We offer swinging sets of New Orleans jazz, rhythm and blues,, country, and roots rock and we're always happy to add a few of your favorites to add to the list. Ted Hefko's New Orleans Band consists of myself on vocals, sax, electric guitar, & clarinet along with electric guitar, bass, keyboard and drums/vocals with the addition of horns for larger events.
Ted did a great job for our event.
Response from Ted Hefko's New Orleans Band:
Thanks Jeff, nothing brightens my day more than bringing joy with a song!
Ted and his band exceeded our expectations! He was so nice and everyone was so impressed with how great they did. BOOK THEM! They did everything I could have wanted them to do.
Response from Ted Hefko's New Orleans Band:
Thank you so much for the great review. Always nice when a wedding reception really pops.and everyone is dancing!
Ted was such a great person and we enjoyed the band so much! They were very personable and kept in contact with us through the planning process.
Easy to work with. Professional. Great music.
This band is amazing! We will definitely be using them again in the future! Songs were great, sound quality was perfect!
Response from Ted Hefko's New Orleans Band:
Thank again for having us. What a fun party!
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We hired Ted Hefko for a private group dinner to play acoustically and he was wonderful. He is a skilled guitarist with a soulful voice and played just the right songs and volume. Highly recommend!
These guys we're everything they said they'd be. We had them at our booth for a conference and they added a wonderful atmosphere for our guests. Easy to work with and very friendly.
Response from Ted Hefko's New Orleans Band:
Thank you for having us! Hope to see you next time you're in New Orleans.
We are so happy that we hired Ted Hefko and his band to play at our daughter's wedding reception. They are very talented, fun, and easy to work with. They would be great for any kind of event.
Ted Hefko and his band exceeded my expectations! They are extremely talented musicians and a friendly group. They had my party rocking with New Orleans-style lively and soulful music! I would not hesitate to book again.
Price Range: $500-$5000
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - We are happy to provide proof of liability insurance upon request.
Ted Hefko's New Orleans Band has performed at well over one hundred events of all shapes and sizes. We are professional, easy to work with and ready for the unexpected. From solo acoustic guitar to jazz trios to a full size New Orleans Rhythm and Blues Band for dancing, groovin' and outdoor festival performances we aim to please. I sing and play sax, guitar, even clarinet and classical flute. I always bring together the best New Orleans talent I can muster. Our regular line-up features myself along with lead guitar, keys, bass and drums. We are always happy to add a female singer or a full horn section to add to the excitement.
I moved to New Orleans when I was eighteen years old and I've never looked back. I started writing songs in elementary school and picked up sax and guitar when I was about twelve. Over the years, I've played just about every style of music, but for me it all goes back to the blues. Some of my favorite artists are Dr. John, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Waylon Jennings, Howlin Wolf, Louis Armstrong and Van Morrison. I've been leading band for many years and I'm always happy to take on new challenges and I'll do my best to put together the perfect music for your event.
| May 19, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| January 27, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| August 25, 2023 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Birthday Party |
| December 31, 2022 • 4:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 11, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
| November 18, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| November 16, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
| November 14, 2022 • 5:30am - 7:30am | Corporate Event |
| October 15, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| September 15, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| July 31, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Atwood Festival, Madison, WI |
| July 03, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | solo - Irene's Vineyard, Oblong, Ill |
| June 12, 2022 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Convention/Trade Show |
| May 19, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Duo at Seither's Seafood - Harahan, LA |
| May 14, 2022 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou |
| May 05, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival |
| May 03, 2022 • 9:30pm - 11:00pm | duo at Three Brothers, New Orleans |
| May 01, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Ted Hefko Trio at The Hideout, Bourbon St, Nola |
| April 29, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Hideout |
| April 28, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Hideout |
| April 24, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Ted Hefko Trio at The Hideout, Bourbon St, Nola |
| April 23, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | solo at Abita Brewpub, Abita Spring, La |
| April 21, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Hideout |
| April 18, 2022 • 9:00pm - 11:30pm | D.B.A. New Orleans |
| April 17, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Ted Hefko Trio at The Hideout, Bourbon St, Nola |
| April 14, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Hideout |
| November 13, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Festival |
| October 24, 2020 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 14, 2019 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 09, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Corporate Event |
| October 01, 2018 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
Ted Hefko and The Thousandaires have four albums of original market available on your favorite digital platform. In addition to our originals, we know a wide variety of covers and we're happy to add a couple of your favorites to the list.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Qualified - Dr. John
Midnight Rider - Allmän Bros.
Hello Josephine - Fats Domino
Yes Indeed I'm in love again - Fats Domino
City of New Orleans - Steve Goodman
Big River - Johnny Cash
Aint' Gonna Give You None o My Jellyroll - Clarence and Spencer Williams
Hesitation Blues - Reverend Gary Davis
I Done Got Over It - Guitar Slim
That's Alright Mama - Earl "Big Boy" Kruddup
Spoonful - Howlin' Wolf
I'm Ready - Muddy Waters
Ophelia - The Band
Junko Partner - James Booker
Hey Pocky Way - The Meters
Certain Girl - Ernie K-Doe
I'm Walking - Fats Domino
Blue Monday - Fats Domino
Azalia - Duke Ellington
And It Stoned Me - Van Morrison
East of The Sun - Frank Sinatra
Struttin' with Some Barbecue - Louis Armstrong
Don't Think Twice It's Alright - Bob Dylan
Tonight I'll Be Stayin Here With You - Bob Dylan
Polk Salad Annie - Tony Joe White
Yellow Moon - Neville Bros.
Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Fats, Domino, Bob Dylan, The Band, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Reverend Gary Davis, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Rollings, Dexter Gordon, Kermit Ruffins, John Boutte, Lloyd Price, The Meters, Chris Kenner, Ernie K-Doe, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Brownie and Sonny, Van Morrison, Billy Joe Shaver, Champion Jack Dupree, King Curtis, Albert King, BB King, Freddie King, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Walter "Wolfman Washington and many more....
We are happy to provide our own PA setup for events as large as 250, depending on the room size.
Yes, we do have a cordless mic that you may borrow for announcements and toasts.
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