Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. While committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, they’ve also extended themselves into the realms of funk and hip-hop to create their signature sound. “Rebirth can be precise whenever it wants to,” says The New York Times, “but it’s more like a party than a machine. It’s a working model of the New Orleans musical ethos: as long as everybody knows what they’re doing, anyone can cut loose.” In the wake of the sometimes- stringent competition amongst New Orleans brass bands, Rebirth is the undisputed leader of the pack, and they show no signs of slowing down.  

The singer-songwriter has captivated crowds in the Crescent City for well over 20 years. Throughout her career she’s lent her vocal and songwriting skills to several local New Orleans musicians, including Dave Bartholomew, Russell Batiste, James Andrews, Donald Harrison, Kermit Ruffins, Troy Andrews, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and many more. As a Treme local she formalized her vocal education skills at the University of New Orleans during the day and cut her teeth on the then-neglected streets of her hometown, gigging relentlessly on Bourbon and Frenchmen Streets by night. Following the aftermath of Katrina’s destruction, Cola was temporarily displaced, but eventually returned to New Orleans with a renewed perseverance for pursuing her passion. Vegas Cola Band is the living accumulation of the bandleader’s expert experience and captivating charisma.