Mardi Gras

with the Jambalaya Horns
Grand Horizons - Poster
February 28th & March 1st

CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS 

with the Jambalaya Horns

New Orleans-flavored Funk, Soul, and Brassy 2nd-Lines by the Jambalaya Horns will have you feeling like you’re in New Orleans this Mardi Gras season! Formed in 2013 and fronted by Carlos Menezes Jr. on lead vocals and horns, the group strives to capture the essence and soul of the diverse musical culture of the Crescent City. The core group features Martina Gallo (keys), Rick Geraghty (drums), Gary Wolsieffer (bass/tuba) Henley Douglas Jr. (saxes), Ben Tuck (trombone), Christian Towler (guitar) and Robby Perkins on percussion.

This show will also feature an expanded horn section and surprise guest vocalists Henri Smith (Friday) & Emily Grace (Saturday)! You’ll feel like you’re in New Orleans this Mardi Gras Season!

Learn more about the Jambalaya Horns by visiting brassfednation.com.

 

Performing February 28th and March 1st, all performances are at Gloucester Stage’s Theater 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 978-281-4433.

Jambalaya Horns Live

Carlos Menezes Jr’s BrassFed Nation is a horn-driven groove machine with a unique sound incorporating the styles and traditions of early Jazz, New Orleans Funk & Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Calypso, and Jamaican Ska! Founded in 2013, The BrassFed Nation is dedicated to the advancement of horn-driven music through exposure and outreach in both education and local musical culture! The collective features 3 unique ensembles; Cape Ann Big Band, The Jambalaya Horns, and The 13-Piece DubTone Orchestra – all striving to inspire and connect musicians of all ages through performances, private studio lessons, workshops, and interactive clinics.