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On Mardi Gras, your eyes might feast on the intricate and elaborate beadwork of the Indians as they dance down the street, but the first thing you’ll hear when they make their way toward you is the propulsive back line, known as “the rumble”. GRAMMY-nominated septet The Rumble is more than just a band, it’s an opportunity to be immersed in a wholly unique facet of New Orleans culture, and “a funky, feather rufflin’ extravaganza good for second line strutting no matter the season” (No Depression).

Featuring Big Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. of the Young Eagles on vocals and percussion, Aurélien Barnes trumpet/vocals, José Maize Jr. trombone/vocals, TJ Norris bass/vocals, Ari Teitel guitar/vocals, Andriu Yanovski keyboards/vocals, and Trenton O’Neal drums/vocals, The Rumble is a symphony of rich colour and propulsive sound that fuses iconic New Orleans funk à la The Meters and The Neville Brothers, with electrifying brass and the singular visual splendour of the Black Masking carnival tradition.