Tin Men

Tin Men are a delightfully quirky New Orleans trio known for their gritty, genre-blurring sound and satirical take on modern life. Formed in the early 2000s, the band features Alex McMurray (guitar/vocals), Washboard Chaz (washboard/vocals), and Matt Perrine (sousaphone) — a lineup that turns street-corner jazz traditions into something irreverently fresh. Their music mashes funk, punk, and Dixieland into a brass-kicked stew, often laced with dark humor and social commentary, as heard in tracks like "That's America" and "Another Day in Disneyland."

Recent releases like "Hit It!" and "Avocado Woo Woo" showcase their signature mix of toe-tapping rhythms and wry storytelling, while collaborations with local legends like drummer Carlo Nuccio (on "Smoke My Peace Pipe") nod to their deep NOLA roots. Equal parts dive-bar philosophers and musical pranksters, Tin Men embody the messy, vibrant spirit of their hometown, serving up equal parts party and protest in every performance.