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Overview
The NOLA Sweethearts blend the vibrant spirit of the New Orleans jazz scene with the gypsy jazz style pioneered by legendary French-Romani guitarist Django Reinhardt. Specializing in swing-era classics, this versatile trio enchants audiences with both instrumental and vocal performances.
Performing at the lively jazz clubs of Frenchmen Street or elegant private parties and professional corporate events, the NOLA Sweethearts bring warmth, energy, and sophistication to every occasion. Whether they’re taking center stage to energize the dance floor or creating an elegant background swinging ambiance, this trio delivers a memorable experience tailored to your vision.
5 Reviews
We loved watching and listening to the Sweethearts at a family reunion. They are a professional, talented and unique jazz trio.
I will definitely look them up when I return to New Orleans next year!
Jazz Band
The Nola Sweethearts provide terrific entertainment. Their musical repertoire spans the decades of early jazz. Beyond their talent, the Sweethearts connect seamlessly with their audience and through their musicianship and stage presence, create a festive rich experience. I would highly recommend them for any public or private event.
Jazz Band, 1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment
The best way to spend a couple of hours in New Orleans is to catch this trio at a local club on Frenchman Street. Gypsy Jazz! And wonderful performers.
Jazz Band
We hired the NOLA Sweethearts to play at our 40th wedding anniversary party and were absolutely delighted! They created the perfect classy and celebratory atmosphere for our guests. Beyond being fantastic musicians, they are also timely, professional, friendly, and fun to work with. Thank you so much, sweethearts!
Jazz Band, Party Band
The Nola Sweethearts are a delightful group, playing the gypsy jazz music of Django Reinhardt. The music is fun, uplifting and joyful, and the three women are all accomplished musicians. Go see them, you won't be disappointed!
Jazz Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $400-$3,000
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
About
Meet the musicians:
Bassist Belinda Moody: A seasoned musician, composer, and arranger with over three decades of experience, Belinda has enjoyed extensive international tours in addition to gracing audiences in New Orleans.
Guitarist and Vocalist Giselle Anguizola: A longtime staple of the New Orleans jazz scene and a bandleader in her own right, Giselle's unique vocal stylings breathe new life into century-old tunes.
Violinist Clare McKinley: A classically trained musician who's studied the violin since the age of four, Clare has immersed herself in the gypsy jazz repertoire for the past 7 years and brings her love for the genre to every performance.
Additional Booking Notes
Our technical requirements are simple..
We bring our own sound equipment, and that will cover most situations. If you have a large event in a large space, then additional amplification that involves a PA and someone to set it up would be required.
We also need two car parking spaces with reasonable walking access to the place we will perform.
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Influences & Inspiration
Our greatest influence is the music of The Quintette du Hot Club de France ("The Quintet of the Hot Club of France"), who were a jazz group founded in France in 1934 by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli and active in one form or another until 1948.
Another time and another place, but.. As musicians that live and perform in one of the richest musical cities of America we incorporate a New Orleans vibe into everything we play.
Setup Requirements
- Two chairs without arms
An electric outlet close to the space you would like us to set up in