Hey Everybody,
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN....It's another Wednesday on the Point from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE..Take the ferry right over to the concert tonight and head to the Gulf Pizza (446 Pelican) for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review with special guest Philip Melancon to celebrate tonight's theme...Family Fun Day! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Tonight is also the Mission to Musicians Concert Series at St. Anna's Episcopal Church, Parish Hall (1313 Esplanade Ave.) featuring Doc Otis and the Junker Jazz Allstars at 7:30 pm. The gospel healing Mass and medical services for musicians take place at 6:30 pm.....Dinner and resources are free for musicians (suggested donation $10)....All proceeds benefit the Mission to Musicians Fund!
And of course you got more music!
You can head on down to the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) for the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm.
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with The Tom Paines for the early show at 7:00 pm (no cover)! And hang out for Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
If you're already in the Marigy (or even if you're not) head down to Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for a double dose of Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review's weekly show at 10:00 pm!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire! Until tomorrow....
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Tequila Tuesday!!
Happy Tuesday Everybody,
It's another wet one (but hey, that's keepin' it cool).....there's lots of good stuff to do today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even get some lunch! Emeril's restaurants' month-long farm to fork celebration continues this Tuesday with yummy food from Emeril's Delmonico under the GPS tent. Come by for opal-basil macerated peaches with crème fraiche, chilled local melon soup with Louisiana crab meat, Creole tomato gazpacho with mint oil, and roasted tomato tapenade with housemade capocollo crustino...now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Join Broussards Restaurant (819 Rue Conti) for "Tequila, Trumpets & Dinner" tonight!! Before dinner gets started enjoy cocktails at 7pm in the courtyard, featuring Tequila classics: ~ The Margarita ~ The Tequila Sunrise ~ The Paloma ...Dinner seating is at 7:30 and check out this menu!! Seafood Cerviche, Lime flavored Seafood Cerviche martini with Herradura Tequila and citrus Julienne, Almond Crusted Grouper, Lemon orange-roasted, Almond Crusted Grouperwith Anejo Tequila lime rice and truffle butter, Aged sipping Tequila - Herradura Reposado & El Jimador Anejo along with Tequila sorbet with fresh berries and James Andrews and the Crescent City All Starts will be there for your musical enjoyment...all this for only $45!! Give Broussards a call for more info and to book your reservations - 581-3866.
For more music fun....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing John Mooney!! Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come early to get a good seat.
You can also head on over to Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 AP Tureaud) at about 8:30ish and get down to the sounds of Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers...there's really no better place to spend your Tuesday night and have a few drinks to celebrate!
If you're lookin' for some Rockin' and Bowlin' and some good food too...Have some dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn..where you'll get some yummy food and a discounted ticket to Rock 'N Bowl...right next door!! It's Brother Tyrone and Mindbenders tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
For your early and late night evening pleasure you need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar tonight on Oak Street...There's an early show for Shuck Nite featuring 3 Piece Spicy at 7:00 pm...and stay on through for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad you stayed up late for this show!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
It's another wet one (but hey, that's keepin' it cool).....there's lots of good stuff to do today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even get some lunch! Emeril's restaurants' month-long farm to fork celebration continues this Tuesday with yummy food from Emeril's Delmonico under the GPS tent. Come by for opal-basil macerated peaches with crème fraiche, chilled local melon soup with Louisiana crab meat, Creole tomato gazpacho with mint oil, and roasted tomato tapenade with housemade capocollo crustino...now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Join Broussards Restaurant (819 Rue Conti) for "Tequila, Trumpets & Dinner" tonight!! Before dinner gets started enjoy cocktails at 7pm in the courtyard, featuring Tequila classics: ~ The Margarita ~ The Tequila Sunrise ~ The Paloma ...Dinner seating is at 7:30 and check out this menu!! Seafood Cerviche, Lime flavored Seafood Cerviche martini with Herradura Tequila and citrus Julienne, Almond Crusted Grouper, Lemon orange-roasted, Almond Crusted Grouperwith Anejo Tequila lime rice and truffle butter, Aged sipping Tequila - Herradura Reposado & El Jimador Anejo along with Tequila sorbet with fresh berries and James Andrews and the Crescent City All Starts will be there for your musical enjoyment...all this for only $45!! Give Broussards a call for more info and to book your reservations - 581-3866.
For more music fun....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing John Mooney!! Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come early to get a good seat.
You can also head on over to Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 AP Tureaud) at about 8:30ish and get down to the sounds of Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers...there's really no better place to spend your Tuesday night and have a few drinks to celebrate!
If you're lookin' for some Rockin' and Bowlin' and some good food too...Have some dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn..where you'll get some yummy food and a discounted ticket to Rock 'N Bowl...right next door!! It's Brother Tyrone and Mindbenders tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
For your early and late night evening pleasure you need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar tonight on Oak Street...There's an early show for Shuck Nite featuring 3 Piece Spicy at 7:00 pm...and stay on through for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad you stayed up late for this show!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday Fun!!
Happy Monday Everybody!
It's another HOT Monday so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee and take in the breeze, and while you're there be sure to stop at the River Shack Tavern at 7:00 pm for some really GOOD red beans and rice, and the cool sounds of Amanda Walker.
Get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have musical legend Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
Stayin' in Mid-City...then you need to go by the Banks Street Bar for some free red beans (every Monday - I might add) and celebrate the return of one of my favorite bands Frogs Gone Fishin' at 10:00 pm!! This is a great way to beat those Monday back to work blues!
Keep out the heat and spend some time on the Avenue at The Columns....There's gonna be David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame and while you're enjoying the sounds have a refreshing adult beverage and this will surely start your evening off right!
If you're headed to the Quarter go down to hear another amazing early show with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse show starts around 8:00 pm...with NO COVER!
If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge on St. Claude and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat early for this great line-up of music....Vince Carr at 4:00 pm, Dominic Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Have a great Monday and stay cool...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow
It's another HOT Monday so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee and take in the breeze, and while you're there be sure to stop at the River Shack Tavern at 7:00 pm for some really GOOD red beans and rice, and the cool sounds of Amanda Walker.
Get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have musical legend Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
Stayin' in Mid-City...then you need to go by the Banks Street Bar for some free red beans (every Monday - I might add) and celebrate the return of one of my favorite bands Frogs Gone Fishin' at 10:00 pm!! This is a great way to beat those Monday back to work blues!
Keep out the heat and spend some time on the Avenue at The Columns....There's gonna be David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame and while you're enjoying the sounds have a refreshing adult beverage and this will surely start your evening off right!
If you're headed to the Quarter go down to hear another amazing early show with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse show starts around 8:00 pm...with NO COVER!
If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge on St. Claude and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat early for this great line-up of music....Vince Carr at 4:00 pm, Dominic Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Have a great Monday and stay cool...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Crabs, Hot Sauce and Music!!
Happy Sunday Everybody,
Hope you've been having a most excellent weekend!
It's the last day of the Lacombe Crab Fest (Hwy 190 and N 12th Street) with yummy food, fun rides and check out the music schedule!
12:00 - 1:45 Zion Harmonizers
2:00 - 4:00 Christian Serpas & Ghost Town
4:30 - 6:30 Witness
7:00 - 9:00 Rockin Dopsie
Don't miss out on this one!!
It's the second day for the best and brightest of the Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food community will be displaying and sampling their award winning products right here in the heart of Hot Sauce Country – the place where people sure know their food. There’s gonna be party going on down here!!!! With the Saints winning the Super Bowl, the Who Dat Nation is alive and kickin’ so come join the food and fun at the 1st Annual NOLA Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food Show. There will be products to suite everyone. If you want to take on the hottest thing you have ever tried, this will be the place for you ranging from sauces and other products made from the hottest pepper in the world to flaming hot extracts, come give it a try – if you dare. We will also have BBQ sauces, dip mixes, seasonings, soup and Cajun mixes and so much more. Tickets are just $5.00 and the fest goes on from 9:00 to 5:00 pm at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner....AYEEEEEEEEE.!!!!
Today be sure to check ou the 10th Independence Day Music Festival for the Trinity Concert Series (1329 Jackson Ave.) from 3:00 to 6:00 pm with over 100 patriotic performers!! This year's festival will feature color guard, procession of Veterans, rousing patriotic music by John Philip Sousa, and other favorite American composers performed by the NAVY BAND, at 3 pm; The Pfister Sisters, at 4 pm, the Crescent City Big Band, at 5 pm, Albinas Prizgintas, organist, on the magnificent 5000 pipes Trinity organ, (one of the organs jewel of the South!) throughout the concert afternoon....the Duo Father and Son Albinas & Albinas Jehan & Friends between 4:30 at 5:00 pm, the Choir of Trinity Church, Wall Street (NYC), between 4:15 and 4:30 pm,The Yellowdog Prophet Choir between 4:30 pm and 5 pm, Dancer/Grand Marshal Jennifer Jones will lead a second line...before 6 pm....and who knows what other surprises...everyone is invited to a reception at the end of the program (around or soon after 6 pm !)
Have a great Sunday and for even more fun be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Hope you've been having a most excellent weekend!
It's the last day of the Lacombe Crab Fest (Hwy 190 and N 12th Street) with yummy food, fun rides and check out the music schedule!
12:00 - 1:45 Zion Harmonizers
2:00 - 4:00 Christian Serpas & Ghost Town
4:30 - 6:30 Witness
7:00 - 9:00 Rockin Dopsie
Don't miss out on this one!!
It's the second day for the best and brightest of the Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food community will be displaying and sampling their award winning products right here in the heart of Hot Sauce Country – the place where people sure know their food. There’s gonna be party going on down here!!!! With the Saints winning the Super Bowl, the Who Dat Nation is alive and kickin’ so come join the food and fun at the 1st Annual NOLA Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food Show. There will be products to suite everyone. If you want to take on the hottest thing you have ever tried, this will be the place for you ranging from sauces and other products made from the hottest pepper in the world to flaming hot extracts, come give it a try – if you dare. We will also have BBQ sauces, dip mixes, seasonings, soup and Cajun mixes and so much more. Tickets are just $5.00 and the fest goes on from 9:00 to 5:00 pm at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner....AYEEEEEEEEE.!!!!
