Copyright : Bernard AIACH
Experience the lively sound of New Orleans second line jazz brass bands with the French group
6 musicians New Orleans second line jazz funk brass band
Toulouse, France.
A collection of powerful and festive covers from New Orleans.
The Boom Boom Brass Band is a French brass band that covers classics from the traditional and modern second line culture of NOLA* (Rebirth Brass Band, Treme Brass Band, Big 6 Brass Band, TBC Brass Band, New Birth Brass Band...) as well as classics from African American musical culture (Marvin Gaye 'Sexual Healing,' Kirk Franklin 'I Smile,' Lauryn Hill 'Doo Wop,' Bill Withers 'Just the Two of Us,' Rihanna 'Wild Thoughts...') arranging them with the modern second line style featuring two drummers, funk bass grooves on sousaphone, and the typical and traditional brass and vocal sounds of New Orleans.
NOLA = New Orleans, Louisiana (United States).
The band is made up of six professional musicians who are current or former members of the best brass bands from the South-West of France.
2025 Line-up :
1 trumpet, 2 trombones,
1 sousaphone, 1 snare drum
1 bass drum + cymbal,
and 3 megaphones.
Types of performances :
Acoustic performance: Fixed and/or roaming show that is self-sufficient and adaptable (no specific setup time required).
Stage performance: See Technical Sheet and Rider 2025 in the PRO SPACE tab.
Duration and arrangement of sets: To be defined with the organizer:
The duration of a show is 1 hour and 30 minutes, divided into adaptable sets, averaging 2 sets of 45 minutes or 3 sets of 30 minutes on stage, with a maximum of 4 sets of 20 minutes, allowing for a 10-minute break between different acoustic/roaming sets outdoors (this time allows for relocation to perform at another venue, for example).
2024 REpertoire OVERVIEW :
The "second line" culture in New Orleans is a vibrant and unique tradition that dates back to the 19th century. Originating from funeral parades, this form of musical celebration has become emblematic of the city.
'Second lines' are festive processions that move through the streets to the lively rhythm of jazz, combining music, dance, and celebration. Participants march behind the main music group, often a brass band, waving colorful handkerchiefs and dancing to the sounds of brass and percussion.
It is a true explosion of joy and creativity, where locals and visitors to New Orleans can join in this unique cultural experience.
The 'second line' culture is a symbol of the vitality and diversity of this lively city, and it continues to bring people together in a festive and friendly spirit.
It has been called "the quintessential art form of New Orleans".
What is the
"SECOND LINE"
