Travel to the birthplace of jazz as Squirrel Nut Zippers take you on a devilishly entertaining voyage to the New Orleans of yesteryear!
The iconic jazz rockers present Jazz from the Back O’ Town, an intimate, yet devilishly entertaining show that explores the NOLA jazz scene of the late 19th century through the Roaring ’20s, performed in era-appropriate attire. The Zippers provide a delightful view into this mystical era with exciting renditions of classics like Jelly Roll Morton’s “Animule Ball” and Louis Armstrong’s “Back O’ Town Blues,” as well as favorites from their own catalog, adapted and arranged to more closely echo the era. Additionally, SNZ founder Jimbo Mathus offers humorous, insightful musings on both the musical history of one of America’s most fascinating cities and the stories and inspirations behind the Zippers’ most beloved songs.

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Squirrel Nut Zippers present Jazz from Back O’ Town

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Squirrel Nut Zippers will take fans on a magical, musical voyage to the birthplace of jazz as they present Jazz from the Back O’ Town, a show exploring the New Orleans Back O’ Town jazz scene of the late 19th century through the Roaring Twenties. Performing in era-appropriate attire, the Zippers provide a delightful view into this mystical era with reverent but exciting renditions of such seminal classics as Jelly Roll Morton’s “Animule Ball” and Louis Armstrong’s “Back O’ Town Blues,” as well as favorites from their own catalog, adapted and arranged to more closely echo the sounds of 1920s New Orleans.

Squirrel Nut Zippers: Jazz From The Back O’Town

Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts

The KSO’s Devou Doo Daddies bring 1990s and 2020s swing from across the globe to NKY, with the swing revival sounds of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Squirrel Nut Zippers and Royal Crown Revue . . . together with European acts like Cut Capers, Caro Emerald, Atom Smith and more.  Get ready to swing it!

Get Movin’ (Feet Don’t Fail Me Now)

Devou Park

Tower Park Amphitheater

The Squirrel Nut Zippers continue to confound audiences with their hybrid stew of Southern roots music, New Orleans jazz, vaudeville, blues and a healthy touch of irreverence.

Squirrel Nut Zippers Present Jazz From The Back O’ Town

Strings Music Festival

The Zippers will Provide a Delightful View Into This Mystical Era with Reverent, Yet Exciting, Renditions of Seminal Classics, Favorites from Their Catalogue, and Musings from Frontman Jimbo Mathus. Iconic Jazz Rockers Squirrel Nut Zippers have announced that they will be taking fans on a magical, musical voyage to the birthplace of Jazz as they present “Jazz from the Back O’ Town”–a four-show love letter to the prodigious New Orleans neighborhood known simply as the “Back O’ Town.

Squirrel Nut Zippers

The Paramount Theatre

Performing songs from their Christmas Caravan and Mardi Gras for Christmas albums alongside other tried-and-true holiday favorites, the Squirrel Nut Zippers awaken the true essence of the season. From heartwarming ballads to raucous dance tunes, the band conjures an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of Christmas and the backroom din of a speakeasy. This show is a must-see for any true music lover.

Get ready for a rollicking night as the Squirrel Nut Zippers return with a high-energy tribute to the birthplace of jazz. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans, this must-see night of vintage sounds includes electrifying renditions of NOLA classics like Jelly Roll Morton’s “Animule Ball” and Louis Armstrong’s “Back O’ Town Blues,” alongside reimagined fan favorites from their own catalog—transformed to capture the spirit and swing of early New Orleans jazz.

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