Saints and Sinners in Sonoma

Bead up for Mardi Gras fun at The Reel|

With Mardi Gras right around the corner, it’s time once again for the annual “Saints and Sinners Ball,” formerly held at Rossi’s, and continuing on at the same address – different name – the Reel Fish Shop and Grill.

T-Luke and the Tight Suits will headline the Feb. 25 event with their danceable Cajun Zydeco tunes, as well as the Element Brass Band and a special appearance from the ladies of Amor do Samba. The evening kicks off at 8:30 p.m.; dinner will be served until 9 p.m.

T-Luke is actually Luke Domingue, who’s father was the late-great Richie Domingue from the local band Gator Beat, which toured regionally for years and introduced the Cajun Zydeco style of music to many. Luke has a handful of the old Gator Beat band members in his act, so he barely misses a beat.

The Element Brass Band hails from Sacramento and is one of the areas top “second line” acts in the area.

Second line is a long-standing tradition with brass band parades born out of New Orleans. The tradition is rooted in post-Civil War America with musical ties and lineage dating back to early West African culture.

The main line, also known as the first line, is the first section in a brass band parade. The first line is led by members of the respective club who hold a parading permit. In the first line of the parade you will also find the brass band. Those who follow behind the parade to dance and enjoy the music are known as the second line.

Advance tickets are available and recommended by pointing your browser to saintsandsinners3.eventbrite.com or for more info, call 343-0044.

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