The Renard Poché Band is a highly original New Orleans based group whose music is a unique blend of classic and modern funk/soul with occasional infusions of jazz, rock, latin, and positive rap. Variety and versatility are the hallmarks of this band and soulfulness is the common thread. The band engages its audiences with a visually exciting presentation featuring three lead vocalists plus a showcase of stellar arrangements, percussion jams, tight vocal harmonies, brass ensembles and hot instrumental solos.
Leslie Smith Singer Leslie Smith has captivated audiences at local, national and international jazz festivals and in settings as diverse as the streets of San Francisco and Lincoln Center. In 2002 Mayor Marc Morial named her Cultural Ambassador of New Orleans Music. In addition to three original CD's, Leslie co-wrote songs on CDs by George Porter, Jr., Wardel Quezerque, Luther Kent and Theryl DeClouet.
“Leslie Smith is one of Louisiana’s greatest treasures.”
-- Allen Touissaint
Garland Paul Native New Orleanean Garland Paul began playing drums in church and in Louisiana’s famous Saint Augustine Marching 100 high school band. An exciting drummer and vocalist at home in a variety of genres, he’s performed with New Orleans icon, Walter ”Wolfman” Washington, Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove, Irie Vibrations, T-Roy and the Vibes, John Carey, The Honey Island Swamp Band and many others. He also had the honor of performing at The House of Blues in New Orleans with the late great Bo Diddley.