# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Joe Kennedy ~ A Taste of New Orleans
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: Big Joe Kennedy is a New Orleans pianist, bandleader, and performer known for concert experiences that are as musically rich as they are audience-engaging.

Rooted in the blues and jazz scenes of Milwaukee and Chicago, Kennedy earned a graduate degree in performance in Las Vegas before relocating to New Orleans in 2009. He served as pianist with the Dukes of Dixieland from 2013 to 2022, performing for audiences across the country, and remains a fixture at premier New Orleans venues including Mahogany Jazz Hall, The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, and The Carousel Lounge.

His concert program, A Taste of New Orleans, guides audiences through the traditions that shaped American music, from Traditional Jazz and Blues, to New Orleans R&B, with the authority and warmth of an artist who has spent decades inside this music.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door general admission; $15 for students with ID. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

Please refrain from using your phone during performances, and if you use your camera or video, please disable the flash.

Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

Thank you for your support!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/big-joe-kennedy-~-a-taste-of-new-orleans/200030469009133
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, art, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Berkeley
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
- **lat**: 37.87197
- **long**: -122.27209
- **full address**: 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Big Joe Kennedy ~ A Taste of New Orleans being held?
  - **A:** Big Joe Kennedy ~ A Taste of New Orleans takes place on Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Big Joe Kennedy ~ A Taste of New Orleans?
  - **A:** Big Joe Kennedy ~ A Taste of New Orleans is organized by The Back Room.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Back Room's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given The Back Room a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Back Room has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Big Joe Kennedy ~ A Taste of New Orleans is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Big Joe Kennedy ~ A Taste of New Orleans sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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