With lyrics so personal, so mature, and so direct, Mia has established herself as an artist to watch. In early 2006, Mia and a few talented friends joined forces as a funk-rock-soul group that made an instant impression on the local music scene, playing legendary New Orleans s... Read more

Dr. John, or Mac Rebennack to friends and family, is the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. His colorful musical career began in the 1950s when he wrote and played guitar on some of the greatest records to come out of the Crescent City, including re... Read more

Threadhead Records artist Marc Stone has been a professional musician in New Orleans for 15 years, playing with many of Louisiana's great artists. He plays with his own group as well as his Acoustic Blues duo, Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters, Fatien Ensemble and Der... Read more

In 2006 after a near death experience, Jeff felt the needed to explore his musical roots, and moved to New Orleans. He has become a strong exponent of the piano styles of Professor Longhair, James Booker, Huey "Piano" Smith, Tuts Washington and the accordion style of Clifton C... Read more

A product of the culturally and musically rich Treme' neighborhood, when Shannon Powell is behind the drums, his fellow musicians and audiences are assured of the most solid, swingin' and stylistically simpatico rhythms to be found anywhere on the planet. Heavily influenc... Read more

A contemporary of some of New Orleans' funk greats, Renard Poché's contributions can be counted among the defining factors of funk in New Orleans. Best known for his electrifying guitar work, Poché is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist whose been known to move effortless... Read more

Since arriving in New Orleans in 1998, Casandra Faulconer has become one of the hardest working and most sought after bass players in the city. She's been nominated for an OffBeat award as one of New Orleans' best bass players, alongside George Porter, Jr. and James Singleton. Read more

New Orleans native Charlie Miller is an old friend to several instruments, but the trumpet is his first love. He's worked with everyone from B.B. King and Al Hirt to the New York Ballet and the Saturday Night Live Band. Read more

Since moving to New Orleans in 1992, Bob has played piano and organ and sung, both live and in the studio, with numerous Louisiana bands and musicians, as well as performing solo. Read more

Militant environmentalist and cultural activist, poet and singer-songwriter Zachary Richard's roots are deeply planted in his native Louisiana. Inspired by the various styles of the region, his songs go beyond the limitations of any particular genre. Read more