Louisville Brass & Electric

Louisville, KY

In 2009, the late Bobby Decker asked many fellow musicians to join him in putting together a band for the Seneca High School Class of 1969 40th Anniversary Reunion.

After performing, several of the guys said they’d like to continue playing a few more gigs and the band was named “Still Kickin”. Some members eventually dropped out and were replaced. Art Kestler and Duke Freeman are the only two remaining members from the original class reunion group.

At the end of 2010, the group was having difficulty getting bookings due to the name and perception that it was a bunch of old guys. A new name was needed.

In 2011, the birth of Louisville Brass & Electric occurred when Duke Freeman was paying a Louisville Gas & Electric bill. He realized by simply replacing “gas” with “brass” made it a perfect fit. Even utilizing a similar logo made it all come together. Given nearly everyone in the Louisville area receives an LG&E bill, it’s an easy name to remember.

At that time the band was playing a variety of tunes, similar to most other horn bands in the area. It wasn’t until they started increasing their selections from Chicago (the band) that they began separating themselves from every other horn band in Kentuckiana. This took a lot of time, work and dedication as much of Chicago’s music is extremely complex and difficult.

It was this change in direction that made the difference and transformed a typical horn band into one of the most prolific “Chicago Tribute” bands to ever be assembled.

That tradition continues today, throughout Kentuckiana and beyond, as Louisville Brass & Electric continues to amaze and entertain thousands each and every year.

Experience the “excitement” of Louisville Brass & Electric!!!