The Big Easy Comes to Saugerties: New Orleans Legend Glen David Andrews Performs at The Local on Mardi Gras
Wear your Mardi Gras finest and join an after-show second line parade!
SAUGERTIES, NY — It’s been a season of deep freezes and winter blues, but the Hudson Valley is about to experience a little heat (and a lot of joy) when The Local brings the spirit of New Orleans to Saugerties on Mardi Gras day. Treme-born legend Glen David Andrews and his band deliver unforgettable Big Easy energy to the venue on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 PM.
The beloved holiday is rooted in the South but celebrated around the world as a day of revelry and music, and Andrews is known for his New Orleans soul, second-line swagger, and powerhouse vocals that shake the rafters. The singer and trombonist was born and raised in the historic Treme neighborhood known for its deeply rooted Creole music culture; Treme is considered to be the cultural cradle of New Orleans jazz and African American history and thought to be the oldest Black community in the United States.
From a renowned musical family (his brother, Derrick Andrews, is a drummer for Rebirth Brass Band and he’s also related to Troy Andrews, AKA Trombone Shorty), Glen stood out at an early age for his commanding presence, powerful vocals, and uncanny ability to blend genres, mixing classic brass band standards, spirituals, funk grooves, jazz, and soul into a swirling musical gumbo.
Over the years, he’s collaborated with New Orleans mainstays The Treme Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, and New Birth Brass Band before launching a solo career with his own band. Since then, he’s released eight albums and collaborated with greats like Allen Toussaint, Irvin Mayfield, Delfayo Marsalis, Amos Lee, Ivan Neville, Galactic, Amy Helm, and many more.
To accompany the band’s joyful sounds, visual artist B.A. Miale will set a vibrant backdrop of live visual projections. Following the show, the celebration continues outside for a mini parade (a true New Orleans tradition) right in the Village (weather permitting). Guests are encouraged to wear their Mardi Gras finest, bring a mask and beads, and dress in the traditional purple, gold, and green.
“Glen David Andrews embodies the spirit of a gospel singer, the soul of New Orleans jazz, and the resilience of historic Treme; he’s a living legend, ” says co-founder Danny Melnick.
“The music and spirit of New Orleans evokes an undeniable sense of hope, excitement, and upliftment and this artist delivers all that and more,” says co-founder Isabel Soffer.
EVENT DETAILS:
Title: Mardi Gras with Glen David Andrews – Show and Parade (Parade is weather permitting.)
Date: Tues., Feb. 17 at 7:00 PM (doors at 6:00 PM)
Address: The Local, 16 John St. Saugerties, NY
Tickets: $29.87 (online cost with fees included) available direct here or at thelocalsaugerties.com
Interviews and press passes are available; here’s a link to artist photos.<<
At A Glance: The Local’s Full Winter/Spring 2026 Lineup
Fri., Feb. 13 – Karen Mantler Trio Tues., Feb. 17 – Mardi Gras with Glen David Andrews! Fri., Feb. 20 – Indigenous Inuk Pop: Elisapie Sat., Feb. 21 – Korean Folk Rock Meets Mask Dance: Insun Park & Generals Thurs., Feb. 26 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Irish Legends Lúnasa Sun., Mar. 1 – The Blues: Corey Harris Sat., Mar. 7 – Jazz: Ralph Alessi & Escalation featuring Matt Mitchell, John Hebert and Ches Smith Thurs., Mar. 12 – Jazz: Artemis featuring Renee Rosnes, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Glover, Noriko Ueda and Allison Miller Sat., Mar. 14 – Scott Sharrard’s Endless Road Live: ft. the music of Gregg Allman, Little Feat & more Thurs., Mar. 19 – Ritual Groove: Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin Sat., Mar. 21 – Invocation: Vuyo Sotashe & Chris Pattishall Fri., Apr. 3 – Toshi Reagon & BIGLovely Sat., Apr. 4 – Disco Dance Party! Gentleman Brawlers Sat./Sun., Apr. 11 & 12 – Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music, Sacred Chants for Peace & Healing (Sat.) + Puja Ceremony (Sun.) Thurs., Apr. 16 – Music & Dance from Algeria: Kaièn with Esraa Warda Fri., Apr. 17 – Ukrainian Folk Ritual: Yagódy Sun., Apr. 19 – Jazz Double-Bill: Joel Harrison Guitar Choir: Joel Harrison, Steve Cardenas, Gregg Belisle Chi, Max Light// Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, Ted Nash Trio Fri., Apr. 24 – Music of the Arab World: Oud Virtuoso Simon Shaheen Fri., May 1 – Jazz: Bobby Previte Second Arrow Quintet Sun., May 3 – Portuguese Fado: Alison Dasilva, Pedro Botas, Ricardo Parreira, and Nelson Aleixo Thurs., May 7 – Gerry Leonard: Spooky Ghost Solo Show Sat., May 9 – Indie Folk Rock: Overheard Fri., May 15 – Cumbia Party: Yeison Landero Fri., May 29 – Moroccan Sufi Blues: Saha Gnawa Sun., May 31 – The Art of Sardinian Guitar: Paolo Angeli.
Thurs., June 4 – Flamenco x Jazz: Emilio Solla + Antonio Lizana Quartet Fri., June 5 – Dogo Du Togo & The Alagaa Beat Band Sat., June 13 – The Golden Eras of Jamaican Music: NYC Ska Orchestra —
About The Local: The Local is a venue for arts and culture, and a community hub founded on the belief that diverse, accessible, and thoughtful arts programming has the power to open minds and hearts; that the arts are essential to a healthy community and bring economic vitality to the region. The Local opened in September 2023 and is now a nonprofit organization under the guidance of Isabel Soffer and Danny Melnick, two insatiably curious Saugerties-based music producers who have each devoted more than 30 years to producing festivals, concerts, conferences, recordings, and curated arts experiences. The Local is committed to cultivating and sustaining a vibrant local arts scene. Artist housing is provided by our sponsor Diamond Mills Hotel. Funding is made possible in part by a grant from NYSCA, plus support from Saugerties Kiwanis Club, Rycor Heating and Cooling, Stewart’s, Fair Game, JM McDonald Foundation, Town and Country Liquors, and our many generous donors. Learn more at TheLocalSaugerties.com.
