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Sat • June 21 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Krewe Du Nord: A Celebration of New Orleans Music, Food & Community
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A Celebration of New Orleans Music, Food & Community
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Come celebrate all we’ve built and all that’s still possible. Krewe Du Nord is a free, all-ages outdoor festival that brings the soul of New Orleans to the heart of Minneapolis.
Coliseum Building Outdoor Lot
Saturday, June 21
2–9 PM
Featuring:
- The Soul Rebels (from New Orleans)
- St. Paul & the Minneapolis Funk All Stars
- Brass Solidarity
- Hipshaker MPLS (throughout the day)
“Du Nord, in all its forms, is about bringing people together. Krewe Du Nord is about bringing people from across the metro area together in South Minneapolis to celebrate the rebirth of Lake Street.”
Brass sensation The Soul Rebelsstarted with an idea-to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within the style of a modernized and contemporary brass band.
The Soul Rebels built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a party-like atmosphere.The eight-member collective frequently appear on major record label releases with star artists including Sony Music artist G-Eazy’s single ‘When You’re Gone” featuring Lil Wayne, Def Jam artist Dave East and Nas’“Godfather 4”, Big Freedia and Icona Pop’s“Pipe That” and Warner Music Group artist Phony Ppl’s new album. The Soul Rebels have scored original music for Walt Disney’s 2023 movie Haunted Mansion and appeared on the official soundtrack for Universal Pictures’ hit comedy Girls Trip.
The Soul Rebels have impressed viewers with two appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk series with Wu Tang Clan front man GZA, and headlined the global TED Conference.
The Soul Rebels are riding high in 2024 after receiving national attention following therelease of their new album, Poetry In Motion.
The Soul Rebels continue to expand their international reach touring four continents including Europe, Australia, China, South Korea and Japan. Their explosive stage presence has led to live collaborations with the likes of Katy Perry, Nas, G-Eazy, DMX, Robin Thicke, Macy Gray, Portugal. The Man, Robert Glasper, Pretty Lights, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Matisyahu and most notably their new supergroup with the legendary Wu Tang Clan.
The Soul Rebels continue to chart new territory and are respected for their ability to combine top notch musicianship with songs that celebrate peace, love and soul.
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St. Paul and The Minneapolis Funk All Stars
One of the best musicians to emerge from the Twin Cities, St. Paul (Paul Peterson) appeared in Purple Rain as a teenage wunderkind, playing keys with The Time on hits like “Jungle Love” and “The Bird.” He was hand-picked by Prince himself to be lead singer of The Family (best known for “Nothing Compares 2 U”) on Prince’s Paisley Park label.
In the tradition of Motown’s Funk Brothers, St. Paul has assembled the who’s who crew of the Minneapolis Sound with St. Paul & The Minneapolis Funk All Stars, showcasing those who wrote, produced, performed, or sung on some of the biggest hits from the heyday of electro funk-rock in the Twin Cities.
The All-stars can include*:
- Jellybean Johnson – Drummer for The Time and The Family.
- Dr. Fink – Keyboardist for Prince and the Revolution.
- Kirk Johnson – Drummer for Prince and the NPG.
- Elisa Fiorillo – Singer for Prince and the NPG.
- Oliver Leiber – Producer of Paula Abdul and guitarist with Tamara and The Seen.
- Jason Peterson DeLaire – Keys and saxophone with Solo and Carmen Electra.
- Horn Heads – Horn section for Prince.
Brass Solidarity
Brass Solidarity is a band founded in 2021 in response to the murder of George Floyd and the ongoing fight in the movement for Black lives. The members of Brass Solidarity come from a variety of musical backgrounds and are united in their dedication to using their talents to promote social justice and bring people together. They engage with social justice leadership to contribute to Actions for Justice. These musicians work for justice, not money. Stipends and donations they receive go directly into their work
Hipshaker MPLS – Original Vinyl 45s!
Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party
DJs Brian Engel, Greg Waletski, George Rodriguez