Schedule of Events:

March 17, 2025

10:00am - 3:00pm: Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival Inaugural Golf Tournament

Join us to support the Daniel Moses Barker Foundation's mission of preserving the musical heritage of New Orleans. Tee off with us and contribute to the Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival's educational programs and youth workshops that inspire the next generation of musicians. Your participation not only supports cultural enrichment but also ensures that the legacy of Danny Barker continues to influence young artists.
Charity Golf Tournament
Teams, Individuals & Sponsors Welcome!

Location: English Turn Golf & Country Club - 1 Clubhouse Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131

March 18, 2025

12:30pm - 1:45pm: Banjo & Guitar Clinic at UNO

Performers: Seva Venet and Mahmoud Chauki, hosted by Steve Masakowski.

Location: The University of New Orleans - 2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70122

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Patron Party

Performers: Gregg Stafford, Mari Watanabe, Dr. Michael White, Mitchell Player, Frank Nandorf, Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, Herman LeBeaux and Detroit Brooks.

Location: Terrell House Bed & Breakfast - 1441 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

March 19, 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Banjo and Guitar Summit

Performers: Brian Seager, John Rankin, Seva Venet, Mahmoud Chouki, David Bandrowski and Steve Masakowski

Location: New Orleans Jazz Museum - 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Blue Lu Barker Tribute Concert

Performers: Dee Dee Bridgewater and Dr. Michael White leading the Danny Barker Tribute Band composed by the following musicians Mark Brooks (bass), Herman LeBeaux (drums), Freddy Lonzo ( trombone), Michael White ( clarinet), Detroit Brooks (guitar)

Location: New Orleans Museum of Art - 1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124

March 20, 2025

2:00pm - 3:45pm: Banjo & Guitar Clinic at NOCCA

Performers: David Bandrowski and YUSA, hosted by Michael Pellera

Location: New Orleans Center for Creative Arts - 2800 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

7:30pm and 9:30pm: Catherine Russell and Danny Barker Tribute Band

Performers: Catherine Russell and Danny Barker Tribute Band
featuring Freddy Lonzo (trombone), Herman LeBeaux (drums), Detroit Brooks (guitar), Tyler Thomson ( bass), Steve Pistorious (piano) and Jamil Sharit (trumpet)

Location: Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro - 626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116

March 21, 2025

10:00am - 11:00am: Parade: Michael Brooks and The Sons of Jazz Brass Band
11:00am - 12:00pm: Shannon Powell
11:30am - 12:20pm: Chris Thomas King
12:00am - 12:45pm: John Rankin, Sally Young
12:15pm - 1:15pm: Seva Venet
12:30pm - 1:20pm: Steve Pistorius'
1:00pm - 1:45pm: Larry Brunner, Gregg Stafford
1:30pm - 2:30pm: Mark Brooks
1:30pm - 2:20pm: Mari Watanabe
2:00pm - 2:45pm: Gerald French, Fred Kasten
2:45pm - 3:45pm: Gregg Stafford
2:30pm - 3:20pm: Herlin Riley
2:30pm - 3:20pm: Dr. Brice Miller -Junior Pinstripe Brass Band History Ronell Johnson
3:30pm - 4:20pm: Gerald French
3:30pm - 4:20pm: Clive Wilson, John McCusker
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Ruffins & The Kermit BBQ Swingers

Location: New Orleans Jazz Museum - 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116

March 22, 2025

10:00am - 11:00am: Parade: Pinstripe Brass Band
11:00am - 12:00pm: Charmaine Neville
11:30am - 12:20pm: Yusa
12:00am - 12:45pm: Geraldine Wyckoff
12:15pm - 1:15pm: John Boutte
12:30pm - 1:20pm: Wendell Brunious
1:00pm - 1:45pm: Kermit Ruffins
1:30pm - 2:30pm: Mahmoud Chouki
1:30pm - 2:20pm: Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes
2:00pm - 2:45pm: Benny Jones
2:45pm - 3:45pm: Lil Freddie King
2:30pm - 3:20pm: Solid Harmony
3:00pm - 3:45pm: Donna Sims
3:30pm - 4:20pm: Steve Masakowski & Family
4:00pm - 4:45pm: Leroy Jones
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Treme Brass Band w/the Black Men of Labor

Location: New Orleans Jazz Museum - 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116

March 23, 2025

10:00am - 11:00am: “In The Beginning…” Fairview Baptist Church Pastor Chis Sylvain, Minister George Brooks, Jr and Minister Tara Alexander.
11:00am - 12:00pm: Jimmy "Bean" Ballero
11:30am - 12:30pm: The Pfister Sisters
12:00am - 12:45pm: Les Getrex, Donna Sims
12:15pm - 1:15pm: Leroy Jones
12:30pm - 1:20pm: Natsuko Furukawa
1:00pm - 1:45pm: Jerry Brock'
1:30pm - 2:30pm: Les Getrex
1:30pm - 2:20pm: Delfeayo Marsalis
2:00pm - 2:45pm: Gregory Davis Roger Lewis
2:45pm - 3:45pm: Stephanie Jordan
2:30pm - 3:20pm: Jamil Sharif
3:00pm - 3:45pm: Delfeayo Marsalis
3:30pm - 4:20pm: The Dixie Cups
4:00pm - 4:45pm: Norbert Susemihl
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Location: New Orleans Jazz Museum - 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116

Date: March 17, 2025 - March 23, 2025

Location: Various Venue in New Orleans, LA

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