LowDown Brass Band
Soul & R&B band from Chicago, IL
- brass
- chicago
- funk
- Illinois
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 54
- Cities
- 49
- Releases
- 13
- Last show
- Oct 7, 2026Halle, Backstage
About
LowDown Brass Band is a band from Chicago, IL, tagged brass, chicago, funk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2024 to 2027, across 54 rooms in 49 cities.
- LowDown Brass Band is based in Chicago — MusicBrainz
- Matthew Davis: member — MusicBrainz
- LowDown Brass Band has 10 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2008–2024 — MusicBrainz
- Lowdown Brass Band has 9218 listeners on Last.fm — Lowdown Brass Band on Last.fm
- Lowdown Brass Band has released 10 recordings between 2006 and 2024 — Lowdown Brass Band 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
60+ on record · Songkick, bandslate-pipeline, facebookUpcoming shows
White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs · Houston, TX
With LowDown Brass Band
Show 7:00 PM CST · Multi-band bill
The Argo · Milwaukee, WI
With Something To Do
Show 8:00 PM CST · Multi-band bill
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Stadtgarten · CologneHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Quasimodo · BerlinHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Nochtspeicher · HamburgHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 12, 2026 | New Morning · ParisHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Poetry Club, SWG3 · GlasgowHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Lion's Den · ManchesterHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Shows per year
- 202411 shows
- 202515 shows
- 202633 shows
- 20271 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Halle, Backstage · MunichHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 245 Blair, Eugene, OR, United States, Oregon 97402 · EugeneHeadlinerwith The Gold Souls | Headliner | The Gold Souls |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Riverside Park · SalidaHeadlinerwith Fruition, Magoo, The California Honeydrops | Headliner | Fruition, Magoo, The California Honeydrops |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Velvet Elk Lounge · BoulderHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Iron Horse Music Hall · NorthamptonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Jack London Revue · PortlandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Blissfest Festival Farm · Harbor SpringsHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Raw Market Company · AnchorageHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Natalie's Grandview · ColumbusHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Reynolds Hall · Las VegasHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 14, 2026 | Gold Diggers · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Damma Damma | Headliner | Damma Damma |
| Mar 27, 2026 | The Evening Muse · CharlotteHeadlinerwith Africa Unplugged | Headliner | Africa Unplugged |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Lager House · DetroitHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | AM/FM · DallasHeadlinerwith Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade | Headliner | Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Mohawk - Indoor · AustinHeadlinerwith Blue Tongue (Austin) | Headliner | Blue Tongue (Austin) |
| Feb 16, 2026 | The Alibi · TellurideHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Globe Hall · DenverHeadlinerwith Frogboat | Headliner | Frogboat |
| Feb 6, 2026 | FitzGerald's · BerwynHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Kenny's Westside Pub · PeoriaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Barnato · OmahaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Valley Bar · PhoenixHeadlinerwith Ali A & the Agency | Headliner | Ali A & the Agency |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Indoor Stage, Pappy + Harriet's · PioneertownHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club · PortsmouthHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Chop Shop · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Manwolves | Headliner | Manwolves |
| Sep 11, 2025 | HopMonk Tavern - Sebastopol · SebastopolHeadlinerwith Smoked Out Soul | Headliner | Smoked Out Soul |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Funhouse · SeattleSupportwith The Rumble, Mega cat | Support | The Rumble, Mega cat |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Bullen Park · VictoriaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 29, 2025 | Garcia's Chicago · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 2, 2025 | Charleston Pour House · CharlestonSupportwith TAUK | Support | TAUK |
