Who dem NoLNauts ???
Bringing the Spirit of New Orleans to the Northeast
THE NOLANAUTS are a 10-piece funk collective and the architects of the "Party Gras" experience—a mission to ensure that every show is a rollicking Mardi Gras celebration. Based in Albany, NY, the ensemble features a multi-generational lineup built on a specific New Orleans pedigree: brass in the vein of Trombone Shorty, piano textures reminiscent of Dr. John, and the syncopated guitar and rhythm interplay of The Meters and Galactic.
A regional powerhouse, the group has shared stages with Crescent City legends Glen David Andrews and John “Papa” Gros. Their performance history includes premier venues such as The Palace Theater, Lark Hall, and Cohoes Music Hall, with massive outdoor sets at Schenectady Summer Night and a 2026 appearance at Albany’s Alive at Five. Whether on a festival main stage, music club, your party, or in a historic theater, The Nolanauts deliver a high-density sound that honors sixty years of New Orleans heritage. It’s always Party Gras with the Nolanauts!
A Funk Force on the Rise
Since their debut livestream performance at The Linda WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, Nolanauts have been lighting up mid-sized venues and festival stages across the Northeast. Notable performances include:
- Schenectady Summer Night (Schenectady, NY) - 30,000 attendance- Opening up for Arrested Development
- Alive @ 5 Street Festival (Albany, NY)
- Frog Alley Brewing Co. Mardi Gras Festival (Schenectady, NY)
- Putnam Place Voodoo Ball (Saratoga Springs, NY)
- Lark Hall (Albany, NY) – including opening sets for New Orleans legends Glen David Andrews & John “Papa” Gros
- Cohoes Music Hall (Cohoes, NY)
- The Glove Theater (Gloversville, NY)
- The Palace Theater Sessions (Albany, NY)
- Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival
New Music & What's Next
After dropping their debut original singles, “Early Warning” & “Neutral Ground,” Nolanauts are keeping the momentum going with four new singles set for release in 2026.
With a mission to spread the funk and keep the New Orleans party alive, Nolanauts are gearing up for an even bigger year of live shows, new music, and a Party Gras near you!
Catch them live and experience the funk firsthand! It's always Party Gras with the Nolanauts !
“The Nolanauts created a New Orleans style procession in downtown Saratoga Springs before their show at Putnam Place to literally drum up followers and build excitement for their show that night! They are a party! It’s a pleasure to work with each of them and if you haven’t seen them live you don’t know what you’re missing” - Michelle Moyer
“The NoLaNauts try to capture a city, a mindset, a way of life. They are all about New Orleans, and they’re on a mission to transport you there every time they play.” - Mike Stampalia
““The NolaNauts brought the spirit of New Orleans to SingleCut North, which resulted in an incredible live show. Tom and the band were professional, enthusiastic, and accommodating from load in through break down. Staff and customers alike agree: the Nauts put on the highest caliber of performance!“” - Teresa Campbell, Events General Manager
The NOLANAUTS ARE:
Peter Andriakos Percussion . Vocals
Brian Brancato Trumpet . Vocals
Tim Fiato Keyboards . B3 . Matt Girtler Bass . Vocals
Bill Ringwood Sax . Vocals
Ben Moss Guitar . Vocals
Tom O’Connor Guitar . Vocals
Joe Sorbero Drums . Vocals
Victor Murdock Indispensable Man about Town!