Published on Oct 5, 2016
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Deck this wonderful warm and sunny afternoon onboard Paddle Steamer The
Natchez, cruising up and down the mighty Mississippi, Tuba Skinny made
their first appearance on the River. Quoting from Steamboat Stomp's
presentation: "Tuba Skinny came together in New Orleans in 2009 as a
loose collection of street musicians and has since evolved to a fully
formed professional band. Their unique sound evokes the rich musical
heritage of New Orleans from the early jazz and blues and the twenties
and thirties, ragtime, and traditional jazz. The band consists of tuba,
trombone, cornet, tenor banjo/guitar, vocals, washboard, and occasionally clarinet. The band has gained a loyal following through their sound, their commitment to reviving long-lost songs, and their barnstorming live performance
