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       About Us

        New Orleans gets its identity from the river. The river brought the early settlers, economic prosperity, and the diversity of cultures that led directly to the music that has made the city a destination for both listeners and artists.

       The Twisty River band was born on this river. Pianist and vocalist Richard Scott began playing ragtime music on the Steamer Natchez in the year 2000 and soon was leading a band of his own aboard the Texas deck or inside the dining room.  

           There are many amazing bands in New Orleans, but this one is unique in the way the performers embrace the many different facets of New Orleans music. This group is very comfortable playing the songs of Louis Armstrong from the early days of jazz, as well as pre-jazz creole music of Louis Moreau Gottschalk. New Orleans has its very distinctive rock n' roll style, made famous by greats like Fats Domino and Allen Toussaint, and a legacy of brilliant piano legends from James Booker to Dr. John. This band even pays tribute to modern-day New Orleans artists like "Big Al" Carson and Harry Connick Jr. 

         The Mississippi River is twisty, deep, and unpredictable in Louisiana, and that is the way we craft our performances. Please come hear us and see for yourself!