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Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Lafayette Square, the second oldest park in the City, was founded in 1788 and was originally called “place publique.” Located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, the park is a welcoming green space for workers, residents and visitors to the City.
The Square is named after the American Revolutionary War Hero, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
Upcoming Shows
WWOZ will broadcast Happy Jack Frequency and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band live from Lafayette Square, presented by the Young Leadersship Council as part of the YLC Wednesday at the Square concert series.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world famous music machine, whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances. They have revitalized the brass band in New Orleans and around the world, progressing from local parties, clubs, baseball games and festivals in their early years to touring nearly constantly in the U.S. and in over 30 other countries on five continents.
Happy Jack Frequency is the solo project of New Orleans native James Martin (pictured at left), who earned his stripes working alongside greats such as Trombone Shorty, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and Lenny Kravitz. The band consists of bassist Charles Lumar, guitarists John Marcey and Matt Clark, and drummer Kyle Sharamitaro, playing James' original music plus several great covers at venues like Tipitinas, One Eyed Jacks, Howlin' Wolf and Blue Nile.
