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Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ivan Neville—part of the world-famous Neville Brothers' family, key to the musical lineage of New Orleans—is now one of the most celebrated Crescent City artists in his own right. With more than 35 years of music-making experience, he leads the acclaimed band Dumpstaphunk, which has played dozens of major festivals, including the main stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. While performing and recording under his own name, Neville has also been a key player with the Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Chaka Khan, and—of course—the Neville Brothers.

Neville will be joined by luminaries including: Grammy-winning guitarist and producer Eric Krasno, best known for his work with Soulive, Lettuce, and Tedeschi Trucks Band; production and / or songwriting for Norah Jones, Talib Kweli, 50 Cent, and Aaron Neville; and performing with the Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, and The Roots, among others.

Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter whose musical talents and gifts have taken her far beyond her hometown of New Orleans. Born to a mother with gospel roots and a father known for soulful blues, she is internationally known for the perfect balance of spiritual, soulful, and raw elements in her voice—and for her work with Tank and The Bangas, HaSizzle, and as the frontwoman of Galactic.

Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton is a vocalist and virtuoso musician from Los Angeles, now living in NYC. Paxton's style draws from blues and jazz music before World War II and was influenced by Fats Waller and "Blind" Lemon Jefferson.