Biography
Morning 40 Federation is a rock band from the Ninth Ward of New Orleans that formed in 1998, establishing themselves as a distinctive voice in the city's vibrant music scene. The band draws inspiration from diverse musical influences including King Oliver, Tom Waits, and Jon Spencer, blending these influences into their own energetic rock sound. The group took a significant six-year hiatus beginning in 2008, but returned to perform a reunion show on October 31, 2009, at the Voodoo Experience music festival, marking the beginning of their active return to the New Orleans music community. Since their reunion, Morning 40 Federation has maintained an active presence in New Orleans venues and festivals, continuing to perform and record new material while remaining rooted in their Ninth Ward neighborhood and the local music culture that shaped them.
Fun Facts
- The band has also recorded under the name The New Orleans Hellhounds with collaborator Andre Williams, showcasing their versatility across different musical projects.
- Morning 40 Federation had just finished recording a CD a couple of weeks before Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, and the disaster delayed the mastering and graphic design process, resulting in the album being released nine months later than originally planned.
- The band performed at the Krewe du Vieux Doo festival on February 4, 2012, following Walter 'Wolfman' Washington's Afunkalypse performance, demonstrating their integration into New Orleans' festival and cultural scene.
- Ryan Scully, the band's singer/guitarist, has maintained a 15+ year collaboration with drummer Mike Andrepont, who also plays with R. Scully's Rough Seven, showing the deep musical bonds formed within the New Orleans music community.
Musical Connections
Mentors/Influences
- King Oliver - Musical influence cited by the band (Jazz pioneer influence on band's sound) [Early jazz influence]
- Tom Waits - Musical influence cited by the band (Stylistic influence on band's rock approach) [Ongoing influence]
- Jon Spencer - Musical influence cited by the band (Rock and punk influence on band's sound) [Ongoing influence]
Key Collaborators
- Josh Cohen - Saxophone player and writer for the band (All Morning 40 Federation albums and performances) [1998-present]
- Ryan Scully - Singer/guitarist and primary vocalist (All Morning 40 Federation albums and performances) [1998-present]
- Mike Andrepont - Drummer, long-time collaborator with Ryan Scully (Morning 40 Federation and R. Scully's Rough Seven) [1998-present (15+ years collaboration)]
- Bailey Smith - Band member (Morning 40 Federation performances and recordings) [Active member]
- Steve Calandra - Band member (Morning 40 Federation performances and recordings) [Active member]
- Rick Hukill - Band member (Morning 40 Federation performances and recordings) [Active member]
- Andre Williams - Collaborated with band as The New Orleans Hellhounds (The New Orleans Hellhounds recordings) [Various projects]
Artists Influenced
- R. Scully's Rough Seven - Ryan Scully's subsequent band project influenced by his work with Morning 40 Federation (Codebreaker album and ongoing releases) [2010s-present]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ticonderoga | 2006-04-25 | Album |
| Live Personal Hygiene | 2011-10-19 | Album |
| Morning 40 Federation | 2004-01-01 | Album |
Top Tracks
- Corkscrew (Ticonderoga)
- Gin Instead Of Whiskey (Ticonderoga)
- White Powder (Ticonderoga)
- A & P (Ticonderoga)
- Washing Machine (Ticonderoga)
- God Help Me (Ticonderoga)
- Dumpster Juice (Ticonderoga)
- Sorry Mom (Live Personal Hygiene)
- Chili Cheese Fries (Live Personal Hygiene)
- Stinky (Live Personal Hygiene)
External Links
Tags: #jazz
Heard on WWOZ
Morning 40 Federation has been played 5 times on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.