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Laissez les bon temps rouler!
(Let the good times roll!)
Midwest roots, New Orleans soul.
Hometown(s)
Kalamazoo, MI and Savannah, GA
Genres
New Orleans Jazz, Blues, Brass Band, Dixieland, Zydeco, Funk
Short Bio
Kanola Band brings together experienced musicians in the US jazz scene to pay tribute to the great musical heritage of New Orleans with a fun grooving diverse musical set including second line, dixieland, zydeco, funk and more. [long bio]
Selected Tour Dates
Past Tour Highlights
INDIANA
Elkhart Jazz Festival - Elkhart
Purdue University - Ft. Wayne
GEORGIA
Mardi Gras Celebration - Perry
Every Woman’s Marathon - Savannah
Conference - The Cloisters at Sea Island
MICHIGAN
Albion College - Albion
Blue Llama Jazz Club - Ann Arbor
Conference - Auburn Hills
Ferris State University - Big Rapids
The Goose Festival - Fennville
Mott Community College - Flint
Casino Club of Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Art Museum on the Green - Grand Rapids
Bell’s Brewery - Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Italian Feast Festival - Kalamazoo
The Robin Theatre - Lansing
Soaring Eagle Casino - Mt. Pleasant
Saginaw Valley Community College - Saginaw
Saugatuck Center for the Arts - Saugatuck
Foundry Hall Riverfront Concerts - South Haven
The Alluvion - Traverse City
SOUTH CAROLINA
Tail Waggin' Ball Humane Society Fundraiser- Camden
Private Party - Daufuskie Island
Mardi Gras Parade & After Party - Port Royal
What Presenters Are Saying
“Our audience just had a blast! Everyone wanted you to keep playing, and that's ALWAYS what we want!”
— Performance & Engagement Manager
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
“The Arts and Lectures Committee at Ferris State brought the Kanola Band to campus for a public performance and it was wonderful! Great band, playing fun and lively music! The night was entertaining, and they did great job engaging the crowd. Talented musicians, great chops, and beautiful vocals. The audience, ranging from college students, to senior citizens, all enjoyed the performance and left impressed!
— Live Performance Coordinator
Ferris State University
“We have received so much positive feedback from both performances. It was fantastic to see the audience at both concerts – especially when the weather conditions aren’t ideal. Your group was great and kept the audience engaged the whole time!”
— Project & Purchasing Manager
St. Clair County Community College
Book Kanola Band!
In addition to festivals, concert series, and club dates, Kanola Band also performs for private events and offers educational clinics/residencies. We are focused on the midwest with our base out of Kalamazoo, and in the southeast with our base out of Savannah, GA.
Manager + Bandleader
Benje Daneman
Email
info@kanolaband.com
Phone
(616) 706-3946