Public recordCompiled from 9 credited sources · Updated Oct 14, 2026
Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes
Soul & R&B band from New Orleans, LA · formed 2001
- Shows on record
- 53
- Rooms played
- 30
- Cities
- 13
- Releases
- 11
- Last show
- Oct 10, 2026Tipitina's
About
Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes is a band from New Orleans, LA, formed in 2001, tagged funk, Jam, jazz funk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2003 to 2027, across 30 rooms in 13 cities.
- Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes formed in 2001 — MusicBrainz
- Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes is based in New Orleans — MusicBrainz
- Andre Bohren: member — MusicBrainz
- David Pomerleau: bass guitar — MusicBrainz
- Sage Against the Machine: member — MusicBrainz
- Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes has 8 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2003–2020 — MusicBrainz
- Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes has 498 listeners on Last.fm — Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes on Last.fm
- Johnny Sketch And The Dirty Notes has released 10 recordings between 2003 and 2020 — Johnny Sketch And The Dirty Notes on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
53 on record · bandslate-pipeline, facebook, Songkick, archive etreeUpcoming shows
Lafayette Square · New Orleans, LA
With N.O.B.A.B.E.
Multi-band bill
Shows per year
- 20031 show
- 20061 show
- 20076 shows
- 20088 shows
- 20093 shows
- 20106 shows
- 20111 show
- 20122 shows
- 20133 shows
- 20141 show
- 20152 shows
- 20162 shows
- 20171 show
- 20182 shows
- 20193 shows
- 20201 show
- 20211 show
- 20222 shows
- 20232 shows
- 20241 show
- 20252 shows
- 20261 show
- 20271 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Slugger (NOLA) | Headliner | Slugger (NOLA) |
| Apr 30, 2025 | The Broadside~The Spicy Lips · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Zoomst | Headliner | Zoomst |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Tipitina's · New OrleansSupportwith Galactic, Anjelika Jelly Joseph | Support | Galactic, Anjelika Jelly Joseph |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Erica Falls | Headliner | Erica Falls |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Maple Leaf Bar · New Orleans, LA.Headliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Joy Theater · New OrleansSupportwith Dave Jordan and the NIA, Bonerama, Honey Island Swamp Band, +13 | Support | Dave Jordan and the NIA, Bonerama, Honey Island Swamp Band, +13 |
| Aug 18, 2019 | Laytonville Rodeo Grounds · LaytonvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 12, 2019 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansSupportwith Marina Orchestra | Support | Marina Orchestra |
| May 18, 2018 | Bayou St. John · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Dave Jordan and the NIA | Headliner | Dave Jordan and the NIA |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Boom Boom Room · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Amoramora | Headliner | Amoramora |
| Oct 22, 2016 | Tipitina's · New OrleansSupportwith Ron Holloway Band | Support | Ron Holloway Band |
| Sep 2, 2016 | City Park · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 7, 2015 | Hitching Post Barn, The Batten Farm · BrooksvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 15, 2015 | One Eyed Jacks · New OrleansSupportwith Sexual Thunder | Support | Sexual Thunder |
| Jan 17, 2014 | Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 14, 2013 | Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park · Live OakHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 15, 2013 | Thunderbird Cafe · PittsburghHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 3, 2012 | People's Natural Gas Park · JohnstownHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 17, 2012 | Blue Nile · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 8, 2011 | French Quarter Festival 2011 · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 14, 2010 | New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival 2010 · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 24, 2010 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 3, 2010 | Granada Theater · DallasHeadlinerwith Topaz, Fatty Lumpkin | Headliner | Topaz, Fatty Lumpkin |
| Sep 1, 2010 | Continental Club · HoustonHeadlinerwith Beetles | Headliner | Beetles |
| Mar 20, 2010 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 27, 2010 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 22, 2009 | New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival 2009 · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 29, 2009 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 10, 2009 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 31, 2008 | The Howlin' Wolf · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Rebirth Brass Band, Coot | Headliner | Rebirth Brass Band, Coot |
