The Line-Up

Paris Combo

The Hot Sardines

The Hot Sardines have a distinctive recipe for making musical magic: take a blustery brass lineup, layer it over a rhythm section led by a stride-piano virtuoso, and tie it all together with a frontwoman who sings in both English and French–oh, and don't forget the tap dancer. This unique band plays "hot jazz" with a mischievous twist of French culture, fusing musical influences from New York, Paris, and New Orleans, from the Prohibition era through WWII and beyond. Forbes Magazine calls them "one of the best jazz bands in NYC today," while Vanity Fair applauds their "unique repertoire, and a sound and style that are distinctly their own."

The Hot Sardines began to form in 2007, eventually expanding to include Evan "Bibs" Palazzo (piano), Miz Elizabeth (lead vocals), Jason Prover (trumpet), Alex Raderman (percussion), Nick Myers (clarinet/saxophone), and Evan Crane (upright bass/sousaphone). In 2011, after playing mostly small venues in the NYC jazz circuit, they got their big break playing a Bastille Day celebration at Lincoln Center. Since then, the Hot Sardines have performed to sold out audiences at New York’s famed Joe’s Pub, the Top of the Standard (Boom Boom Room), the Montreal Jazz Festival, and Symphony Hall in Boston, where they recently collaborated with the Boston Pops.

About Bastille Day

Bastille Day, France's national holiday, is celebrated on July 14th, commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison on that day in 1789. The holiday celebrates the people's uprising against the monarchy and espouses the three pillars of the French republic: Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

Participating Restaurants

Bastille Kitchen

Enjoy a decadent spin on classic French cuisine from this contemporary bistro.

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La Voile

Delicious traditional French food from this authentic brasserie.

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Les Zygomates

This trendy wine bar brings the feeling (and flavor) of being en terasse to the street fesitval.

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Mr. Crêpe

Whether you're craving sweet or savory, this traditional dish is sure to satisfy!

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PAUL Bakery

Authentic French breads, sandwiches and pâtisserie.

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Teranga

Enjoy the flavors of la francophonie with this delicious Senegalese restaurant.

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Waffle Cabin

Gaufres: the perfect food for a street party!

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Wilson Farms

Executive Chef Raymond Ost and his team create scrumptious, seasonally-inspired prepared foods for you to enjoy!