Today be sure to check ou the 10th Independence Day Music Festival for the Trinity Concert Series (1329 Jackson Ave.) from 3:00 to 6:00 pm with over 100 patriotic performers!! This year's festival will feature color guard, procession of Veterans, rousing patriotic music by John Philip Sousa, and other favorite American composers performed by the NAVY BAND, at 3 pm; The Pfister Sisters, at 4 pm, the Crescent City Big Band, at 5 pm, Albinas Prizgintas, organist, on the magnificent 5000 pipes Trinity organ, (one of the organs jewel of the South!) throughout the concert afternoon....the Duo Father and Son Albinas & Albinas Jehan & Friends between 4:30 at 5:00 pm, the Choir of Trinity Church, Wall Street (NYC), between 4:15 and 4:30 pm,The Yellowdog Prophet Choir between 4:30 pm and 5 pm, Dancer/Grand Marshal Jennifer Jones will lead a second line...before 6 pm....and who knows what other surprises...everyone is invited to a reception at the end of the program (around or soon after 6 pm !)
Have a great Sunday and for even more fun be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
USA! USA! USA!
Happy Saturday Everybody,
Be sure to find your favorite watering hole this afternoon to watch the USA soccer team kick Ghana today at 1:30 pm!!
The best and brightest of the Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food community will be displaying and sampling their award winning products right here in the heart of Hot Sauce Country – the place where people sure know their food. There’s gonna be party going on down here!!!! With the Saints winning the Super Bowl, the Who Dat Nation is alive and kickin’ so come join the food and fun at the 1st Annual NOLA Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food Show. There will be products to suite everyone. If you want to take on the hottest thing you have ever tried, this will be the place for you ranging from sauces and other products made from the hottest pepper in the world to flaming hot extracts, come give it a try – if you dare. We will also have BBQ sauces, dip mixes, seasonings, soup and cajun mixes and so much more. Tickets are just $5.00 and the fest goes on this Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 5:00 pm at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner....AYEEEEEEEEE.!!!!
It's also the Arts Market of New Orleans at Palmer Park (corner of S. Claiborne and S. Carrollton from 10 am to 4:00 pm today!! Free and open to the public! Whether you're looking for metal art by Travis Linde, traditional handmade belts by Bob Friedrich of Crescent Belt, or a "Trish Fish" made of recycled materials by debris artist Trish Ransom this month's Arts Market of New Orleans has something for everyone. Choose from glass, metal, wood and leather art to paintings, photographs, yard decor and more created by more than 100 of the region's best artists. Plus live music, food and drink from your favorite local restaurants, and exciting and educational kid's activities.
It's the Summer Wine Festival...tonight at Canal Place..It's "Everything French" hosted by the French American Chamber of Commerce. There will be fifteen local restaurants and plenty of libations from 6:00 to 9:00 pm tonight! Tickets are $45 for members and $55 for non members..it promises to be a wonderful evening!
Have a great day and be sure to check out the WWOZ livewire and the GratisNOLA calendar for all kinds of fun going on this Saturday!!
Be sure to find your favorite watering hole this afternoon to watch the USA soccer team kick Ghana today at 1:30 pm!!
The best and brightest of the Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food community will be displaying and sampling their award winning products right here in the heart of Hot Sauce Country – the place where people sure know their food. There’s gonna be party going on down here!!!! With the Saints winning the Super Bowl, the Who Dat Nation is alive and kickin’ so come join the food and fun at the 1st Annual NOLA Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food Show. There will be products to suite everyone. If you want to take on the hottest thing you have ever tried, this will be the place for you ranging from sauces and other products made from the hottest pepper in the world to flaming hot extracts, come give it a try – if you dare. We will also have BBQ sauces, dip mixes, seasonings, soup and cajun mixes and so much more. Tickets are just $5.00 and the fest goes on this Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 5:00 pm at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner....AYEEEEEEEEE.!!!!
It's also the Arts Market of New Orleans at Palmer Park (corner of S. Claiborne and S. Carrollton from 10 am to 4:00 pm today!! Free and open to the public! Whether you're looking for metal art by Travis Linde, traditional handmade belts by Bob Friedrich of Crescent Belt, or a "Trish Fish" made of recycled materials by debris artist Trish Ransom this month's Arts Market of New Orleans has something for everyone. Choose from glass, metal, wood and leather art to paintings, photographs, yard decor and more created by more than 100 of the region's best artists. Plus live music, food and drink from your favorite local restaurants, and exciting and educational kid's activities.
It's the Summer Wine Festival...tonight at Canal Place..It's "Everything French" hosted by the French American Chamber of Commerce. There will be fifteen local restaurants and plenty of libations from 6:00 to 9:00 pm tonight! Tickets are $45 for members and $55 for non members..it promises to be a wonderful evening!
Have a great day and be sure to check out the WWOZ livewire and the GratisNOLA calendar for all kinds of fun going on this Saturday!!
Friday, June 25, 2010
TGIF and a Bingo! Show
Good Morning Everybody,
I hope you're ready for the weekend!!
Head on down to the Audubon Zoo today from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for the 3rd Annual Asante Festival with entertainment by by Kourtney Heart, Young Fellas Brass Band and many more!!
You can get your evening started off right with a little wine tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) with the Friday Free for All from 6 to 8:00 pm. Monica Bourgeois from Neat Wines will be in the shop for our Free Friday tasting presenting 4 wines from her portfolio. And even though we haven't nailed down the line up yet, if it's from Neat and Monica is pouring, you know it is going to be a great tasting! Don't miss Chef Dan Esses dishing out his delicious tapas plates for $5.
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Casual Baby at 4:00 pm, Jumbo Shrimp at 6:00 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with Sasha Masakowski at 7:00 pm, Fredy Omar con su Banda at 10:30 pm, We Are 1 Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns at 6:00 and stay on for The Bayou Ramblers at 10:00 pm!
Head on down to the Maison (508 Frenchmen) at 7:30 for Some Like it Hot...and you'll appreciate the great drinks and the NO COVER!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) continues with the New Orleans Bingo! Show....show starts up about 10ish...it's gonna be good one!
Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wine, Crafts and Body Sushi!
Good Morning Everbody!
There is mucho stuff going on today, so let me get down to it!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City, and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Come by La Cote Brasserie (700 Tchoupitoulas) this evening from 5:30 to 8:30 for the Cocktails and Colleagues Event sponsored by StayLocal.org! There will be amazing drink specials and complimentary appetizers prepared by Chef Chuck Subra and don't forget the free valet parking!!
Sip, Mix and Mingle...Roosevelt Style! Join The Roosevelt Hotel (123 Baronne) this Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a special event, featuring cocktail specials by Herradura Tequila and Southern Comfort, and music by DJ Damion Yancy! Take in the view and enjoy the scene while mingling with New Orleans elite at the newly opened Rooftop Bar at The Roosevelt!
There's an art show and mojito's at Partysist (200 Metairie Road) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm tonight! Join Partysist for a summer celebration and pick up some fabulous art...fresh mint mojito making, a wandering tapas station, and purchase some excellent bottles of wine!
Come join the New Orleans Craft Mafia tonight from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at THE FACTORY (8314 Oak Street) to celebrate their 5th birthday!! Cinco de Craft Mafioso is a celebration of all things crafty. The event is FREE and open to all ages, and will feature free craft workshops, including t-shirt recycling and screen-printing. Bring your old t-shirts in and revamp them....they'll show you how to breathe new life into your old tees! The event will also feature a crafty marketplace with handmade goods by members of the New Orleans Craft Mafia, as well as music and snacks. Be sure to stop by for FREE beer (while it lasts!) and get there early because the first 20 guests will receive a FREE New Orleans Craft Mafia tote bag filled with handmade goodies!
Be sure to go by Sake Cafe later tonight (2830 Magazine) for the Ed Hardy Vodka Body Sushi Launch Party at 10:30 pm!! There will be FREE Ed Hardy Vodka and complimentary sushi! Don't miss out on the fun!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great Thursday!
There is mucho stuff going on today, so let me get down to it!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City, and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Come by La Cote Brasserie (700 Tchoupitoulas) this evening from 5:30 to 8:30 for the Cocktails and Colleagues Event sponsored by StayLocal.org! There will be amazing drink specials and complimentary appetizers prepared by Chef Chuck Subra and don't forget the free valet parking!!
Sip, Mix and Mingle...Roosevelt Style! Join The Roosevelt Hotel (123 Baronne) this Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a special event, featuring cocktail specials by Herradura Tequila and Southern Comfort, and music by DJ Damion Yancy! Take in the view and enjoy the scene while mingling with New Orleans elite at the newly opened Rooftop Bar at The Roosevelt!
There's an art show and mojito's at Partysist (200 Metairie Road) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm tonight! Join Partysist for a summer celebration and pick up some fabulous art...fresh mint mojito making, a wandering tapas station, and purchase some excellent bottles of wine!
Come join the New Orleans Craft Mafia tonight from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at THE FACTORY (8314 Oak Street) to celebrate their 5th birthday!! Cinco de Craft Mafioso is a celebration of all things crafty. The event is FREE and open to all ages, and will feature free craft workshops, including t-shirt recycling and screen-printing. Bring your old t-shirts in and revamp them....they'll show you how to breathe new life into your old tees! The event will also feature a crafty marketplace with handmade goods by members of the New Orleans Craft Mafia, as well as music and snacks. Be sure to stop by for FREE beer (while it lasts!) and get there early because the first 20 guests will receive a FREE New Orleans Craft Mafia tote bag filled with handmade goodies!
Be sure to go by Sake Cafe later tonight (2830 Magazine) for the Ed Hardy Vodka Body Sushi Launch Party at 10:30 pm!! There will be FREE Ed Hardy Vodka and complimentary sushi! Don't miss out on the fun!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
It's a Funky Wednesday on this St. John's Eve!
Good Morning Everybody,
What's going on this St. John's Eve.....
