THEY NOT LIKE US… We’re excited for all the madness this week will bring with SuperBowl 2025 in town, but we’re also excited to showcase why we’re the BEST ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES PROVIDER in New Orleans!!!
We Love our clients♥️ It ain’t the quantity, it’s the quality.
THIS IS WHAT WE DO and HOW WE DO IT!!! Often imitated with attempts to duplicate it, but NOBODY can replicate the high-energy and engagement of The DrBAM EXPERIENCE!
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We are the SOUL and SOUNDS and ESSENCE of OUR New Orleans. It’s a vibe!
On this 3rd day of American Black History 2025 with Dr. Brice “Doc” Miller, Gordon Roger Parks, urban photographer. Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (b) November 30, 1912, (d) March 7, 2006, was an Black American photographer, composer, author, poet, and filmmaker, who became prominent in U.S. documentary photojournalism in the 1940s through 1970s.
His lens focused particularly on issues of civil rights, poverty and Black Americans, using his photogenic glamour photography style. He is best remembered for his iconic photos of poor Americans during the 1940s (taken for a federal government project), for his photographic essays for Life magazine, and as the director of the films Shaft, Shaft’s Big Score and the semiautobiographical The Learning Tree.
Parks had moved his family to Washington, D.C., in 1942 after joining the Farm Security Administration, and was stung by the racial schism that beset the agency and the nation’s capital in general. Ella Watson was a janitor there. After a long day riddled with bigotry, Parks began talking to her. “She told me about how her father had been lynched. How her daughter died at childbirth. How she was bringing up two kids on a salary fit for half a person.” Suddenly realizing how his camera could be a real weapon against injustice, he produced “my first professional photograph,” and his signature image.
Photographing the Deep South. In the wake of the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Life asked Parks to go to Alabama and document the racial tensions entrenched there. He would compare his findings with his own troubled childhood in Fort Scott, Kansas, and with the relatively progressive and integrated life he had enjoyed in Europe.
Arriving in Mobile in the summer of 1956, Parks was met by two men: Sam Yette, a young Black reporter who had grown up there and was now attending a northern college, and the white chief of one of Life’s southern bureaus. In his memoirs and interviews, Parks magnanimously refers to this man simply as “Freddie,” in order to conceal his real identity. Revealing it, Parks feared, might have resulted in violence against both Freddie and his family. However, the assignment encountered challenges from the outset.
As the project was drawing to a close, the New York Life office contacted Parks to ask for documentation of “separate but equal” facilities, the most visually divisive result of the Jim Crow laws. Parks captured this brand of discrimination through the eyes of the oldest Thornton son, E.J., a professor at Fisk University, as he and his family stood in the colored waiting room of a bus terminal in Nashville. (Parks experienced such segregation himself in more treacherous circumstances, however, when he and Yette took the train from Birmingham to Nashville. With the threat of tarring and feathering, even lynching, in the air, Yette drank from a whites-only water fountain in the Birmingham station, a provocation that later resulted in a physical assault on the train, from which the two men narrowly escaped.)
Shaft! Among his many accomplishments, Gordon Parks had a groundbreaking career in film—as director, screenwriter, producer, and composer. In 1969, encouraged by acclaimed film director and friend John Cassavettes, Parks became the first African American to write and direct a major Hollywood studio feature film, The Learning Tree, based on his bestselling semiautobiographical novel. His next directorial endeavor, Shaft (1971) helped define a genre then referred to as blaxploitation films. Over 25 years, Parks’s career in film encompassed documentaries, blockbuster Hollywood films, and bio-pics such as Leadbelly and Solomon Northup’s Odyssey depicting the lives of significant Black Americans.
Parks died of cancer on March 7, 2006, in New York City. He is buried in his hometown of Fort Scott, Kansas. Today, Parks is remembered for his pioneering work in the field of photography, which has been an inspiration to many, including my 19 year old son BAM @bamcapture who is a young, but accomplished photographer and videographer studying Mass Communications and Digital Journalism @tougaloocollege📸
On this 2nd day of American Black History 2025 with Dr. Brice “Doc” Miller: Mahalia Jackson (b) October 26, 1911, (d) January 27, 1972, was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches throughout the U.S. During a time when racial segregation was pervasive in American society, she met considerable and unexpected success in a recording career, selling an estimated 22 million records and performing in front of integrated and secular audiences in concert halls around the world, making her one of the best-selling gospel music artists.
A visit to Mahalia Jackson’s old neighborhood in New Orleans. Sometimes called “The Black Pearl” and other times “Uptown Triangle,” this pie-shaped neighborhood is located in the Carrollton Historic District and bounded roughly by St. Charles Avenue on the north, Broadway on the east and Leake Avenue on the south and west. Essentially, Black Pearl is an all Black neighborhood on the backside of the affluent white Riverbend neighborhood. In 1974, when the New Orleans City Planning Commission was giving official names to each neighborhood in Orleans Parish designated the area as Black Pearl. “Pearl” refers to the street that runs through the neighborhood, and “black” honors the neighborhood’s historically black population. Together, “Black Pearl” refers to a type of pearl that is exquisite and rare.
