Brass-A-Holics to open Nola Downtown Music and Arts Festival

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The Brass-A-Holics is scheduled to open the Nola Downtown Music and Arts Festival on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in historic Lafayette Square. In the year 2010, a brand new sound was born. The Brass-A-Holics Band and the Go-go Brass Funk genre joined the ranks of the time honored traditions, culture and music that have come out of the great city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Music Business Institute earlier released its lineup of musical acts for this Festival which takes place September 23 - 24, 2011 in New Orleans; and be warned that this sound is a powerful substance, both addictive and intoxicating. It is guaranteed that you will find yourself partying under the influence and addicted to the Brass-A-Holic sound!

The ensemble contains the core New Orleans brass elements - trumpet, trombone, saxophone and sousaphone, but also adds a full drum set, percussion, keyboard, and an electric guitar for a unique sound that is transcending the traditional world of brass band music. A Brass-A-Holics live show is a singular experience. Where else can you hear the influences of Miles Davis, Nirvana, John Coltrane, Wham, Cyndi Lauper, Kanye West, and Louis Armstrong all in one set?

The band was conceived by renowned trombonist Winston Turner, whose roots stem from the St. Augustine High School Marching 100, the Southern University Human Jukebox, The Pinstripes Brass Band, and The Soul Rebels Brass Band. He created the "Go-go Brass Funk" genre by merging the unrivaled New Orleans brass sound with Washington, DC's funky Go-go groove and topping off this instrumental gumbo with a personal touch of keys and strings. This uniquely diverse band consists of 8 members: Winston Turner, Tannon Williams, Matt Clark, Jason "Slick" Slack, Keiko Komaki, Robin Clabby, Rickey Caesar, and Dwayne Muhammad.

Although there are differences in culture, style, and swagger within this band, the members of the Brass-A-Holics collectively bring to you a unique sound that is unparalleled to anything you have ever heard!

Not since Tulane University was downtown has New Orleans' Central Business District had such a cultural mix of commercial, residential and artist scenes. From the art, music and culture of the Ogden Museum, Saenger Theater and the Contemporary Arts Center, to the new developments of the Hospital District, the re-opening of Hyatt Regency, the new trolley line, it's great restaurants and live music clubs, "Downtown New Orleans is the Place To Work, Live and Enjoy!"

The festival is a part of the Cutting Edge music showcases and offers all ages the opportunity to hear the great musical talent offered by the Cutting Edge. The festival and all Cutting Edge showcase performances are FREE to the public.

This year's festival lineup includes Grammy winning Zydeco artist Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp, Jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan, Brass band sensations the Brass-A-Holics, Miami Latin artists Rebel Society and Fire Bug presents Indie Rock. From Austin Texas the Victory Grille is bringing it's Austin Urban Rhythm and Blues Revue. A New Orleans' Downtown Festival would not be complete without groups such as Davis Rogan "The Real Davis, " and the Black Market Butchers.

Cutting Edge's Roots Music Gathering brings to the nola DOWNTOWN music and arts festival the legendary sounds of the Gospel Soul Children and David Batiste and the Gladiators; as well as a showcase from Batiste NOW; featuring brothers Russell Batiste, Jamal Batiste, Ryan Batiste, and Damon Batiste from one of New Orleans' most prolific musical families.

The nola DOWNTOWN music and arts festival will feature the art of Baton Rouge visual artist Chris Turner, who will paint one of his LIVE arts pieces at the festival. Crafts and Louisiana food specialties will be available. Opportunities for vending still exist, please contact the Cutting Edge for more information (504.945.1800).

BreakThru Media Magazine will host the entertainment industry tent, allowing artists and groups to personally sell their products and promote their projects to the public. Contact BreakThru Magazine for more details: 504.941.7246. New Orleans is the home of the Cutting Edge C.E. in New Orleans, music is more than business; it's also cultural expression. Every artist that performs during the Cutting Edge C.E. becomes a part of New Orleans cultural history. http://www.cuttingedgenola.com

The nola DOWNTOWN music and art festival and the Cutting Edge: CE are projects of the Music Business Institute (MBI), a New Orleans based non-profit organization dedicated to entertainment education, business and career development.

The conference brings together established and aspiring entertainment professionals from across the country; including ASCAP and BMI led panels consisting of "crash courses" and "hot topic" which provide proficiency within the music and film industry. Taking place in the Central Business District and the Warehouse Arts District the festival also celebrates the revival of Downtown New Orleans.

Some of the noted conference speakers include National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Chairman Darryl B. Cohen, producer of the Primetime Emmy Awards; Tour:Smart's author Martin Atkins; London's Tony Moore; Bad Boy South Records' Rico Brooks; and Island Def Jam Music Group's Senior Vice President Jonathan McHugh among others.

Performances will include NewWorks Showcases for new and emerging artists seeking special exposure to record executives, booking agents, managers and the media. In addition to day time exposure, showcases of all styles of music are arranged in the evening at nightclubs and other venues. Musical groups scheduled to participate in these showcases include, A. Levy (New Orleans); Alex Berger (London); Andrea Bush (New Orleans); Andy Macintyre (Pflugerville); Anita Maj (London); Black Magnolia (Harahan); Black Market Butchers (New Orleans); Brass-A-Holics "Gogo Brass Funk" Band (New Orleans); Charlie Wooton Band (Lafayette); Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band (Lafayette); Copper Box (Oshkosh); Davis Rogan (New Orleans); Dixie Rose (Baton Rouge); Dr Drew (New Orleans); Drastik (Austin); Frankie Ford & friends (New Orleans); Fire Bug (Los Angeles); Fluid (Hammond); Grand Baton (Guadeloupe); GG & Friends (Atlanta); Gospel Soul Children (New Orleans); Henry Turner and the Flavor Band (Baton Rouge); Hi-Lyfe Band (Slidell); Hollywood Al (Houston); HOMEMADESOUL (Niceville); Human Groove Hormone (Denton); Green Demons (Lafayette); International O (Houston); Jeremiah Meyer (Helena); Jill Jackson (London); Joanna's Band (Tyler); Jonte' L Thomas (New Orleans); Joshua Kagler & HPC (New Orleans); Kellin Watson (Black Mountain); Kevin West (Charleston); Keith Lewis Blues Revue (New Orleans); LaTosha Brown (Atlanta); Liz Lawrence (London); Loaded Gun (Miami); Loretta Toussant (New Orleans); Mac Graham (Ontario); Marlon Jordan (New Orleans); Matrixx of Domination (Douglasville); Menace (Hammond); Mr Hip Hop (Marrero); OLGA (New Orleans); Neckbone (Austin); One Vision One Voice (New Orleans); Rain (Austin); Rebel Society (Miami); Saul Paul (Austin); Shower Family Singers (New Orleans); Sons of Bithches (New Orleans); Soulscript (Madisonville); Spider (New Orleans); Sue Ford (New Orleans) T Double (Austin); Tanya Boutte (New Orleans); Ter'ell Shahid (Austin); Tiffany Shea (Nashville); The Jones Sisters (New Orleans); The Patrick Godbey Band (New Orleans); The UnNaturals (New Orleans); Tiger On The Prowl w/Fat Boy South (Lafayette); Tom Vollman (Milwaukee); Tony Moore (London); Tonya Boyd-Cannon & SoDivine (New Orleans) Will Bassett (New Orleans); and ZDL & PhaZe (New Orleans). These NewWorks Showcases will take place at Hard Rock Café, Howlin' Wolf, Le Roux Supper Club, The 12 Bar on Fulton, The Big Top Gallery, Pan American Media Center, and other locations.

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