Big City Dixieland Band Lively, Uplifting, Toe Tappin’ Dixieland Music for every occasion!

Standard 3 prong electrical outlet
6x6 area of space for 6 musicans (including a drummer)

If the band will be performing in a location that has stairs, is there a ramp for the band to use or an elevator?
Will the band be performing outside? If so, is there protection from the elements?
Will the event be in a parade (in which case we can provide our own decorated trailer) or will will be a second line function?

we provide all our own equipment and instruments, portable PA if needed, and decorated trailer if applicable.

we typically don't offer DJ service but with advance notice we can provide background music from IPhone in between sets if requested.

We've been performing for corporate events, private parties, weddings, funerals, city parades, and even for an Astronaut and two movie stars! On cruise boats, paddle wheel boats, on stages and on parade floats!

We love all events! Traditional dixieland is happy music that is fun for all ages!

Michael, the leader of Big City Dixieland, as well as most of the musicians, have all been professional musicians and educators for 20+ years. Collectively we performed at hundreds and hundreds of weddings, funerals, corporate events, parties, and various events!

I’ve been most influenced by legendary New Orleans jazz artists like the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five, as well as modern icons like the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Their energy, improvisation, and rich history have deeply shaped my musical journey. As for my favorite artist, aside for Charlie Parker and Michael Brecker, the big bands that can swing and play dixie are some of my favorites including Benny Goodman and Woody Herman. Woody Herman and his "thundering herd" his blend of swing, big band, and jazz has always resonated with me. When it comes to the greatest song of all time, It's really difficult to say since there are so any Of course "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. It’s timeless, full of emotion, and continues to connect with audiences across generations. But there's nothing like "When The Saints Go Marchin in" and "Down By The Riverside" for accommodating a great Dixieland beat!

We typically arrive 45 minute to an hour before the start time of the engagement.
We can perform various songs on our float in a parade, we can perform a 45 minute set at an event, or up to 2 1/2 hours (with appropriate breaks/intermision)

Yes, we often perform outside. Aside from a parade, we do ask (if possible) for some protection from the elements but we are flexible.

We do have our repertoire of Dixieland Music that our band typically plays. However we can certainly try to accommodate client requests provided prior to event.

Our delighted customers describe us and our music as: "lively," "happy, feel good music," "toe-tapping," "hand clapping," "Good time," "fun!"

Parades, Corporate Events, Festivals, Funeral, Weddings, Ice Cream Socials, Riverboats, Cruises and much more!