Funk, Brass, Soul, R&B, Blues, Party Music with a New Orleans influence

​Debuting in 2012, Brass Differential is Green Bay's premier party band.  The group's live show features diverse setlists presented in a high energy style sure to please the most casual or sophisticated music fan.

Brass Differential's sound is steeped in the New Orleans tradition and features a spicy gumbo of musical styles, including jazz, blues, funk, R&B, and soul, among others.  What sets Brass Differential apart, however, is its unique horn-centered sound, anchored in the low end by the sousaphone.  The group's live experience promises to please with blistering, abundant solos, prolific attitude, and powerful vocals.
Band Members
Shawn Connelly – guitar, vocals
Bill Hill – trombone, vocals
Sasha Sauer – vocals
Pat Phalen – trumpet
Adam Gaines – trumpet
Ken Barhite – tenor sax
Michael Sewell – baritone sax
Matt Hillman – guitar
Jeremy Seelig – drums
Kelly Galarneau – sousaphone
2023 Highlights
  • Repeat performer at St. Norbert College “Knights on the Fox”, which was named in the Top 10 outdoor concert series in the U.S. by USA Today in 2023.
  • Opened for national act HERE COME THE MUMMIES at the EPIC Event Center!  They invited the horn players onto the stage to jam during their set!
  • Recorded a single “Big Dog” as part of tribute to a local artist.
  • Have played more than 8 years in a row to satisfied audiences at Wausau 400 Block and Green Bay ArtStreet.
2024 Upcoming Public Shows
April 5 Ashwaubenon PAC show with Copper Box
May 9 UWSP-Wausau Concert
May 10 Concert with DC Everest HS
May 18 WAMI Showcase at The Bar Holmgren Way GB
May 25 Red, White, and Blues Fundraiser in Crivitz
May 27 Celebrate De Pere
June 28 Fridays on the Fox Green Bay
July 17 Wausau Concerts on the Square
July 24 Sister Bay Concerts in the Park
July 30 St. Norbert College Knights on the Fox
Aug 1 Shawano Thursdayz at Franklin
Aug 21 Sturgeon Bay Harmony by the Bay
Aug 25 ArtStreet Green Bay
A few quotes from fans:
“You were the perfect opener for the Mummies! Amazing show!”

“Great performance by all, I’ll be back to see you again sometime!”

“Love the way all of you exude your energy and positivity out to the audience.  You ROCKED THE RIVER last night!”

“So much fun!! We had a terrific time!!!”
For booking and stage needs, contact:
Kelly Galarneau
920-265-4164
brassdifferential@gmail.com
 
Follow us on Facebook and our website www.brassdifferential.com
We also book through Bananas Entertainment
Older demos and recordings:

Live at

Graphic Design by Matt Bero

​recordings from the performance to close out this first time original music series

auditorium at the Brown County Central Library
Green Bay, Wisco
3.26.17
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