Hot 8 Brass Band live in New Orleans

Experience Hot 8 Brass Band live on August 16th

Hot 8 Brass Band is scheduled to perform at Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 16, 2026. The band is a prominent force in the New Orleans brass band tradition, blending traditional jazz funeral and processional music with elements of funk, hip-hop, and rock. Formed in 1996 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Hot 8 Brass Band initially served as a social outlet for young men in the city’s Ninth Ward and has since gained international recognition for its energetic live performances and innovative arrangements. Their instrumentation typically includes trumpets, trombones, sousaphone, snare and bass drums, and percussion.

Howlin’ Wolf is a long-standing music venue located on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans. Established in 1989, it's known for showcasing local and touring musicians across genres including blues, funk, jazz, rock and brass band music. The venue occupies a building with historical roots dating back to the early 20th century; originally a bar named “The Old Absinthe House”, it underwent several iterations before becoming Howlin’ Wolf. It features a relatively intimate setting fostering close interaction between performers and audiences.