Worship My Organ, a long-running tradition during New Orleans Jazz Fest season, will return in 2023 with a Saturday night blowout at The Howlin’ Wolf on Saturday, May 6th at 1:30 a.m. (technically early-morning May 7th). The 2023 edition of Worship My Organ will showcase a pair of renowned organists, John Medeski and Wil Blades, alongside versatile drummer Adam Deitch (Lettuce) and enigmatic saxophonist Skerik. The show will also feature support from DJ Logic. Get your tickets here.
Last year, Worship My Organ occupied a late-night slot during the “daze between” Jazz Fest weekends at New Orleans, LA’s One Eyed Jacks with Medeski, Deitch, and Skerik alongside Robert Walter (Mike Gordon, The Greyboy Allstars) and surprise guest Neal Francis.
The combo of Medeski, Deitch, and Skerik has previously recorded and performed as DRKWAV, an increasingly rare outlet for avant-garde exploration by the three master improvisers. With the addition of lauded San Francisco organist Wil Blades to that mix, Adam Deitch explained, you could also refer to the 2023 Worship My Organ lineup by an alternate name: “DRK BLADES is coming to freak y’all out!!” the drummer said in an announcement post. “Total improv freak show with the legends John Medeski, Skerik and Wil Blades guaranteed to stimulate your weirder side!”
For 2023, organizers Live For Live Music and GMP Live have pushed the performance to the larger The Howlin’ Wolf and a second-Saturday, late-night time slot to give even more fans the chance to revel in the rare magic of this perennial Jazz Fest season highlight.
GA and limited VIP tickets for Worship My Organ featuring John Medeski, Wil Blades, Adam Deitch, and Skerik with support from DJ Logic on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at The Howlin Wolf in New Orleans, LA are now on sale here. Scroll down for complete show details.
Worship My Organ is the latest in an ongoing string of concert announcements as part of Live For Live Music’s annual Fest by Nite series during Jazz Fest. Previously announced shows include The Soul Rebels with special guest GZA (Wu-Tang Clan) at Toulouse Theatre (Friday, 4/28); TAUK‘s Parliament-Funkadelic vs. Sly and the Family Stone celebration featuring Kanika Moore, Antwaun Stanley, and The Horn Section at Toulouse Theatre (Saturday, 4/29); and The Daze Between Band featuring members of Goose, Dumpstaphunk, The Meters, and more at Tipitina’s (Wednesday, 5/3 – SOLD OUT). Follow L4LM on social media to stay on top of the coming wave of announcements.
Music fans in New Orleans during Jazz Fest can also take part in the fun at Daze Between New Orleans, a two-day music festival at Faubourg Brewery on Tuesday, May 2nd and Wednesday, May 3rd featuring two nights of Goose in addition to performances by Tank and the Bangas, Lawrence, Neal Francis, David Shaw, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Eggy, Melt, Honey Island Swamp Band, J & The Causeways, and The Quickening. A portion of proceeds from the Daze Between New Orleans will benefit New Orleans nonprofit organizations via Rex Foundation. Find ticketing information via the festival website.
***SHOW INFO***
Show: Live For Live Music & GMP Live Present: Worship My Organ
Band: John Medeski (organ), Wil Blades (organ), Adam Deitch (drums), Skerik (saxophone)
Support: DJ Logic
Date: Saturday, May 6th, 2023 (technically early a.m. 5/7)
Time: Doors 1:00 a.m. / Show 1:30 a.m.
Venue: The Howlin’ Wolf – 907 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Tickets: Limited Early Bird: $30 / General Admission: $35 / Day of Show: $40 / VIP (with expedited entry and viewing area): $70
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