It's another Wednesday on the Point from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE..Take the ferry right over to the concert tonight and head to the Crown & Anchor (200 Pelican) for Dr. Gonzeaux to celebrate tonight's theme...Funky Wednesday! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
If you're looking for some wine to taste in a unique setting you need to head out to the New Orleans Fairgrounds from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for the first "Tastings at the Track" event of the year sponsored by Dorignacs. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample more than two dozen wines from top Oregon and Washington state producers. Varietals to be showcased include chenin blanc, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, zinfandael and more. This casual, reception style tasting will also feature a selection of cheeses and wine experts who will discuss and answer wine related questions. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at Dorignac's (710 Veterans Blvd in Metairie). Tickets will be available at the door if the event is not sold-out.
Don't forget today is St. John's Eve...so celebrate this evening with the annual St. John's Eve Headwashing Ceremony on the footbridge over Bayou St. John (near Cabrini High School) from 7:00 to 1030 pm. There will be a headwashing ceremony (form of Vodou baptism) dedicated to Marie Laveau Wear all white and bring a white scarf or rag for your head (It will get dirty.) Also, be sure to bring an offering for Marie Laveau; she likes flowers, blue and white candles, Creole foods, hair ribbons and hair dressing supplies, or Vodou-esque items - Voodoo dolls, potions, gris-gris bags, or images of Marie Laveau.
And of course you got more music!
You can head on down to the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) for the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm.
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with The Tom Paines for the early show at 7:00 pm (no cover)! And hang out for Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
If you're already in the Marigy (or even if you're not) you should head down to Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review's weekly show at 10:00 pm...it's always a fun one!
It's gonna be a lovely night in NOLA....so go check out your favorite New Orleans haunts, and the WWOZ Livewire for more fun stuff to do! Until tomorrow....
What's going on this St. John's Eve.....
It's another Wednesday on the Point from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE..Take the ferry right over to the concert tonight and head to the Crown & Anchor (200 Pelican) for Dr. Gonzeaux to celebrate tonight's theme...Funky Wednesday! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
If you're looking for some wine to taste in a unique setting you need to head out to the New Orleans Fairgrounds from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for the first "Tastings at the Track" event of the year sponsored by Dorignacs. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample more than two dozen wines from top Oregon and Washington state producers. Varietals to be showcased include chenin blanc, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, zinfandael and more. This casual, reception style tasting will also feature a selection of cheeses and wine experts who will discuss and answer wine related questions. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at Dorignac's (710 Veterans Blvd in Metairie). Tickets will be available at the door if the event is not sold-out.
Don't forget today is St. John's Eve...so celebrate this evening with the annual St. John's Eve Headwashing Ceremony on the footbridge over Bayou St. John (near Cabrini High School) from 7:00 to 1030 pm. There will be a headwashing ceremony (form of Vodou baptism) dedicated to Marie Laveau Wear all white and bring a white scarf or rag for your head (It will get dirty.) Also, be sure to bring an offering for Marie Laveau; she likes flowers, blue and white candles, Creole foods, hair ribbons and hair dressing supplies, or Vodou-esque items - Voodoo dolls, potions, gris-gris bags, or images of Marie Laveau.
And of course you got more music!
You can head on down to the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) for the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm.
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with The Tom Paines for the early show at 7:00 pm (no cover)! And hang out for Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
If you're already in the Marigy (or even if you're not) you should head down to Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review's weekly show at 10:00 pm...it's always a fun one!
It's gonna be a lovely night in NOLA....so go check out your favorite New Orleans haunts, and the WWOZ Livewire for more fun stuff to do! Until tomorrow....
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Wine for the Gulf and More Fun!
Happy Tuesday Everybody,
It's a rainy one..but there's lots of good stuff to do today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even get some lunch! Emeril's restaurants' month-long farm to fork celebration continues this Tuesday with yummy food from Emeril's under the GPS tent. Come by for Belle Ecorce goat cheese cake with fresh herbs and roasted red pepper coulis, Johnsdale Farms tomato gazpacho, house made wild boar sausage with okra stew, grilled green tomato with Gulf shrimp remoulade...now that sounds delicious!
This afternoon and evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Bouche (840 Tchoupitoulas) is holding its 1st Annual Wine Tasting Charity Event from 6:00 to 9:00 pm tonight. Tickets will be sold for $15 in advance or at the door, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Gulf Seafood Industry. So Come and enjoy over 25 Wines from around the World paired with spreads to delight your palette!!
After the Bouche event....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing John Mooney...(hey, he was just on Treme' this past Sunday)! Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come early to get a good seat.
You can also head on over to Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 AP Tureaud) at about 8:30ish and get down to the sounds of Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers...there's really no better place to spend your Tuesday night and have a few drinks to celebrate!
If you're lookin' for some Rockin' and Bowlin' and some good food too...Have some dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn..where you'll get some yummy food and a discounted ticket to Rock 'N Bowl...right next door!! It's Little Freddie King tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
For your early and late night evening pleasure you need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar tonight on Oak Street...There's an early show for Shuck Nite featuring 3 Piece Spicy at 7:00 pm...and stay on through for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad you stayed up late for this show!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
It's a rainy one..but there's lots of good stuff to do today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even get some lunch! Emeril's restaurants' month-long farm to fork celebration continues this Tuesday with yummy food from Emeril's under the GPS tent. Come by for Belle Ecorce goat cheese cake with fresh herbs and roasted red pepper coulis, Johnsdale Farms tomato gazpacho, house made wild boar sausage with okra stew, grilled green tomato with Gulf shrimp remoulade...now that sounds delicious!
This afternoon and evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Bouche (840 Tchoupitoulas) is holding its 1st Annual Wine Tasting Charity Event from 6:00 to 9:00 pm tonight. Tickets will be sold for $15 in advance or at the door, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Gulf Seafood Industry. So Come and enjoy over 25 Wines from around the World paired with spreads to delight your palette!!
After the Bouche event....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing John Mooney...(hey, he was just on Treme' this past Sunday)! Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come early to get a good seat.
You can also head on over to Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 AP Tureaud) at about 8:30ish and get down to the sounds of Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers...there's really no better place to spend your Tuesday night and have a few drinks to celebrate!
If you're lookin' for some Rockin' and Bowlin' and some good food too...Have some dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn..where you'll get some yummy food and a discounted ticket to Rock 'N Bowl...right next door!! It's Little Freddie King tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
For your early and late night evening pleasure you need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar tonight on Oak Street...There's an early show for Shuck Nite featuring 3 Piece Spicy at 7:00 pm...and stay on through for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad you stayed up late for this show!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Celebrate the Summer Solstice!!
Happy Monday Everybody...Let's see what's goin' on this first official day of Summer!
Featured Monday Fun and Music
It's another HOT Monday so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee and take in the breeze, and while you're there be sure to stop at the River Shack Tavern at 7:00 pm for some really GOOD red beans and rice, and the cool sounds of Amanda Walker.
Get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have musical legend Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
Stayin' in Mid-City...then you need to go by the Banks Street Bar for some free red beans (every Monday - I might add) and the rockin' sounds of The N'Awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm. This is a great way to beat those Monday back to work blues!
Keep out the heat and spend some time on the Avenue at The Columns....There's gonna be David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame and while you're enjoying the sounds have a refreshing mojito...this will surely start your evening off right!
If you're headed to the Quarter go down to hear another amazing early show with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse show starts around 8:00 pm...with NO COVER!
If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge on St. Claude and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat early for this great line-up of bands, Casual Baby at 4:00 pm, Dominic Grillo & The Frenchmen St. All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Have a great Monday and, as always, check out WWOZ Livewire for more music and fun stuff....until tomorrow.
Featured Monday Fun and Music
It's another HOT Monday so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee and take in the breeze, and while you're there be sure to stop at the River Shack Tavern at 7:00 pm for some really GOOD red beans and rice, and the cool sounds of Amanda Walker.
Get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have musical legend Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
Stayin' in Mid-City...then you need to go by the Banks Street Bar for some free red beans (every Monday - I might add) and the rockin' sounds of The N'Awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm. This is a great way to beat those Monday back to work blues!
Keep out the heat and spend some time on the Avenue at The Columns....There's gonna be David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame and while you're enjoying the sounds have a refreshing mojito...this will surely start your evening off right!
If you're headed to the Quarter go down to hear another amazing early show with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse show starts around 8:00 pm...with NO COVER!
If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge on St. Claude and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat early for this great line-up of bands, Casual Baby at 4:00 pm, Dominic Grillo & The Frenchmen St. All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Have a great Monday and, as always, check out WWOZ Livewire for more music and fun stuff....until tomorrow.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day!!!
Good Morning Everybody...and don't forget to appreciate your Dad today!!
Here's some the fun stuff going on today...take Dad out and have a good time!
Take Dad to the museum -NOMA is FREE for Dad this Father's Day! So go on by the museum from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for Dad's special day...Spend time with the family surrounded by art and history...and don't miss the Turner painting that we won in the Superbowl bet...it goes back to Indy at the end of the month!!
Hey Everyone.... It's Carnival Time again... and that means it's Al "Carnival Time" Johnson's Birthday. Come join us for the celebration today at Vaughan's Lounge (800 Lesseps @ Dauphine) starting at 3 and going into the night. We know its Father's Day so feel free to bring Dad of course!!
It's Old School in the Park.... A Free Summer Concert today 2-7pm in Washington Square Park, 706 Elysian Fields Ave., at Royal Street 106.7 FM presents the free concert with The New Orleans String Project, Voices of Thunder, Bamboula 2000, Real Love, The Young Ones Brass Band, Greezy and the New Orleans Rhythm Section, The Fleur De Ladies Brass Band and DJ Captain Charles Bring chairs and blankets. No tents, cooler, pets, grills or glass containers.
- It's Sunday so you gotta Second Line...its the Perfect Gentlemen Father's Day Second Line from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Start: Tapp’s II Lounge. Out Washington Avenue to Magnolia Street. Left on Magnolia to Second Street.
- Stop: Teddy’s Hole in the Wall. Out Brainard Street. Right on Brainard to Baronne Street. Down Baronne St. Right to Second Street to Dryades.
- Stop: Sportsmen’s Corner. Continue out Second St. to Danneel. Left on Danneel to Washington Ave. Out Washington Ave. to Baronne St.
