"What's Going On"

Band and Guest Vocalists Reinterpret Marvin Gaye's Momentous Album,
Donating A Portion of the Proceeds to Musicians' Hurricane Relief
Foundation

IN STORES AUGUST 29TH FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

LOS ANGELES, CA - In recognition of the first anniversary of
Hurricane Katrina and the devastation of New Orleans and the Gulf
coast, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band will release a meaningful
reinterpretation of the Marvin Gaye classic What's Going On.
Thirty-five years after its original release, the evocative themes and
social commentary found in the songs on What's Going On are just as
relevant today. Guest vocalists Chuck D, Ivan Neville, G. Love, Guru
and Bettye LaVette contribute to The Dirty Dozen Brass Band's musical
message. In stores August 29th, Shout! Factory and The Dirty Dozen
Brass Band will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each
copy of What's Going On to the Tipitina's Foundation, benefiting
the music community of New Orleans.

Just one year ago, Hurricane Katrina shattered the homes and lives of
the residents of New Orleans and much of the Gulf Coast, including the
members of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and many of their friends and
neighbors. Founding members Roger Lewis, Kevin Harris and Gregory
Davis' homes were completely destroyed by the storm and the flooding
aftermath, as was the home of trombone player Revert Andrews. Band
members Terence Higgins and Efrem Towns' homes remained standing,
enduring massive wind and water damage.

When discussing their next step musically, the members of The Dirty
Dozen Brass Band unanimously concluded that they needed an outlet for
the overwhelming feelings of loss for their beautiful city and
community, and frustration with the government's response to the
disaster, or lack thereof. Members of the band had been listening to
What's Going On, and finding that the strong sentiments Gaye
expressed 35 years ago were again resonating loud and clear.
Reinterpreting each of the nine songs on Gaye's album was simply the
right concept at the right time.

While Gaye's original was smooth rhythm and blues, the DDBB turn in
expansive, powerhouse instrumental performances on "Save The Children,"
"Right On," and "Wholy Holy." Contemporary artists add yearning vocals
on "God Is Love" (Ivan Neville), "Mercy Mercy Me" (G. Love), and
"What's Happening Brother" (Bettye LaVette), and new lyrics on
"What's Going On" (Chuck D) and "Inner City Blues"(Guru). The
resulting album is sexy and explosive.

For the past three decades, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the
traditional brass band music of New Orleans, combined it with funk,
jazz, gospel and soul, and introduced it to the rest of the world. Over
the years, they've won the approval of fans, critics, and the
taste-making musicians they've collaborated with including Dizzy
Gillespie, Elvis Costello, Dave Matthews, Widespread Panic and Modest
Mouse.

About The Tiptina's Foundation:
The Tipitina's Foundation a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has
worked diligently to uplift the music community of New Orleans. After
Hurricane Katrina devastated the city, the Foundation responded by
rebuilding New Orleans' music culture. Initially, the Foundation
addressed the immediate needs of our exiled musicians and allowed them
to carry on with their lives. Now the foundation is using the legendary
music club, Tipitina's Uptown, as the center of its relief efforts by
hosting a newly-opened Music Co-op Office that allows musicians to
conduct their business activities during the daytime, free legal and
accounting seminars, free music lessons for music students, regular
Master Seminars, and help with housing information. An important aspect
of the rebuilding process has involved finding replacement instruments
for both professionals and music students alike. So far the foundation
has given away over $500,000 of new instruments. Through these efforts,
the Tipitina's Foundation is saving the musical traditions of New
Orleans.

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is:

Gregory Davis - Trumpet & Vocals
Roger Lewis - Baritone & Soprano Sax
Kevin Harris - Tenor Sax
Efrem Towns - Trumpet, Fluglehorn
Kirk Joseph - Sousaphone
Terence Higgins - Drums
Jamie Mclean - Guitar
Revert Andrews - Trombone

TRACK LISTING:

1. "What's Going On" - featuring Chuck D
2. "What's Happening Brother" - featuring Bettye LaVette
3. "Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky)" - instrumental
4. "Save The Children" - instrumental
5. "God Is Love" - featuring Ivan Neville
6. "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" - featuring G. Love
7. "Right On" - instrumental
8. "Wholy Holy" - instrumental
9. "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" - featuring Guru

PRE-ORDER "WHAT's GOING ON" FROM AMAZON.COM:

- http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000GRTQS4/neworleanbooksto