Hello, fans – it’s that time of year again – Carnival, the time when brass bands stay busy!  We have quite a few shows coming up in February, so please take a look at our gig page to see which one is closest and fits your personality best.

Come funk the night away on Mardi Gras with Half Dozen Brass Band at the Georgia Theatre

We’re especially excited about February 21, Mardi Gras night.  Come out in your Mardi Gras finery to Parti Gras with Half Dozen Brass Bnad at the Georgia Theatre!!  All the boys will be primed and ready to blow the roof off the Theatre as we celebrate the most important day in the brass band calendar.

Tickets are available here for $8.  Doors will open at 7:30, and Stephanie Nilles, straight from the Big Easy herself, will begin serenading you on the roof at 8.  HDBB hits at 9:00 on the stage, and we’ll party all night!

There’s only one place to see Georgia’s ONLY New Orleans-style brass band on Mardi Gras – THE GEORGIA THEATRE!

And remember, folks – this is not only a show, but also a costume party – we’ll be wearing all sorts of crazy outfits!  I have it on good authority that there may be a viking, wizard, leprechaun, and an indian there….

Red beans and ricely,
Josh & HDBB

Hi, folks. The members of the Half Dozen Brass Band family were heartbroken to learn of the passing of Ian Brussack, son of our dear friend Bob Brussack. Ian was 16, and though most of us had only met Ian in person a few times, we all felt as if we somehow knew him because we had seen so many of his life’s activities and interests captured by Bob’s camera. Rest in peace, young man.

For those of you who know Bob, you know of his kind, supportive nature. His encouragement and enthusiasm during Half Dozen’s development as a group made him a permanent member of our family and a great friend. His knack for capturing the spirit of our shows through the lens of his camera is uncanny, and most (if not all) of the images you see on this site are courtesy of Bob Brussack. When we recorded “Easy Street,” Bob was at every session, wire to wire, camera in hand, with a smile on his face. We used the photos Bob captured during those sessions as part of the liner notes for “Easy Street,” written by one Bob Brussack.

In addition to his involvement with Half Dozen, Bob is also a great supporter of the UGA Jazz Band. His photography is featured on the UGA Jazz website, and he even started a grass-roots fundraising campaign, the “251 Club” to help raise money for the UGA Jazz Band–AFTER donating his photographic efforts to the group.

If you have any questions about a performer, a band, or an upcoming gig in the Athens area, athensjazz411.com is  your source for those answers. Guess who provides this service?

Bob, because we know these things about you, we know Ian was surrounded by love and encouragement his entire life. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy are with you and Pat.

Athens musicians and music fans, if you happen to see Bob in the coming days, please take a minute to say a few words that are all long overdue. Thanks, Bob, for all you do for us!

Hello all!

Just stumbled upon this last night…  fan Winston Murray taped almost the entirety of our upstairs house party at the Globe during AthFest 2011!   The video is RIGHT in our faces – Winston got some great shots – but it also means that occasionally the band isn’t balanced properly.  Still, it’s a pretty good indication of the energy we try to bring to every show!

View Part One on YouTube HERE.
View Part Two on YouTube HERE.