- Stop: Turning Point. Out Washington Ave. to St. Charles Ave. Left on St. Charles Ave. to Jackson Ave. Left on Jackson Avenue to Simon Bolivar. Left on Simon Bolivar to Washington Ave. Right on Washington Avenue.
- Don't forget it's the season finale of Treme' so be sure to watch it at your favorite local viewing party venue... and you can go by the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance) viewing party hosted by Levees.org there's gonna be free popcorn and it is good!!
- For more events check the WWOZ Livewire...have a great Father's Day!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Headin' to Grand Isle!
Good Morning and Happy Saturday!
Wake up to the best of the season's harvest every Saturday morning, when the Crescent City Farmers Market takes up residence in New Orleans' historic Warehouse District from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm! Look for the handsome mural at the William B. Reily Co. parking lot: that's where you'll find the best in fresh, locally grown produce, seafood, baked goods and much more. Come for the food, and stick around for great entertainment by local musicians, cooking demonstrations, or just to shoot the breeze with friends and the farmers, chefs and fishers who put food on the city's tables.
Find your forever friend today! It's Used Dog Pet Adoption from 2:00pm - 5:30pm at Petcetera, 3205 Magazine Street....you'll find your perfect pet in a Used Dog :) Come to Petcetera to find your new best friend from local no-kill animal rescue, Used Dogs.
Take a trip across the Lake and find the perfect gift for you, or your Dad at the Art for Madisonville - Art Market from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm located on the banks of the Tchefuncte River, feature local artists offering their work directly to the public in a beautiful outdoor location. The Art Market promotes fine art, including drawing and painting, sculpture and ceramics, photography, jewelry and SHUTTERFISH!!
The in store concerts are back at the Louisiana Music Factory today!! Mary Lasseigne at 2:00 pm, Gal Holiday at 3:00 pm and CoCo Robicheaux at 4:00 pm...The Music Factory is gonna be rockin' today, and be sure to pick up your Dad the gift of music while you're there!!
Take a trip across the Lake and find the perfect gift for you, or your Dad at the Art for Madisonville - Art Market from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm located on the banks of the Tchefuncte River, feature local artists offering their work directly to the public in a beautiful outdoor location. The Art Market promotes fine art, including drawing and painting, sculpture and ceramics, photography, jewelry and SHUTTERFISH!!
The in store concerts are back at the Louisiana Music Factory today!! Mary Lasseigne at 2:00 pm, Gal Holiday at 3:00 pm and CoCo Robicheaux at 4:00 pm...The Music Factory is gonna be rockin' today, and be sure to pick up your Dad the gift of music while you're there!!
Experience Latinola today!! This year's event will include live music and dance all day!
MAIN STAGE
1130-12 Javier Orlondo
12-1215 Honeybees (available from 12-2 for photos and autographs)
1215-1 Pan Vibrations
1-145 Patrice y Carlos
145-2 Honeybees
2-230 Ballet Cosmapa
230-245 Capoeira
245-330 Julio y Cesar
330-415 Honduran Folkloric Dance
KIDS STAGE
1130-12 Bianca San Martin- Salsa Dance Lesson
12-1230 Calliope Puppets- Bilingual Puppet Show
1230-1 Ballet Cosmapa- Nicaraguan Folkloric Dance
1-2 Curtis Pierre- Stilt Walking Lesson
2-3 Air Hugo- come meet the Hornets’ mascot!
3-3:15 Capoeira- Brazilian Martial Art
315-330 New Orleans Hispano-America- Honduran Folkloric Dance
The New Orleans Honeybees will give two dance performances and be available for photos and autographs from 12-2pm.
Plus free drop-in health screenings, information, and referrals provided by St. Anna's Medical Mobile Unit (with Spanish interpretation available), free LatiNola arts and crafts activities, free workshops in Spanish open to the public on health, finance, and our organization, lots of info on local nonprofits, and more! Make sure to stop by the LatiNola table and say hello!
1130-12 Javier Orlondo
12-1215 Honeybees (available from 12-2 for photos and autographs)
1215-1 Pan Vibrations
1-145 Patrice y Carlos
145-2 Honeybees
2-230 Ballet Cosmapa
230-245 Capoeira
245-330 Julio y Cesar
330-415 Honduran Folkloric Dance
KIDS STAGE
1130-12 Bianca San Martin- Salsa Dance Lesson
12-1230 Calliope Puppets- Bilingual Puppet Show
1230-1 Ballet Cosmapa- Nicaraguan Folkloric Dance
1-2 Curtis Pierre- Stilt Walking Lesson
2-3 Air Hugo- come meet the Hornets’ mascot!
3-3:15 Capoeira- Brazilian Martial Art
315-330 New Orleans Hispano-America- Honduran Folkloric Dance
The New Orleans Honeybees will give two dance performances and be available for photos and autographs from 12-2pm.
Plus free drop-in health screenings, information, and referrals provided by St. Anna's Medical Mobile Unit (with Spanish interpretation available), free LatiNola arts and crafts activities, free workshops in Spanish open to the public on health, finance, and our organization, lots of info on local nonprofits, and more! Make sure to stop by the LatiNola table and say hello!
PLEASE make plans to head out to Grand Isle for the “Chefs for Fishermen and Families” Event....Saturday, June 19th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m at Bridge Side Marina, 1618 Highway 1, Grand Isle, LA, 70358...Check out this list of participating restaurants!
*5 Fifty Five: Chef Mark Quitney- Fudge Farm Pork Sandwich with Spicy Coleslaw and Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
*Adolfo Garcia Restaurants: Chef Miles Prescott of RioMar, Chef Jared Ralls of La Boca and Chef Joshua Smith of a Mano and Chef/Proprietor Adolfo Garcia- Shrimp Chorizo, White Beans and Tres Leches
*Brigsten’s: Chef Frank Brigsten- Fried Catfish with Roasted Jalepeno Tartar Sauce
*Broussard’s: Chef Tory Stewart and the Preuss Family- Red Beans and Rice and Bread Pudding
*Café Giovanni: Chef Duke LoCicero
*La Cote Brasserie: Chef Chuck Subra- Duck and Andouille Gumbo and Bread Pudding
*M Bistro: Chef Matt Murphy- Chicken and Jambalaya
*MiLA: Chef Slade Rushing- Tomato and Cornbread Salad.
*Phil’s Grill: Chef Phil deGruy- Alligator Sliders
*Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group: Chef Haley Bittermann- Corporate Executive Chef, Chef Brian Katz of Redfish Grill and Chef Chris Montero of Bacco’s- Alligator Sausage and Seafood Gumbo, Grilled Crawfish Remoulade, Roasted Chicken and Rigatoni
*Shula’s: Chef Lou Sander- Lacquered Duck
*Taceaux Loceaux: Chef Maribeth del Castillo and Alex del Castillo
*Zea’s: Chef Greg Reggio
Don't miss the the 2nd Annual West Harrison Ave. Block Party this Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.... Come out and enjoy a wonderful afternoon in Lakeview... There will be an antique car & motorcycle show, lottery truck, raffle for gift certificates and a spacewalk and face painting for the kids. There will also be hot dogs, crawfish, jambalaya, chicken, pizza, gumbo, beer and soft drinks. Also featuring Benny Grunch and the Bunch from 2 - 5 p.m. and DJ John Grillot during the event.
All this fun should get your day started off right...for a complete list of musical events check out the WWOZ Livewire...Have a good one!!
Don't miss the the 2nd Annual West Harrison Ave. Block Party this Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.... Come out and enjoy a wonderful afternoon in Lakeview... There will be an antique car & motorcycle show, lottery truck, raffle for gift certificates and a spacewalk and face painting for the kids. There will also be hot dogs, crawfish, jambalaya, chicken, pizza, gumbo, beer and soft drinks. Also featuring Benny Grunch and the Bunch from 2 - 5 p.m. and DJ John Grillot during the event.
All this fun should get your day started off right...for a complete list of musical events check out the WWOZ Livewire...Have a good one!!
Friday, June 18, 2010
TGIF on Frenchmen!
Good Morning Everybody,
It's been a crazy week...and I hope you're ready for the weekend!
You can get your evening started off right with a little wine tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) with the Friday Free for All from 6 to 8:00 pm. Gabe Daigle of Select Wines is bringing Winemaker Rich Hartneberger from Midnight Cellars Winery to the shop for a tasting and bottle signing. Rich will be pouring a lineup of great Paso Robles Reds while Gabe pours some fun and refreshing whites. And as he is each and every Friday, Chef Dan Esses will be dishing out his delicious tapas plates for $5...
If you're headed to the Quarter you don't want to miss Concerts in the Courtyard with Wanda Rouzan at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal St.)...Now in its third year, Concerts in the Courtyard offer budget-friendly opportunities to enjoy a favorite New Orleans artist and cocktail in a beautiful courtyard setting. The spring series, sponsored by AOS, concludes on June 18 with music by Wanda Rouzan and cocktails by Firefly Sweet Tea. 6-8 p.m. Admission is $10 and free for THNOC members!!
Come see Bon Operatit! entertain at the site of one of America's first opera houses the singing kicks up at 7:00 pm. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society, and the first opera house in the United States. The fun and vivacious Bon Operatit! is sure to have you singing along to some of your favorite opera and musical theater hits as they perform a FREE concert at the hotel’s Puccini Bar. Valet parking is being offered at the hotel at a special $5.00 rate for those attending the event.
And since you're already hanging in the Quarter...gettin' your Hurricane on (or Rainbow drink...your choice)...you need to head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:30 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with Sasha Masakowski at 7:00 pm, Fredy Omar con su Banda at 10:30 pm, We Are 1 Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Hot Club Of New Orleans at 6:00 and stay on for The Dead Kenny G's 10:00 pm...You have to appreciate a band called the Dead Kenny G's..yes?
Head on down to the Maison (508 Frenchmen) at 7:30 for Some Like it Hot...and you'll appreciate the great drinks and the NO COVER!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with DJ Gysyphonic + Good Enough for Good Times (Rob Mercurio, Jeff Raines, Joe Ashlar & Simon Lott)...show starts up about 10ish...it's gonna be good one!
