Hot 8 Brass Band – On The Spot (TruThoughts, 2017)
The best American brass band tradition in the United States comes from New Orleans and one of the finest bands currently is Hot 8 Brass Band. Their irresistible hip-shaking style incorporates traditional New Orleans jazz mixed with funk.
On The Spot gives the listener the feel of an enticing New Orleans band playing in the street during celebrations. “We are privileged to tour and to tell the stories of life in our city, to keep alive the memories of our band members who have passed, as well as all the musicians who have gone before”, says band leader and tuba player Bennie Pete.
Hot 8 Brass Band will embark on an international tour in March. This will be great opportunity to experience the unique sound of New Orleans performed by some of the most talented horn players and percussionists in the current scene.
‘On The Spot’ Tour Dates (with more TBA)
1 March, The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD (AUS)
2 March, Solbar, Sunshine Coast, QLD (AUS)
3 March, Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD (AUS)
4 March, Girrakool Blues Festival & BBQ, Girrakool, NSW (AUS)
8 March, Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, NSW (AUS)
9 March, Badlands, Perth, WA (AUS)
10 March, WOMADelaide, Adelaide, SA (AUS)
11 March, WOMADelaide, Adelaide, SA (AUS)
15 March, Brunswick Music Festival, Melbourne, VIC (AUS)
17 March, WOMAD New Zealand (NZ)
18 March, WOMAD New Zealand (NZ)
4 April, The Roundhouse, London (UK)
5 April, The Quarterhouse, Folkestone (UK)
6 April, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (UK)
7 April, Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool (UK)
8 April, Old Granada Studios, Manchester (UK)
9 April, Guild Hall, Preston (UK)
11 April, Liquid Room, Edinburgh (UK)
12 April, O2 ABC, Glasgow (UK)
13 April, The Wardrobe, Leeds (UK)
14 April, O2 Academy, Birmingham (UK)
16 April, Transatlantik Festival, Hamburg (GER)
19 April, Webster Hall Marlin Room, New York, NY (USA)
20 April, Jammin’ Java, Vienna, VA (USA)
21 April, Milkboy, Philadelphia, PA (USA)
22 April, ONCE Ballroom, Somerville, MA (USA)
29 April, Katowice Jazz Art, Katowice (PL)
1 May, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Cheltenham (UK)
2 May, O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield (UK)
3 May, The Fleece, Bristol (UK)
4 May, Tramshed, Cardiff (UK)
5 May, The Factory, Barnstaple (UK)
8 May, Boiler shop, Newcastle (UK)
9 May, The Welly, Hull (UK)
10 May, Warwick Arts Centre, Warwick (UK)
11 May, Pocklington Arts Centre, Pocklington (UK)
12 May, The Soundcrash Funk & Soul Weekender, Camber Sands (UK)
17 May, New Morning, Paris (FR)
19 May, Open Air, Voiron (FR) [early show]
19 May, Le Fil – Radio Nova Nuit Zébrée, St Etienne (FR) [LATE SHOW]
20 May, Rush, Rouen (FR)
27 May, Denver Day of Rock, Denver, CO (USA)
30 May, The Crocodile, Seattle, WA (USA)
31 May, Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR (USA)
1 June, The Dip, Redding, CA (USA)
2 June, The Independent, San Francisco, CA (USA)
3 June, Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach, CA (USA)
4 June, House Of Blues San Diego – Voodoo Room, San Diego, CA (USA)
7 June, Antone’s, Austin, TX (USA)
8 June, Warehouse Live, Houston, TX (USA)
10 June, House of Blues, New Orleans, LA (USA) HOMETOWN RECORD RELEASE PARTY
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
