By Manuel Torres, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune.
on January 31, 2013 at 8:52 AM, updated January 31, 2013 at 9:04 AM
Super Bowl 2013 travelers will be serenaded at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International by The Iguanas, Rebirth Brass Band, Mia Borders and other local artists, starting Thursday morning and through Saturday. Brass bands will roam baggage claim, while multiple stages and a piano bar share the terminal’s upper level, filling the building with what officials called a fitting welcome to visitors in town for the big game.
(See full schedule of performances below.)
The eclectic mix of artists, organized by the Backbeat Foundation, also includes Joe Shirley, Marie Watanabe, Mykia Jovan, Cristina Perez, Joe Cabral, Jason Butler Trio, Sasha Masakowski, Paul Soniat, Khris Royal Trio, and the Stooges, Pinstripe, Treme and Pinettes brass bands.
“There will be performances all through the day,” airport spokeswoman Michelle Wilcut said.
The performances are set to begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, with the Pinstripe Brass Band, Jason Butler Trio and Joe Shirley playing simultaneously in different areas of the terminal. Performances will continue until 9 p.m. Friday’s performances also are set to run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturday, artists will perform from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The event will also include the 2nd Annual Krewe De Louis Second Line Parade on Friday afternoon.
The airport is setting music stages in the lobby areas of concourses C and D. A piano bar is being set up at the lobby for concourse B, and the brass bands will all perform in the baggage claim area.
Here’s the full schedule of performances:
Thursday January 31st
Concourse B Lobby
9AM - 12PM: Joe Shirley
1PM - 4PM: Marie Watanabe
4PM - 7PM: Jason Butler
Concourse C Lobby
10AM - 1PM: Khris Royal Trio
2PM - 5PM: Sasha Masakowski
5PM - 8PM: The Iguanas
Concourse D lobby
9AM - 12PM: Jason Butler Trio
12PM - 3PM: Mykia Jovan
4PM - 7PM: Colin Lake
Baggage claim area
9AM - 12PM: Pinstripe Brass Band
12PM - 3PM: Treme Brass Band
3PM - 6PM: Stooges Brass Band
6PM - 9PM: Pinettes Brass Band
Friday, February 1st
Concourse B lobby
9AM - 12PM: Joe Shirley
12PM - 3PM: Paul Soniat
4PM - 7PM: Jason Butler
Concourse C lobby
10AM - 1PM: Sasha Masakowski
6PM - 9PM: Stooges Brass Band
Concourse D lobby
9AM - 12PM: Joe Cabral
12PM - 3PM: Mykia Jovan
4PM - 7PM: Cristina Perez
Baggage claim area
9AM - 12PM: Rebirth Brass Band
12PM - 3PM: Treme Brass Band
3PM - 6PM: Pinettes Brass Band
6PM - 9PM: Stooges Brass Band
Saturday, February 2nd
Concourse B lobby
10AM - 12PM: Marie Watanabe
Concourse C lobby
10AM - 1PM: Mia Borders
Concourse D lobby
9AM - 12PM: Sasha Masakowski
Baggage claim area
9AM - 12PM: Pinstripe Brass Band
