Nickel-A-Dance presents Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Nickel-A-Dance presents Kermit RuffinsThe Nickel-A-Dance is a free, family-friendly jazz concert series in New Orleans, celebrating the citys rich musical heritage. Founded in 1994, it features top local jazz musicians performing classic jazz, blues, and swing. Originally held at Caf Brasil on Frenchmen Street, the series now takes place at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Sundays from 3:006:00 PM. The event is open to all ages and aims to make live jazz accessible to everyone.Kermit Ruffins is a renowned jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and composer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Influenced by legends like Louis Armstrong and Louis Jordan, Ruffins is celebrated for his bright, silvery trumpet tone and charismatic stage presence...

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Nickel-A-Dance presents Kermit RuffinsThe Nickel-A-Dance is a free, family-friendly jazz concert series in New Orleans, celebrating the citys rich musical heritage. Founded in 1994, it features top local jazz musicians performing classic jazz, blues, and swing. Originally held at Caf Brasil on Frenchmen Street, the series now takes place at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Sundays from 3:006:00 PM. The event is open to all ages and aims to make live jazz accessible to everyone.Kermit Ruffins is a renowned jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and composer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Influenced by legends like Louis Armstrong and Louis Jordan, Ruffins is celebrated for his bright, silvery trumpet tone and charismatic stage presence. He co-founded the Rebirth Brass Band in 1983, helping to revitalize New Orleans brass band music. In 1992, he formed his own group, the Barbecue Swingers, known for their lively performances and Ruffins signature barbecue cooking at shows. Beyond his musical career, Ruffins has appeared in HBOs Treme and contributed to the 2016 film The Jungle Book. He continues to be a vibrant ambassador of New Orleans jazz.For more info on Nickel-A-Dance, visit: https://www.nojc.org/nickel-a-danceShows from 3-6pmDoors at 2:30pmRestuarant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner before or after your showtime:Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com !Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by forwarding your E-ticket confirmation with dinner request info to [email protected] after your tickets have been purchased online. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival.Bar Room is Open 5pm - Midnight for all, with or without tickets.Kind Reminder: Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before getting seated in the Music Room for your ticketed showtime.Due to our intimate venues limited seating capacity, advance tickets are strongly suggested in order to guarantee seats for this acclaimed show!

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