Core News — “Grammy-nominated Hot 8 Brass Band, are back in the UK touring their latest EP ‘Take Cover’. They’ll be selecting the music for tonight’s 30 minute Trunk of Funk.” Check out other Craig Charles Funk & Soul shows here and subscribe to the ... more info

Guardian Music — Sounds of the city dominate a playlist celebrating its resilience, including tracks from the Hot 8 Brass Band and Ben Harper Here is this week’s playlist – songs picked by a reader from hundreds of your suggestions last week. Thanks for... more info

Nialler9 — Email to be in the draw for free entry: Thursday: The Hot 8 Brass Band @ The Sugar Club (Midnight) How to enter free entry comps – Email tickets@nialler9.com with the gig above in the Subject line you’re entering for alon... more info

Core News — “2015 has been a strong year for the funk & soul scene. New York – London all-star soul group Ephemerals released their hard-hitting ‘Chasin Ghosts’ album. Hot 8 Brass Band were at the heart of a current fever for all things brass. They put o... more info

Core News — “New Orleans ‘Hot 8 Brass band’ will be putting down a session for us tonight as part of their UK tour. As number 1 purveyors of, jazz infused, funk and hip hop the marching band can be found at the heart of a current fever for all things brass... more info

USA Today Music — Hot 8 Brass Band, Zachary Richard perform at Louisiana Grammy brunch more info

Nialler9 — The 7-day gig guide to Dublin music and events this week. Highlights:  Bank Holiday festival season with Castlepalooza and Indiependence (and Oxegen), Blur @ IMMA, a Monster Hero gig in an opticians, the Hot 8 Brass Band, a Harmless Noise gig, Damso... more info

Nialler9 — Highlights:  Paddy’s Day with Le Galaxie, Erol Alkan, The Hot 8 Brass Band, Forza Irlanda and more,  Jacques Greene, The Avett Brothers,  Mano Le Tough… Ticket freebies this week: Tickets to giveaway to Jameson’s St. Patrick’s Live party w... more info

Guardian Music — (Tru Thoughts)No outfit has done more than the Hot 8 to recast the long tradition of New Orleans marching music for modern times. This second album finds them in incendiary form, infusing the strut of Crescent City brass with funk and hip-hop flavour... more info

Nialler9 — Highlights: Rhythm Weekender: First Serve, Onra, Hot 8 Brass Band & Hypnotic Brass, Cold Specks, Fennesz, Star Slinger, Stoneybatter BYOB nights, Bats, Maria & The Mirrors and Obey City. This is the weekly list of recommended Dublin gigs taking place... more info