The Percolators Party Band charges the atmosphere of events with passion, fire and soul! At heart, we are a funky, blues-soul band, influenced by the rhythms of New Orleans. But that's not all! With our own unique “gumbo” of musical styles, including: Jump Blues, Rock, Funk, Rhythm-and-Blues, Soul, Jazz and Dixieland. We will infuse your special occasion with a joyful, energy! You and your guests will connect, dance and create wonderful memories. Whether you find us at a birthday, retirement or anniversary party festival, township event, wedding celebration, club or down the shore, the Percolators will set the perfect mood!
2 reviews
Jeanne B.
August 25, 2025I held an outdoor pig roast for forty people, invited from various walks of life. Jann and his talented ensemble displayed their versatility, upbeat attitude and audience involvement from the first note, completely captivating the group with a spectrum of blues, jazz, Motown and classics, to which they received an eager toe-tapping, sing-along-with-every-word-response. Not only the invitees, but the park rangers who wandered over, drawn to Jann's music, were bopping right along. As a host, this was gratifying to see, and I have been rewarded further by unsolicited positive feedback on their performance - Jann and his group set the positive tone, swept the crowd along a great musical journey, and were a major contribution to this memorable event.
In sum, everybody, including the band, had a good time.
Professional from start to finish, with a price that's right, it's been an honor to introduce Jann and his music to my friends.
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Americana Band, Blues Band, Folk Band, Jazz Band, Soul Band
Nancy B.
June 10, 2024The band delivered an outstanding performance! My guests and I loved their music! They are very talented musicians and I highly recommend them for any celebration or event!
Hired as: Party Band
Price range: $500 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 480 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - single-event coverage for musicians
Here’s what to expect from The Percolators:
When you walk into your event space, you will be transported to the storied streets of New Orleans. The ambience will feel like you and your guests are partying on Bourbon St. The music is infectious! People will have fun and communicate their pleasure to you with their compliments. You will be pleased that the band has arrived on time and set up efficiently. Also, you will like the professional way the band’s equipment appears on stage. You may also feel relieved to know that, though the band plays with energy, if you need to make an announcement, toast a guest (be honored yourself), or sing “Happy Birthday,” we will happily accommodate that. In consideration of your guests, we are sensitive to volume and will make sure everyone can talk comfortably.
On the other hand, If you want us to pump up the volume, increase the funk or find a mellow groove, we can do that, too!
Most importantly, our performance will help create joyful memories. As we like to say, "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler”- and a good-time party it will be.
Smell the beignets! Taste the Jambalaya as The Percolators New Orleans Party Band charges the atmosphere of your event with passion, fire and soul. With our own unique “gumbo” of New Orleans based musical styles, we infuse your event with a joyful, raucous energy that is the very essence of Mardi Gras! You and your guests will connect, dance and create wonderful memories.
We are six very experienced musicians, but we can be configured in sizes ranging from a single musician up to full band size. We have played together in the current assembly for three years, but have played in other projects in different combinations for many more years than that. The musicians include: guitarist/male lead vocalist, female lead vocalist, keyboard/trumpet/vocalist, Bass/tuba/vocalist, harmonica player, drummer. There is an option to increase the number of horn players for up to eight musicians total with an additional add-on fee.
We can provide sound reinforcement (PA system) and an audio engineer to run the mixing board. This is figured into the price you will be quoted. On the other hand, if the sound system at the venue is of professional caliber and of sufficient strength to provide good sound, we may be able to save you some money.
Set List from our last gig:
Something's Got a Hold on Me Etta James
House of the Rising Sun Traditional
Wild About My Lovin' Jim Kweskin
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Iko Iko Dr. John
She Caught the Katie Taj Mahal
K. C. Moan Memphis Jug Band
I Put a Spell on You Nina Simone/John Lee Hooker
At Last Etta James
First I Look at the Purse The Contours/J. Geils Band
Percolatin' Blues Tuba Skinny
My Gal Memphis Jug Band
I'd Rather Go Blind Etta James/Coco Taylor
Rt. 66 Nat King Cole
Fire on the Bayou Neville Brothers/Trombone Shorty
Caladonia Louis Jordan/B.B. King
Junko Partner Dr. John
Sadie Green Johnny Dunn, Gilbert Wells
Right Back Where We Started From Maxine Nightinggale
Tootie Ma Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Dixie Chicken Little Feet
Stand By Me Ben E. King
Cripple Creek The Band
Got My Mojo Working Gatemouth Brown/Muddy Waters
Heard it Through the Grapevine Aretha Franklin
Born on the Bayou Credence Clearwater Revival
Wine So-dee-o-dee Stuff Smith/The Electric Flag
Will the Circle Be Unbroken Traditional
When the Saints Go Marching In Louis Armstrong
We draw from some of the biggest names in the history of Rock, Jazz, Blues, R. and B., Funk and Dixieland.
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