A Heartfelt Thank You!

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival extends our deepest gratitude to everyone who made our "Night of New Orleans Jazz & Soul" Mardi Gras fundraiser an incredible success! The sold-out event on Sunday, March 2nd at Backbeat Brewing Company was a vibrant celebration that perfectly captured the spirit of New Orleans while supporting our mission of providing free concerts and funding music education across the North Shore.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

We couldn't create these magical musical moments without the generous support of our sponsors:

• Backbeat Brewing Company - Our wonderful hosts who provided the perfect venue

• The Lobster Shanty

• Jones Arch

• Northey Street House Bed & Breakfast

• Peabody Essex Museum

• Marblehead Cycle

• Salem Night Tour

• Captain Jack & The Strangers: A Tribute to Billy Joel

• All Souls Lounge

• Claflin Painting

Additional Thanks

Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to Ben Adelman, Matt Caruso, Petra Slinkard, Michael Caggiano, Patrick Schultz, Unity Victuals, Wolf Next Door, Front Street Coffeehouse, and Ginger Seafood for their contributions to our event's success.

Event Highlights

The Jambalaya Horns delivered an unforgettable performance that brought the authentic sounds of New Orleans to the North Shore. Your attendance and participation in our raffles and auctions directly support our mission to produce free concerts and fund vital music education initiatives across our community.

Your Impact

Every ticket purchased helps us:

• Continue our legacy of free community concerts

• Support local music education programs

• Foster the next generation of musical talent

• Preserve Salem's rich jazz heritage dating back to the Big Band era

Stay Connected

Follow us on Instagram @salemjazzandsoulfestival and save the date for our main festival event:

Salem Jazz and Soul Festival 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Salem Willows, 167 Fort Ave., Salem, MA
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION

Together, we're preserving Salem's musical past while empowering its future.

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.