Herlin Riley Quartet with Weedie Braimah and Special Guests

Name: Herlin Riley Quartet with Weedie Braimah and Special Guests
Start: 2026-05-02T20:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-05-02T22:00:00-06:00
Location: Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro | New Orleans, LA

Information
Herlin Riley Quartet with Weedie BraimahHerlin Riley is a celebrated New Orleansborn jazz drummer, composer, and educator whose deep roots in the citys musical traditions and mastery of rhythm have made him a defining figure in contemporary jazz. A prodigy who began playing drums at age three and later studied at Southern University, Riley went on to perform with legends like Ahmad Jamal, George Benson, and Harry Connick Jr., and gained international acclaim as a longtime member of Wynton Marsaliss ensembles, including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Known for blending traditional New Orleans rhythms with modern jazz, he has also led his own projects, such as New Direction, while dedicating himself to mentoring young musicians and sharing the spirit of his hometown with audiences around the world.Weedie Braimah is a premier djembe master who began performing at age two in Ghana and continued his musical journey in East St. Louis, where he immersed himself in African diasporic traditions. Born into a family of esteemed musicians and trained by masters including Mamady Keta and Famoudou Konat, he has built a dynamic career performing with artists such as Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Baaba Maal, and Ravi Coltrane. A powerful performer, educator, and cultural ambassador, Braimah is known for his electrifying ability to connect with audiences and for his ongoing dedication to preserving and evolving African musical traditions.Tonight the two join forces for an exceptional performance featuring special guests.Shows at 8pm & 10pmDoors at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Restaurant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner before or after your showtime:Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com !Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by forwarding your E-ticket confirmation with dinner request info to [email protected] after your tickets have been purchased online. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival.Bar Room is Open 5pm - Midnight for all, with or without tickets.Kind Reminder: Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before getting seated in the Music Room for your ticketed showtime. Due to the limited seating capacity of our historic, intimate venue, advance tickets for this acclaimed show are strongly suggested! This show WILL sell-out.

Note:
This event is 13 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 13 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. All concert ticket sales are final and non-refundable. All patrons must have valid government-issued Photo ID available upon entry. All teenage patrons must be ticketed like adults, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while inside the jazz club. All patrons must be aged 13 or older. Sorry, no children under 13 are permitted. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro has a STRICT No Cell Phones, No Cameras Policy at all times during all showtimes inside the music room. Violation of this policy while inside the venue may result in removal from the club without ticket refunds. There is NO SMOKING allowed anywhere inside the building, and there are NO PETS ALLOWED at anytime. *Legitimate Service Dogs must be wearing full credentials at all times upon entry, and owner must have licensing papers available upon staff request for service dogs. Sorry, no emotional support pets are allowed inside at any time. Please see the Refund Policy section for details on exceptions for Ticket Transfers. Thank You.