The Bomb Squad will make its first appearance in New Orleans this spring during JazzFest. The eight-piece funk-rock outfit, which is now fronted by 2006 American Idol finalist Brenna Gethers, will appear at the French Quarters Hi-Ho Lounge on May 1. The groups upcoming Big Easy gig is part of its southeast tour, which kicks off April 27 in Richmond, VA and makes stops in Nashville, Johnson City, TN, Raleigh, Wilmington, NC, and Charleston, SC. As of press time, the groups tour is scheduled to conclude May 6 at Arlington, VAs Iota.