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Davis Rogan
Funk / Jazz / Rock



NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana
United States

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Last Login:  7/23/2008
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Member Since9/22/2006
Band Websitedavisrogan.com
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Record LabelSousaphonk Records 004
Type of LabelIndie





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Take the enthusiasm and playfulness of early New Orleans rhythm and blues, add to that the bright yet cynical wit of Ben Folds Five, the rock meets jazz sensibilities of early Steely Dan, and the mocking humor that runs through the works of Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Earl King and Ernie K Doe, and you begin to describe the music of Davis Rogan.

“…channeling Brian Wilson, Al Kooper, Frank Zappa, NRBQ and the Bonzo Dog Band alongside Fats Domino and Eddie Bo.” John Swensen

“…it’s classic New Orleans R & B in spirit but everything from Charlie Parker to Sun Ra, from Todd Rundgren to the White Stripes, in execution” OffBeat Magazine review of “The Once and Future DJ”

“Davis Rogan is an idiot savant. Though I think they just call them savants now. I'm a big fan.” Sarah Silverman

Davis is a fifth generation New Orleanian who was raised in Carrollton and now resides in the Treme. He took piano lessons from Jon Cleary, Ed Frank, and Tom McDermott, began his broadcast career on WTUL at the age of 10, and was a DJ at WWOZ for 13 years.

He first came to prominence in the New Orleans music scene with his eight piece funk group ALL THAT, for which he was lead singer, band leader, principal songwriter, arranger and producer. With three albums to their credit, including one on Rounder Records co-produced with Scott Billington. The band toured extensively in North America and Canada, performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival multiple times and sold over 10,000 records in the US and Japan.

His latest CD, The Once and Future DJ is a departure from big band hip hop and funk and a return to Davis’ R & B roots. Fellow New Orleans musicians from Ani DiFranco, to Philip Frazier and Kermit Ruffins, agree it is his best work yet. The CD was completed shortly before Katrina, and the masters had to be rescued from the flood.

Post-Katrina, Davis Rogan has been very busy. He was an Artist in Residence at the Royal Abbaye de Fontevraud in the Loire Valley, France, from July – October 2006. Upon returning, he has been the piano coach for Brad Pitt and other actors in the Paramount Pictures Feature Film, The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons.

Davis is also currently working as a script consultant for a new project being developed by David Simon, the award winning executive producer of HBO’s The Wire. This project revolves around the lives of New Orleans musicians, including Davis, Donald Harrison, Kermit Ruffins and others. A pilot is tentatively scheduled to begin shooting in New Orleans in 2008. Davis also placed a song in the first episode of The Wire’s final season, which airs in January 2008.


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Bleu Orleans


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Jul 21 2008 9:29 PM

Thanks sincerely for the add
tora tora tora


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Jul 21 2008 4:39 PM

Whaddup sun! Thanks for the add.
New Orleans Partying Network





Jul 8 2008 1:29 PM

Check out our website for the hottest events going down in the city. Also, register bands, DJs, promotions, shows and events!
www. neworleanspartying. com


DJ Nita K





Jul 7 2008 7:45 AM

Love you DJ Davis! Stay funky!
Les Trompettes du Mozambique





Jun 14 2008 1:56 PM



Hey Davis,

Summer will be Hot in Brittany.
Just waiting 4 U !
Bernard The Funky Badger
THE BEACHES





Jun 11 2008 10:06 AM

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!!!

love your music!!!
Ouiches Lorenes





Jun 2 2008 1:18 PM

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Black white & Co





May 24 2008 6:55 AM

Merci pour l'ajout du groupe 100% funk french 80's
We want the funk, I gotta make that funk
Thanks
Kristie Nalley





May 21 2008 6:06 AM

Youx, Davis, wish I was in nola to come see y'all at the Maple Leaf! Be back soon...
Ceux Qui Marchent Debout





May 13 2008 2:21 PM

YEAHHHH
Julie





Apr 2 2008 11:48 AM

Davis,

I need some All That on here so I can make it my song. Come on yo!

