NEW ORLEANS — Shannon Powell, the “King of Treme,” offered an electrifying set at this year’s French Quarter Fest. His band played to a packed Jackson Square Friday, April 7. The drummer is a legendary figure on the New Orleans music scene, someone who gigs with his own group and also sits in with many other Crescent City musicians. Here’s a photo gallery of his playing at FQF:
Shannon Powell plays the drums at 2017’s French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
Shannon Powell has played with the likes of Danny Barker, Kermit Ruffins and Harry Connick Jr. Photo by John Soltes.
Shannon Powell sings a tune at New Orleans’ French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
Shannon Powell delights an audience at Jackson Square in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Shannon Powell plays 2017’s French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
Shannon Powell is often called the “King of Treme.” Photo by John Soltes.
Shannon Powell has fun at French Quarter Fest in the Crescent City. Photo by John Soltes.
Shannon Powell’s band plays French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
Shannon Powell’s band plays French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
John Soltes is an award-winning journalist. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Earth Island Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, New Jersey Monthly and at Time.com, among other publications.
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