The Quartet

Southern Tradition has been singing together since 1999. We are all from the New Orleans metropolitan area. Our passion is singing for fun. We perform everywhere from Mardi Gras Ball Masques, Hornets NBA games, Saints NFL games, charity events and church services. Our quartet occasionally hosts our own productions. Southern Tradition can be hired for events or private functions.

Hansen Eschete (Tenor)

Hansen is a lifelong musician. He directs the music at his church, St. John Bosco. He is married and has two girls. Hansen is the director of a medical testing lab. The Westbank is where they call home.

Karl Hanson (Bass)

Karl is a musical newbie, having started singing in 1996. To the dismay of many, he is now obsessed with singing, never letting mediocrity stand in his way. "If my wife and three kids can tolerate it, so can you!" is his motto. Karl is a Family Medicine physician and practices acceptable hygeine.

Joe Jacquat (Baritone)

Joe often serves as directeor for the Mardi Gras Chorus. He bears a striking resemblance to Elvis if you close your eyes. Mr. Jacquat (we petitioned to have his name correctly spelled) is blessed with a spouse and two girls. He is employed and will one day own an engineering firm.

Johnnie Oufnac (Lead)

Johnnie is a barber. We all thought it was a rule to have a barber in a barbershop quartet, so we had to pick one. It was too late when we found out it was a lie! Johnnie is our lead and has been singing barbershop since 1995. He and his wife live on the Westbank.