Hot 8 Brass Band
Le Poisson Rouge168B Bleecker Street, New York 10012
Hot 8 Brass Band brings its 30 Year Anniversary Tour to Le Poisson Rouge, with the New Orleans ensemble appearing in its brass-band formation of two trombones, two trumpets, tenor sax, sousaphone, bass drum and snare drum.
Based in New Orleans, Hot 8 draw on traditional jazz while folding in funk, hip hop, rap and bounce. Known for their version of Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing” and for reworking familiar songs, they have collaborated with Jon Batiste, Blind Boys of Alabama, Basement Jaxx and Alice Russell. The Guardian said they have done more than any other band “to recast the long tradition of New Orleans marching music for modern times,” while BBC Music praised their “ingenious, almost logic-defying arrangements.”
Le Poisson Rouge offers a versatile space where artistry meets nightlife, with a capacity of around 700 and a modular stage that adapts to diverse performances. The venue blends seated classical concerts with standing rock or DJ sets, creating a dynamic flow throughout the evening. Its design, by Walters-Storyk Design Group, ensures excellent acoustics and sightlines, allowing you to catch every detail from the front row to the back. The adjacent Gallery Bar provides a quieter spot with a small stage, perfect for more intimate moments. Expect a night that can shift from focused listening to lively dancing, with a full bar available but no full restaurant. Shows are ticketed, and buying ahead is recommended. The venue’s rich programming spans classical, indie, jazz, and more, reflecting its founders’ vision to fuse popular and art cultures in a single vibrant setting.