Mojotooth Productions presents NEVER A DULL MOMENT: 20 YEARS OF THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND

A film by Charlie Brown

Saturday March 25, 2006
Canal Place Cinema
7:15 pm $7

Over three years in the making, “Never A Dull Moment” tells the story of New Orleans’ most celebrated brass band. From their formation at Clark High School in 1984 to their triumphant 20th Anniversary party at Tipitina’s nightclub, the story unfolds through interviews, live performances and tours of the streets where they first solidified their reputation.

Exploring the Treme neighborhood, the Sunday second lines and even the Mardi Gras Indians, “Never a Dull Moment” gets to the heart of brass band culture in New Orleans and the Rebirth’s impact upon it. Brothers Philip and Keith Frazier (tuba and bass drum respectively) have kept the band going since its founding, cycling through 25 members, including co-founder and trumpet genius Kermit Ruffins.

As the movie was shot before Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Treme in particular, this film stands as a record of the New Orleans that was. Luckily, the Rebirth is well-named as they plan to be on the forefront of the New Orleans to be.

Filmmaker Charlie Brown, a native New Orleanian, got to know the Rebirth first as a DJ on Tulane’s radio station. In 1989, he was one of the first to play “Do Whatcha Wanna,” the groundbreaking local hit which established the band’s reputation. Recently, he has worked as a producer for NOLA.com, as head of video production for Tipitina’s and as president of Mojotooth Productions, his own production company. He has produced over 8 hours of documentary and journalistic video. This is his first feature.

For interviews or more information, call (504) 289-5189 or by e-mail at charlesdowdell@yahoo.com. To see clips from the movie, go to www.mojotooth.com.