Julie
Debbie Davis





Jan 31 2008 1:39 PM

DJ D-A-V-I-S. I'm missing you today. Maybe it's because you shuttled me around so many Mardi Gras ago and showed me what it's all about. Or maybe it's because I'm a glutton for punishment. Or just a glutton.
your cuz,
D
charlotte etc.





Jan 10 2008 9:43 PM

Hi Davis and thanks for asking. it's been such a long time I didn't hear from you. happy to know that yo are among us.
Hope NOLA is getting better and better.
Have fun, music and tenderness, etc.
Much love to you and the people you love.

Charlotte.
NOLA Tunes.com





Jan 8 2008 7:37 AM

Yo Davis, I'm watchin the Wire the other night and hear one of your tunes as background in a scene. That's HOT! congrats and happy belated B-day.
Holla, Otis
MADENISH





Dec 30 2007 8:01 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVIS!
See you tonight!
Love ya!
Miriam
Aja





Dec 13 2007 10:48 AM

I'm coming into town and will be free Dec 26th thru the 28th...you owe me a ice cold beer!!
MysTeRioUs MoeS





Nov 30 2007 2:18 PM

Thanks for the New Castle, Davis
Katie Louise





Nov 28 2007 1:24 PM


La Befana Records





Nov 28 2007 11:25 AM

What great channels and blends of cosmic consciousness...

La Befana Records/Skafish
Les Trompettes du Mozambique





Nov 20 2007 2:56 PM





Hey Davis,
What's up ?
Hope to get some news soon.

Peace Kuz.
Bernard The Funky Badger

Check out "L'Usine A Canards Brass Band" we hope you'll enjoy !
Sandy Zacky & Mike Clifford





Nov 16 2007 12:16 PM

Davis -

Have a great weekend, all our best

Sandy & Mike
Cricket





Oct 18 2007 9:24 AM

Davis,

Dude, I just read all about you in the New Yorker Magazine! Wow...very cool.

Y'all pick up the October 22 New Yorker ("The Arts Issue")--Davis is in the "Stealing Life" profile.

Take it easy. Kudos to you, Davis.
Afroskull





Oct 12 2007 9:30 AM

Yeah you right Davis! Hope we see you when we're in town next week. Look us up next time you're in NYC.
Debbie Davis





Oct 12 2007 8:43 AM

DJ D-A-V-I-S... long time no nothing! Just a line to wish you some wellness.
Miss you, Cuz.
D
Kristie Nalley





Sep 21 2007 12:39 PM

Where y'at, Mr. Rogan?
Yumi Mano





Aug 1 2007 10:30 PM

Hey baby!

Thanks for finding me and put me in your network!

Love XXXX
Yumi
The Independent Weekly





Jul 30 2007 11:23 AM

Davis, thanks for the add.


PolyesterJumpsuit





Jul 29 2007 6:09 PM

i dig the tunes!
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Charlie Dennard





Jul 28 2007 5:19 AM

DJ Davis in da house!!! Good to hear ya man... Thanks for keepin' it real!
Mike Danner





Jul 24 2007 10:45 AM

Hey Davis-
Nice to hear from you, glad to know your still kickin! Great tunes, too.
mike
Byron H Diel





Jul 17 2007 6:16 PM

100% of Fresno EMS workers surveyed agree...Davis' album rules!

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Little Queenie





Jul 17 2007 11:11 AM

hey, short-taaaay--love and miss you, dawlin. holla sometime.
til niagara falls,
your
LQ xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
bruce





Jul 10 2007 10:34 PM

yo, DAVIS!!!

who loves ya, baby?!
ratamar





Jul 5 2007 4:33 AM

nouvelles videos, rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
http://www.myspace.com/ratamar
Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes





Jun 26 2007 5:33 PM

Holla atcha boy, Davis! I'm in Bellingham WA right now, soon to be in beautiful San Francisco for a week 'fore coming back home to the Dirty Dirty. We should light some shit on fire for the 4th...Holla...Andre
Diesel Combustion Orchestra





Jun 23 2007 5:52 PM

Les Trompettes du Mozambique





May 20 2007 1:12 PM



Hey Davis,
We hope to meet u soon in Brittany for a kind of Celtic All That session !
Peace.
Bernard Da Funky Badger