CELEBRATION OF NEW ORLEANS MUSIC
On Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the House of Blues New Orleans, NOSACONN and ADE along with over 70 musicians will have a “Celebration of New Orleans Music Benefiting the Future of Our City . . . Our Children.” Tickets at House of Blues Box Office:
NOSACONN Concert HOB 5.14.15 Tickets
[Proceeds to NOSACONN a 501C(3) organization]
General Admission $25
VIP Tickets $150 [limited quantity]
Show Time:
Doors open @7pm
Showtime 8pm til Midnight Silent Auction:
African Art
Over 70 Artists Performing Including:
Russell Batiste & Friends featuring Jason Neville and Wild Tchoupitoulas Indians, Keith Washington, Hot 8, James Andrews Family, Stephanie Jordan, Rockin’ Dospie, Mike “Soulman” Baptiste, David Batiste & Gladiators, Jamal Batiste, Ryan Batiste and Raw Revolution, Ka$h Ackbar, KCAP Singers from Durban, South Africa, KGates and NOSAONN Arts Music PM Students, Shamar Allen, Free Spirit African Drummers and Stilt Walkers, Chosen Ones Brass Band, Joe “Cool” Davis, Reverend Lois, Dejean & Family, 5th Ward Weebie, Vesti Jackson, Honey Vibes, Archie “The Voice”, Lionel Talbert the Legend, Hector Gallardo’s Cuban Jazz Trio.
“It is imperative that we celebrate New Orleans’ cultural brand of music today and preserve it for future generations”, says Damon J. Batiste, Founder and President of NOSACONN.
“Through our Arts in Education Initiative: Cultural Enrichment Program started in 2008, we engage student learning through Cultural arts to enhance literacy and numeracy skill for urban students while bringing families and communities together and celebrating our musical heritage”, he adds. “NOSACONN’s Arts in Education initiative delivers an outstanding enrichment program that provides at risk boys and girls with the needed skills to enjoy the arts”, says Lee Green, VP of ADE.
Key supporters of the Celebration Concert: New Orleans Arts in Education Initiative, Port of South Louisiana, Liquid Capital Corporation, Kidney Foundation of New Orleans, Vincent Sylvain, Peaches Records, Let’s Live Radio & Break Thru Media, Valentino New Orleans Hotels, New Orleans Convention Company, Inc., and House of Blues.