SOUL Brass Band | New Orleans Funk, Jazz and Hip Hop Infused Brass Band

Soul Brass Band New Orleans | Luxury and Private Events, Corporate Events and Weddings — SOUL Brass Band is a high-energy New Orleans brass band led by drummer, DJ, and frontman Derrick “Smoker” Freeman. Blending second line tradition, funk, soul, and hip-hop energy, the band delivers electrifying performances rooted in authentic New Orleans culture. Featuring acclaimed musicians including Billboard-charting saxophonist James Martin and Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Miles Lyons, SOUL moves effortlessly from festival stages and luxury weddings to private events, second lines, and packed dance floors — bringing unmatched groove, charisma, and live energy to every performance.

SOUL Brass Band Modern New Orleans Brass & Live Entertainment

Date	Event	Location
Saturday, July 18 @ 8:00PM Sat, Jul 18 @ 8:00PM	SOUL Brass Band at The Maple Leaf Maple Leaf, New Orleans, LA	Maple Leaf, New Orleans, LA
Friday, July 24 @ 9:00PM Fri, Jul 24 @ 9:00PM	Soul Brass Band @ Tipitina's Uptown Tipitina's Uptown, New Orleans, LA	Tipitina's Uptown, New Orleans, LA
Saturday, August 1 @ 11:00PM Sat, Aug 1 @ 11:00PM	Smoker's World: New Orleans After Dark ⭐ Le Bon Temps Roule, New Orleans, LA	Le Bon Temps Roule, New Orleans, LA
Saturday, August 22 @ 9:00PM Sat, Aug 22 @ 9:00PM	SOUL Brass Band: Saturday Night at Avenue Pub ⭐ The Avenue Pub, New Orleans, LA	The Avenue Pub, New Orleans, LA

Soul Brass Band 2026 by Katie Sikora, New Orleans

WHY BOOK SOUL BRASS BAND

Authentic New Orleans Experience
Rooted in the culture, SOUL Brass Band brings the sound, movement, and spirit of a true New Orleans second line to every performance.

Luxury-Ready & Planner-Friendly
Professional, reliable, and experienced with high-end events, tight timelines, and complex production environments.

Built for Energy & Flow
From cocktail hour ambiance to full parade second lines to packed dance floors—SOUL shapes the emotional arc of your event.