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Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Get ready to move as the legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band brings their electrifying blend of New Orleans jazz, funk, R&B, and hip-hop to Assembly in Kingston, NY. Since forming in the late 1970s on the streets of New Orleans, this iconic ensemble has redefined what a brass band can be — fusing traditional second-line rhythms with cutting-edge grooves that make standing still virtually impossible. Their live performances are renowned for raw energy, musical virtuosity, and an infectious spirit that turns any venue into a full-blown street parade.
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Assembly becomes the home of one of the most celebrated live acts in American music history. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band delivers a wall-of-sound experience where blazing trumpets, thundering tubas, and snapping snare drums collide with soulful improvisations and crowd-shaking low brass. Every show is a unique journey — part concert, part celebration, part cultural institution — drawing fans of jazz, funk, rock, and everything in between.
Assembly in Kingston, NY offers an intimate yet vibrant setting perfectly suited for the band's communal, joyous sound. Whether you're a lifelong devotee of New Orleans music or simply someone who loves to be swept up in unstoppable live energy, this is a night that will stay with you long after the last note fades. Dress to dance and arrive ready to surrender to the groove.