Soul Brass Band is a premier New Orleans brass band led by Derrick Freeman, acclaimed percussionist.

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.