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Over the past 18 months, Alejandro de los Rios, Jonathan Bachman and Michael Seaman have traced the history of New Orleans brass band music for their film “Brass Roots.” De los Rios and Bachman, both ...

There are plenty of Easter musical treats to enjoy from a variety of composers from BrookWright Music. BrookWright Music has an extensive selection of music that celebrates Easter as well as enriching ...

The culmination of the brass band season is fast approaching as the UK's top ensembles prepare to compete in two prestigious finals this September and October. Bands from across the country will go ...

Rebirth Brass Band is one of New Orleans’ preeminent musical exports. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Rebirth Brass Band Music fans looking for a taste of New Orleans will get their chance Monday, Dec. 30, ...

“You could have the best rock and roll band playing on stage, and a brass band would come and turn the whole house out. Something about that energy that a brass band brings: we got music for your mind ...

It may be tempting to dismiss the Jim Henson-inspired puppet band Fragile Rock as a gimmick, but these puppets pack a punch ...

The Grammy Award-winning Dirty Dozen Brass Band will perform at Fort Mose Historic State Park on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. The New Orleans-based band is known for its unique "musical gumbo" sound that ...

The Rusty Crayfish Brass Band plays original New Orleans-style brass music. The Rusty Crayfish Brass Band is all about having fun and connecting with audiences through their New Orleans-style brass ...

Big Wy's Brass Band is an Austin, Texas-based group known for its mix of traditional New Orleans jazz and original funk music. The band found a welcoming audience in Shreveport, Louisiana, after ...