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

Brass bands are steeped in tradition as old as the second line, but the bands that always stand out are those that break rules and make new ones. That was true generations ago as New Orleans outfits ...

Charlevoix will host the Northern Michigan Brass Band on Feb. 22, featuring music from hymns to jazz and film scores. Tickets ...

What better way to enjoy the music of the holiday season than with the majestic sound of brass. Join music director Stephen Squires and the Illinois Brass Band for an evening filled with of the music ...

Growing up in Tulsa, Greg "Coach" Fallis made it his goal to move to New Orleans and immerse himself in the Crescent City's signature brass band sound. When he got to the Big Easy, though, nothing ...

Brass Solidarity was formed after George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in 2020. Now, the band is playing at protests against federal immigration enforcement, in an effort to bring joy to ...

They’ve played at international festivals, in nightclubs and on a boat in the New York harbor. In one unusual gig, they played on the L train in Chicago. This local band has even been on the radio — ...

Before they were playing jazz festivals all over the world, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band honed their skills in a small bar called the Glass House in one of New Orleans’ toughest neighborhoods. The first ...

Brass Solidarity was formed after George Floyd’s murder, and now also marks the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at its weekly meetup ...

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, ...

For nearly 25 years, the Brass Liberation Orchestra has played for protests ranging from marches and rallies to more ...