The piano-playing singer/songwriter will be appearing this Saturday at TVD’s favorite fine listening establishment. Schatz will be performing songs off his brand new album, Everything That You Wanted, with his band, The Friggin’ Geniuses. The R & R Music Group opens.
Schatz has been a fixture on the downtown music scene since moving to New Orleans. He is mostly known for his work on the accordion, but the new album showcases his formidable piano chops as well as his knack for writing witty, slice-of-life songs that capture the essence of day-to-day living in New Orleans.
The Friggin’ Geniuses feature Doug Garrison on drums, Dave James on guitar, and Dave Stover on bass. They all appear on the new album as well.
Everthing That You Wanted also includes appearances by numerous local musicians who run in Schatz’s orbit including Alex McMurray, Paul Santopadre, John Boutte, Susan Cowsill, Helen Gillet, Jason Mingledorff, Tiffany Pollack, Eric Lucero, and Charlie Halloran.
The R & R Music Group is composed of Loyola jazz students and recent grads. They play a wide variety of musical styles from straight ahead jazz to R&B and soul making this a fascinating midsummer double bill.
TOP PHOTO: BOB ADAMEK
