Date: Sunday, February 15, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Live Music 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Backbeat Brewing Company, Beverly, MA

Tickets: $25 Advance | $30 At Door

Description:

Experience the vibrant sounds of New Orleans right here on the North Shore!

Join us for an unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration featuring the Jambalaya Horns and New Orleans native Henri Smith. This dynamic ensemble delivers an authentic Big Easy experience—funk, soul, and brassy second-line rhythms that will have you dancing all night long.

The Evening Includes:

• Live performance by Jambalaya Horns featuring vocalist Henri Smith (6-8 PM)

• Exciting raffles and auctions

• Full bar service

• Kitchen open throughout the event

About the Performers

The Jambalaya Horns bring the heart and soul of New Orleans to life with their intoxicating blend of funk, soul, and traditional street beats. Formed in 2013 and fronted by Carlos Menezes Jr., the ensemble features some of the North Shore's finest musicians—including Salem Jazz and Soul Festival co-founder Henley Douglas Jr. on saxophone.

Support Music on the North Shore

Every ticket purchased helps the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival:

• Produce free community concerts featuring world-class jazz and soul artists

• Support local music education programs

• Foster the next generation of musical talent

• Maintain the vibrant cultural heritage of the North Shore

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your support makes a difference.

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Event by The Cut Live

177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01930

Premium Reserved Seating: $45 + $6.95 service fee
Reserved Seating $35 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing $20 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show
18+

New Orleans-flavored Funk, Soul, and Brassy 2nd-Lines by the Jambalaya Horns will have you feeling like you’re in New Orleans this Mardi Gras season! Formed in 2013 and fronted by Carlos Menezes Jr. on lead vocals and horns, the group strives to capture the essence and soul of the diverse musical culture of the Crescent City. The core group features Matt Jenson and Martina Gallo (keys), Rick Geraghty (drums), Gary Wolsieffer (bass/tuba) Henley Douglas Jr. (saxes), Anthony Prestigiovanni (trumpet), Ben Tuck (trombone), and Christian Towler (guitar). This show will also feature an expanded horn section and surprise guest vocalists! You’ll feel like you’re in New Orleans this Mardi Gras Season!

Carlos Menezes Jr’s BrassFed Nation is a horn-driven groove machine with a unique sound incorporating the styles and traditions of early Jazz, New Orleans Funk & Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Calypso, and Jamaican Ska! Founded in 2013, The BrassFed Nation is dedicated to the advancement of horn-driven music through exposure and outreach in both education and local musical culture! The collective features 3 unique ensembles; Cape Ann Big Band, The Jambalaya Horns, and The 15-Piece DubTone Orchestra - all striving to inspire and connect musicians of all ages through performances, private studio lessons, workshops, and interactive clinics.

ABOUT JACYN TREMBLAY: Jacyn Tremblay is a versatile singer, songwriter, and recording artist with over 2 decades of professional experience! She currently performs throughout New England with the 9-piece band, Beantown. Other musical credits include single releases on Universal/Motown Records in the pop/r&b vocal group Jada, pop/rock singles in the duo Venus Mars Project, performing as a regularly featured soloist with the Hillyer Festival Orchestra, Jay Daly’s BBQ Brass, The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra and most recently The Merrimack Philharmonic. Her original pop trio Three Second Chances released their EP on November 2nd 2023 to all digital and streaming platforms and their Christmas song “When The Tree Goes Up” is featured in the Hallmark Channel movie “Letters to Santa” this season! The group also just performed live in NBC Boston’s The Hub. Jacyn is also the co-producer of MUSE: A Salute to Divas Showcase-a concert experience featuring regional female talent-aiming to empower and inspire female musicians everywhere!

Salem Jazz and Soul Festival Volunteer Day

Join Us at Backbeat Brewing Company

97 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915

Come discover how you can be part of Salem's most vibrant music celebration! Our Volunteer Day offers the perfect opportunity to learn about the many ways you can contribute to the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival while connecting with fellow music lovers in our community.

