Member Bands

When the word “blues” comes up for discussion in New Orleans musical circles, the name Smoky Greenwell is certain to be mentioned. Since taking up the harmonica in the 1970s, he has performed with a virtual who’s who among nationally and locally renowned musicians, in addition to fronting his own blues bands for many years..

Jeff's unique style of Blues incorporates the style of Memphis combined with the mixture of New Orleans rhythms. "It is Memphis barbecue meeting up with New Orleans gumbo," quips Chaz.

The music of Lil’ Red and Big Bad is unique to New Orleans, a mix of blues, R&B and rock’n roll delivered with a lot of soul. When you add the vocal energy and stage performance of Nancy “Lil’ Red” Gros, it’s no mistake that this band made it to Memphis for the 2011 International Blues Challenge, and opened the main stage for the 2012 French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.

Powerful, heavy & bluesy !  People say it's the toughest sounding band around. The band with the original, raw sound hails from New Orleans, LA.  Johnny leads the ensemble and has racked up 11 records, countless festival appearances, over 30 European tours, a feature in a 2013 film as well as recording for the BBC in London, German National Radio in Bremen, and Belgian National Radio in Brussels.

"Almost sounding like no blues you've ever heard before !"  - MidWestRecord Review

JMMBs music is a blend of new and old at the same time.  Roots run deep as Johnny spent 16 years (and Smoke 6 years) at the blues' shrine "Babe's & Ricky's Inn" under the tutelage of Laura Mae "Mama" Gross.  She taught them the only color that mattered was blue and encouraged them to develop their own sound.  The "new" is living in the present and absorbing sounds coming from music they enjoy Today!  The results are apparent at every show and every recording "Mama's Boys" make.

 Ed Wills and Blues 4 Sale

Great place to hear blues, and our favorite was Ed Wills and Blues 4 Sale! Their music was fabulous and they were very entertaining. Bass player Charles Baker walked through the crowd as well as outside while playing - a crowd pleaser!!

Willie Lockett and the Blues Krewe

For the best Blues, Soul and R & B

Founded by lead vocalist Willie Lockett, bassist Paul R. Boudreaux.  This band has performed at The House  Of Blues and B.B Kings inNew Orleans, and Houston Tx. and open shows for Albert Collins, Ricky Scaggs, Fats Domino, just to name a few.

Focusing on the blues this hard hitting band has a unique sound mixed with Blues, Soul, Jazz, Swamp Pop and R&B. With five recorded CDs to date; these guys have worked Bourbon Street and clubs on  the East & Westbank of New Orleans for over 20 years. They  continues to entertain audiences from around the world. 

Chris Vincent is a New Orleans-based singer, songwriter and slide guitarist who channels American roots music through a raw, deeply human lens. With a signature style that fuses the haunting pull of Delta blues, the improvisational swagger of hard bop jazz, and the grit of roots music, Vincent’s playing is unmistakable: weathered, visceral, rhythmic, lyrical and full of soul.

Jerry Dugger is a New York Blues Hall Of Fame inductee and a veteran of the New York City Blues community, now residing in New Orleans.

His bass baritone voice and musicianship has taken him across America and Europe. ​​

As a songwriter Jerry writes from his life, and from the heart, sharing his personal experiences, triumphs and heartbreaks, he embodies the Blues. We hope you enjoy this collection of songs ranging from straight up Blues to a New Orleans marching beat, to quirky existential musings, to the title song Don’t Crow Don’t Cry, a parable of fame and fortune gone wrong. Thank you and enjoy the ride !

Mike is best known for his aggressive style of blues. Emotional solos and tight gospel rhythm hits. His performances are fun and interactive. He creates a real show delivering the old school blues form of creating stories for the crowd to listen to and respond. 

Mike is accompanied on stage by musicians from all around the country and has created a little Chicago in New Orleans when you walk into the club. .