Date: Wednesday, June 1st
Time: Gate opens at 5:30 pm | Opening Band Mark & Maggie starts at 6:30 pm | Rebirth Brass Band starts at 8pm - 9:30pm
Tickets: $20 suggested donation to benefit elevateHER. This evening is a part of our FREE concert series on The LAWN presented by South Main Arts & Parks Trust in partnership with River Runners. We have selected five local organizations to support with this concert series. The Rebirth Brass Band concert beneficiary is elevateHER. Any donations made at the door will go directly to this Chaffee County non-profit.
Don’t miss the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band on The LAWN on Wednesday, June 1st! We are so incredibly honored to kick off our FREE community concert series on The LAWN with this legendary band. The Rebirth Brass Band is a New Orleans institution boasting fans like Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Ani DiFranco. They’ve been featured in the New York Times, Best of NOLA, and CNN. Tell your family and friends to mark their calendars and to meet you on The LAWN!
Concert Beneficiary: One of the components of this free summer concert series is to support organizations that are making an impact in Chaffee County. The Rebirth Brass Band concert will shine a light on elevateHER, a Chaffee County based non-profit that empowers girls through outdoor adventure. The elevateHER mission is to foster self-worth and grit in young women through mentoring, outdoor adventure, and holistic wellness programs. This organization will be present at this show to educate attendees on their initiatives. Any donations collected on this evening will go directly to elevateHER.
About The Band: “just saw THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND, unbelievable. hard as hell, free as a ray of light, there is not a band on earth that is better. stunning.” - Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers
For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B and the sounds from the streets they grew up on. From their legendary 25+ year run of Tuesday nights at the Maple Leaf to stages all over the world, Rebirth is the soundtrack of the Crescent City and her premier musical ambassador.
Founded by brothers Phil and Keith Frazier over 35 years ago, Rebirth began their career playing on the sidewalks of the French Quarter, and quickly landed gigs at second line parades. Those auspicious beginnings have led to thousands of shows to music aficionados everywhere, including heads of state and royalty.
The bands unique “soundtrack of New Orleans” has also garnered admiration from artists of all genres. They’ve shared the stage and collaborated with everyone from the Grateful Dead to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maceo Parker, Green Day, U2, James Brown, 311, G-Love, MuteMath, Juvenile, Train, Big Freedia, Ani Difranco, Galactic, Allen Touisant, Neville Brothers, Quincy Jones and Trombone Shorty.