Equinox Orchestra to Host Mardi Gras Concert in Savannah

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra brings the spirit of New Orleans to District Live this Friday.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, a nationally recognized swing band founded by Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson, is hosting a Mardi Gras-themed concert called 'The Spirit of New Orleans: A Soulful Celebration' at District Live in Savannah, Georgia on Friday, February 20th.

Why it matters

The Equinox Orchestra's concert aims to keep the festive Mardi Gras spirit alive in Savannah, a city with a vibrant music and arts scene. As transplants from Louisiana, the band's founders hope to share their musical roots with the local community.

The details

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, a swing band led by Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson, will be performing a special Mardi Gras-themed concert at District Live in Savannah this Friday. The show, titled 'The Spirit of New Orleans: A Soulful Celebration', will feature the band's unique blend of New Orleans-inspired jazz and soul music.

  • The concert will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson founded the Equinox Orchestra 20 years ago after moving from Louisiana to Savannah.

The players

Fabulous Equinox Orchestra

A nationally recognized swing band founded by Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson.

Jeremy Davis

Co-founder and member of the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, who moved from Louisiana to Savannah 20 years ago.

Clay Johnson

Co-founder and member of the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, who moved from Louisiana to Savannah 20 years ago.

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What they’re saying

“New Orleans spice delivered by the soul of a big band.”

— Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson, Co-founders, Fabulous Equinox Orchestra (WTOC)

What’s next

Tickets for the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra's Mardi Gras concert at District Live are available on the band's website, https://equinoxorchestra.com/.

The takeaway

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra's Mardi Gras concert in Savannah celebrates the musical heritage of its Louisiana-born founders and promises to bring the festive spirit of New Orleans to the local community.