• Rabadash Entertainment

    Book New Orleans Music Entertainment and Equipment for any kind of Event!

  • What Is Rabadash?

    Rabadash Entertainment is your one-stop shop for all music-related services for conventions, corporate events, casinos, festivals, parties, and weddings in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, the Northshore, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With over 40 years of experience, we are your go-to for entertainment! We specialize in Dueling Pianos for an unforgettable experience at casinos, weddings or conventions! We book bands of any style or for any age group. Whether you're looking for a New Orleans Jazz Band, a Party Band, Zydeco and Cajun bands, or DJ services, we've got you covered. In addition, we offer event planning services and audio/video equipment rentals for large and small venues, catering to events ranging from intimate 10-person gatherings to elegant weddings and even crowds of up to 100,000 people at an outdoor concert, professional audio and video recording studio services. Buy Rabadash recording artist CDs here.

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  • Rabadash Services

    Booking Live Entertainment, Large Venue Production, Recording Studio, Rabadash Records

    Rabadash Entertainment

    The best of New Orleans Music & Entertainment

    Rabadash Audio & VIdeo Live Event Equipment

    The right sound & video equipment for any event

    • Indoor or Outdoors events, large or small: Festivals, Concerts, Weddings, Convention Parties
    • Sound equipment of all kinds
    • Pro Lighting & Projection
    • Staging equipment
    • Video equipment and Audio recording services
    Rabadash  Studios, Covington, LA, John Autin

    Where Dreams are Born

    • State of Art Recording Studio
    • The best of analog and digital recording in a comfortable, friendly environment
    • In quiet Covington, LA (35 minutes from downtown New Orleans). Our platinum record award winning engineering staff will be happy to accommodate all your recording needs.
    • Artists who have recorded here include: Cyril Neville, Big Daddy 'O', Waylon Thibodeaux and Michael O'Hara/The Sheik
    Rabadash  Studios, Covington, LA, John Autin

    Buy CDs of Rabadash Artists

    • Newly Launched Store
    • Over 40 CDs 
    • Decades of New Orleans Sound
    • Artists available here include: Big Daddy 'O', Waylon Thibodeaux, Michael O'Hara/The Sheik, Al Broussard, John Autin, Nora Wixted, Tom McDermott, Jeff Spence and more! 
  • When you think New Orleans Music for your event - We've got all the greats!

    Michael "The Sheik" O'Hara

    Michael J. O’Hara/The Torch Singer

    Michael's got a NEW CD: "It's My Turn"

    Michael O'Hara is a multi-faceted performer beyond compare. His long and storied career has seen everything from having his band open for The Rolling Stones (in 1981) to collaborations with everyone from Allen Toussaint to Judy Collins to Sting. An accomplished songwriter at the very top tier of the music world, his songs have garnered four Grammy Award nominations, two American Music Award nominations, and two BMI Awards.

     

    As a musician, he's been known to play every instrument on his albums (except guitar), and his live performances are part rock and soul revue, part R&B tent revival, and all non-stop entertainment. O'Hara recently completed a theatrical run of a one-man show in Branson, MO, where he played a half-dozen off-the-wall members of one hilarious family, and is now back in New Orleans bringing the Sheik magic to adoring fans.

     

    He's based in New Orleans and is recording at Rabadash Studios. His new CD is now available to buy, click the button!

    Serabee

    Serabee

    Prodigal Daughter

    Sera hails direct from Kiln, Mississippi with the wandering strains of roadhouse blues and rollicking revivals psychically embedded in her songs. Irresistible, pop, country and R&B adorned in her soulful vocal presence and piano playing.
    As a singer, songwriter and musician, the creative edge of Sera points to this soulful artist's deep roots and colorful background in the American South.
    Growing up the daughter of a Pentecostal minister father (always a bluesman at heart) and a singer/songwriter mother, Sera was raised on the music of Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, Bob Dylan, Dolly, Aretha and of course, good ole gospel music. From an early age, she traveled with her family’s tent revivals, leading the musical praise and worship, excelling on vocals, the Hammond B-3 organ and piano.
    Striking out on her own, Sera began performing in New Orleans & Mississippi clubs where she garnered quite a local following. As a naturally gifted songwriter, with a strong commercial appeal, Sera penned the number one smash hit “Crazy Chick” for platinum sensation Charlotte Church.
    Waylon T Thibodeaux

    Waylon "T" Thibodeaux

    Louisiana's Rockin Fiddler

    Born in Louisiana’s ‘Bayou Country’ just a few miles southwest of New Orleans, Houma native Waylon Thibodeaux is known around the world as “Louisiana’s Rockin Fiddler.” This self-taught Cajun musician enjoys a reputation as one of Louisiana’s best known recording artists with over a dozen albums in a nearly 30-year career that began as a teenager. His musical style puts the jam in jambalaya, pulling diverse elements into a sizzling, spicy groove you remember for a long, long time.