And tomorrow...PLEASE make plans to head out to Grand Isle for the “Chefs for Fishermen and Families” Event....Saturday, June 19th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m at Bridge Side Marina, 1618 Highway 1, Grand Isle, LA, 70358...Check out this list of participating restaurants!
*5 Fifty Five: Chef Mark Quitney- Fudge Farm Pork Sandwich with Spicy Coleslaw and Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
*Adolfo Garcia Restaurants: Chef Miles Prescott of RioMar, Chef Jared Ralls of La Boca and Chef Joshua Smith of a Mano and Chef/Proprietor Adolfo Garcia- Shrimp Chorizo, White Beans and Tres Leches
*Brigsten’s: Chef Frank Brigsten- Fried Catfish with Roasted Jalepeno Tartar Sauce
*Broussard’s: Chef Tory Stewart and the Preuss Family- Red Beans and Rice and Bread Pudding
*Café Giovanni: Chef Duke LoCicero
*La Cote Brasserie: Chef Chuck Subra- Duck and Andouille Gumbo and Bread Pudding
*M Bistro: Chef Matt Murphy- Chicken and Jambalaya
*MiLA: Chef Slade Rushing- Tomato and Cornbread Salad.
*Phil’s Grill: Chef Phil deGruy- Alligator Sliders
*Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group: Chef Haley Bittermann- Corporate Executive Chef, Chef Brian Katz of Redfish Grill and Chef Chris Montero of Bacco’s- Alligator Sausage and Seafood Gumbo, Grilled Crawfish Remoulade, Roasted Chicken and Rigatoni
*Shula’s: Chef Lou Sander- Lacquered Duck
*Taceaux Loceaux: Chef Maribeth del Castillo and Alex del Castillo
*Zea’s: Chef Greg Reggio
Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire!
It's been a crazy week...and I hope you're ready for the weekend!
You can get your evening started off right with a little wine tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) with the Friday Free for All from 6 to 8:00 pm. Gabe Daigle of Select Wines is bringing Winemaker Rich Hartneberger from Midnight Cellars Winery to the shop for a tasting and bottle signing. Rich will be pouring a lineup of great Paso Robles Reds while Gabe pours some fun and refreshing whites. And as he is each and every Friday, Chef Dan Esses will be dishing out his delicious tapas plates for $5...
If you're headed to the Quarter you don't want to miss Concerts in the Courtyard with Wanda Rouzan at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal St.)...Now in its third year, Concerts in the Courtyard offer budget-friendly opportunities to enjoy a favorite New Orleans artist and cocktail in a beautiful courtyard setting. The spring series, sponsored by AOS, concludes on June 18 with music by Wanda Rouzan and cocktails by Firefly Sweet Tea. 6-8 p.m. Admission is $10 and free for THNOC members!!
Come see Bon Operatit! entertain at the site of one of America's first opera houses the singing kicks up at 7:00 pm. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society, and the first opera house in the United States. The fun and vivacious Bon Operatit! is sure to have you singing along to some of your favorite opera and musical theater hits as they perform a FREE concert at the hotel’s Puccini Bar. Valet parking is being offered at the hotel at a special $5.00 rate for those attending the event.
And since you're already hanging in the Quarter...gettin' your Hurricane on (or Rainbow drink...your choice)...you need to head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:30 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with Sasha Masakowski at 7:00 pm, Fredy Omar con su Banda at 10:30 pm, We Are 1 Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Hot Club Of New Orleans at 6:00 and stay on for The Dead Kenny G's 10:00 pm...You have to appreciate a band called the Dead Kenny G's..yes?
Head on down to the Maison (508 Frenchmen) at 7:30 for Some Like it Hot...and you'll appreciate the great drinks and the NO COVER!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with DJ Gysyphonic + Good Enough for Good Times (Rob Mercurio, Jeff Raines, Joe Ashlar & Simon Lott)...show starts up about 10ish...it's gonna be good one!
And tomorrow...PLEASE make plans to head out to Grand Isle for the “Chefs for Fishermen and Families” Event....Saturday, June 19th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m at Bridge Side Marina, 1618 Highway 1, Grand Isle, LA, 70358...Check out this list of participating restaurants!
*5 Fifty Five: Chef Mark Quitney- Fudge Farm Pork Sandwich with Spicy Coleslaw and Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
*Adolfo Garcia Restaurants: Chef Miles Prescott of RioMar, Chef Jared Ralls of La Boca and Chef Joshua Smith of a Mano and Chef/Proprietor Adolfo Garcia- Shrimp Chorizo, White Beans and Tres Leches
*Brigsten’s: Chef Frank Brigsten- Fried Catfish with Roasted Jalepeno Tartar Sauce
*Broussard’s: Chef Tory Stewart and the Preuss Family- Red Beans and Rice and Bread Pudding
*Café Giovanni: Chef Duke LoCicero
*La Cote Brasserie: Chef Chuck Subra- Duck and Andouille Gumbo and Bread Pudding
*M Bistro: Chef Matt Murphy- Chicken and Jambalaya
*MiLA: Chef Slade Rushing- Tomato and Cornbread Salad.
*Phil’s Grill: Chef Phil deGruy- Alligator Sliders
*Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group: Chef Haley Bittermann- Corporate Executive Chef, Chef Brian Katz of Redfish Grill and Chef Chris Montero of Bacco’s- Alligator Sausage and Seafood Gumbo, Grilled Crawfish Remoulade, Roasted Chicken and Rigatoni
*Shula’s: Chef Lou Sander- Lacquered Duck
*Taceaux Loceaux: Chef Maribeth del Castillo and Alex del Castillo
*Zea’s: Chef Greg Reggio
Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Rebirth and Pause (Paws) for Dinner!!
Good Morning Everybody,
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some free wine to taste?? Stop by Cork and Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City, and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
It's a big show at the Ogden this evening!! The Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours starts up at 6:00 pm with the REBIRTH Brass Band and Cheeky Blakk!! So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving some yummy Mojitos!! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Lars Edegrain and the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra! The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.
You can help out your four legged friends tonight by simply going out to eat! The Louisiana SPCA's Pause for Dinner is pairing up with highly recognized restaurants from around Greater New Orleans to raise money for animal welfare in our region while attracting patrons and new clients to their business. Participating in this event is SIMPLE- just eat dinner at one of the listed restaurants. Every restaurant is donating 20% of their dinner proceeds to the Louisiana SPCA!
In addition, The George Rodrigue Foundation for the Arts (GRFA) is offering a new Blue Dog print at each participating restaurant for silent auction. The silkscreen print, titled The Three Amigos, is not available to the general public, and is only available to non-profit organizations for fundraising purposes. Proceeds will be divided between the LA/SPCA and GRFA.
Here's the list of participating restaurants:
Bistro Daisy 5831 Magazine St.
Cafe Amelie 912 Royal St.
Broussard's Restaurant 819 Rue Conti
Cafe Degas- 3127 Esplanade
Cafe Rani 2917 Magazine St.
Eat New Orleans 900 Dumaine St.
Gott Gourmet Cafe 3100 Magazine St.
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant 4920 Prytania St.
La Peniche 1940 Dauphine St.
La Petite Grocery 4238 Magazine St.
Mark Twain's Pizza Landing 2035 Metairie Rd.
Martinique Bistro 5908 Magazine St.
Meauxbar Bistro 942 N. Rampart St.
Mona Lisa Restaurant 1212 Royal St.
Pinkberry 5601 Magazine St.
Santa Fe 3201 Esplanade
Semolina- Clearview Mall 4436 Veterans Boulevard
Tomatillo's 437 Esplanade
Vega Tapas Cafe 2051 Metairie Rd.
Zoe Restaurant 333 Poydras St.
After your excellent meal...you're gonna need some more music! So check out the WWOZ Livewire for all kinds of musical fun!! And be sure to click on the new Gratis Nola New Orleans Events Calendar...for good stuff going on in the coming weeks!
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some free wine to taste?? Stop by Cork and Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City, and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
It's a big show at the Ogden this evening!! The Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours starts up at 6:00 pm with the REBIRTH Brass Band and Cheeky Blakk!! So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving some yummy Mojitos!! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Lars Edegrain and the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra! The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.
You can help out your four legged friends tonight by simply going out to eat! The Louisiana SPCA's Pause for Dinner is pairing up with highly recognized restaurants from around Greater New Orleans to raise money for animal welfare in our region while attracting patrons and new clients to their business. Participating in this event is SIMPLE- just eat dinner at one of the listed restaurants. Every restaurant is donating 20% of their dinner proceeds to the Louisiana SPCA!
In addition, The George Rodrigue Foundation for the Arts (GRFA) is offering a new Blue Dog print at each participating restaurant for silent auction. The silkscreen print, titled The Three Amigos, is not available to the general public, and is only available to non-profit organizations for fundraising purposes. Proceeds will be divided between the LA/SPCA and GRFA.
Here's the list of participating restaurants:
Bistro Daisy 5831 Magazine St.
Cafe Amelie 912 Royal St.
Broussard's Restaurant 819 Rue Conti
Cafe Degas- 3127 Esplanade
Cafe Rani 2917 Magazine St.
Eat New Orleans 900 Dumaine St.
Gott Gourmet Cafe 3100 Magazine St.
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant 4920 Prytania St.
La Peniche 1940 Dauphine St.
La Petite Grocery 4238 Magazine St.
Mark Twain's Pizza Landing 2035 Metairie Rd.
Martinique Bistro 5908 Magazine St.
Meauxbar Bistro 942 N. Rampart St.
Mona Lisa Restaurant 1212 Royal St.
Pinkberry 5601 Magazine St.
Santa Fe 3201 Esplanade
Semolina- Clearview Mall 4436 Veterans Boulevard
Tomatillo's 437 Esplanade
Vega Tapas Cafe 2051 Metairie Rd.
Zoe Restaurant 333 Poydras St.
After your excellent meal...you're gonna need some more music! So check out the WWOZ Livewire for all kinds of musical fun!! And be sure to click on the new Gratis Nola New Orleans Events Calendar...for good stuff going on in the coming weeks!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wednesdays on the Point!
