Justin Powers’

MARINA

ORCHESTRA

BLOCK YOUR BLUES WITH UPBEAT GROOVES

“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.” -Where Y’at Magazine

"Their music touches on a variety of sounds, but the songs are thoroughly original. This is music to make you groove.” -The Vinyl District

Interview with Antigravity Magazine

“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.” -Nashville Scene

"...tropically tinged dance-rock heavy on world music influences and a perfect cure for winter blahs and life blues..."
-The Daily Times

interview with music mecca

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left to right: Ashley Shabankareh, Kelly Smith, Gia Monteleone, Justin Powers, Colin Davis.

The orchestra

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.

In 2026 Marina Orchestra continues to perform their harmonious set to dancing feet. An acoustic EP is in the finishing stages of production as well as their 4th full length album with 12 original songs.

Veterans at their craft, Marina Orchestra has been excited and delighted to have been performers at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Bonnaroo, French Quarter Festival, Bayou Boogaloo, Tipitina’s, The New Orleans Mint, Secret Stages Festival and many other enchanting spaces.

THE SOLOIST

The creative force behind Marina Orchestra is frontman and songwriter, Justin Powers. With his unique ability to craft feel-good and uplifting music, Powers brings his vision to life both as a solo artist and through his band. As a solo performer, he distills the essence of his songs—originally designed for a larger six- to ten-piece ensemble—into a more stripped-down, intimate experience. This solo set not only showcases his exceptional songwriting but also provides audiences with a closer and more personal connection to his music, allowing each note and lyric to sink in. Rounding off his solo set is an arsenal of covers from golden oldies (i.e. Cupid - Sam Cooke, Up on the Roof - The Drifters...) to deep cuts (i.e. Queen Bee - Taj Mahal, The Harder They Come - Jimmy Cliff).

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