Sierra Green

Sierra Green was born and raised in New Orleans 7th ward where she began singing in the church choir at the age of 8. The 7th ward is a mecca for talent, spawning legends including Jelly Roll Morton, Allen Toussaint, and Frank Ocean, rappers Mannie Fresh and Mia X, and film stars Tyler Perry and Sidney Bechet. Hope rings throughout the community. Families are close; music is relevant; and everyone knows someone who made it out and became famous. Music, Art, and Talent remain fresh and abundant in the 7th ward, and Sierra Green and the Giants are the latest breakout.

As a teen Sierra began busking on Frenchmen Street, one of the musical centers of the Crescent City, which taught her quickly how to keep an audience.  Before long Sierra graduated to clubs, establishing the best residency in town playing a couple of nights a week to a packed Frenchmen Street house. In New Orleans when you have the best gig in town the best players gravitate toward you, and you eventually end up with the best players in town. These are Sierra Green’s Giants.

Sierra and her Giants, William West on drums, Mike Perez on bass, Paul Provosty on guitar, Brandon Nater on trumpet, Maurice Cade on trombone, and David Ludman on saxophone, recently worked with New Orleans’ legendary producer David Torkanowsky on a blazing new EP called The Torch Sessions.

Sierra says, “I think of myself as an old school throwback with modern flavor.  I love to give people a good time and an escape when they are hearing me.  And now I have a chance to let the world hear who I am musically.”

More information: Sierra Green & the Giants

ADDITIONAL CONCERT DETAILS

•  Ticket purchases are nonrefundable
•  Concerts take place Rain or Shine
•  Admission gates open at 5:45 pm
•  Showtime is 7 p.m.
•  You need to bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket
•  We recommend bringing a jacket or sweatshirt as it often gets cooler after the sun goes down and sometimes a rain shower pops up
•  You are welcome to bring a picnic with drinks and beverages (no alcohol is permitted on-site)
•  There is a on-site food vendor – for larger attendance shows sometimes two food vendors, but we always recommended bringing at least some water and a few snacks in case the lines at the food vendor are long and/or they run out of food
•  Alcohol, drones, pop-up tents, and tables are not allowed in the amphitheater
•  Dogs are permitted at most shows with the following rules: dog(s) must always be on a leash, concert goers with dog(s) are only permitted to sit on the hillside above the rock walls and not in the main seating area below the rock walls, you must clean up after your pet, if your dog(s) behavior is interfering with other patrons enjoyment of the show, you and your pet may be asked to leave the amphitheater and no refund will be given 

The Bluffs Restaurant will offer food and beverages for purchase during the concert. Visitors may bring their own food and beverages into the amphitheater. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. 

Assistive listening devices are available for use during concerts. If you would like to borrow a free device, email info@blueridgemusiccenter.org in advance of your visit.

For more information, view our concert FAQs