Hot 8 Brass Band live in New Orleans

Experience Hot 8 Brass Band live on August 23rd

Hot 8 Brass Band is scheduled to perform at Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2026. The band is a prominent force in the New Orleans brass band tradition, blending traditional jazz instrumentation – trumpets, trombones, sousaphone, and drums – with hip-hop, funk, and soul influences. Originating in the late 1990s in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Hot 8 Brass Band gained recognition for their energetic live performances and contributions to the revitalization of the city’s musical culture following Hurricane Katrina. Their sound often incorporates call-and-response vocals and improvisational elements characteristic of second line parades.

Howlin’ Wolf is a long-standing music venue located on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans. Established in 1987, it's known for hosting a diverse range of local and touring acts, particularly those rooted in blues, funk, jazz and jam band genres. The venue operates within a historic building and features an intimate setting conducive to close interaction between performers and audiences.