     

    Thibodeaux describes it as “Cajun, but not too traditional; Zydeco, but with a punch of that classic New Orleans’ groove, plus a small pinch of south Louisiana swamp pop, a taste of country and a little rock n’ roll that’s sure to get you on your feet and dancing.”

    Listen to an audio clip here!

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    The Piano Maniacs

    Dueling Pianos - The best in the biz!

    Piano Maniacs Dueling Pianos is a high energy show in the style of the dueling pianos at world famous Pat O'Briens in the French Quarter, and utilizes the same pianists featured at this and other famous piano spots on Bourbon Street. The show can be completely tailored to you, featuring songs in whatever musical style and from whatever era you prefer -- from Ragtime to Prince to Elton John, and from Adele to Sinatra. Our pianists can serve a double function at an event by playing background music as the event begins and then ramping up to a higher energy show when desired. The show is as interactive as the guests want it to be; we can take requests, or not, and can add in calling guests up to the stage for awards (or just for fun) or not. It's completely customizable to your group and a classic New Orleans experience!

    Big Daddy O - Roadhouse Blues

    Big Daddy 'O'

    Lousiana/Mississippi Roadhouse Blues

    Rabadash Records "discovered" Big Daddy 'O' playing at Betty’s Bar in Amite, Louisiana in 2000. Now, nearly two decades and four critically acclaimed CDs later, Big Daddy ‘O’ is a roadhouse legend with a national reputation. His dynamic vocals make for an original approach to performing that make every song sound like his own. For the bulk of his 30+ year career, Big Daddy ‘O’ has been playing in roadhouses and bars in the deep south, with the occasional national tour.

     

    Whether he's wrangling leads from a vintage Les Paul and fronting a full electric blues band or delicately coaxing the most from a humble acoustic guitar in a solo setting his impressive six-foot-six frame dominates any stage, but his dynamic vocal skills are what makes him a truly captivating performer.

    Listen to an video clip here.

    Wally B Piano Gumbo

    John Lisi

    Delta Funk

    2009 Slim Harpo Blues Pioneer Award winner John Lisi is one of New Orleans' finest guitarists. With a style hallmarked by muddy, stanky, swampy blues roots and an undeniable booty-shakin' groove, he's released seven albums either as a solo artist or under the Delta Funk! moniker and appeared on dozens more.

     

    Lisi's worked with everyone from Rockin' Tabby Thomas' to Big Chief Monk Boudreaux. His songs continually span the wide world of funk while still giving everyone from blues heads to guitar nerds something to sink their teeth into. Be it Dobro, mandolin, resonator, Stratocaster or a plain old acoustic guitar, he has it locked down. His signature sound features stellar guitar riffs and funky leads layered in with sassy female backing vocals, horns that kick brass, and an in-the-pocket rhythm section.

     

    Listen to some clips here

    John Autin the original New Orleans Piano Man

    John Autin

    The Original New Orleans Piano Man

    New Orleans native John Autin formed his first band at age 12 and never looked back. A multi-instrumentalist with a Master's Degree in Jazz, who's toured all over the globe, Autin's true love is piano and he has become known as “The Original New Orleans Piano Man” since emerging as a fixture on the city's musical landscape in the early 1980s.

     

    His CDs seamlessly blend traditional New Orleans Jazz of the '20s and '30s with Rock, Funk, Pop and more. Autin co-founded Rabadash Records in 1984 with a mission to preserve the music of New Orleans and southern Louisiana. 35 years in, that commitment is stronger than ever as the label continues to release works by legacy artists and new performers who embody the Crescent City's rich musical traditions.

     

    John spends most of his nights performing at clubs, casinos, convention events, weddings, and private parties, spending days at his Recording Studios, Rabadash Records, playing behind and producing other great New Orleans artists. Owner and Operator of Rabadash Entertainment.

    Buy John's CD's HERE!

    Listen to audio clip here.

    90 Degrees West

    7-piece high energy modern country band

    Somebody once said, "If you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life." 90 Degrees West brings high-energy, modern country to the New Orleans musical melting pot. This seven-piece array of talented musicians, with collective decades of experience, has turned the Crescent City on its ear with an array of covers by legends like Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, and many more, as well as their own deep well of originals. Whether they're opening for superstars like Big and Rich at an arena or casino, or playing in a small club or in intimate setting to a private crowd, 90 Degrees West own the stage from start to finish and leave audiences wanting more.

