Selcouth Quartet, the nascent experimental quartet led by Joe Russo, has announced a late-night performance in New Orleans during Jazz Fest 2024. The show is set to take place at Toulouse Theatre on Friday, May 3rd (technically early-morning 5/4) after Russo finishes up his performance with Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at The Fillmore [get tickets].
Selcouth Quartet, formed in early 2023, is a dynamic ensemble featuring Russo (drums, keys) alongside longtime collaborators Stuart Bogie (saxophone, flute, clarinet, keys) Jon Shaw (upright and electric basses) and Jonathan Goldberger (acoustic and electric guitars). The band’s name—”selcouth” is a largely antiquated synonym for “strange” or “unusual”—serves as a mission statement of sorts for the experimental project. Those “selcouth” intentions are on full display on the group’s self-titled debut album, released late last year. Written via immersive improvisation and recorded at Floki Studios in Iceland with producer and engineer D. James Goodwin, the album presents a sprawling, instrumental journey through haunting melodies, propulsive improvisation, expansive atmospheres, and enveloping soundscapes.
Selcouth Quartet – Selcouth Quartet (2023) – Full Album
Tickets to see Joe Russo’s Selcouth Quartet at New Orleans, LA’s Toulouse Theatre during Jazz Fest are on sale now. Scroll down for complete show details.
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This performance is a part of Live For Live Music’s Fest by Nite event series during Jazz Fest. Other previously announced events include the Daze Between New Orleans festival featuring Gov’t Mule, Lettuce, John Scofield, and more at Faubourg Brewery (4/30–5/1), Andy Frasco & The U.N. with special guests at House of Blues New Orleans (4/30), The Daze Between Band at Tipitina’s (5/1, advance tickets SOLD OUT), a three-night Tank and the Bangas run at Toulouse Theatre (5/2–5/4), Lettuce at The Joy Theater (5/3), Crescent City Classics: A Celebration of New Orleans Funk featuring members of The Meters, Lettuce, Dumpstaphunk, and more at The Joy Theater (5/4), Break Science at Toulouse Theatre (5/4, technically early-a.m. 5/5), and a pair of unique tributes to the late Dr. John at Toulouse Theatre (Kitchen Dwellers‘ A Bluegrass Tribute to Dr. John on 4/28 and John “Papa” Gros‘ Papa Plays The Nite Tripper on 5/1). Keep an eye out for more Fest by Nite announcements in the coming weeks.
***SHOW INFO***
Show: Joe Russo’s Selcouth Quartet
Presented by: Live For Live Music & GMP Live
Band: Joe Russo (Drums, Keys), Stuart Bogie (Reeds, Flute, Keys), Jonathan Goldberger (Guitar), Jon Shaw (Bass)
Date: Friday, May 3rd, 2024 (technically early-morning 5/4)
Time: Doors: 1:00 a.m. / Show: 2:00 a.m.
Venue: Toulouse Theatre – 615 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
Tickets: General Admission Advance: $35.00 / General Admission Day of Show $40.00 / VIP $65.00
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