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Marina Orchestra 2022 left to right: Justin Powers, Kelly Smith, Gia Monteleone, Colin Davis, Ashley Shabankareh
Marina Orchestra 2022 left to right: Ashley Shabankareh, Kelly Smith, Gia Monteleone, Justin Powers, Colin Davis
Marina Orchestra 2021
Left to right: Lori Lapatka, Ashley Shabankareh, Justin Powers, Gia Monteleone, Jermane Hart, Kelly Smith
Marina Orchestra Live 2019
Marina Orchestra live 2019 (2)
MARINA ORCHESTRA
Rock n’ Roll Soaked in Tropical Sun Vibes
Hold a seashell to your ear and enjoy the sweet sounds of Marina Orchestra, the New Orleans based beach-rock outfit. Imagine if the B-52’s, David Byrne and Sir Victor Uwaifo all went to Trinidad to write music. Band leader and singer songwriter, Justin Powers, cleverly weaves between genres creating a feel-good, groovy style of rock that is distinctly original.
Known for their vibrant musical energy and life affirming lyrics the band has wowed audiences with their soaring vocal harmonies and infectious rhythms. Since 2010 Marina Orchestra has been a vision of a blaring brass section, swinging back-up singers, churning poly rhythms and sweet melodies that stick with you.
The band is preparing to release a suite of singles during Spring 2022 with appearances at the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Their third studio album “Night Life” was released October 2020. Don’t miss the brand new remix of their song “Down With That” by KB.
PRESS
“What feels special about this set of songs [Night Life], released on October 30, is its pushing of the envelope beyond the borders that the band may have created for itself in the past. Ashley, Justin, and the rest of the group’s quirkiness is part of what makes Marina Orchestra’s band-persona so great.” -Antigravity Magazine - Julia Engel
“This is the perfect band for a sunny Jazz Fest slot on a gorgeous day, but in a dark club, it was just as inviting and easy to enjoy. It was refreshing to be excited by the main band, then to have this whole other entity entrance us, leaving us spellbound and captivated.” -Where Y’at Magazine - Landon Murray
“Marina Orchestra brings sun-kissed, danceable tunes brimming with harmony vocals — like some kind of tropical cocktail served with flowers in it, but for your ears — about the desire to escape the disappointment and frustration of contemporary living.” -Nashville Scene
Top 5 Singles of 2017 "Before You Walk Away" by Marina Orchestra -Derrick Freeman , host of the Wednesday edition of the New Orleans Music Show on WWOZ
"Their music touches on a variety of sounds, but the songs are thoroughly original. This is music to make you groove.” -Jay Mazza, The Vinyl District
“Whether it is their contagious beats, their sweet harmonies, or their feel good tunes, WUTK listeners love Marina Orchestra! The music sounds great on the radio, but it’s their live shows where the real magic happens. -Benny Smith, WUTK Radio
