The Walrus is not your typical Beatles tribute band. There are no wigs, no fake accents, no gimmicks. Just 4 of New Orleans’ top-flight players performing some of the best songs ever written, purely for the love of the music.
Whether it’s Beatlemania-era standards like “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” mid-60 psychedelia such as “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,” rockers like “I Saw Her Standing There,” or introspective ballads like “Blackbird,” The Walrus delivers faithful renditions of Beatles classics, but with a touch of their own flair, as only 4 of New Orleans’ finest musicians can. Bassist David Pomerleau (Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes, The Desert Nudes) and guitarist Jonathan Pretus (ex-Cowboy Mouth, The Breton Sound) share lead vocal duties, while guitarist Felix Wohlleben (Jenn Howard Band) covers George Harrison’s classic lead parts with precision and finesse. Andre Bohren (also of Johnny Sketch, The Desert Nudes) adds a third vocal to the mix, while also playing keys and drums simultaneously on songs like “Don’t Let Me Down,” a party trick none of the Beatles ever had to pull off live.
The Walrus existed mainly as an occasional side project for the members, playing on average 2-3 times a year for private parties and corporate events. During the 2020 COVID pandemic, with members of their respective bands trapped in other cities, the band began performing porch concerts around New Orleans, outdoors, giving people a chance to enjoy live music in a socially distant, safe way. One show turned into two, two turned into 4, and by 2022, as the world opened up, the band found themselves in demand, selling out world-famous Tipitina’s in New Orleans, traveling around the Southeast, headlining festivals in Southern California, and classic venues around the Gulf Coast. In 2025, the band received a grant from the Threadhead Cultural Foundation to record an album of their own arrangements of Beatles classics, which they aim to release in 2026.
The band has thrilled audiences all over the country, performing at festivals, sold-out club shows, corporate events, and private events of all types. The Walrus faithfully brings the music of The Beatles to life with each performance, putting smiles on the faces of audiences here, there, and everywhere.
“Hands down, one of the BEST Beatles bands I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a lot of ‘em. Do yourself a favor and see The Walrus.”
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All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
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Tickets will be reserved for 20 minutes while you complete your purchase
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We strongly urge all patrons to purchase tickets through the official ticketing channel via our website www.dixiecenter.org or the Dixie Center Box Office. Tickets obtained from other sources may be stolen or counterfeit and will not be honored. We cannot be responsible for tickets purchased through unauthorized third parties.
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It is against Dixie Center policy to take audio or visual recordings without the express permission of The Dixie Center. Flash photography is forbidden. Violators may be ejected without a refund.
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Cell phones and paging devices must be silenced and cannot be used during a performance.
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What some parents believe is acceptable and appropriate for their children, others may find objectionable. We urge parents who plan on bringing children to research the production before ordering to decide what is appropriate based on personal family values and standards.
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Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the theater. Anyone caught in violation of this policy may be ejected without a refund.
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For the protection of our patrons, theater managers, and private security personnel are on duty for all performances. Patrons and their belongings are subject to inspection upon entry
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