Funk, Brass, Soul, R&B, Blues, Party Music with a New Orleans influence
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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. |
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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 |
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Accolades and Highlights
2025 BAMMY (Bay Area Music Awards) WINNER! 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. Opened for national act HERE COME THE MUMMIES at the EPIC Event Center! The horn players were invited 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 9 years in a row to satisfied audiences at Wausau 400 Block and Green Bay ArtStreet. |
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2025 Summer Shows!
May 26 - Celebrate De Pere May 31 - Harbour Village Sturgeon Bay June 25 - PJ's SentryWorld Stevens Point June 26 - Franklin Park Shawano July 5 - Riverfront Rendezvous Stevens Point July 11 - Fridays on the Fox Green Bay July 16 - Concert in the Park Sister Bay July 23 - Concert on the Square Wausau 400 Block July 26 - Northwoodstock Land O'Lakes Aug 5 - SNC Knights on the Fox Aug 9 - Summer Concerts Howard Commons Aug 13 - Concert in the Park Green Lake Aug 17 - Concert in the Park Kewaunee Aug 20 - Harmony by the Bay Sturgeon Bay Aug 30 - Woody's in Crivitz |
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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!!!” |
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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 |
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Older demos and recordings:
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Live at
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
