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RUSSELL WELCH

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"This is virtuoso guitar work, pure and simple. A master of the instrument and the Gypsy genre lets the fireworks fly, but it's always tasteful and melodic; it always feels effortless. He's having fun and it's simply amazing.This music belongs in a Wes Anderson movie. It's quirky, inventive, fun, playful and always fundamentally sound musicianship. I love it. For its personality and beauty." - Jon Stewart (Detroit)

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Russell Welch is an internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist, composer, and educator hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, and now based in New Orleans. Renowned for his expertise in the Django Reinhardt tradition, Welch seamlessly blends the rich heritage of Mississippi blues with the unmistakable sound of New Orleans. He currently has eight albums and counting and performs almost every night with a Who’s Who of New Orleans musicians when not touring renowned festivals and venues around the world. Performing/teaching at Django in June 2025! https://djangoinjune.com/artists/

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Where to find Russell in June:

 

NOLA

5/1 Maison 3-6p

5/3 Spotted Cat Music Club 6-9:15p

5/5 Spotted Cat Music Club 10-?a

5/6 Spotted Cat Music Club 6-10p

5/7 Creole Tomato Fest 12:45-1:30p

5/8 Purple Party at Santos 8p-stupid late

 

DJANGO IN JUNE

5/10 -5-13

 

NOLA

5/17 Spotted Cat Music Club 6-9:15p

5/19 House of Blues Foundation Room 6-9p

5/19 Spotted Cat Music Club 10-?a

5/20 Spotted Cat Music Club 6-10p

5/23 Smoke Show at Always Lounge 7pm

5/24 Spotted Cat Music Club 6-9:15p

5/26 House of Blues Foundation Room 6-9p

5/26 Spotted Cat Music Club 10-?a

5/30 Smoke Show at Always Lounge 6pm

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Showarama Gypsy Jazz - Shine
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Magnolia Entertainment NOLA

Showarama Gypsy Jazz - Shine

Uniquely New Orleans. Simply Magnolia Entertainment. https://www.magnolianola.com Purchase Russell Welch's music at https://therussellwelchhotquartet.bandcamp.com Influenced by the music of Django Reinhardt and the city of New Orleans, Showarama Hot Gypsy Jazz offers a fresh voice in the genre of Gypsy Jazz. Devoted to the technical and passionate playing required of French jazz musicians, the group plays an array of original swing numbers, relaxing waltzes, and playful arrangements of traditional gypsy and New Orleans jazz. Showarama’s music fits perfectly as either featured or background music. Magnolia Entertainment is the New Orleans music entertainment agency. We are devoted to providing clients with New Orleans musicians of only the highest level of experience, musical talent, and professionalism for all corporate and social events. This is achieved while ensuring the booking process is an ease. Whatever your event, choose Magnolia for the best Jazz Bands and all other entertainment New Orleans has to offer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE BAND: Russell Welch - Guitar Molly Reeves - Guitar Joshua Gouzy - Bass ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website -- https://www.magnolianola.com Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/magnoliaentertainmentnola/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/magnolia.entertainment/ Soundcloud -- https://soundcloud.com/magnoliaentertainmentnola/ Subscribe to our YouTube -- http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=magnoliaentertainmentnola

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