Saturday, September 20th – The Soda City Brass Band brings the party to The Velvet Note with two high-energy sets that fuse second-line tradition with gritty, modern groove. Expect tradition. Demand funk. They bring the energy—you bring the dancing.
Led by nationally recognized jazz trumpeter Mark Rapp—a former student of the legendary Ellis Marsalis and a veteran of the New York jazz scene—the band channels the spirit of New Orleans through a Soda City lens. Rapp’s trumpet is both lyrical and modern, honoring the brass-band lineage while pushing boldly into fresh territory.
With a powerhouse frontline of horns, sousaphone, and drums, Soda City Brass Band turns any room into a street-party celebration. It’s a joyful, sweat-happy night built for movement, call-and-response, and big smiles.
What to Expect
- Second-line swagger meets funk-forward fire
- Tight horn hits, sousaphone-driven bass lines, and relentless pocket
- Classics reimagined plus crowd-pleasing originals
- An open invitation to dance (yes, even in our listening room)
Show Details
- Date: September 20
- Showtimes: 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM (two separate seatings)
- Venue: The Velvet Note — intimate sound, up close and electrifying
Tickets will move fast for this one—lock in your seat and let the good times roll.