SHOWS
Jambalaya 2nd Saturdays
Join a rotating cast of members from BrassFed Nation’s Jambalaya Horns for a night of New Orleans Street Style Brass, Funk, R&B, and Second-Lines!
Free, 21+
CAPE ANN BIG BAND
Cape Ann Big Band returns to the Summer Concert series at the Gentile Bandstand with featured vocalists Emily Grace and Scott Parisi!
Rain Date: Wednesday July 15th, 2026
ALL AGES, FREE
Jambalaya Orchestra
BrassFed Nation is bringing the 15-piece Jambalaya Orchestra to the 2026 MBTS Music Festival!
Details and Tickets Available at:
CMJ & The Jambalaya Five
Join Carlos Menezes Jr & The JambalayaFive for a night of NOLA & Caribbean fusion!
No Cover, 21+
CMJ & The Jambalaya Five
Join Carlos Menezes Jr & The JambalayaFive for a night of NOLA & Caribbean fusion!
No Cover, 21+
CMJ & The Jambalaya Five
Join Carlos Menezes Jr & The JambalayaFive for a night of NOLA & Caribbean fusion!
No Cover, 21+
Jambalaya Horns
Jambalaya Horns return to the Rhumbline!
Join us for Funky Second-Lines and NOLA Favorites!
NO COVER, 21+
Jambalaya 2nd Saturdays
Join a rotating cast of members from BrassFed Nation’s Jambalaya Horns for a night of New Orleans Street Style Brass, Funk, R&B, and Second-Lines!
Free, 21+
CMJ & The Jambalaya Five
Join Carlos Menezes Jr & The JambalayaFive for a night of NOLA & Caribbean fusion!
No Cover, 21+
Jambalaya Horns
The Jambalaya Horns return to Drift with the full band!
Join us for Funky Second-Lines and NOLA Favorites!
No Cover, 21+
Big Band Swing @ St. Peter's Fiesta
Celebrate Fiesta Sunday in the Square with BrassFed Nation’s Generations Big Band featuring members of BrassFed Nation with 14 all-star student performers from Cape Ann! Featured vocalists Alessandro Schoc, Lyla Worthley, and Scarlett Berge!
ALL AGES!
FREE, PUBLIC EVENT
Cape Ann Big Band
Cape Ann Big Band is bringing the swing to Backbeat Brewing Co. with featured vocalists Emily Grace and Scott Parisi!
ALL AGES!
NO COVER!
Jambalaya 2nd Saturdays
Join a rotating cast of members from BrassFed Nation’s Jambalaya Horns for a night of New Orleans Street Style Brass, Funk, R&B, and Second-Lines!
Free, 21+
Jambalaya Mardi Gras Bash 2026
The 13-Piece Jambalaya Horns Orchestra is bringing “The Crescent City” to Cape Ann this Mardi Gras Season! Featuring Guest Vocalist Jacyn Tremblay!
General Admission and Reserved Seating Available.
18+ Show
BIG BAND BLAST IV w/ BrassFed Nation & BT/ALC BIG BAND
THE BIG BAND BLAST WILL RETURN TO THE CABOT TO ONCE AGAIN PAY HOMAGE TO THE 1939 BIG BAND BATTLES AT CARNEGIE HALL!
Masterfully crafted by Henley Douglas Jr. and band leaders Carlos Menezes Jr of BrassFed Nation and Brian Thomas and Alex Lee Clark of BT ALC Big Band, “Round Four” promises the return of two, twenty-piece orchestras side-by-side for an evening of high-energy trading and showmanship!
ALL AGES! TICKETS @ www.thecabot.org
Dinner with The Jazz Brewers
Join Carlos Menezes Jr and the Jazz Brewers every First Thursday for dinner and jazz at The Franklin Cape Ann.
Reservations Recommended!
All Ages, 6-9pm
CMJ & The Jambalaya Krewe
Join Carlos Menezes Jr & Friends for a night of mixed genres spanning NOLA Funk to Soul and Island fusions!
21+
BackBeat Big Band Monday w/ BrassFed Nation
Join the BrassFed Nation with Guest Vocalist Rhiannon Hurst at Backbeat Brewing for a night of free big band music!
All Ages, No Cover
Orchids After Dark w/ Jambalaya Krewe
Experience the elegance of Elevated: An Orchid Exhibition in a whole new light during this exclusive after-hours event. Each evening features a cash bar, light bites available for purchase, and live performances by talented local musicians. Photo-worthy moments among captivating orchid displays, breathtaking aerial works of artist Cicely Carew, and creative lighting exclusive to Orchids After Dark await. Must be at least 21 to attend.
Ticketing: Ticket price includes one free beverage: choice of non-alcoholic, beer, wine, or the signature drink.
