Stanton Moore is playing the Mint every Wednesday this month, with a stellar lineup of guests and exclusive drum clinics before each show.  Before New Orleans residents get too excited, however, we’ll note that it’s the Mint in L.A., not the Mint in LA. But if you do find yourself in Los Angeles this month, you have a chance to see one of this city’s best drummers with some first-class jamming partners.

New Orleans drummer, Stanton Moore begins weekly series at The Mint in Los Angeles this month.

Moore begins his residency tonight (Wednesday) with B3 organ man Wil Blades and original Meters guitarist Leo Nocentelli. Blades will return for further shows this month, and Moore’s other guests will include Dumpstaphunk leader Ivan Neville, keyboard man Marco Benevento, guitarist Will Bernard and percussionist Mike Dillon, who also plays with Moore in Garage a Trois. Moore will hold his clinics beginning at 7pm for every show but tonight’s; the shows begin at 9pm. Los Angeles residents can peruse the list below, everyone else can hope that the tapers’ network does its job.

July 3:  With Wil Blades and Leo Nocentelli

July 10:  With Wil Blades and Mike Dillon

July 17: With Wil Blades and Ivan Neville

July 24:  With Wil Blades and Will Bernard

July 31: Stanton Moore/Marco Benevento Duo