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Based in NOLA, Kinfolk Brass Band offers an energetic, vibrant performance, blending the traditional movements of Mardi Gras with modern favorites to create an eclectic, fun-filled experience! Offering anything from the band to a one-stop-shop including permits, this band can help you announce your union to the world in style!

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With a high-energy set-list, including favorites such as The Second Line Song and Iko Iko to brass band covers of Wanna Dace with Somebody by Whitney Houston, their performance will be a highlight of your night! This band usually plays a well-known set of favorites, but are always happy to work with you to create a setlist for your own special celebration.

✨The Kinfolk Brass Band Team can also assist with securing permits and police escorts for New Orleans parades - a one-stop-shop! ✨

We also offer musicians for:
* Brass Band Reception
* Second-Line Band + Cocktail Reception
* (20-minute second-line + 40-minute cocktail reception, 1 hour total)
* Ceremony/Trio Band (sax, bass, guitar)
* Wedding/Event Reception Band feat. vocalist
* Traditional Jazz Reception Band
* Reception Cover Band

Additional culture bearers to add to your New Orleans second-line:
* Grand Marshall
* Acts as a performance hype man, helps with the flow of the performance, keeps the guests engaged
* Mardi Gras Indians
* Pedi-cab arrangements
* Parasol Rentals // $100 for 2


Percy and Richard Anderson, the founders of the Kinfolk Brass Band, were born and raised in New Orleans. Learning from some of the region's most well-known talents, they bring a proven pedigree for every performance. From the 2012 Olympics to an annual appearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, this collective has played on some of the biggest stages in the world. On your wedding day, they will bring all their knowledge and skill, presenting an enjoyable, energetic display that you and all your guests can dance along to.

  • Black-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$3,000 - $6,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$3,000 - $6,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Reception Music

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$1,600

Which of the following are included in the package?

Cocktail Hour Music

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Big Band
Blues
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Jazz
R&B / Soul
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Kinfolk Brass Band

4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
49 Reviews
94% recommend it
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Kinfolk Brass Band is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their second line parades at weddings in New Orleans. The band is praised for their professionalism, enthusiasm, and helpfulness in making the planning process seamless. They create a joyous and lively atmosphere, turning the streets into a celebration. Reviewers appreciate their organization, handling of permits and logistics, and their ability to bring energy and set the tone for the wedding. It is highly recommended to include the Grand Marshal for an extra special touch.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Kinfolk Brass Band is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their second line parades at weddings in New Orleans. The band is praised for their professionalism, enthusiasm, and helpfulness in making the planning process seamless. They create a joyous and lively atmosphere, turning the streets into a celebration. Reviewers appreciate their organization, handling of permits and logistics, and their ability to bring energy and set the tone for the wedding. It is highly recommended to include the Grand Marshal for an extra special touch.

Brandi
Brandi Sent on 04/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Such a fun addition to our wedding!

We worked with Kinfolk Brass Band for our November 2023 wedding and we had the BEST experience. We opted for the full service package, including all permits and routing for our secondline parade, AND we had the BEST GRAND MARSHAL IN NEW ORLEANS -- Mr. Oliver "Squirt Man" Hunter! Rest in peace, you remarkable man!!
The company has a whole was easy to work with, the band was on-time and ready to go, they were so fun and sweet even in all the chaos, and they kept our guests going as we paraded through the French Quarter on a very busy Saturday! They even let our friend, a professional trumper player herself, to join them along the route! We highly recommend Kinfolk for their talents, reliability, professionalism, and above all A WILD GOOD TIME!!
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Megan Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An authentic second line experience!!

Thank you Kinfolk for the BEST second line parade. It was more magical than we dreamed it would be! You are awesome!

(We will try to post more pics when we get them!)
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Danielle W. Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great band!

We decided not to do a full second line, Kinfolk performed stationary outside the Parlor during the room flip. It was perfect.
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Our Online Booking Manager, Carolyn Arthurs, has been planning and managing second lines for over 10 years. As a New Orleans native and professional wedding planner, Carolyn can assist you with all of your second line and wedding planning needs!

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