Satchmo♥️Mahalia. “If you don’t like Louis Armstrong, you don’t know how to love.” -Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson and Louis Armstrong were both great musicians who performed together and were friends. Jackson and Armstrong performed together at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1970. Armstrong was one of many who encouraged Jackson to try jazz or pop, but she insisted on singing gospel. The two New Orleanians never performed together in their hometown.
Civil Rights♥️Dr.King. Mahalia Jackson was an influential civil rights activist who was a close friend and advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jackson’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. Jackson and King first met at the National Baptist Convention in Alabama in 1956. King called Jackson “a blessing to me”. Jackson was also a financial supporter of King’s work. Jackson performed at fundraising events for the Civil Rights Movement. She also raised money for the Montgomery Bus Boycott, served on the board, and became the first woman to serve on the board of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a prominent civil rights group led by King. Jackson sang at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, and at the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C. She also sang at King’s funeral. She would pass away four years later.
Like her friend Louis Armstrong, Jackson herself died of heart failure in 1972 at age 60. Coretta Scott King commented that “the causes of justice, freedom, and brotherhood have lost a real champion whose dedication and commitment knew no midnight”.
On this 1st Day of American Black History 2025 with Dr. Brice “Doc” Miller: Louis Armstrong, an American trumpeter and vocalist, (b) Aug 4, 1901, New Orleans, LA, (d) July 6, 1971 (69 years), Corona, New York, NY, cause of death, heart attack. Armstrong was America’s first Black Pop Star and one of the innovators of rap.
Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed “Satchmo”, was a New Orleans-born trumpeter, singer, and entertainer who revolutionized jazz and popular music. His career spanned five decades and multiple jazz eras. Armstrong’s improvisational skills and emotional playing made him the first great jazz soloist, influencing every musician that followed. He expanded trumpet techniques and popularized scat singing.
He was one of the most influential figures in jazz history, famous for hits such as What a Wonderful World, appearing in Hollywood movies and working with stars from Bing Crosby to Ella Fitzgerald.
Louis Armstrong’s childhood, however, was a world away from his later life – he grew up in serious poverty in a neighbourhood plagued by crime and violence. New evidence has now shed fresh light on the musician’s early life, including revelations that both his mother and sister faced arrests for prostitution.
Black with the Blues. Armstrong wrote a letter to President Eisenhower calling him “two-faced” and saying he had “no guts” to control the situation . In September 1957, Louis Armstrong put his career on the line by speaking out against the injustice taking place in Little Rock, where Governor Orval Faubus sent in the Arkansas National Guard to prevent nine African American school children from integrating Central High School. “The way they’re treating my people in the south,” Armstrong vented to Larry reporter Lubenow, “the government can go to hell.” Just days later, President Dwight Eisenhower sent the 101st Airborne Division to Little Rock to make sure the students made it safely into school. Many believed Armstrong’s words led him to take action. Armstrong’s brave stance made headlines. Armstrong canceled a paid music tour to Russia because of the treatment of Black people in the South.
King ZULU! That time Louis Armstrong reigned as King of the Zulus at a segregated Mardi Gras parade. On Fat Tuesday in 1949, the last day of the carnival season in New Orleans, thousands of exuberant parade-goers swarmed the streets to get a look at the “King.” The dream to lead the parade began when Armstrong was a small boy growing up in Jane Alley, a Black neighborhood that had been sorely neglected by the city. It was known as “The Battlefield,” because of the violent fights and drunken brawls that would break out in the darkness of night. 40 years after the first Zulu parade, that dream would finally come true.
By then, Armstrong was a universal icon – a master trumpeter who had revitalized the world of jazz and made it his own. Armstrong’s unrivaled playing had ended the reign of big band jazz and made room for small bands to rise to the top. By 1949, he was travelling around the world to play his music but returned to his hometown for the honor of leading the parade.
“There’s a thing I’ve dreamed of all my life,” Armstrong told Time magazine in 1949, “and I’ll be damned if it don’t look like it’s about to come true – to be King of the Zulu parade. After that, I’ll be ready to die.”
🎃 We LOVE HALLOWEEN WEDDINGS and TODAY will be No Different…💍
Because The New Orleans Music Company has music for all occasion and all events, our Boo’d Up Weddings are always a super good time. Catch us this evening parading through the French Quarter with our newest Bride and Groom!
We♥️Making Our Clients Dreams a Reality! This is why we’re the #1 choice for entertainment services for all occasions.
Motivation Monday: When I say “WE THE BEST!” it’s not a slogan, it’s because WE ARE!!!
I don’t usually post client reviews, but because of the hard work my team does, I’m thinking we’ll start showing off a bit more… We♥️Our Clients!
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Dr. Brice Miller and The New Orleans Music Company is the tourism industry’s #1 partner for corporate and private event entertainment services. We have the perfect entertainment options to create the perfect ambiance for your events, including mellow jazz at poolside receptions like we provided yesterday.
