Member Since: 29/03/2006
Band Website: www.backbeatfoundation.org
Band Members: The Backbeat Foundation has presented:Soulive, Cyril Neville, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Lettuce, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Dr. Claw, Troy Andrews and Orleans Avenue, Brotherhood of Groove, Toubab Krewe, Rebirth Brass Band, Dave Grippo, Theresa Andersson Group, Treme Brass Band, Klezmer All Stars, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Papa Mali, Topaz, Jamie McLean Band, Adam Deitch Project, Jonathan Batiste, Li'l Band 'O Gold, Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca, World Leader Pretend, the Lee Boys, Hill Country Revue, and many others.
Influences: The Backbeat Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Louisiana non-profit corporation whose mission is to foster support of the rich New Orleans cultural heritage through the presentation of innovative arts and music programming and community based events and projects. The Foundation provides resources and support to musicians living and working in New Orleans to help ensure that the musical community and legacy of New Orleans has the opportunity to flourish again.
Type of Label: Major