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New Orleans Hellhounds

Biography

The New Orleans Hellhounds is a pseudonymous project name for Morning 40 Federation, a rock band from the Ninth Ward of New Orleans that formed in 1998.[1] The band is known for their energetic fusion of rock, pop, and funk influences, citing King Oliver, Tom Waits, and Jon Spencer as musical inspirations.[1] Morning 40 Federation took a six-year hiatus beginning in 2008 but reunited for performances starting in 2009, including a notable reunion show at the Voodoo Experience music festival on October 31, 2009.[1] The band has maintained an active presence in the New Orleans music scene through the 2010s, performing regularly at local venues such as One Eyed Jacks and d.b.a.

The New Orleans Hellhounds name specifically emerged from the band's 2007 collaboration with legendary R&B and punk blues artist Andre Williams.[2][3] In 2008, Bloodshot Records released the album 'Can You Deal With It?' credited to Andre Williams & the New Orleans Hellhounds, which merged down-and-dirty New Orleans funk with energetic rock sensibilities.[2][3][5] This ten-piece ensemble arrangement showcased the band's ability to blend traditional New Orleans musical traditions with contemporary punk and blues influences, creating a distinctive sound that reflected the city's rich musical heritage while maintaining a modern edge.

Fun Facts

  • The New Orleans Hellhounds is actually a pseudonym for Morning 40 Federation, used specifically for their 2008 collaboration with Andre Williams on the album 'Can You Deal With It?'[2][3]
  • The band performed at the Voodoo Experience music festival on October 31, 2009, marking their official reunion after a six-year hiatus that began in 2008.[1]
  • Morning 40 Federation released four studio albums between 2000 and 2007: 'You My Brother' (2000), 'Trick Nasty' (2002), 'Morning 40 Federation' (2004), and 'Ticonderoga' (2007).[1]
  • The band has been active in the New Orleans music scene for over two decades, performing regularly at iconic local venues including One Eyed Jacks, d.b.a, and the Maple Leaf Bar.[1]

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

  • King Oliver - Musical influence cited by the band (General stylistic influence) [Historical influence]
  • Tom Waits - Musical influence cited by the band (General stylistic influence) [Historical influence]
  • Jon Spencer - Musical influence cited by the band (General stylistic influence) [Historical influence]

Key Collaborators

  • Andre Williams - Legendary R&B and punk blues artist who recorded with the band under the Hellhounds pseudonym (Can You Deal With It? (2008)) [2007-2008]
  • The Gnarltones - Co-performers at One Eyed Jacks (Live performance) [February 8, 2013]

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Discography

Top Tracks

  1. Can You Deal With It? (Can You Deal With It?)
  2. Hear Ya Dance (Can You Deal With It?)
  3. Never Had a Problem (Can You Deal With It?)
  4. Pray For Your Daughter (Can You Deal With It?)
  5. If You Leave Me (Can You Deal With It?)
  6. Rosalie (Can You Deal With It?)
  7. If It Wasn't for You (Can You Deal With It?)
  8. Your Woman (Can You Deal With It?)
  9. Can't Take 'Em Off (Can You Deal With It?)

Heard on WWOZ

New Orleans Hellhounds has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.

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Nov 26, 202522:14Pray For Your Daughterfrom Can You Deal With It?Kitchen Sinkw/ A.J. Rodrigue and A.A.