Good Morning Everybody,
Just cause Wednesdays at the Square is over doesn't mean the music is going to stop...No way!
Starting today Wednesdays on the Point 2010 Summer festival concert series begins and runs through September 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for Big Sam's Funky Nation and celebrate tonight's theme...School's Out for the Summer! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Been pondering about exercising, but just can't seem to get in the groove...well tonight might be your night to get started with Sunset Swirl... Sip, Shop, Savor and Socialize! This FREE event is sponsored by Moises Wines, NOLA Pilates and Aimee Gowland Stylist...the event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Nola Pilates (6268 Vicksburg St.) in Lakeview...it's time to get fit!
If you're looking for some culture this evening there's quite a few FREE events going on at the New Orleans Museum of Art this evening....From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. head down for the Statuesque New Orleans book signing with author Ashley Merlin. Ms. Merlin presents a one-of-a-kind photographic guide to the statues of New Orleans. Meet Ms. Merlin during an exclusive book signing opportunity in NOMA's Museum Shop. From 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. there's Tai Chi and Chi Kung.....Every Wednesday, East Jefferson Wellness Center instructor Terry Rappold leads tai chi in various art galleries at NOMA. Classes are $5 and FREE for NOMA Members and East Jefferson Wellness Center Members. And last but not least starting up at 6:00 p.m. you've got the Beyond The Blues Exhibition Walk-Through. Join Museum educators and docents for a guided tour of the Beyond the Blues exhibition. This walk-through will take place each week throughout the duration of the exhibition. Meet at the information desk in the Great Hall. This event is FREE and open to the public!
And of course you got music!
Chickie Wah Wah on Canal has the Louisiana/Tex/Mex sounds of the Iguanas tonight at 8:00 pm.
You can head on down to the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) for the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm.
You'll be dancing at d.b.a. tonight with the always fun Washboard Chaz Blues Trio for the early show at 7:00 pm (no cover)! And hang out for Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
And if you're looking for a honky tonk sound...be sure to head on over to Mimi's in the Marigny tonight for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 10:00 pm...they always put on a fun show!
It's gonna be a lovely night in NOLA....so go check out your favorite New Orleans haunts, and the WWOZ Livewire for more fun stuff to do! Until tomorrow....
Just cause Wednesdays at the Square is over doesn't mean the music is going to stop...No way!
Starting today Wednesdays on the Point 2010 Summer festival concert series begins and runs through September 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for Big Sam's Funky Nation and celebrate tonight's theme...School's Out for the Summer! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Been pondering about exercising, but just can't seem to get in the groove...well tonight might be your night to get started with Sunset Swirl... Sip, Shop, Savor and Socialize! This FREE event is sponsored by Moises Wines, NOLA Pilates and Aimee Gowland Stylist...the event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Nola Pilates (6268 Vicksburg St.) in Lakeview...it's time to get fit!
If you're looking for some culture this evening there's quite a few FREE events going on at the New Orleans Museum of Art this evening....From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. head down for the Statuesque New Orleans book signing with author Ashley Merlin. Ms. Merlin presents a one-of-a-kind photographic guide to the statues of New Orleans. Meet Ms. Merlin during an exclusive book signing opportunity in NOMA's Museum Shop. From 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. there's Tai Chi and Chi Kung.....Every Wednesday, East Jefferson Wellness Center instructor Terry Rappold leads tai chi in various art galleries at NOMA. Classes are $5 and FREE for NOMA Members and East Jefferson Wellness Center Members. And last but not least starting up at 6:00 p.m. you've got the Beyond The Blues Exhibition Walk-Through. Join Museum educators and docents for a guided tour of the Beyond the Blues exhibition. This walk-through will take place each week throughout the duration of the exhibition. Meet at the information desk in the Great Hall. This event is FREE and open to the public!
And of course you got music!
Chickie Wah Wah on Canal has the Louisiana/Tex/Mex sounds of the Iguanas tonight at 8:00 pm.
You can head on down to the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) for the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm.
You'll be dancing at d.b.a. tonight with the always fun Washboard Chaz Blues Trio for the early show at 7:00 pm (no cover)! And hang out for Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
And if you're looking for a honky tonk sound...be sure to head on over to Mimi's in the Marigny tonight for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 10:00 pm...they always put on a fun show!
It's gonna be a lovely night in NOLA....so go check out your favorite New Orleans haunts, and the WWOZ Livewire for more fun stuff to do! Until tomorrow....
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Cocktails for a Cause and Music!
Happy Tuesday Everybody,
Looking for some fun things to do today???
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even get some lunch! Emeril's restaurants' month-long farm to fork celebration continues this Tuesday with yummy food from Emeril's under the GPS tent. Come by for Emeril’s local mushroom and goat cheese pizzetti, pork pot pies with local pork and vegetables, Louisiana rice pudding, local fruit chutney ...that sounds delicious!
This afternoon and evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Well if you're in need of Cocktails & Closet Therapy, and who isn't....you need to stop by the Occasional Wife (4306 Magazine St.) between 5:30 and 8:00 pm. Dress for Success New Orleans & The Occasional Wife invite you to celebrate their new partnership. The Occasional Wife is now the Official Uptown Drop-off spot for donations to Dress for Success New Orleans. During the event, 10% of sales will benefit Dress for Success New Orleans. Cocktails by Szambelan Vodka, Cupcakes by BeeSweet Cupcakes, Furniture by Design Within Reach, food, music, swag bags and much more!!
After cocktails....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the fantastic trio of talented songwriters, Anders Osborne, John Fohl and Johnny Sansone. Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come early to get a good seat. John Fohl tours with Dr. John, Anders has a new CD/project touring and Johnny also tours during the summer, so from time to time one of the guys is out - BUT they've have had some amazing subs like John Mooney, Jon Cleary, Bob Andrews, Walter Wolfman, Rod Hodges, George Porter Jr. - to name a few. So don't be shy if you came to see somebody in particular and he isn't there - you won't be disappointed.....and you don't want to miss out on something one of a kind and special!
You can also head on over to Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 AP Tureaud) at about 8:30ish and get down to the sounds of Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers...there's really no better place to spend your Tuesday night and have a few drinks to celebrate!
For your early and late night evening pleasure you need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar tonight on Oak Street...There's an early show for Shuck Nite featuring 3 Piece Spicy at 7:00 pm...and stay on through for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad you stayed up late for this show!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Looking for some fun things to do today???
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even get some lunch! Emeril's restaurants' month-long farm to fork celebration continues this Tuesday with yummy food from Emeril's under the GPS tent. Come by for Emeril’s local mushroom and goat cheese pizzetti, pork pot pies with local pork and vegetables, Louisiana rice pudding, local fruit chutney ...that sounds delicious!
This afternoon and evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Well if you're in need of Cocktails & Closet Therapy, and who isn't....you need to stop by the Occasional Wife (4306 Magazine St.) between 5:30 and 8:00 pm. Dress for Success New Orleans & The Occasional Wife invite you to celebrate their new partnership. The Occasional Wife is now the Official Uptown Drop-off spot for donations to Dress for Success New Orleans. During the event, 10% of sales will benefit Dress for Success New Orleans. Cocktails by Szambelan Vodka, Cupcakes by BeeSweet Cupcakes, Furniture by Design Within Reach, food, music, swag bags and much more!!
After cocktails....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the fantastic trio of talented songwriters, Anders Osborne, John Fohl and Johnny Sansone. Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come early to get a good seat. John Fohl tours with Dr. John, Anders has a new CD/project touring and Johnny also tours during the summer, so from time to time one of the guys is out - BUT they've have had some amazing subs like John Mooney, Jon Cleary, Bob Andrews, Walter Wolfman, Rod Hodges, George Porter Jr. - to name a few. So don't be shy if you came to see somebody in particular and he isn't there - you won't be disappointed.....and you don't want to miss out on something one of a kind and special!
You can also head on over to Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 AP Tureaud) at about 8:30ish and get down to the sounds of Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers...there's really no better place to spend your Tuesday night and have a few drinks to celebrate!
For your early and late night evening pleasure you need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar tonight on Oak Street...There's an early show for Shuck Nite featuring 3 Piece Spicy at 7:00 pm...and stay on through for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad you stayed up late for this show!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Cure for the Monday Blues!
Happy Monday Everybody...Let's see what's goin' on this hot day!
Featured Monday Fun and Music
It's another HOT Monday so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee and take in the breeze, and while you're there be sure to stop at the River Shack Tavern at 7:00 pm for some really GOOD red beans and rice, and the cool sounds of Amanda Walker.
Get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have musical legend Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
Stayin' in Mid-City...then you need to go by the Banks Street Bar for some free red beans (every Monday - I might add) and the rockin' sounds of The N'Awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm. This is a great way to beat those Monday back to work blues!
Keep out the heat and spend some time on the Avenue at The Columns....There's gonna be David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame and while you're enjoying the sounds have a refreshing mojito...this will surely start your evening off right!
If you're headed to the Quarter go down to hear another amazing early show with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse show starts around 8:00 pm...with NO COVER. Hey, Bob was just on Treme' last night too!
If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge on St. Claude and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!
If you're hanging on Frenchmen Street be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Have a great Monday and, as always, check out WWOZ Livewire for more music and fun stuff....until tomorrow.
Featured Monday Fun and Music
It's another HOT Monday so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee and take in the breeze, and while you're there be sure to stop at the River Shack Tavern at 7:00 pm for some really GOOD red beans and rice, and the cool sounds of Amanda Walker.
Get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have musical legend Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
Stayin' in Mid-City...then you need to go by the Banks Street Bar for some free red beans (every Monday - I might add) and the rockin' sounds of The N'Awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm. This is a great way to beat those Monday back to work blues!
Keep out the heat and spend some time on the Avenue at The Columns....There's gonna be David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame and while you're enjoying the sounds have a refreshing mojito...this will surely start your evening off right!
If you're headed to the Quarter go down to hear another amazing early show with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse show starts around 8:00 pm...with NO COVER. Hey, Bob was just on Treme' last night too!
If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge on St. Claude and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!
