CBS had an iem on The Roots of Music Friday August 27th.

Michelle Miller profiles two young boys who survived hurricane Katrina but lost everything. Five years later, "The Roots of Music" band program is helping them look toward the future

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6810923n#ixzz0xremdWbS

Derrick Tabb got nominated for the Energizer Hall of Fame.

"The Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame was created so there would be a place where the extraordinary stories of everyday people can live. A place where Energizer could honor those who match the enthusiasm and passion of the Energizer Bunny®."

Please support Derrick's nomination and vote for him and The Roots of Music. You can cast your vote once every day till August 20!

Vote for Derrick!

Actor, Tim Robbins, will be hosting a fundraiser for The Roots of Music on Saturday, May 29th at Republic beginning at 8pm.

Special Performances by:

• Tim Robbins
• Ani DiFranco
• Anders Osborne
• ReBirth Brass Band
• Jon Cleary
• Preservation Hall Jazz Masters
• The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders

When: Saturday May 29th
Where: Republic - 828 S. Peters St - Warehouse District
Time: 8pm VIP Doors ---- 9pm General Admission Doors
Tickets: VIP Package $125.00 - includes private performance by ReBirth Brass Band and The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders hosted by Actor Tim Robbins. Hor d'oeurves provided by Capdeville 8-9 pm. Open Premium Bar 8pm- midnight with VIP balcony access.

• Buy tickets online.

General Admission tickets $25.00 doors at 9pm.

• Download the press release

This Thursday, April 29, the Roots of Music Marching Crusaders will be at Jazzfest.

We will be parading the festival grounds at 3pm.

At 4:15 pm we will take the stage at the Chouest Family Kids Tent.

Please come and see us!

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