Brochure for Kanola, an electronic press kit featuring text about New Orleans-inspired jazz, soul, and gospel music. It includes a photo of a jazz band with three musicians playing saxophone, trumpet, and flute, surrounded by gold confetti patterns and stylized text.

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Bring New Orleans vibes to your community!

  • Theater Stage Shows

    Kanola Band performing at the Tybee Post Theater for their Mardi Gras Party on Tybee Island, GA.

  • College & University Events

    Kanola Band performing for the University of South Carolina’s Pacer Madness event in Aiken, SC.

  • Jazz Clubs

    Kanola performs at The Alluvion in Traverse City, MI.

  • Community Celebrations & Concerts

    Kanola Band on the main stage for the City of Perry, GA Bourbon Street Bash.

  • School Assembly Presentations

    Kanola Band performing for Bonner Elementary students in Monck’s Corner, SC. Watch clips from the presentation.

  • Conferences & Conventions

    Kanola leading a brass band second line for the Delta Sigma Theta Convention at the Savannah Convention Center.

Homebases

The Southeast Region out of Savannah, GA, and the Midwest Region out of Grand Rapids, MI (but we travel nationwide!).

Genres

New Orleans Jazz, Blues, Brass Band, Dixieland, Zydeco, Soul

Sound Bite

Kanola Band brings authentic New Orleans-inspired soul, brass, & grooves to the Lowcountry and beyond! High-energy, authentic, unforgettable vibes!

Elevator Pitch

Kanola Band is on a mission to spread joy through the music of New Orleans! With a vibrant mix of genres - from brass band and funk to jazz and soul - they celebrate the city’s cultural legacy and create unforgettable live experiences that bring people together across generations and backgrounds.

Short Bio

Kanola Band is a joyful, high-energy 7-piece ensemble that brings the spirit of New Orleans to life. With bold brass, soulful vocals, and grooves that make it impossible to sit still, they cover everything from traditional jazz and second-line to funk, soul, gospel, and R&B. More than just a band, Kanola shares the stories and culture behind the music, honoring the Crescent City’s rich legacy while creating meaningful moments of joy, connection, and celebration. Every show is a taste of New Orleans - full of heart, soul, and good vibes. [long bio]

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Upcoming Kanola Band Tour Dates

What Presenters Are Saying

“Our audience just had a blast! Everyone wanted you to keep playing, and that's ALWAYS what we want!”

— Performance & Engagement Manager
Saugatuck Center for the Arts

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“The Arts and Lectures Committee at Ferris State brought the Kanola Band to campus for a public performance and it was wonderful! Great band, playing fun and lively music! The night was entertaining, and they did great job engaging the crowd. Talented musicians, great chops, and beautiful vocals. The audience, ranging from college students, to senior citizens, all enjoyed the performance and left impressed!

— Live Performance Coordinator
Ferris State University

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“We have received so much positive feedback from both performances. It was fantastic to see the audience at both concerts – especially when the weather conditions aren’t ideal. Your group was great and kept the audience engaged the whole time!”

— Project & Purchasing Manager
St. Clair County Community College

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Past Tour Highlights

FLORIDA
Daytona Beach - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jacksonville - Jewish Community Association

GEORGIA
Perry - Bourbon Street Bash
Savannah - Porchfest, Every Woman’s Marathon
Sea Island - Private Conference
Tybee Island - Tybee Post Theater

INDIANA
Elkhart - Elkhart Jazz Festival
Ft. Wayne - Purdue University

MICHIGAN
Albion - Albion College
Allegan - Good Times at the Gazebo Series
Ann Arbor - Blue Llama Jazz Club
Auburn Hills - Private Conference
Big Rapids - Ferris State University
Fennville - City Music Hall Series
Flint - Mott Community College
Fremont - City Summer Concert Series
Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids Art Museum on the Green
Kalamazoo - New Year’s Fest
Lansing - The Robin Theatre
Mt. Pleasant - Soaring Eagle Casino
Nashville - Mardi Gras Party
Parchment - Kindleberger Summer Concert Series
Port Huron - Noon & Night Concert Series
Saginaw - Saginaw Valley Community College
Saugatuck - Saugatuck Center for the Arts
South Haven - Foundry Hall Riverfront Concerts
Three Rivers - Carnegie Center for the Arts
Traverse City - The Alluvion
Union Pier - Private Wedding
Walker - West Michigan Jazz Society Presents

NORTH CAROLINA
Waynesville - Folkmoot LIVE!
Salisbury - Catawba College

SOUTH CAROLINA
Bluffton - The Haven at New Riverside
Camden - Tail Waggin' Ball Humane Society Fundraiser
Charleston - The Pour House
Daufuskie Island - Haig Point
Pawleys Island - Private Party
Port Royal - Mardi Gras Parade & After Party
Summerville - SC Independent School Association Conference

Bring the joy to your people!

Kanola Band has two home bases:
the Southeast Region out of Savannah, GA,
and the Midwest Region out of Grand Rapids, MI
(but we travel nationwide!)

Manager + Bandleader
Benje Daneman

Email
info@kanolaband.com

Phone
(616) 706-3946

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