Salem Jazz & Soul Fundraiser 2026 @ Backbeat Brewing
A Night of New Orleans Jazz & Soul: Fundraiser for Salem Jazz and Soul Festival
TICKET INFO COMING SOON
About the Performance
Henri Smith and the Jambalaya Krewe will bring the heart and soul of New Orleans to life with their intoxicating blend of funk, soul, and brassy second-line rhythms. From traditional New Orleans street beats to original compositions, this dynamic ensemble delivers an authentic Big Easy experience that will have you dancing in the street
Jambalaya 2nd Saturdays
Join a rotating cast of members from BrassFed Nation’s Jambalaya Horns for a night of New Orleans Street Style Brass, Funk, R&B, and Second-Lines!
Free, 21+
Brunch @ Lou’s w/ Jambalaya Krewe
Join the Jambalaya Krewe Quintet for a NOLA-infused Brunch featuring Carlos Menezes Jr (sax/trombone), Brian Cogger (trumpet), Matt Jenson (piano), Gary Wolsieffer (Bass), and Derek Hayden (drums)
All Ages!
Dinner with The Jazz Brewers
Join Carlos Menezes Jr and the Jazz Brewers every First Thursday for dinner and jazz at The Franklin Cape Ann.
Reservations Recommended!
All Ages, 6-9pm
CMJ & The Jambalaya Krewe
Join Carlos Menezes Jr & Friends for a night of mixed genres spanning NOLA Funk to Soul and Island fusions!
21+
Carlos Menezes Jr's BrassFed Nation
Carlos Menezes Jr’s BrassFed Nation will return to the Shalin Liu Performance Center for its 3rd Annual Back to NOLA show featuring special guests! This summer’s showcase will transport audience members to the Caribbean for a journey though the musical traditions that made their way to New Orleans over the past century. DETAILS COMING SOON!
Jambalaya 2nd Saturdays
Join a rotating cast of members from the 12-piece Jambalaya Brass Band for a night of New Orleans Street Style Brass, Funk, R&B, and Second-Lines!
Free, 21+
DubTone Orchestra @ Harbor Loop Series
The DubTone Orchestra is bringing all 13-pieces to this year’s Harbor Loop Summer Concert Series! Featuring Riki Rocksteady on vocals!
Don’t miss a special collaboration featuring members of the Cape Ann Youth Big Band!
All Ages
Free!
CABB @ Gentile Bandstand Series
CABB returns for the opening of the summer concert series at the Gentile Bandstand!
Rain Date: Wednesday July 9, 2025
ALL AGES, FREE
DubTone Orchestra’s Caribbean Fiesta
The 13-Piece DubTone Orchestra will return to The Cut for Fiesta Blowout No. 2! It’s New Orleans meets the Caribbean: the big, brassy horns of the French Quarter colliding with the Rocksteady beat of early Jamaica! It is Reggae and Ska, Calypso and Dancehall, Latin and Jazz, all in one! Their eclectic mix of covers (from Bob Marley to Paquito D’Rivera!) and original compositions will put the beat in your feet and have you dancing all night this Fiesta season!
Reserved Rail Stools and G.A. Standing.
8:00pm Doors
8:30pm Show
21+ / Positive I.D. Required
$25-$35
Jambalaya Horns @ The Bell Inn Tavern
Jambalaya Horns return to the Bell Inn Tavern in Peobody!
Join us for Funky Second-Lines and NOLA Favorites!
21+
Jambalaya 2nd Saturdays
Join a rotating cast of members from the 12-piece Jambalaya Brass Band for a night of New Orleans Street Style Brass, Funk, R&B, and Second-Lines!
Free, 21+
Dinner with The Jazz Brewers
Join the Jazz Brewers Quartet at DRIFT for an evening of easy listening standards, bossas, and smooth pop favorites!
Reservations Recommended!
Jambalaya 2nd Saturdays
Join a rotating cast of members from the 12-piece Jambalaya Brass Band for a night of New Orleans Street Style Brass, Funk, R&B, and Second-Lines!
Free, 21+
Jambalaya Horns @ The Rhumbline
Jambalaya Horns return to the Rhumbline for a “FAT FRIDAY” MardiGras style party full of NOLA funk, R&B, and Island fusions!
21+
CMJ & The DubTone5
Join Carlos Menezes Jr & Friends for a night of mixed genres spanning NOLA Funk to Soul and Island fusions!
21+
Jambalaya 2nd Saturdays
Join a rotating cast of members from the 12-piece Jambalaya Brass Band for a night of New Orleans Street Style Brass, Funk, R&B, and Second-Lines!
Free, 21+
Jambalaya Horns @ The Bell Inn Tavern
Jambalaya Horns return to the Bell Inn Tavern in Peobody!
Join us for Funky Second-Lines and NOLA Favorites!
21+
CMJ & The DubTone5
Join Carlos Menezes Jr & Friends for a night of mixed genres spanning NOLA Funk to Soul and Island fusions!
21+

