Mark Samuels Profiled in Indie Magazine

Mark Samuels, the president of Basin Street Records, is profiled in the new issue of Indie Magazine. Read it HERE.

Henry Butler in Los Angeles Times

Check out this great review of Henry Butler's show at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in the Los Angeles Times. His latest CD is PiaNOLA Live.

Theresa Andersson wins Gambit Weekly Big Easy Entertainment Award

On April 19, 2009 Theresa Andersson won the Gambit Weekly Big Easy Entertainment Award for Best Female Performer. In addition to her performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, she has some great shows coming up at the CAC and Le Petit Theater. Check out her tourdates at http://www.theresaandersson.com/ or on our website at http://www.basinstreetrecords.com/.

Basin Street Records Artists New Orleans Dates Thru Jazzfest

Thu, Apr 16: Jeremy Davenport, 5:30p Davenport Lounge at Ritz Carlton
Thu, Apr 16: Kermit Ruffins, 9p Vaughan's
Fri, Apr 17: Kermit Ruffins, 3p NOJO Porch Party (7031 Freret St.)
Fri, Apr 17: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Sat, Apr 18: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Sat, Apr 18: Irvin Mayfield, 8p Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse
Sun, Apr 19: Jeremy Davenport, 1p French Quarter Festival-Jackson Square
Sun, Apr 19: Irvin Mayfield, 5p French Quarter Festival- Jackson Square
Sun, Apr 19: Dr. Michael White, 9p Donna's
Tue, Apr 21: Kermit Ruffins, 6p Bullet's
Tue, Apr 21: Dr. Michael White, 7p Xavier Univ.
Wed, Apr 22: Kermit Ruffins, 5:30p Wednesdays at the Square
Thu, Apr 23: Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 Davenport Lounge at Ritz Carlton
Thu, Apr 23: Henry Butler, 8p&10p Snug Harbor
Thu, Apr 23: Kermit Ruffins, 9p Vaughan's
Fri, Apr 24 : Henry Butler, 2:55pm New Orleans Jazzfest Congo Square Stage
Fri, Apr 24: Kermit Ruffins, 9p House of Blues Parish Room (CD RELEASE PARTY)
Fri, Apr 24: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Sat, Apr 25: Jeremy Davenport and Henry Butler, 12 noon perform National Anthem at Hornets NBA Playoff Game
Sat, Apr 25: Kermit Ruffins, Henry Butler and Jeremy Davenport, perform Basin Street Records All-Stars Halftime Routine at the Hornets NBA Playoff Game
Sat, Apr 25: Kermit Ruffins (with Rebirth), 2pm New Orleans Jazzfest Congo Square Stage
Sat, Apr 25: Irvin Mayfield, 8p Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta
Sat, Apr 25: Kermit Ruffins, 9p Rock n Bowl
Sat, Apr 25: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Sun, Apr 26: Dr. Michael White, 4:15p New Orleans Jazzfest Economy Hall Tent
Sun, Apr 26: Theresa Andersson, 8p Contemporary Arts Center
Sun, Apr 26: Henry Butler (with The Blind Boys of Alabama), 9p Tipitina's
Sun, Apr 26: Henry Butler, 11:55p Maple Leaf (with the Maple Leaf All-Stars)
Mon, Apr 27: Kermit Ruffins, 6p Kermit's Saloon (1200 St. Bernard)
Tue, Apr 28: Kermit Ruffins, 6p Bullet's
Wed, Apr 29: Kermit Ruffins, 12p Louisiana Music Factory
Wed, Apr 29: Jeremy Davenport, 1p Louisiana Music Factory
Wed, Apr 29: Theresa Andersson, 2p Louisiana Music Factory
Wed, Apr 29: Kermit Ruffins, 6p, yes 6p Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta
Wed, Apr 29: Irvin Mayfield, 6p Kermit's Saloon (1200 St. Bernard)
Wed, Apr 29: Kermit Ruffins, 10p Kermit's Saloon (1200 St. Bernard) WWOZ Live Broadcast!
Thu, Apr 30: Theresa Andersson, 2:05p New Orleans Jazzfest Gentilly Stage
Thu, Apr 30: Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 Davenport Lounge at Ritz Carlton
Thu, Apr 30: Kermit Ruffins, 9p Vaughan's
Fri, May 1: Jon Cleary (w/ Bonnie Raitt), 3:30p New Orleans Jazzfest Acura Stage
Fri, May 1: Kermit Ruffins, 3:55p New Orleans Jazzfest Gentilly Stage
Fri, May 1: Jon Cleary (w/ John Scofield), 5:45p New Orleans Jazzfest Blues Stage
Fri, May 1: Jon Cleary, 9p House of Blues Parish Room
Fri, May 1: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Fri, May 1: Kermit Ruffins (with Tonia Powell), 9p Kermit's Saloon (1200 St. Bernard)
Sat, May 2: Dr.Michael White & Jason Marsalis (with Fatien Ensemble), 2:40p New Orleans Jazzfest Jazz Tent
Sat, May 2: Irvin Mayfield & NOJO, 4p New Orleans Jazzfest Jazz Tent
Sat, May 2: Kermit Ruffins, Rock n Bowl
Sat, May 2: Jeremy Davenport, 9p Ritz Carlton
Sat, May 2: Jon Cleary, 11:30p Maple Leaf
Sun, May 3: Jon Cleary, 12:35p Gentilly Stage
Sun, May 3: Jeremy Davenport, 1:45p Jazz Tent
Sun, May 3: Dr. Michael White, 5:45p New Orleans Jazzfest Economy Hall
Sun, May 3: Kermit Ruffins, 7p Big Barbecue Bash at Kermit's Saloon
Sun, May 3: Theresa Andersson, 8p Le Petit Theatre

Gambit Weekly: Treme'

The cover story in the April 13, 2009 issue of Gambit Weekly is about the potential upcoming HBO series, Treme'. Read it HERE.

Rebirth Brass Band on Live with Regis and Kelly

The Rebirth Brass Band, Chris Paul and Emeril Lagasse are guests on Live with Regis and Kelly today. The Rebirth Brass Band recorded a reunion record with Kermit Ruffins called Throwback on Basin Street Records. Pick it up today at your favorite brick and mortar, or digital retailer.