Hot 8 Brass Band at Max Watts Melbourne

About

Steeped in New Orleans musical culture, the Hot 8 Brass Band has brought the unique energy of the deep south’s iconic Second Line parade to adoring sold-out audiences around the world – delivering funked-up brass-led grooves through a mix of catchy originals and raucous covers that weave in elements of funk, hip hop, R&B, soul and bounce.<br /><br />From working with Lauryn Hill and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), starring in Spike Lee docos and HBO’s Treme, to their anthemic take on Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing”, this infectiously upbeat 8-piece continue to represent the soul of New Orleans while forging their own powerful legacy.<br /><br />If it’s rowdy, swaggering, feel-good funky times you want, there’s only one thing to do.