Garden District Band – update from: David W. Hansen 03/30/2020
Hey Global Community – we care about you and hope everyone stays safe, healthy, and well.
As we all know, there’s uncertainty and disruption related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). From a musical perspective, for us, all our “live-in-person” performances are on hold …except broadcasts from home! Our highest priority is to get through this challenging time and bring a positive, uplifting message-performance to anyone choosing to tune in.
As news and information about the coronavirus are updated, we sincerely wish for everyone to stay well …this includes having a positive attitude (which can be tough to implement everyday) …I know, I’ve already had a few very tough days. A good night’s rest seems to really help when starting a “new” day.
For years (over 14 actually), I have heard guests, fans, friends and visitors hearing my Garden District Band (trio) at Houston’s make a very similar comment to me: “you brush off the dust of our daily lives,” “you are always so positive, smiling and happy. It’s so obvious, you love what you do. Just watching you perform makes my day,” “your music is uplifting and washes away tough and difficult days.”
…with that said, I have set up a home studio with multiple cameras, great microphones and my smiling face behind the drums. I’m not a comedian or a commentator, so I’ll try to keep the performance going. …hopefully with tracks or music, but also just solo drums.
I will attempt to do this daily at varying times, but most likely 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Central Standard Time). If I can’t make these times, I’ll try to plug in two hours or more at some point during the day.
This will be pushed out to my Facebook “Live” feed located at (https://www.facebook.com/HansenDrums) …please “like” the page and hopefully you will receive notifications and updates. After, I will try to save and upload to my YouTube channel located at NewOrleansBands (please “like” or “subscribe” as well).
Thanks! Please stay well and be safe.
Musically yours,David W. Hansen Garden District Band – Hot-Groove Four
Hilton Riverside New Orleans, 2nd level open-air “Public belt” area.
During the Mardi Gras Weekend! …we’ll be performing Mardi Gras music, my original compositions, funky New Orleans tunes and great standards including the music of Horrace Silver, Tad Dameron, Dave Brubeck/Paul Desmond, and many more!
- Friday, February 21st, 2020 – 2:30-6:30pm featuring Jordan Baker (piano), Brian Quezergue (bass), myself-David Hansen (drums, etc) and special guest, saxophonist Baron Raymonde (NY).
- Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 – 2:00-5:00pm featuring Jordan Baker (piano), myself-David Hansen (drums, etc) and special guest, saxophonist Baron Raymonde (NY) and Ibanez Artist-bassist Roland Guerin (New Orleans).
- Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 – 2:00-5:00pm featuring Jordan Baker (piano), myself-David Hansen (drums, etc) and special guest, saxophonist Baron Raymonde (NY) and Ibanez Artist-bassist Roland Guerin (New Orleans).
- Monday, February 24th, 2020 – 11:00am-2:00pm featuring Jordan Baker (piano), myself-David Hansen (drums, etc), Brent Rose (sax) and special guest and Ibanez Artist-bassist Roland Guerin (New Orleans).
French Quarter Festival 2020
- Garden District Band – Hot Groove Seven
- Saturday, April 18th, 2020
- 11:30am-12:45pm
- 700 Bourbon Street “Zapp’s Potato Chip Stage”
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Alvas Showroom Performance Friday, January 17th, 2020 Garden District Band (Trio)
The Garden District Band (Trio) is performing at the Alvas Showroom Music in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, January 17th, 2020 with two shows starting at 8:00pm. This is during the NAMM week tradeshow in L.A. (North American Music Merchants conference) …the largest music related conference with over 100,000 people attending. The Alvas Showroom is in the Los Angeles area of San Pedro (between Long Beach and Santa Monica).from New Orleans:
Jordan Baker, piano
David Hansen, drums, composer, band-leader
Special guest and Ibanez artist; Roland Guerin, bass
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Hansen’s Garden District Trio has been performing nightly at Houston’s Restaurant, 1755 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 since 2006. That’s seven nights a week for almost fourteen years. Band-leader, drummer; David features extremely talented pianists and bassists on the event in New Orleans and has performed over 9,000 hours on his drum-set.
The Garden District Band performs from a Trio to the Hot-Groove Nine and are available for contracted events. Contact them today to schedule a performance.
The Garden District Trio performs nightly:
Houston’s Restaurant, 1755 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
Restaurant reservations: (504) 524-1578 / band manager/contact: (504) 427-2008
Monday to Thursday: 6:30-9:00pm
Friday/Saturday: 6:45-9:45pm
Sunday: 6:00-8:30pm