If you're hanging on Frenchmen Street be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Have a great Monday and, as always, check out WWOZ Livewire for more music and fun stuff....until tomorrow.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Vieux-to-Do....Part Trois and Treme'
Happy Sunday Everybody,
It's the last day for the Vieux-to-Do...so you better make the most of it...and get in your food, fun and music!
The Creole Tomato Festival continues in the French Market from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and they're gonna have cooking demos which include presentations by local chefs from Bacco, Rouse's, Muriels Jackson Square, Seven on Fulton, Edible Schoolyard NOLA, and many others. Free tomato tastings will be offered in Dutch Alley near George's Produce and at two places at the Farmers Market: near the music stage at Mother Nature's Cupboard and near the Ursuline entrance at French Market Produce. New additions this year to the Festival include: an Arts Market at Dumaine Street sponsored by Dutch Alley Artists Co-Op and a kids activity area in Dutch Alley's Performance Pavilion (at St. Phillip Street).
It's the last day for the Vieux-to-Do...so you better make the most of it...and get in your food, fun and music!
The Creole Tomato Festival continues in the French Market from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and they're gonna have cooking demos which include presentations by local chefs from Bacco, Rouse's, Muriels Jackson Square, Seven on Fulton, Edible Schoolyard NOLA, and many others. Free tomato tastings will be offered in Dutch Alley near George's Produce and at two places at the Farmers Market: near the music stage at Mother Nature's Cupboard and near the Ursuline entrance at French Market Produce. New additions this year to the Festival include: an Arts Market at Dumaine Street sponsored by Dutch Alley Artists Co-Op and a kids activity area in Dutch Alley's Performance Pavilion (at St. Phillip Street).
Now we're on to the Louisiana Seafood Festival at the French Market! The fest gets started up today at 11:00 am and celebrates our extraordinary local cuisine. Starting with everything fresh from the water, famous local chefs are cooking up shrimp, oysters, crawfish, crab and alligator. Mouth watering choices...grilled, boiled, fried and barbecued...so, bring your empty stomachs and fill up on some amazing food!!
Now that you've filled up on food...it's time to dance at the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival at the U.S. Mint on the corner of Decatur and Esplanade! Check out the line-up today and put on your dancin' shoes!
Esplanade Street Stage:
10:45 am - 12:45 pm - Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Li'l Malcolm & the House Rockers
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm - Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
10:45 am - 12:45 pm - Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Li'l Malcolm & the House Rockers
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm - Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
Barracks Street Stage:
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm - Feaufollet
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm - Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm - Feaufollet
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm - Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
What's going on after the Fest!
You can start your evening off right by celebrating Gypsy Elise's Birthday at the Jam!!! The Gypsy turns 51 so come on down and second line!! The party gets started at Whiskey Dix (1753 St. Charles Ave.) about 7:00 pm and the music gets rollin' shortly there after! Admission is free, dinner is free (of course tips are appreciated) and the music is gonna be hot!
There's only two more episodes of Treme' watching left, but if you don't have HBO, or want to go to a viewing party you have a few choices....You can go on down to the Mother-in-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne) for their weekly viewing party, and for only a $5.00 donation there's gonna be amazing food and music from J.D. Hill too! If you want to head on down to the Warehouse District......Levees.org hosts a party at the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance St.)...this is a great place to watch, and there will be lots of free popcorn!!
Hope you're having a great weekend...and for more fun stuff going on be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Vieux-to-Do...Part Deux with Camo
Good Mornin' Everybody....It's hot one out there, but not too hot to enjoy some music, food and fun!
Okay...I have to get this one on here first cause...I guess you want to go???
At noon today starting up at Washington Artillery Park it's the Second Annual World Naked Bike Ride with 300 nude or (or partially nude) cyclists pedaling their way through the Quarter....The global network of nude biketivists "freedom" ride protests oil dependency and raises awareness of cyclists vulnerability..So even if you don't (or you do) want to see naked bikers...it's definitely for a good cause!!
Also, going on today is the Broad Flea to benefit the Tulane Health Mobile...The flea market is located on the 300 block of N. Broad Street...and the fun starts up at 9:00 am and goes to 2:00 pm. There's gonna be great food, music and fun...with Debauche Russian Maffia Band at 11:00 am!
Vieux-to-Do continues.............
The Creole Tomato Festival continues in the French Market from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and they're gonna have cooking demos which include presentations by local chefs from Bacco, Rouse's, Muriels Jackson Square, Seven on Fulton, Edible Schoolyard NOLA, and many others. Free tomato tastings will be offered in Dutch Alley near George's Produce and at two places at the Farmers Market: near the music stage at Mother Nature's Cupboard and near the Ursuline entrance at French Market Produce. New additions this year to the Festival include: an Arts Market at Dumaine Street sponsored by Dutch Alley Artists Co-Op and a kids activity area in Dutch Alley's Performance Pavilion (at St. Phillip Street). Lectures about the origins of the Creole Tomato and the intersection of Louisiana food, music, and culture will take place indoors at the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park on Saturday, June 12th at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. between brass band and ragtime musical performances.
Now we're on to the Louisiana Seafood Festival at the French Market! The fest gets started up today at 11:00 am and celebrates our extraordinary local cuisine. Starting with everything fresh from the water, famous local chefs are cooking up shrimp, oysters, crawfish, crab and alligator. Mouth watering choices...grilled, boiled, fried and barbecued...so, bring your empty stomachs and fill up on some amazing food!!
Now that you've filled up on food...it's time to dance at the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival at the U.S. Mint on the corner of Decatur and Esplanade! Check out the line-up today and put on your dancin' shoes!
Esplanade Street Stage:
10:45 am - 12:45 pm - Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Li'l Nathan and the Zydeco Big Tymers
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm - Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers
5:30p.m. - 7:00 pm - Buckwheat Zydeco
10:45 am - 12:45 pm - Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Li'l Nathan and the Zydeco Big Tymers
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm - Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers
5:30p.m. - 7:00 pm - Buckwheat Zydeco
Barracks Street Stage:
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm - Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm - Les Freres Michot
5:15 pm - 7:15 pm - Lost Bayou Ramblers
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm - Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm - Les Freres Michot
5:15 pm - 7:15 pm - Lost Bayou Ramblers
So what you gonna do after the tri-fest??
Of course, it's Camo Fest Three!! Camo Fest defies description, but here you go...It's a pub crawl. It's a scavenger hunt. It's a way of life. The Fest has no political affiliation or aspirations or commentary to offer. Wear camo. Have fun. That's an order. Camo is mandatory. Cash is pretty much mandatory. The following are optional but helpful: PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS, parade throws (beads, dog tags), cameras and cell phones. The nearest bar to the rally point is The Alpine. Get a drink from there or bring your own to the start. And don't forget No realistic looking weapons please!
And don't forget the 610 Stompers Inaugural Ball Crawl tonight!! The 610 Stompers are a men’s dance team. Their motto is “ordinary men, extraordinary moves.” They burst on the scene earlier this year with a mixture of good-natured fun and serious focus while amazing onlookers with their disco shorts and signature headbands. An appearance during the Buddy D parade led to another in the Muses parade and a sensation was born. This afternoon you can join the Stompers at their inaugural Ball Crawl. It begins at Squeal BBQ on Oak Street at 4 PM and the parade winds around the Riverbend neighborhood before returning to Oak Street at 8 PM for the ball at the Maple Leaf featuring Groovesect!!
And don't forget the 610 Stompers Inaugural Ball Crawl tonight!! The 610 Stompers are a men’s dance team. Their motto is “ordinary men, extraordinary moves.” They burst on the scene earlier this year with a mixture of good-natured fun and serious focus while amazing onlookers with their disco shorts and signature headbands. An appearance during the Buddy D parade led to another in the Muses parade and a sensation was born. This afternoon you can join the Stompers at their inaugural Ball Crawl. It begins at Squeal BBQ on Oak Street at 4 PM and the parade winds around the Riverbend neighborhood before returning to Oak Street at 8 PM for the ball at the Maple Leaf featuring Groovesect!!
If you're looking for a little culture evening there are a couple art gallery openings this evening...so you can get your art on.
Du Mois presents "cold drink" opening reception at 4921 Freret St. from 5:00 to 8:00 pm..Celebrate the warmth of summer with the printed form featuring 30 local and national artists, juried by Barbara Brainard and sponsored by Bayou Teche Brewery...so come enjoy a "cold drink" and the art!
It's the opening reception for "The Colors of Summer" at the Octavia Gallery, 4532 Magazine St., from 6:00 to 8:00 pm tonight....So join the gallery for some amazing artist and some cocktails tonight!
Well this should keep you busy today...for more fun stuff going on around our fair City check out the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great Saturday!!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Vieux-to-Do - 3 Festivals - 1 Weekend!
Good Mornin' and Happy Friday!
So, you thought just cause it was hot festival season was over....well, think again...cause you're living in New Orleans. We got three festivals going on this weekend in the Quarter, so get ready to eat, dance and have a good time!
Start off your morning right with the Tomato Festival Parade at 10:30 am! The historic French Market kicks off its 24th annual Creole Tomato Festival with a parade featuring life-size Creole Tomatoes and 500 fresh Creole tomatoes to hand out to parade-goers. The Festival is part of the "Vieux-to-Do", "Three Festivals, One Weekend" which also includes the Louisiana Seafood Festival and the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival. All three festivals will partake in the opening day celebration, which features the Tremé Brass Band leading the parade from Washington Artillery Park down Decatur Street to the Flea Market. The Tremé Brass Band will continue playing at the Farmers Market, followed by cooking demos performed by Farmers Market vendors.
And here's the lowdown on all three fests today!
The Creole Tomato Festival will have cooking demos which include presentations by local chefs from Bacco, Rouse's, Muriels Jackson Square, Seven on Fulton, Edible Schoolyard NOLA, and many others. Free tomato tastings will be offered in Dutch Alley near George's Produce and at two places at the Farmers Market: near the music stage at Mother Nature's Cupboard and near the Ursuline entrance at French Market Produce. New additions this year to the Festival include: an Arts Market at DumaineStreet sponsored by Dutch Alley Artists Co-Op and a kids activity area in Dutch Alley's Performance Pavilion (at St. Phillip Street). Lectures about the origins of the Creole Tomato and the intersection of Louisiana food, music, and culture will take place indoors at the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park on Saturday, June 12th at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. between brass band and ragtime musical performances.