    The Matt Wilson Band

    Not your average "all sound alike" Party Band!

    For over 20 years, The Matt Wilson Band has brought sizzling live performances to stages across Texas and Louisiana. Wilson, an acclaimed keyboard player and songwriter who's been honored by the State of Texas for his achievements in Fine Arts and is part of the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster, first gained national exposure wowing sold-out audiences as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp Tony-award winning musical “Movin’ Out.” In his own group, he leads a collection of some of Austin's finest musicians through a constantly changing musical journey that seamlessly spans decades and styles. The MWB seamlessly blends a vast catalog of pop, rock, country, jazz, and just about every other genre, into performances that go beyond an evening's entertainment and become an event to remember.

     

    Watch their YouTube Demo Video HERE!

    Brian Mullin is DJ-NYC

    Kass

    Stunning Jazz Vocalist

    Vocalist & multi-instrumentalist Kass has carved her own unique niche in the New Orleans music world. Whether accompanying herself on upright bass, guitar, or djembe (an African hand drum), her captivating voice and diverse repertoire are what make her a lightning rod for attention. “I follow good songs and stories more so than any particular genre of music,” she says, “and the songs I choose are as varied as my audience.” Born in NOLA and influenced by the city's diverse musical and cultural heritage, she is a captivating vocalist equally at home singing jazz standards as she is putting her own spin on songs by blues, country, americana and pop icons like Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell as well as unknown classics by New Orleans natives.

    Brian Mullin is DJ-NYC

    Jim Lockwood

    Piano Maniac

    Jim Lockwood was born into a musical family. His father was a big band sax and clarinetist and his mother was a country singer and songwriter. He began performing at the age of 15 with a high school friend playing talent shows, fairs, and private parties. His first instrument was guitar. After breaking his left index finger at the age of 21, Jim began teaching himself piano. Throughout the 80's and 90's Jim toured the US with several bands as lead vocalist and front man. Tiring of the road, Jim opened Rocket Recording Studio with partners and began writing and recording numerous songs which resulted in his first solo CD “High Note”. He continued to perform regionally with several bands until his friend John Autin offered him an opportunity to become a piano entertainer. He began performing at Spirits On Bourbon for several years and now performs at Tickler’s @ MyBar on Bourbon street and many other venues. He also performs a very high energy show dueling pianos act called Piano Maniacs, currently at the Treasure Chest Casino on Sunday nights.

    Zeppelins Made to Order Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo

    Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo

    Premiere Piano Player and Composer and high energy Clarinetist

    Pianist/composer Tom McDermott and clarinetist/saxophonist Chloe Feoranzo team up for a one-of-a-kind collaboration that could only be birthed in the Crescent City. McDermott, a fixture on the New Orleans music scene since 1984, is one of the city's most prolific musicians with 15 albums as a leader and over 75 original songs to his credit. Feoranzo has emerged as one of the city's most talented musicians. With a background in jazz and big bands, she's toured with Postmodern Jukebox, appeared on late night network television and played the Grand Ole Opry.

     

    The duo combine McDermott's love of Brazilian grooves, 19th Century classical music and the compositional genius of Duke Ellington with Feoranzo's deep knowledge of jazz and big band from the '30s through the '60s, and the traditions of pop standards from that same timeframe, into a musical gumbo that's 100% steeped in New Orleans traditions.

    Listen to this interview that’s not to be missed.

    BUY THEIR CD's HERE

    new orleans brass band parade

    Authentic New Orleans Brass Band

    Only in New Orleans!!!!

    The Marching Brass Band, also known as the Second Line, is a fantastic experience. The tradition dates back to the late 1800's , Your entire party can hit the streets and have your own parade. Yes, it's unbelievable fun!

  • Rabadash Records Open Now

    All Rabadash Artists' CD's now available! Serabee, Waylon Thibodeaux, Michael O'Hara/The Sheik, John Autin, and more!

  • Rabadash Recording Studio - Covington Louisiana

    State of the Art Recording Studio

    The best of analog and digital

    recording in a world-class, acoustically pristine environment

    in quiet Mandeville, LA (30 minutes from downtown New Orleans). Our platinum record award winning engineering staff will be happy to accommodate all your recording needs.

  • Concert and Festival Sound Gear Rentals

    Concert and Festival Sound Gear Rentals

    • Yes we provide large concert sound systems for shows like this but we provide the same professional equipment and service for your back yard party.

  • Conventions & Events Sound and Lighting Equipment Rentals

    Conventions & Events Equipment Rentals

    From projection screens to microphones & speakers, we have everything you'll need for your convention presentation to go off without a hitch.

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