| May 1, 2025 | Shakori Hills Community Arts Center · PittsboroHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club · PortsmouthHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Vivarium · MilwaukeeHeadlinerwith Tae and the Neighborly | Headliner | Tae and the Neighborly |
| Feb 27, 2025 | The Bur Oak · MadisonHeadlinerwith The Lower 5th | Headliner | The Lower 5th |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Robert's Westside · Forest ParkHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Globe Hall · DenverHeadlinerwith Fresh Fruit, Guerrilla Fanfare | Headliner | Fresh Fruit, Guerrilla Fanfare |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Jack London Revue · PortlandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Thalia Hall · ChicagoSupportwith Rebirth Brass Band | Support | Rebirth Brass Band |
| Jan 17, 2025 | SPACE · EvanstonSupportwith Rebirth Brass Band | Support | Rebirth Brass Band |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Moe's Alley · Santa CruzHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Almost Famous Wine Lounge · LivermoreHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill · Nevada CityHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 16, 2024 | The Dance Cave · TorontoSupportwith Witch Prophet | Support | Witch Prophet |
| Oct 12, 2024 | The Venice West · VeniceHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Rhythm Room · PhoenixHeadlinerwith Prime Society, Bad Cactus Brass Band | Headliner | Prime Society, Bad Cactus Brass Band |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 7th St. Entry · MinneapolisHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Mishawaka Amphitheatre · BellvueSupportwith Burroughs | Support | Burroughs |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Salmonfest 2024 · NinilchikHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 13, 2024 | Square Roots Festival · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Square Roots Festival · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
54 rooms in 49 citiesRooms played most
- Garcia's Chicago · Chicago2 shows
- Globe Hall · Denver2 shows
- Jack London Revue · Portland2 shows
- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club · Portsmouth2 shows
- Raw Market Company · Anchorage2 shows
Cities played
- Chicago6 shows
- Anchorage2 shows
- Denver2 shows
- Milwaukee2 shows
- Phoenix2 shows
and 44 other cities
Live history
252 shows on record- Shows counted
- 252
- First on record
- Feb 2008
- Latest on record
- Oct 2026
Shows per year
- 20128
- 201319
- 201417
- 20159
- 201611
- 20179
- 201815
- 201912
- 20205
- 20215
- 202223
- 202328
- 202426
- 202515
- 202623
Top rooms
- Andy's, Chicago · 25
- Hideout, Chicago · 9
- Martyrs', Chicago · 7
- Quenchers Saloon, Chicago · 7
- Jack London Revue, Portland · 5
Top cities
- Chicago, IL · 101
- Indianapolis, IN · 5
- Denver, CO · 5
- Portland · 5
- Seattle, WA · 5
Often on the bill with: Low Down Brass Band, JT & the Clouds, Rebirth Brass Band, Akasha, Beach Bunny, Black Bear Combo, Cornmeal, Galactic
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
13 releases, 2006–2024$itizens of the World
2024 · Album
LowDown Nights
2022 · Album
The Reel Sessions
2021 · Album
Lowdown Breaks
2018 · Album
We Just Want To Be
2018
Audiotree Live
2017 · Ep
LowDown Bounce
2017 · Ep
LowDown Sounds
2014 · Album
It's a LowDown Christmas!
2011 · Album
We Just Want To Be
2009 · Ep
LowDown Brass Band
2008 · Album
El Dee Bee: We Just Want To Be
2008
Lowdown Brass Band
2006
Lineup
- Matthew Davis
Airplay
Lineup history
11 members on record- Andrew Zelmtenure unknown
- Anthony Evoratenure unknown
- Chris Nealtenure unknown
- David Levinetenure unknown
- John Barbushtenure unknown
- Lance Loiselletenure unknown
- Matthew Davistenure unknown
- Mike Augusttenure unknown
- Raphael Crawfordtenure unknown
- Sam Johnsontenure unknown
- Shane Jonastenure 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: Poi Dog Pondering (via Matthew Davis), Poi Energy Inc. (via Matthew Davis), The Celestials (via Matthew Davis), ÉSSO (via Matthew Davis)
Shares members with: Akasha (via Shane Jonas), Black Bear Combo (via Andrew Zelm), Four Star Brass Band (via Mike August), JT and the Clouds (via Mike August), Poi Energy, Inc. (via Matthew Davis), Western Michigan University Jazz Orchestra (via Raphael Crawford), Wordenhaus (via John Barbush)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Lowdown Brass Band on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Lowdown Brass Band on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| bandslate-pipeline | Show history |
| Show history, Show posters | |
| website | Photos |
| 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.