Muhammad Ali Center
The Original Pinettes Brass Band
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: Natasha Harris, tenor saxophonist and vocalist for The Original Pinettes Brass Band, leads the charge with a bold solo during their Iowa Arts Festival set. The band’s signature energy and talent had the crowd on their feet from start to finish.
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague welcomes the crowd and introduces The Original Pinettes Brass Band ahead of their headline performance at the Iowa Arts Festival. His spirited remarks set the tone for an unforgettable evening of music.
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: The Original Pinettes Brass Band unleashes a wall of sound at the Iowa Arts Festival, with Natasha Harris on sax, Veronique Dorsey and Jazz Henry on trumpets, and Demaries “Dee” Holmes on sousaphone. Their tight ensemble playing and undeniable charisma lit up the stage.
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: Justina Sylvester locks in the tempo on bass drum as The Original Pinettes Brass Band brings the streets of Iowa City to life. Her steady cadence kept the crowd moving and the music flowing strong.
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: The Original Pinettes Brass Band energizes a packed Clinton Street as seen from the stage during the Iowa Arts Festival. With the sunset at their backs and a sea of fans ahead, the band lit up the city with brass, soul, and celebration.
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: From left to right, Dionne Harrison, Careese Williams, Natasha Harris, and Jazz Henry of The Original Pinettes Brass Band perform in full stride at the Iowa Arts Festival. Their wall of sound blended harmony, rhythm, and power, drawing cheers from the Clinton Street crowd.
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: Trumpet player Careese Williams (left) joins bandmates on vocals as The Original Pinettes Brass Band delivers a high-powered set at the Iowa Arts Festival. The group’s dynamic brass lineup and engaging performance brought the crowd to life.
The Original Pinettes Brass Band
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: Careese Williams, Natasha Harris, and Veronique Dorsey of The Original Pinettes Brass Band showcase the band’s layered sound and chemistry at the Iowa Arts Festival. With brass, vocals, and energy in full swing, the group delivered a standout performance.
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: Jazz Henry of The Original Pinettes Brass Band commands the mic with passion and power during their headline performance at the Iowa Arts Festival. Her vocal energy and stage presence lit a fire under the crowd, keeping the momentum alive all night.
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: Justina Sylvester keeps time with intensity on bass drum as The Original Pinettes Brass Band powers through their Iowa Arts Festival set. Her unwavering pulse anchored the band’s rich, rhythmic backbone.
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: Trombonist Dionne Harrison and trumpet player Careese Williams of The Original Pinettes Brass Band play in sync during a vibrant set at the Iowa Arts Festival. Their polished horn lines added punch and power to the band’s unmistakable brass sound.
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: Sousaphone player Demaries “Dee” Holmes of The Original Pinettes Brass Band holds down the groove with infectious rhythm during their Iowa Arts Festival performance. Her booming low end helped drive the band’s signature New Orleans sound.
The Original Pinettes Brass Band
IOWA CITY, IOWA – JUNE 6, 2025: Members of The Original Pinettes Brass Band bring dance, laughter, and fierce musicianship to the stage during their Iowa Arts Festival performance. The all-female ensemble turned the night into a party, blending tight rhythms with a whole lot of soul.
