The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band brings its signature New Orleans jazz sound to the Howlin' Wolf for a performance on this visit.

The Hot 8 Brass Band is a traditional brass ensemble rooted in New Orleans, combining hip-hop, jazz, and funk influences with the city's classic marching band tradition. Active for decades, the group emerged from various local brass bands and gained widespread acclaim for its high-energy performances, community work, and studio recordings, eventually receiving a Grammy Award. Their repertoire blends original compositions with inventive brass interpretations of popular R and B and hip-hop tracks.

On stage, the ensemble typically performs with a full horn section featuring trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and tubas, driven by multiple percussionists on snare and bass drums. The performance takes place at the Howlin'Wolf, a music venue located in New Orleans that hosts concerts and shows. This outing suits listeners interested in contemporary brass band music and local performance traditions.