My proudest Boss flex is that I’ve accomplished more than I ever imagined while maintaining my integrity, my character and not selling out for clout. But more importantly, I accomplished being a Boss without sacrificing my family, not being absent and turning every business venture into a family business.
My goal isn’t to make history nor be popular, it has always been to create generational wealth. Today, The New Orleans Music Company is the top entertainment services provider in the state of Louisiana. Boss moves!
Dr. Brice Miller and The New Orleans Music Company is the tourism industry’s #1 choice for corporate and private event entertainment services. We have the perfect entertainment options to create the perfect ambiance for your events. BOOK YOUR ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES @ http://www.TheNOMC.com
Of course, The New Orleans Music Company suggest that every event, big or small, have live entertainment. Especially in New Orleans where music and culture are the forefront of what makes our city so special.
However, the process also does not and should not resemble the car buying process, yet in some ways, it should. Here are a few pointers on how to make ascertaining your entertainment services as smooth and easy as possible.
1. KNOW YOUR BUDGET. Don’t go to a Porsche dealership if you know a Honda Accord is more your affordability. It waste everyone’s time and complicates the process. Just be upfront, “My budget range is X, Y, Z. What entertainment services are available in that budget space?” You might want our top-tier party band, but our hip jazz quartet might be a better fit. You know your budget, so just be up front… “I have $5,000 or I have $500, what can we do?” And please know, we are not GigSalad, where the lowest bidder wins. We provide high-quality and professional services; you get what you pay for. Know your budget and let us know it. We gotcha covered!
2. BE UP FRONT. Our business is providing entertainment services. We want your business. Simply be up front, explain the event, explain your demographic, explain the event space, and let us know your budget. We understand some clients have $25,000, some have $2,500, some have $75,000 and some have $1,000. We can provide entertainment services at each of those budget points. Be upfront. No need to go back and front nor jump through hoops. We can have your services booked and contracted in as little as 30 minutes. Going back and forth and around in negotiation circles, we can promise you, someone else will book that date and time. So be up front.
3. PACKAGE YOUR SERVICES. We love putting together inclusive entertainment experiences because they’re fun and provides the biggest bang for your budget, plus it’s one of our specialties… BIG FUN. So, explain your vision, give us a budget, then let us work our magic. We promise, you won’t be disappointed. Sometimes a DJ might be a more affordable alternative to a Top-40 cover band or a jazz trio might be better than a marching band. Let us help you get the perfect vibe for your event. Do you need us to provide AV aka sound services or can your hotel provide AV as a part of your package? That saves you money. Or, we can provide music, AV and lighting as a package deal. Want a secondline to kick off your event, but music for the reception or dinner party also? Package deal, we gotcha covered!
The New Orleans Music Company wants you to have the best entertainment and cultural experiences for your event(s) and we want to be your partnered entertainment services provider. We also want to create long lasting relationships. And most importantly, we want the entire process to be as smooth and transparent as possible.
Follow our three simple steps above and you’ll have your entertainment booked in no time. Most importantly, following those steps prevents sticker shock (for all parties) and eases the process. We gotcha covered. Let’s Do This! Need Music? What’s Your Budget? Now let’s book some entertainment services, TODAY! 💃🏻🕺🏾
In the music together,
Dr. Brice “Doc” Miller, Founder and Artistic Director
The New Orleans Music Company arranges the most fun and creative wedding, bachelor and bachelorette secondline parades, hands down! We’re currently booking fall/winter dates. Get your BIG DAY on our calendar TODAY.
Make your SPECIAL DAY as New Orleans and as memorable as humanly possible, and dancing through the streets of the city is a sure way to create an experience your family and friends will remember forever. The New Orleans Music Company can take care of EVERYTHING, including handkerchiefs, umbrellas/parasols and a mobile bar with our Lil’Whoodie DJ Truck.
NOTE: Both permitted with police escorts and non-permitted parades available. Let’s Do This!
Yes Lawd, partnering with amazing clients, we Outchere redefining New Orleans traditions, making ordinary events EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES and TODAY is no different.
The New Orleans Music Company • WE THE BEST + New Orleans preeminent BLACK OWNED ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY! http://www.TheNOMC.com
You’ve been an absolutely amazing year. I want to thank you for making this one of the best years, keeping me busy, helping me heal, truly finding my focus, achieving the goals set forth and coordinating + performing over 300 events without a single snag. I’m praying 2023 is just as amazing, or better, than you were 2022. Gonna miss you!
And to each and every person, company, convention, conference, wedding, bachelor/bachelorette, event planner, DMC, tourism agency, ad agency, movie production, school, church, divorcee… TO EVERYONE WHO UTILIZED OUR SERVICES, with buku love and appreciation… THANK YOU!
Sincerely, Dr. Brice “Doc” Miller, Sr. @theneworleansmusiccompany http://www.TheNOMC.com
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