Rockin’1000 BOGO, Cane’s Pre-Show, Cowboy Mouth and More
NEW ORLEANS – Earlier this month, New Orleans & Company and Rockin’1000 announced Harry Connick Jr.’s return to direct a special welcome performance for the Jan. 31 show at Caesars Superdome, which marks the concert’s U.S. debut.
Connick will direct guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, singers and a special New Orleans-inspired horn section.
This week, New Orleans & Company and Rockin’1000 announced additional special guest performances, adding even more New Orleans spirit to the global collective of 1,000 musicians, and a partnership with Raising Cane’s for a pre-show and buy one get one free tickets.
Rockin’1000 Special Guests
- Harry Connick Jr.
- Cowboy Mouth
- DJ Captain Charles
- Dumpstaphunk
- Bonerama
- Rebirth Brass Band
- The Rumble with Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
- Joyful and the Spirit of New Orleans Gospel Choir
- Students from the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music
- Derrick Tabb and The Roots of Music
- And more!
Cane’s Pre-Show and BOGO Tickets
A special ‘show before the show’ featuring New Orleans-born Cowboy Mouth starts at 8:30 p.m. before the main concert begins at 9 p.m.
The addition of Cowboy Mouth further demonstrates the incredible hospitality provided by local New Orleans musicians, all coming together to celebrate the first event of this kind in the States.
Doors to the Caesars Superdome open at 7 p.m.
“As the birthplace of jazz and one of the greatest epicenters of American Music, New Orleans was a natural choice for hosting the inaugural U. S. Rockin’ 1000 concert,” said Walt Leger III, president and CEO of New Orleans & Company. “By creating this locally relevant pre-show featuring the much-loved Cowboy Mouth, an iconic local musical gem, this partnership with Raising Cane’s, a strong supporter of our state and city, is the perfect example of our world-famous hospitality in action.”
Additionally, Raising Cane’s has partnered with New Orleans & Company to offer discounted tickets for locals. Tickets as low as $20 are now on sale, and music lovers can further unlock a boy one get one free offer on any type of ticket for the event by using the code RCANES at Ticketmaster.com.
Schedule
When: Saturday, Jan. 31
Where: Caesars Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, La
- Doors open: 7 p.m.
- DJ Captain Charles: 8 p.m.
- Raising Cane’s Pre-Show featuring Cowboy Mouth: 8:30 p.m.
- Concert begins: 9 p.m. (Harry Connick Jr. and special guests will kick off the concert, followed by the Rockin’1000 band musicians).
