The fine listening establishment on Canal Street presents a special Saturday night showcase featuring three acts that are making waves playing soulful songs and presenting scintillating live performances. The music begins at 8 PM and continues on the hour.
Headliners Ship of Fools are composed of music students studying at LSU in Baton Rouge. Led by cello player and Venezuelan native Raudol Palacios and fronted by vivacious vocalist Ashley Monaghan, the eclectic ensemble also features Michael Blount on guitar and Eric Brown on drums.
The mixture of Ashley’s powerful vocals, Michael’s folk guitar and Raudol’s classical-influenced cello lines backed by Eric’s intricate drumming creates a unique acoustic indie sound.
Wild Ponies are a Nashville-based husband and wife duo. The music of Doug and Telisha Williams draws on old-time tradition while embracing the fierce spirit of the songwriters who inspire them—Hazel Dickens, Steve Earle, and Lucinda Williams, to name a few.
On tour, Doug swaps out acoustic and electric guitar, while Telisha plays upright bass. Often supported by a drummer, Wild Ponies’ dynamic live shows are assertive and engaging.
Andrew Duhon (pictured at top) is a singer/songwriter from New Orleans. His voice is his strong suit, weighted and soulful. He has released three recordings, the latest of which, The Moorings, was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 for “Best Engineered Album.”
He has toured solo for much of his career and is a 21st century troubadour ushering in a new modern-day folklore. He currently performs in a duo with drummer Maxwell Zemanovic.
