Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

After thirty-five years of being at the forefront of the ever-evolving musical landscape of New Orleans, two-time Grammy Award winner Jon Cleary returns to the Maple Leaf Bar stage, while supporting his latest record "Live at the Royal Albert Hall."

Born in London and on a plane to New Orleans before he turned twenty years old, he grew up absorbed by the sounds and rhythms of the Crescent City. His mastery of the city’s music landed him gigs playing as a session musician in the bands of local legends Earl King, Johnny Adams, Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington, Snooks Eaglin, Ernie K-Doe, Jessie Hill– and as a guitarist for Dr. John. He later toured extensively with icons like Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal. His solo career began in earnest in 1989 and includes beloved records like their self-titled band debut and his 2015 Grammy winner, Go-Go Juice. 2024’s The Bywater Sessions, continued…