Shows

Join us for a special evening of music by famed New Orleans pianist Tom McDermott & singer Debbie Davis. This  spicy duo is considered New Orleans royalty, with Tom’s unique display of intricate jazz piano melodies & Debbie’s strong vocal finesse. Tom’s piano versatility is showcased extensively in his repertoire as a founding member of the traditional Dukes of Dixieland and the raucous horn heavy New Orleans Nightcrawlers. As the daughter of opera singers Debbie Davis has evolved as a New Orleans songstress and entertainer who has performed with an impressive roster of local music superstars. These two stellar musicians have been wowing crowds for decades and we’re honored to have them back at the Dew Drop once again.

Multi-talented Grammy Award-winning blues artist, composer and actor Chris Thomas King grew up among the finest blues musicians in the genre and began touring with artists like Buddy Guy and B. B. King while in his teens. He writes, arranges, sings and plays almost all of the instruments on many of his recordings. He’s also a gifted actor and has had prominent roles in films including “Ray” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou”, which also sold over 10 million albums worldwide. His recently published book, “The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music And Culture” dives deep into the blues and related genres derive from the urban and urbane Creole culture of New Orleans. Chris will be giving a pre-concert chat on blues history before his concert (6:15pm) so we hope you’ll join us then. 

As an acclaimed, Grammy-winning producer, trombonist, composer, and NEA Jazz Master, Delfeayo Marsalis has also dedicated his prolific career to promoting music theatre and education. Marsalis has toured internationally with music legends such as Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones and Slide Hampton, as well as leading his own groups. With over 125 recordings, garnering one Grammy award and several nominations Marsalis also formed the Uptown Music Theatre in 2000, a non-profit organization that empowers youth through musical theatre training. He has written sixteen musicals to date and composed over 100 songs that have reached over 10,000 students nationally thru his workshops. As a leader, Marsalis has released ten CDs to critical acclaim & toured the world extensively. 

This dynamic guitar trio, led by Jimmy Robinson, Cranston Clements, and John Rankin, is a quintessential masterclass of New Orleans musicology. Jimmy Robinson has been recording and touring for over 40 years & has received critical and audience praise for his unique virtuoso approach to the guitar, and his rich compositional skill. Jimmy studied classical guitar and composition at Loyola University and The Eastman School Of Music in New York. With a career spanning forty years, Cranston Clements has performed literally thousands of gigs, having toured world-wide and recorded with a long list of renowned performers. Being a native New Orleanian has afforded him the opportunity to work with many of the city’s premier artists. John Rankin is an accomplished New Orleans musician with his expansive style covering many genres. A versatile master of solo acoustic guitar, he blends jazz, classical guitar, folk, blues, rhythm and blues, and the American songbook. He is also known as a powerful singer/songwriter with a wide array of songs that reflect his broad approach. His powerful harmonica playing, in sync with his guitar, adds a real impact to his songs and stories.

Multi-talented singer and pianist Sam Warren will make his debut on the historic Dew Drop stage in honor the legendary Ray Charles with his impressive piano chops & skillful singing. Starting at age four Sam started performing gospel music in the church and then years amassing a repertoire of musical skills while also serving his community as a dedicated teacher & coach. A chance meeting with Jamie Foxx years ago ignited his love of Ray Charles and he learned to mimic the legendary blind singer’s style & approach to performing. This energetic concert also featuring a talented group of musicians & backup singers will be talked about for years to come and is not to be missed!