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Hot summer, hotter jazz – at the Rothko Chapel Summer Sounds on the Plaza kicks off with the Boomtown Brass Band Thursday, July 6

Thursday, July 6, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

$10

The summer is heating up with a family-friendly New Orleans jazz concert at the Rothko Chapel.

At 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, the nonprofit kicks off its annual concert series, Summer Sounds on the Plaza, with a performance by the Boomtown Brass Band, Houston’s only dedicated traditional jazz ensemble.

The concert is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $10.

“Boomtown Brass Band has become a crowd favorite around Houston,” Rothko Chapel public programs and community engagement director Ashley Clemmer said. “Houstonians of all ages can enjoy the beauty of the Rothko Chapel plaza, while listening to some great live jazz music – and everyone is welcome to get up and dance.”

Formed in 2015 by tuba player Thomas Helton, Boomtown Brass Band performs the high-energy Dixieland and ragtime jazz of 1920s New Orleans. Inspired by acts like the Louis Armstrong Hot Five and Hot Seven, New Orleans Rhythm Kings, Jelly Roll Morton, Bix Beiderbecke and Jabbo Smith, the band features guitar, banjo, tuba, saxophone, clarinet, cornet and trombone.

Complimentary beverages will be provided by Saint Arnold’s Brewing Company. Steel City Pops will be on-site selling all-natural creamy and fruity popsicles.

Families are invited to bring a blanket and picnic and grab a spot on the lawn.

In case of inclement weather, check for updates on rothkochapel.org, www.facebook.com/RothkoChapel or call 713-524-9839.

For more information about the Boomtown Brass Band, www.boomtownbrassband.com.

Details

Date:
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Time:
7:00 pm
Cost:
$10
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Website:
http://rothkochapel.org

Venue

The Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St
Houston, 77006
Phone
713-524-9839
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