Axeman's Ball Featuring Naughty Professor

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Emily Ferretti

Naughty Professor, who will play at the Axeman's Ball.

The infamous "Axeman of New Orleans" terrorized the city over one hundred years ago. Though the axe-wielding murderer was never caught, his legacy still holds a fearful place in the conscience of New Orleans today. His letters published in the Times-Picayune are chilling, though he does share New Orleans' love of its favorite genre: "I am very fond of jazz music, and I swear by all the devils in the nether regions that every person shall be spared in whose home a jazz band is in full swing at the time I have just mentioned. If everyone has a jazz band going, well, then, so much the better for you people." 

The Krewe of Boo is playing on the Axeman's gory legacy—and his love of jazz—for their swinging, prohibition-themed event The Axeman's Ball. New Orleans' own brutal progressive jazz six-piece Naughty Professor will provide killer live music, drinks and bites will flow, and all are encouraged to don their 1920s-best for this ball at Republic NOLA. $15–$25. 7 pm–11 pm. Find the event on Facebook or at axemanball.com for tickets or more information.