Satchmo Summerfest
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Old U.S. Mint Museum 400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
This weekend festival dedicated to the memory of Louis Armstrong presents an extensive roster of performances by contemporary New Orleans musicians from many genres, paying homage to the musical and cultural legend. Bands coming to play read like a who's who of traditional and contemporary jazz, brass bands, and children's programming. They include Charmaine Neville, Michael Ward, Ricky Riccardi, Kermit Ruffins, Shannon Powell, David Sager, MIchael Decuir, Ellis Marsalis, Leroy Jones, and more.
Seminars and tasty food, too. The two main stages are located at the Old US Mint, 400 Esplanade Avenue. Daily admission $6. satchmosummerfest.org.
And don't miss the Kick Off Party at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel ( 621 St Louis St.), featuring Ellis Marsalis Jr. with special guest Ashlin Parker. Party includes dinner and drinks. 7 pm–9:30 pm. $65; $110 for couples, available at EventBrite.
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