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Below you will find the posts of the Hurricane Brass Band including the latest news.
- Photos from the archives – Jazz Ascona
Photos from the archives – Jazz Ascona
A beautiful look back at a time when the true New Orleans brass band sound still echoed through the streets of the Jazz Ascona festival. The Hurricane Brassband had the privilege of taking to the stage — and the streets — several times alongside unforgettable New Orleans legends: Steve Burke, Thomas L’Etienne, Benny Jones and the always‑missed ‘Uncle Lionel’ Batiste. Lillian Boutté added her own special magic to those moments as well.
These are memories we truly cherish — not only for the music, but for the warmth, craftsmanship and friendship of these remarkable people.
Moments that stay with us.
- On a beautiful ‘Kunstroute’-Sunday …
During the annual art route Rondje Watertoren in Schimmert, the Hurricane Brassband once again made its presence heard. On Sunday April 25, under a radiant sun, surrounded by an enthusiastic audience with a keen eye for art, we were warmly welcomed by Marjo and Jan. Making music in the intimate atmosphere of a charming courtyard… what more could a brass band wish for.
- The Hurricanes will once again do a lap around the Water Tower in Schimmert between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26
On Sunday 26 April, the Hurricane Brass Band will blow into Schimmert to make the 18th Edition Art Route Around the Water Tower Schimmert an extra beautiful Sunday.
The Hurricane Brassband will be there between 2 and 5 p.m. with their distinctive music to enhance the atmosphere from the “Bessemerhöfke” in Nieuwstraat.
Address; Jan Bessems and Marjo Kallen, Nieuwstraat 33 (location 9).
Location map
- Carnival du Nord Liège
Carnival du Nord &
Hurricane Brassband
Carnival in Saint‑Léonard (Liège)!
Two years ago, the Hurricane Brassband made its debut in the carnival parade of Saint‑Léonard in Liège, and it immediately left us wanting more. This year we returned, determined to turn it into a blast once again. Despite a rainy start, the sky cleared quickly, as if the enthusiasm of the neighbourhood itself pushed the sun through. The energy, the joy, and the sense of togetherness made it another unforgettable day.
Below you can see several photos of band members who joined the Carnaval du Nord parade in special carnival outfits. It once again shows how flexible we are and how much we enjoy blending in with our surroundings.
Beautiful black‑and‑white photos taken by 7.62 Photographie Baudouin LITT.
- The Hurricanes wish you happy holidays
The Hurricane Brass Band wishes you happy holidays.
The Hurricane Brass Band from Maastricht wishes you very happy holidays, and perhaps some fantastic music with our band in the coming year.
For the contact details of the Hurricane Brass Band, click the link below.
- The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town!
After our Oldenburg adventure … the boys are back in town!
And since, for unknown reasons, we’re once again not playing at JekerJazz this year, we decided to organize our own ‘pre-JekerJazz session.’ Playing through the city center of Maastricht on Saturday afternoon and just seeing what would happen. And a lot happened!
The Hurricane Brassband swirled through the streets with musical stopovers, starting gently from Café De Pieter in the Jekerkwartier, then heading to the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, followed by Café ‘t Pothuiske at the Bat, and finally landing at the Vrijthof at De Struys (Café In Den Ouden Vogelstruys). There, together with around 40 gentlemen from the Kölsche Fastelovend Verein Rocholomäus, we played and sang a special version of ‘Li’l Liza Jane’ (here a version by the Rebirth Brass Band).
Here’s a glimpse with some music clips below.
Starting calmly on Pieterstraat in Maastricht.
Door de straten van het Jekerkwartier 
And ending with a medal from the Kölsche Fastelovend Verein Rocholomäus
Medal 
“Darktown Strutters’ Ball” “Kermit’s Second Line” 
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- With the wind at their backs over the Kramermarkt in Oldenburg.
With the wind at their backs over the Kramermarkt in Oldenburg.
This week, the Hurricane Brassband performed at the gigantic “Kramermarkt” – the Oldenburg fair – in Oldenburg (Germany). This Kramermarkt is one of the largest folk festivals in Germany and is celebrated every year in September/October in Oldenburg. The market has existed for over 400 years and attracts 1.5 million visitors annually. The Hurricanes once again gave their best for a fantastic audience, both in the traditional parade and at other spots where the wind happened to carry them.
Fortunately, we make much better music than we throw …
Disney doesn’t even come close …
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- New Orleans meets Maastricht in The Beyart
Hurricane Brassband PLAYS new orleans in de beyart
It has almost become a new tradition. Playing with the Hurricane Brassband for the residents of the Beyart residential care centre at their own “Veurpreuvenemint”. New Orleans meets Maastricht!
en ‘Veurpreuvenemint’. New Orleans meets Maastricht!
Visit our Facebook page for a piece of music in De Beyart via this link
but also at other locations.
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- Through the narrow Rur valley, a Hurricane Brassband swirled.
Through the narrow Rur valley, a Hurricane Brassband swirled.
Sometimes, a band doesn’t wait for magic to happen—they bring the magic with them. That’s exactly what the Hurricane Brassband did on a glorious Saturday afternoon in late July, turning the historic streets of Monschau into a symphony of sound and celebration.
Nestled in the scenic Rur valley in Germany’s Eifel region, Monschau—famed for its charming half-timbered houses and timeless allure—became the backdrop for an unforgettable musical escapade. The weather? Perfect. The crowd? Electric. The vibe? Pure joy. From brassy grooves and dancing locals to refreshing drinks and the ultimate currywurst, it was everything a musician—and a music lover—could dream of.
But we’re just getting started.
Waiting for the currywurst …
Whether it’s a sleepy village yearning for rhythm or a bustling town ready to dance, the Hurricane Brassband is on the move. Spontaneous joy, vibrant tunes, and magnetic performances—this is what we bring. Come for the music, stay for the experience.
Want your town to be the next stop on our whirlwind tour? Follow the storm. Feel the groove. Let’s make memories.
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For recent news from New Orleans you can check this link ‘WWOZ-radio‘.