What to Expect:

• Meet Bethany, our Volunteer Director, who'll share exciting volunteer opportunities for Festival Day (August 16th)

• Learn how your participation directly supports our mission of providing free concerts and music education programs

• Enjoy live music, door prizes, and our signature raffle

• Connect with returning volunteers and hear their festival stories

• Discover volunteer roles that match your interests and schedule

Why Volunteer with SJSF? When you volunteer with us, you're not just helping produce an amazing festival – you're supporting music education initiatives across the North Shore. Since 2007, our volunteer-driven organization has raised over $70,000 for music education causes and produced more than 100 free concerts, making music accessible to everyone in our community.

Free to Attend - Community Welcome! No registration required. Just bring your enthusiasm for music and community connection!

Questions? Contact us at volunteers@salemjazzsoul.org

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Give Back Night at Dire Wolf Tavern

Supporting the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival

Join us for a delicious dinner with purpose at Dire Wolf Tavern on Tuesday, June 10th from 4:00-9:00 PM! A percentage of every dinner bill will be donated directly to the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival to support music education initiatives across the North Shore.

Part of the mission of the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is to raise money to support music education initiatives. Studies show that children who play a musical instrument are more likely to excel in school and pursue a college education. Music education programs help children attain critical life skills like discipline, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and leadership.

Since inception, the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival has distributed almost $70,000 to music education initiatives throughout the North Shore.

Come hungry, leave happy knowing your evening out is making a direct impact on young musicians in our community!

Details:

Date: Tuesday, June 10th

Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Dire Wolf Tavern, 87 Washington St, Salem

Website: www.DireWolfSalem.com

No reservations required - just mention you're supporting Salem Jazz & Soul Festival!

GIVE BACK DONATION NIGHT

Supporting the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hosted at Alchemy
1100 Market St, Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 776-6491 | alchemy-lynnfield.com

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF COMMUNITY & GIVING

Help us preserve Salem's rich musical legacy while supporting vital music education programs across the North Shore! Alchemy is generously hosting a Give Back Donation Night, where 10% of all dine-in food sales will be donated directly to the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival.

Representatives from the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival will be present throughout the evening to share information about our mission, upcoming events, and the impact of your support.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• 10% of all dine-in food sales donated to Salem Jazz and Soul Festival

• 50/50 raffle with exciting prizes (all supplies provided by Salem Jazz and Soul Festival)

• Cash bar featuring specialty cocktails from Alchemy's renowned mixologists

• Creative comfort food and sushi options available

• Meet festival organizers and learn about our 2025 lineup

• Connect with other music lovers and community supporters

HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS

Your participation directly contributes to:

• Producing free concerts that make music accessible to everyone

• Sustaining successful educational programs for local students

• Maintaining our instrument donation program for North Shore schools

• Supporting our audio production internship program for high school students

• Funding workshops for children of all abilities

TICKET INFORMATION

No cover charge or ticket required! Simply dine at Alchemy on April 24th to support the cause.

The more you eat, the more you support! 10% of all dine-in food sales will be donated directly to the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival's mission of providing free concerts and funding music education initiatives throughout the North Shore.

ABOUT SALEM JAZZ AND SOUL FESTIVAL

Since 2007, the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival has raised over $70,000 for music education causes while producing more than 100 free concerts. Our annual festival celebrates Salem's rich musical heritage, drawing thousands of visitors to Salem Willows each August for a day of exceptional music, community, and education.

ABOUT THE VENUE - MENU

Located in the heart of MarketStreet Lynnfield, Alchemy serves creative comfort food and sushi in an inviting space featuring an oversized bar and cozy booths. Perfect for after-work cocktails, date nights, or family dinners, Alchemy offers happy hour food, great cocktails, and vegetarian options in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

QUESTIONS: info@salemjazzsoul.org
FESTIVAL DATE: Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Salem Willows

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the North Shore's cultural landscape through free concerts and vital support of music education initiatives.