10-piece band 3-piece horn section

Playing New Orleans Swamp Funk music., the band captures the Crescent City’s unique musical hybrid of R&B, funk, soul and blues with a wonderful groove sensibility that is both creative and fresh.

Young and old alike love the music

The Beat Hotel has now established itself as one of the top bands in the mid-Atlantic region, playing the top clubs and festivals and cultivating legions of loyal fans.

It's All About the Music

Playing New Orleans Swamp Funk music, the band captures the Crescent City’s unique musical hybrid of R&B, funk, soul and blues with a wonderful groove sensibility that is both creative and fresh.

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“Their music gumbo will shift your soul and ears into bayou mode! Great stuff, I love their groove…you will too!”

Cerphe, Legendary DJ for WHFS, WJFK & Global Café on Eco Planet Radio
“Bruce Blaylock learned how to play the music of the New Orleans masters up close and personal during his years in the Crescent City by playing guitar with some of the city’s greats. He distilled the various techniques into a personal style, which he has honed to perfection with Beat Hotel.”

Jay Mazza, Former editor of “Beat Street” magazine, longtime music critic for the Louisiana Weekly
“The Beat Hotel brings a full band and full sound that will leave you and your friends feeling good all night.”

Elliott Gross, Longtime host of WPFW’s Don’t Forget The Blues