Bumper Jacksons band, Sunday, May3, 4 PM, plays early jazz and country repertoire, Free concert

Bumper Jacksons Sunday, May 3, 4:00 PM Bumper Jacksons are a big fat party. Hot and sweet, their early jazz and country repertoire paints America’s story from New Orleans’ brothels to Appalachian “hollers.” New Orleans clarinetist Jess Eliot Myhre, old time banjo player Chris Ousley, bassist Alex Lacquements, trombonist Brian Priebe, dobro and pedal steel guitarist Dave Hadley, and “suitcase” percussionist Dan Cohan, come from a broad range of musical backgrounds but share a common love of early jazz, street blues and old time country. Together, they re-imagine roots music with power and tenderness while continuing to develop an innovative, original voice rich in the early-American sound. Recognized as DC’s “Best Traditional Folk Band” at the 2013 Washington Area Music Awards, the Bumper Jacksons have positioned themselves squarely at the helm of the young roots music scene in DC. They’re pioneering a new, fresh take on American music that’ll bring you into the center of a party, where everyone is invited and the dance floor never sleeps! Sounds like a show you won’t want to miss! For more information visit: www.bumperjacksons.com