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Lifetime Achievement Award to & an Interview with Mark Samuels
The Cutting Edge Music and Business Conference is honoring our president, Mark Samuels, with a lifetime achievement award during their 25th conference on August 24th, 2017 at the Little Gem Saloon at 7:30p.
During an interview with MezRay Tours while they were in town for Jazzfest, Mark actually traces the beginning of the label to Wynton Marsalis, Ben Franklin High School and the Cutting Edge Music and Business Conference.
Listen to that interview here >
Our 20th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration Was SO MUCH FUN!
We had an amazing night at our 20th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration at the Little Gem Saloon with many of our artists. If you are with a festival, club, concert promoter or an individual who’s looking for an amazing night of music, please consider booking one, two or more of our artists and let us help you support your events with our #BSR20 promotional umbrella (that includes $)!
Our 20th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration. LIVE STREAMING!
We are kicking off our 20th Anniversary at the beautifully renovated and musically historic Little Gem Saloon on Friday, May 5, 2017 during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival! Doors at 7p. Show at 8:30p. Music non-stop upstairs and downstairs. Get your tickets right now HERE (you know it will sell out).
Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet (8:30p downstairs)
The Battle: Kermit Ruffins v. Irvin Mayfield (9:15p downstairs)
Basin Street Supergroup (10p upstairs)
Dr. Michael White Quartet (10:45p downstairs)
Davell Crawford & One Foot In The Blues (11:30p upstairs)
Come visit New Orleans!
CHECK THIS OUT! THAT NIGHT YOU CAN FIND THE LIVE STREAM OF THE FESTIVITIES AND THE SHOW RIGHT HERE OR AT www.Facebook.com/BasinStreetRecords
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GiveNola Day 2017
Today is GiveNola Day, and we wanted to thank those who go out of their way to support New Orleans non-profits. Donate $20 or more, and get our GiveNola Day Sampler with twelve songs from all twelve Basin Street artists for FREE!
Donate at the donation station at GiveNola Fest, and you will receive a coupon code for the FREE download!
Did you already donate online at GiveNola’s website? Send us proof of your donation of $20 or more (an e-mail confirmation works), and we will send you the coupon code directly! E-mail us at info (at) basinstreetrecords.com, send us a Facebook message, or DM us on Twitter @BasinStRecords).
Jazzfest & French Quarter Fest
Jazzfest and French Quarter Fest have both made their lineup announcements!
Come visit New Orleans!
Our artists at French Quarter Fest:
Thursday, April 6th Dr.Michael White
Saturday, April 8th Kermit Ruffins
Sunday, April 9th Bill Summers, Jeremy Davenport
Our artists at Jazzfest:
Friday April 28 Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers
Saturday April 29th Jon Cleary, Rebirth Brass Band
Thursday May 4th A Salute to Louis Armstrong feat. Nicholas Payton, James Andrews and Dr. White, Irvin Mayfield, Torkestra: The Great American Songbook ft. Germaine Bazzle, Kermit Ruffins, Clint Johnson and more
Friday May 5th Davell Crawford, Jason Marsalis
Saturday May 6th Dr Michael White with Original Liberty Jazz band feat. Thais Clark, Jeremy Davenport, Henry Butler’s Jambalaya Band, The New Orleans Groove Masters feat. Herlin Riley, Shannon Powell and Jason Marsalis
Sunday May 7th Kermit Ruffins’ Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Bill Summers’ Jazalsa
DON’T MISS Basin Street Records’ 20th Anniversary Kickoff at Little Gem Saloon on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 7p. Tickets available now. Click HERE.