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.