JSDN at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest, Gentilly Stage, 2025
“[JSDN’s] Jazz Fest set was a revelation…jam band bonhomie and Louisiana stroll spiced with klezmer-style violin and funeral-parade horns…what you get if Phish had been born at Tipitina’s and studied under George Clinton and Frank Zappa late every night on the levee.”
Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes bio
Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes began on a college dare, won the Loyola University Battle of the Bands in 2001, and then just never stopped. A quarter of a century later, they’re still kicking ass, with hits new and old that span a multitude of genres.
Despite what you’ve heard, they’ve had several rehearsals since their inception. JSDN covers a ton of musical ground - both familiar, and eclectic - with unmatched energy, and a real can-do attitude. The six rag-tag band members are:
Sir Johnny Marathon on keys
Sage Rouge on saxophones
Musical Legend Dr. Johnny Rico on trumpet
Gator Dave on bass
Dirty Johnny on drums
Johnny Sketch on electric guitar, electric cello, and electric vocals
With a live show that is as carefully crafted as their musical arrangements, JSDN want the audience to have FUN; carrying them from a calm, funky groove to a full blown frenzy at the drop of a hat. In New Orleans, and across the country JSDN have developed a loyal following of die-hard fans, who come for the salad bar, and stay for the rock ‘n’ roll!