The High-Hat Second Line was assembled to meet the need for better, and more authentic New Orleans music in Chicago . From 1920's Jazz to the bombastic beats of Rebirth Brass Band, the current members of High-Hat Second Line are veterans of some of the best Midwest brass bands and jazz groups.

Born at the gone, but not forgotten, High-Hat Club on Irving Park Road in Chicago the High-Hat Second Line continues to entertain audiences in Chicagoland.

Saxophone/Vocals - Tim Koelling

Trombone/Vocals - Ryan Christianson

Sousaphone - William Russell

The High-Hat Second Line family of all-star performers includes:

Joe Goltz - Trombone, Ben Bell Bern - Trumpet, Pete Nocito - Drums, Amir Gray - Tuba, Joe Clark - Trumpet, Andrew Green - Drums, Mike Hogg - Sousaphone, Jon Rarick - Trumpet, Nils Higdon - Drums, Katie Hickey - Trombone, Mario Abney - Trumpet, Nils Higdon - Drums, Peter Charles Issac - Sousaphone, Gustavo Cortinas - Drums