The fast-rising Marcus King Band is on a mission to create a fresh musical experience that ties together rock, blues, and soul into a distinctly Southern lineage. The now 22-year old King has been trading licks for years with famous fans and mentors Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks whenever their paths have crossed, and has been deemed “One of music’s next great guitarists” (Washington Post). The Marcus King Band will be making its highly anticipated debut during Jazz Fest this year, performing a late-night show Republic NOLA on Friday May 3 (technically 5/4 at 1:30am) with Special Guests TBA