“Mac Rebennack, better known as Dr. John, once told me that when a brass band plays at a small club back up in one of the neighborhoods, it’s as if the audience—dancing, singing to the refrains, laughing—is part of the band.” IfsPlayKnownAudienceLaughingBandSingingDancingClubsNeighborhoodDrsRefrainMacsBrassBrass Bands Book:Why New Orleans Matters Source: Why New Orleans Matters
