From Fats Waller to W. C. Handy to Hoagy Carmichael & more, this hot New York City band brings the traditional jazz sound of the 1920's & 30's to Akron's "speakeasy" at BLU! Featuring Jessy Carolina, Satoru Ohashi, Pete Matthiessen, Garrett Manley, Ryan Weisheit.
Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess is a New York City based traditional jazz band. The group, formerly known as the Bill Murray Experience, formed in 2008. Over the years, the band has performed throughout the East coast and has participated in many organizations that include The Jazz Foundation of America, Music Under New York, Music That Heals, Healing Arts Initiative, and Make Music New York. Early on, the band was featured on The Simpson’s 20th Anniversary Special and most recently, Jessy Carolina’s musical performances were featured in the video game Bioshock Infinite. In 2012, the band traveled overseas and performed in Germany, Denmark, Israel, and Romania.
The Hot Mess is a five piece band featuring lead vocalist Jessy Carolina who plays washboard and percussion. Garrett Manley plays banjo, Pete Matthiessen on guitar, Ryan Weisheit plays bass saxophone, and Satoru Ohashi rounds it out on trumpet and trombone.
This is a show not to be missed – join us as this energetic and authentic band brings the early origins of jazz into present day, get your tickets today!