Orleans Oct. 8th
The NolaFunk Series during Jazz Fest will return for its 9th year. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will take place from Oct. 8-17, 2021, and NolaFunk’s initial show will take place Oct. 8.
The newly announced show will feature the Allman Betts Band, Tab Benoit and Samantha Fish. The three artists will perform at The Fillmore in New Orleans on Jazz Fest’s opening day.
Jazz Fest itself was pushed to October from its typical April dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But organizers are excited to get the event back up and running.
“We are all ready to get together again and share that special spirit that lives at Jazz Fest,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest (via press release.) “It’s taking longer than we want, but we’ll all have our celebration when the time comes. Your health, along with the health of our musicians, food and crafts vendors, and all of the folks that work to make the magic happen, remains the priority as we plan the return of Jazz Fest.”
The Allman Betts Band
The Allman Betts Band is an American rock group. Formed in November 2018, it includes the sons of three founding members of the Allman Brothers Band – Devon Allman, Duane Betts, and Berry Duane Oakley. The band plays mostly original songs, with some covers of Allman Brothers songs mixed in. The band’s first album, Down To The River was followed by second full-length album Bless Your Heart. Allman Betts band tour dates see here
Tab Benoit
Renowned blues guitarist Tab Benoit is loved the world over for his virtuoso guitar, and soulful vocals. Benoit was selected a “30 Best Blues Guitarist In The World Today” by Guitar World. The Louisiana musician has launched his own imprint, Whiskey Bayou Records, with partner and manager, Rueben Williams. The label has thus far released albums by such established artists as Eric McFadden, JP Soars, Alastair Greene, Damon Fowler, Eric Johanson, Jeff McCarty, and Dash Rip Rock.and also co-authored recently-released book, Blues Therapy, about the blues and mental illness. Tab Benoit tour dates see here.
Samantha Fish
Electrifying guitarist, singer, songwriter Samantha Fish she has won tremendous critical acclaim and multiple awards. Riveting live, Fish owns the stage with grit and sass, blowing minds with her vocals, guitar chops, and compelling songs. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, she is often referred to as a blues artist but Fish’s albums and live shows feature multiple genres, including rock, country, funk and roots music. With six solo albums, her most recent being Kill Or Be Kind, (Rounder Records. Samantha Fish tour dates see here
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