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Michael O'Hara is a multi-faceted performer beyond compare. His long and storied career has seen everything from having his band open for The Rolling Stones (in 1981) to collaborations with everyone from Allen Toussaint to Judy Collins to Sting. An accomplished songwriter at the very top tier of the music world, his songs have garnered four Grammy Award nominations, two American Music Award nominations, and two BMI Awards.

As a musician, he's been known to play every instrument on his albums (except guitar), and his live performances are part rock and soul revue, part R&B tent revival, and all non-stop entertainment. O'Hara recently completed a theatrical run of a one-man show in Branson, MO, where he played a half-dozen off-the-wall members of one hilarious family, and is now back in New Orleans bringing the Sheik magic to adoring fans.

He's based in New Orleans and is recording at Rabadash Studios. His new CD is now available to buy, click the button!

Born in Louisiana’s ‘Bayou Country’ just a few miles southwest of New Orleans, Houma native Waylon Thibodeaux is known around the world as “Louisiana’s Rockin Fiddler.” This self-taught Cajun musician enjoys a reputation as one of Louisiana’s best known recording artists with over a dozen albums in a nearly 30-year career that began as a teenager. His musical style puts the jam in jambalaya, pulling diverse elements into a sizzling, spicy groove you remember for a long, long time.

Thibodeaux describes it as “Cajun, but not too traditional; Zydeco, but with a punch of that classic New Orleans’ groove, plus a small pinch of south Louisiana swamp pop, a taste of country and a little rock n’ roll that’s sure to get you on your feet and dancing.”

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Rabadash Records "discovered" Big Daddy 'O' playing at Betty’s Bar in Amite, Louisiana in 2000. Now, nearly two decades and four critically acclaimed CDs later, Big Daddy ‘O’ is a roadhouse legend with a national reputation. His dynamic vocals make for an original approach to performing that make every song sound like his own. For the bulk of his 30+ year career, Big Daddy ‘O’ has been playing in roadhouses and bars in the deep south, with the occasional national tour.

Whether he's wrangling leads from a vintage Les Paul and fronting a full electric blues band or delicately coaxing the most from a humble acoustic guitar in a solo setting his impressive six-foot-six frame dominates any stage, but his dynamic vocal skills are what makes him a truly captivating performer.

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New Orleans native John Autin formed his first band at age 12 and never looked back. A multi-instrumentalist with a Master's Degree in Jazz, who's toured all over the globe, Autin's true love is piano and he has become known as “The Original New Orleans Piano Man” since emerging as a fixture on the city's musical landscape in the early 1980s.

His CDs seamlessly blend traditional New Orleans Jazz of the '20s and '30s with Rock, Funk, Pop and more. Autin co-founded Rabadash Records in 1984 with a mission to preserve the music of New Orleans and southern Louisiana. 35 years in, that commitment is stronger than ever as the label continues to release works by legacy artists and new performers who embody the Crescent City's rich musical traditions.

John spends most of his nights performing at clubs, casinos, convention events, weddings, and private parties, spending days at his Recording Studios, Rabadash Records, playing behind and producing other great New Orleans artists. Owner and Operator of Rabadash Entertainment.

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For over 20 years, The Matt Wilson Band has brought sizzling live performances to stages across Texas and Louisiana. Wilson, an acclaimed keyboard player and songwriter who's been honored by the State of Texas for his achievements in Fine Arts and is part of the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster, first gained national exposure wowing sold-out audiences as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp Tony-award winning musical “Movin’ Out.” In his own group, he leads a collection of some of Austin's finest musicians through a constantly changing musical journey that seamlessly spans decades and styles. The MWB seamlessly blends a vast catalog of pop, rock, country, jazz, and just about every other genre, into performances that go beyond an evening's entertainment and become an event to remember.

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Jim Lockwood was born into a musical family. His father was a big band sax and clarinetist and his mother was a country singer and songwriter. He began performing at the age of 15 with a high school friend playing talent shows, fairs, and private parties. His first instrument was guitar. After breaking his left index finger at the age of 21, Jim began teaching himself piano. Throughout the 80's and 90's Jim toured the US with several bands as lead vocalist and front man. Tiring of the road, Jim opened Rocket Recording Studio with partners and began writing and recording numerous songs which resulted in his first solo CD “High Note”. He continued to perform regionally with several bands until his friend John Autin offered him an opportunity to become a piano entertainer. He began performing at Spirits On Bourbon for several years and now performs at Tickler’s @ MyBar on Bourbon street and many other venues. He also performs a very high energy show dueling pianos act called Piano Maniacs, currently at the Treasure Chest Casino on Sunday nights.

The Marching Brass Band, also known as the Second Line, is a fantastic experience. The tradition dates back to the late 1800's , Your entire party can hit the streets and have your own parade. Yes, it's unbelievable fun!