| Oct 3, 2008 | Gretna Heritage Festival 2008 · GretnaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 27, 2008 | Sullivan Hall · New York (NYC)Headlinerwith FATTiES, Charlie Don't Surf, East Coast Islands | Headliner | FATTiES, Charlie Don't Surf, East Coast Islands |
| Sep 6, 2008 | Hi-Ho Lounge · New OrleansSupportwith Happy Talk Band, Fleur De Tease, Belle Berg Devo, +1 | Support | Happy Talk Band, Fleur De Tease, Belle Berg Devo, +1 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | French Quarter Festival 2008 · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 15, 2008 | Maple Leaf Bar · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 8, 2008 | Sullivan Hall · New York (NYC)Headlinerwith The Stemms, THE THE, Chris MacDonald, +1 | Headliner | The Stemms, THE THE, Chris MacDonald, +1 |
| Jan 26, 2008 | Tipitina's · New OrleansSupportwith The Radiators, Gym Neighbors | Support | The Radiators, Gym Neighbors |
| Dec 7, 2007 | Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 31, 2007 | Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl · New OrleansSupportwith Johnny Sketch | Support | Johnny Sketch |
| Oct 27, 2007 | The Howlin' Wolf · New OrleansHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 26, 2007 | Tipitina's · New OrleansSupportwith Dumpstaphunk | Support | Dumpstaphunk |
| Sep 1, 2007 | Tipitina's · New OrleansSupportwith Johnny Sketch, The Dirty Notes, EOE | Support | Johnny Sketch, The Dirty Notes, EOE |
| Jan 26, 2007 | Tipitina's · New OrleansSupportwith The Radiators, Gym Neighbors | Support | The Radiators, Gym Neighbors |
| Mar 11, 2006 | Markham Park · SunriseHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 26, 2003 | Shim Sham Club · New OrleansSupportwith Morning 40 Federation | Support | Morning 40 Federation |
Where they play
30 rooms in 13 citiesRooms played most
- Tipitina's · New Orleans15 shows
- Maple Leaf Bar · New Orleans7 shows
- Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl · New Orleans2 shows
- Sullivan Hall · New York (NYC)2 shows
- The Howlin' Wolf · New Orleans2 shows
Cities played
- New Orleans40 shows
- New York (NYC)2 shows
- Brooksville1 show
- Dallas1 show
- Gretna1 show
and 8 other cities
Live history
51 shows on record- Shows counted
- 51
- First on record
- Apr 2003
- Latest on record
- Jun 2025
Shows per year
- 20111
- 20122
- 20133
- 20141
- 20152
- 20162
- 20171
- 20182
- 20193
- 20201
- 20211
- 20222
- 20232
- 20241
- 20252
Top rooms
- Tipitina's, New Orleans · 14
- Maple Leaf Bar, New Orleans · 8
- The Howlin' Wolf, New Orleans · 2
- Sullivan Hall, New York (NYC) · 2
- Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl, New Orleans · 2
Top cities
- New Orleans, LA · 39
- New York (NYC), NY · 2
- Johnstown · 1
- Sunrise, FL · 1
- Dallas, TX · 1
Often on the bill with: Johnny Sketch, The Dirty Notes, Andrew Duhon, Fredy Omar con Su Banda, Honey Island Swamp Band, Toubab Krewe, Treme Brass Band, Aaron Neville
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
11 releases, 2003–2020Red Lenses
2020 · Single
Live At The 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
2019
Sketch
2017 · Album
2,000 Days
2013 · Album
10th Anniversary - Live at Tipitina's
2012 · Album
The Trunk Archives
2009
The Big Awesome
2008 · Album
The Big Awesome
2007
pain,pleasure,fear and opera
2005 · Album
Live at the Spleaf
2004 · Album
Bandicoot
2003 · Album
Lineup
- Andre Bohren
- David Pomerleau · bass guitar
- Sage Against the Machine
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
7 members on record- Andre Bohrentenure unknown
- André Bohrentenure unknown
- David Pomerleaubass guitartenure unknown
- Marc Paradistenure unknown
- Omar Ramireztenure unknown
- Sage Against the Machinetenure unknown
- The Walrus - A New Orleans Beatles Experiencetenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: DJ Davis & The Brassy Knoll (via Andre Bohren), The Desert Nudes (via David Pomerleau)
Shares members with: Cowboy Mouth (via The Walrus - A New Orleans Beatles Experience), Rory Danger and the Danger Dangers (via André Bohren), The Breton Sound (via The Walrus - A New Orleans Beatles Experience), The Whippersnappers (via André Bohren)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Johnny Sketch And The Dirty Notes on Discogs | Artist facts |
| bandslate-pipeline | Show history |
| Show history | |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| archive etree | Show history |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.