Soggy Po Boys: Honoring a Tradition

The Life & Music of Kid Ory

"Although New Hampshire isn’t the most obvious home for a group so devoted to the culture of The Big Easy, the Soggy Po’ Boys seem genuine in their ambition to spread the word about jazz New Orleans style, and they’re creating an accessible and fun way into this world." -London Jazz News              

The Soggy Po Boys, native to New England, have quickly become an institution. They are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond, playing at concert halls and street corners; music festivals and burlesque festivals; bars and libraries; wherever the party requires. Part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it's celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes, from the street to the theater.

This iteration of their "Honoring A Tradition" series focuses on the life and music of New Orleans trombonist Edward “Kid” Ory. Ory had one of the best-known bands in New Orleans in the 1910s, hiring many of the great jazz musicians of the city, including the cornetists Joe "King" Oliver, Mutt Carey, and Louis Armstrong. He was a member of Jelly Roll Morton's "Red Hot Peppers" as well as Louis Armstrong's iconic group, "The Hot Five". After moving to Los Angeles, Ory had another band of his own that ran from the mid 40's into the early 60's. This Ory band was an important force in reviving interest in New Orleans jazz, making popular radio broadcasts. He retired from music in 1966 and spent his remaining days in Hawaii.

The Soggy Po Boys are:

Mike Effenberger- Piano

Brian Waterhouse- Drums

Scott Kiefner- Bass

Stu Dias- Vocals / Guitar

Eric Klaxton- Clarinet/Sop. Sax

Josh Gagnon - Trombone

Nick Mainella- Tenor Sax

$18 advance | $24 day-of

*fees not included

This performance is funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.