Welcome to docsdrummingworld.com Looking for a free concert given by New Orleans musicians who have been playing music together for years? Well, you've come to the right place and this website is for you! "Doc" Wagner and friends are featured in several bands and music videos posted come from live concerts that have been recorded for your enjoyment.
The bands are available for hire, they perform at festivals, special events, weddings, libraries, retirement communities and just about wherever they are invited to play.
Sit back and ENJOY. We thank all the musicians who dedicate themselves to weekly rehearsals and then share their time, talent and love of music with our community. What a gift!
Hope to see you at one of the live upcoming performances posted below!
Sarah & Frank Wagner
RECENT VIDEOS POSTED The CCBB returned to the East Jefferson Public Library on March 23rd and the music videos are now posted. Just go to the top of this page and click on the tab "Crescent City Big Band" for a one hour free concert! Set some time aside and enjoy the Crescent City Big Band vocalist, CINDY VAN DUYNE...she gave an outstanding performance! Other highlights include solos by Larry Iverson (Flugelhorn)c, Fred Lorio (Sax), Jim Thornton (Trumpet), Elaine Dishman (Trombone) and Henry Hitt on guitar is always fabulous. The band received a well deserved standing ovation!
Doc Wagner's COOL BREEZE provided music to the Friends of the Algiers Courthouse annual crayfish boil on April 1, 2023. Videos are posted under "COOL BREEZE" and feature Steven Son (clarinet), Elaine Dishman (trombone), Peter Cho (keyboard), Bill Ross (trumpet), Dennis Calderon (bass) and Frank Wagner (drums).
Upcoming Performances:
CRESCENT CITY BIG BAND, Thursday, June 8th at INSPIRED LIVING Kenner, 3801 Loyola Dr., Kenner, LA, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SHRINE JAZZ ORCHESTRA, Tuesday, June 20th, East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave. Metairie, LA, 7:00 pm to - 8:00 pm
SHRINE JAZZ ORCHESTRA, Tuesday, July 18th, Westbank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, LA, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.