Over the course of their 30-plus year career, The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist and brother-in-spirit Popsy Dixon) have been feeding the souls of their devoted and ever-growing fan base with a joyous and moving blend of blues, gospel, soul, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Their amazing three-part harmony singing, mixing Wendell’s gruff and gravelly vocals with Popsy’s soaring falsetto and Sherman’s rich baritone brings the soul and spirit of gospel music into everything they perform. Equally gripping is the rhythmic foundation laid down by Sherman’s bass playing and Popsy’s drumming, perfectly complementing Wendell’s blues-soaked guitar solos and church-inspired piano playing. The band easily blends Saturday night’s roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday morning’s church service.
Leyla McCalla lives in New Orleans, where she can be heard playing her cello in local clubs, on Royal Street and on the radio. She also works as a teaching artist at the New Orleans Strings Project. A native New Yorker, Leyla continues to work with many projects in both New York and New Orleans including Morgan O'Kane, the Magnolia Beacon and Sarah Quintana. She is presently composing music and giving her voice to the poetry of Langston Hughes.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
