Tuesday, February 08, 2011
4th Annual Music is Art Big Easy in Buffalo Mardi Gras Jam
March 4th, 2011 at 7:00PM
"Cajun Man with the Blues" - Tab Benoit to headline March 4 show at The Tralf
Music is Art announced the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Jam, part of The Big Easy in Buffalo music education and concert series. Headlining the March 4, 2011 concert will be Tab Benoit, "A Cajun Man with the Blues". The concert will take place at The Tralf Music Hall in Buffalo. Tickets are $23 in advance and $25 at the door, are available at www.ticketmaster.com or at 716-852-2860, and are on sale now. All proceeds benefit Music is Art, a not for profit cultural organization founded by Buffalo native and Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac.
Joining Tab Benoit will be New Orleans singer/guitarist "7th Ward Griot" Carl LeBlanc, Buffalo "booze infused blues & Americana" band The Heavenly Chillbillies, and the winner of a student battle of the bands.
"The mission of The Big Easy in Buffalo series is to bring some of the best musicians from Louisiana to Buffalo so our community and local students get a chance to experience this unique and important culture," said Music is Art Executive Director Tod A. Kniazuk.
From southern Louisiana, Tab Benoit fuses electric blues guitar with a Cajun sound, and is an environmental activist through "Voice of the Wetlands". Carl LeBlanc has worked with such greats as Sun Ra, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Fats Domino, and is a master guitar player with a laid back style. He performed a solo set opening for Preservation Hall Jazz Band last year, and due to popular demand has been brought back - this time with his band.
Prior to their public performance, both Benoit and LeBlanc will work with local students, including the winners of the Music is Art Big Easy in Buffalo student battle of the bands.
"It's so incredible to give local kids the chance to learn from some top quality, world touring musicians, while at the same time opening their minds to music they might not otherwise hear," Music is Art Founder and President Robby Takac added. The Mardi Gras Jam brings The Big Easy to Buffalo, and we can't wait for people to party with us on March 4.
The 4th Annual Big Easy in Buffalo Mardi Gras Jam is a presentation of Music is Art, along with "Big Chief" sponsors The Buffalo News, New Era Cap Co., and the Niagara Erie Regional Coalition.
"Cajun Man with the Blues" - Tab Benoit to headline March 4 show at The Tralf
Music is Art announced the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Jam, part of The Big Easy in Buffalo music education and concert series. Headlining the March 4, 2011 concert will be Tab Benoit, "A Cajun Man with the Blues". The concert will take place at The Tralf Music Hall in Buffalo. Tickets are $23 in advance and $25 at the door, are available at www.ticketmaster.com or at 716-852-2860, and are on sale now. All proceeds benefit Music is Art, a not for profit cultural organization founded by Buffalo native and Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac.
Joining Tab Benoit will be New Orleans singer/guitarist "7th Ward Griot" Carl LeBlanc, Buffalo "booze infused blues & Americana" band The Heavenly Chillbillies, and the winner of a student battle of the bands.
"The mission of The Big Easy in Buffalo series is to bring some of the best musicians from Louisiana to Buffalo so our community and local students get a chance to experience this unique and important culture," said Music is Art Executive Director Tod A. Kniazuk.
From southern Louisiana, Tab Benoit fuses electric blues guitar with a Cajun sound, and is an environmental activist through "Voice of the Wetlands". Carl LeBlanc has worked with such greats as Sun Ra, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Fats Domino, and is a master guitar player with a laid back style. He performed a solo set opening for Preservation Hall Jazz Band last year, and due to popular demand has been brought back - this time with his band.
Prior to their public performance, both Benoit and LeBlanc will work with local students, including the winners of the Music is Art Big Easy in Buffalo student battle of the bands.
"It's so incredible to give local kids the chance to learn from some top quality, world touring musicians, while at the same time opening their minds to music they might not otherwise hear," Music is Art Founder and President Robby Takac added. The Mardi Gras Jam brings The Big Easy to Buffalo, and we can't wait for people to party with us on March 4.
The 4th Annual Big Easy in Buffalo Mardi Gras Jam is a presentation of Music is Art, along with "Big Chief" sponsors The Buffalo News, New Era Cap Co., and the Niagara Erie Regional Coalition.