Now we're on to the Louisiana Seafood Festival at the French Market! The fest gets started up today at 3:00 pm and celebrates our extraordinary local cuisine. Starting with everything fresh from the water, famous local chefs are cooking up shrimp, oysters, crawfish, crab and alligator. Mouth watering choices...grilled, boiled, fried and barbecued...so, bring your empty stomachs and fill up on some amazing food!!
Now that you've filled up on food...it's time to dance at the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival at the U.S. Mint on the corner of Decatur and Esplanade! The music kicks up at 2:00 with Bruce Daigrepoint and continue the dancing with Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots at 5:00 pm. Check out the above link for a complete list of music, food and fun for the entire weekend!
Looking for more stuff to do, not a problem!
Are you a wine lover and looking for a beautiful setting to drink some wine this evening...Then look no further then Vino on the Bayou! Vino on the Bayou is a monthly fundraiser wine tasting held at the historic Pitot House on Bayou St. John....The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and costs $10 per person. All proceeds are donated to the Louisiana Landmarks Society which helps to preserve and protect some of the most historically significant landmarks in New Orleans. So go drink some wine and feel good about giving back to a wonderful cause!
If you love City Park and rum....Here's the event for you! Yo Ho Ho and a Whole Lot of Rum! Come ride the high seas with Friends of City Park as it hosts a pirate-themed fundraiser from 7:00 to 10 pm in the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park with food, live music and games. Costumed patrons and Friends members get in early at 6:30 pm... and prizes for the best individual and costumed couple. Tickets are $35 in advance for Friends members and $40 for non-members.
And since this is really all about the FREE...remember the Free Foundation Fridays going on Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) in June....Tonight is the Soul Rebels Brass Band + DJ Soul Sister....the party gets kickin' about 10:00 pm!
Well this should get your weekend started off right...for more fun stuff going on be sure check out the WWOZ Livewire....and listen to Bill deTurk from 11:00 am to 2:00 for the Louisiana Music Party...remember you can listen online too! Have a good one everybody!
So, you thought just cause it was hot festival season was over....well, think again...cause you're living in New Orleans. We got three festivals going on this weekend in the Quarter, so get ready to eat, dance and have a good time!
Start off your morning right with the Tomato Festival Parade at 10:30 am! The historic French Market kicks off its 24th annual Creole Tomato Festival with a parade featuring life-size Creole Tomatoes and 500 fresh Creole tomatoes to hand out to parade-goers. The Festival is part of the "Vieux-to-Do", "Three Festivals, One Weekend" which also includes the Louisiana Seafood Festival and the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival. All three festivals will partake in the opening day celebration, which features the Tremé Brass Band leading the parade from Washington Artillery Park down Decatur Street to the Flea Market. The Tremé Brass Band will continue playing at the Farmers Market, followed by cooking demos performed by Farmers Market vendors.
And here's the lowdown on all three fests today!
The Creole Tomato Festival will have cooking demos which include presentations by local chefs from Bacco, Rouse's, Muriels Jackson Square, Seven on Fulton, Edible Schoolyard NOLA, and many others. Free tomato tastings will be offered in Dutch Alley near George's Produce and at two places at the Farmers Market: near the music stage at Mother Nature's Cupboard and near the Ursuline entrance at French Market Produce. New additions this year to the Festival include: an Arts Market at DumaineStreet sponsored by Dutch Alley Artists Co-Op and a kids activity area in Dutch Alley's Performance Pavilion (at St. Phillip Street). Lectures about the origins of the Creole Tomato and the intersection of Louisiana food, music, and culture will take place indoors at the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park on Saturday, June 12th at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. between brass band and ragtime musical performances.
Now we're on to the Louisiana Seafood Festival at the French Market! The fest gets started up today at 3:00 pm and celebrates our extraordinary local cuisine. Starting with everything fresh from the water, famous local chefs are cooking up shrimp, oysters, crawfish, crab and alligator. Mouth watering choices...grilled, boiled, fried and barbecued...so, bring your empty stomachs and fill up on some amazing food!!
Now that you've filled up on food...it's time to dance at the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival at the U.S. Mint on the corner of Decatur and Esplanade! The music kicks up at 2:00 with Bruce Daigrepoint and continue the dancing with Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots at 5:00 pm. Check out the above link for a complete list of music, food and fun for the entire weekend!
Looking for more stuff to do, not a problem!
Are you a wine lover and looking for a beautiful setting to drink some wine this evening...Then look no further then Vino on the Bayou! Vino on the Bayou is a monthly fundraiser wine tasting held at the historic Pitot House on Bayou St. John....The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and costs $10 per person. All proceeds are donated to the Louisiana Landmarks Society which helps to preserve and protect some of the most historically significant landmarks in New Orleans. So go drink some wine and feel good about giving back to a wonderful cause!
If you love City Park and rum....Here's the event for you! Yo Ho Ho and a Whole Lot of Rum! Come ride the high seas with Friends of City Park as it hosts a pirate-themed fundraiser from 7:00 to 10 pm in the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park with food, live music and games. Costumed patrons and Friends members get in early at 6:30 pm... and prizes for the best individual and costumed couple. Tickets are $35 in advance for Friends members and $40 for non-members.
And since this is really all about the FREE...remember the Free Foundation Fridays going on Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) in June....Tonight is the Soul Rebels Brass Band + DJ Soul Sister....the party gets kickin' about 10:00 pm!
Well this should get your weekend started off right...for more fun stuff going on be sure check out the WWOZ Livewire....and listen to Bill deTurk from 11:00 am to 2:00 for the Louisiana Music Party...remember you can listen online too! Have a good one everybody!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wine, Music and Be Merry!
Good Morning Everybody,
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some free wine to taste?? Stop by Cork and Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City, for the release party of the 2008 Cork & Bottle Selections "There's No Place Like Home" Syrah, Stage Gulch Vineyard, Cork & Bottle's very own wine! They'll have on hand winemaker Paul Hoffman who will also be tasting through four of his own wines. They wil also feature Jumpin' Johnny Sansone live in the wine bar from 6pm till. . . .Come out and help celebrate (and drink wind for free).....and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Need a little culture and music and cocktails? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm with Jimmy "Duck" Holmes and a book siging by Jessica Harris author of "Rum Drinks: 50 Caribbean Cocktails, from Cuba Libre to Rum Daisy"....so come on down for some music, culture, fun and a little rum! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Wilson & Moore who are Jesse Moore and Chip Wilson! The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm for the Grill Out Chill Out with Happy Jack Frequency! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and who knows what else.....be sure and stay on for the Yojimbo at 9:00 pm.
That should keep you going this evening, and if you need more fun check out the WWOZ Livewire music listings!!
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some free wine to taste?? Stop by Cork and Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City, for the release party of the 2008 Cork & Bottle Selections "There's No Place Like Home" Syrah, Stage Gulch Vineyard, Cork & Bottle's very own wine! They'll have on hand winemaker Paul Hoffman who will also be tasting through four of his own wines. They wil also feature Jumpin' Johnny Sansone live in the wine bar from 6pm till. . . .Come out and help celebrate (and drink wind for free).....and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Need a little culture and music and cocktails? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm with Jimmy "Duck" Holmes and a book siging by Jessica Harris author of "Rum Drinks: 50 Caribbean Cocktails, from Cuba Libre to Rum Daisy"....so come on down for some music, culture, fun and a little rum! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Wilson & Moore who are Jesse Moore and Chip Wilson! The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm for the Grill Out Chill Out with Happy Jack Frequency! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and who knows what else.....be sure and stay on for the Yojimbo at 9:00 pm.
That should keep you going this evening, and if you need more fun check out the WWOZ Livewire music listings!!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Last Wednesday at the Square!
Mornin' Everybody,
It's another fun filled Wednesday, so let's see what's happenin' today!
Wednesday Events
Awww!!! It's the last installment of Wednesday at the Square....and this week we have Galactic plus the Soul Rebels. Things get kicked off at 5:00 and go all the way to 7:30. Be sure to check out the cool art and yummy food while you're cruising around.
If you're looking to do some celebrating after the last concert at the Square there's lots of stuff going on tonight!
Chickie Wah Wah on Canal has the Louisiana/Tex/Mex sounds of the Iguanas tonight at 8:00 pm.
You can head on down to the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) for the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm.
You'll be dancing at d.b.a. tonight with the always fun Washboard Chaz Blues Trio for the early show at 7:00 pm (no cover)! And hang out for Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
And if you're looking for a honky tonk sound...be sure to head on over to Mimi's in the Marigny tonight for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 10:00 pm...they always put on a fun show!
It's gonna be a lovely and hot night in NOLA....so go check out your favorite New Orleans haunts, and the WWOZ Livewire for more fun stuff to do! Until tomorrow....
It's another fun filled Wednesday, so let's see what's happenin' today!
Wednesday Events
Awww!!! It's the last installment of Wednesday at the Square....and this week we have Galactic plus the Soul Rebels. Things get kicked off at 5:00 and go all the way to 7:30. Be sure to check out the cool art and yummy food while you're cruising around.
If you're looking to do some celebrating after the last concert at the Square there's lots of stuff going on tonight!
Chickie Wah Wah on Canal has the Louisiana/Tex/Mex sounds of the Iguanas tonight at 8:00 pm.
You can head on down to the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) for the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm.
You'll be dancing at d.b.a. tonight with the always fun Washboard Chaz Blues Trio for the early show at 7:00 pm (no cover)! And hang out for Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
And if you're looking for a honky tonk sound...be sure to head on over to Mimi's in the Marigny tonight for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 10:00 pm...they always put on a fun show!
It's gonna be a lovely and hot night in NOLA....so go check out your favorite New Orleans haunts, and the WWOZ Livewire for more fun stuff to do! Until tomorrow....
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Farmer's Market, French Cocktails and Music!
Happy Tuesday Everybody,
Looking for some fun things to do today??? You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even get some lunch! Emeril's restaurants' month-long farm to fork celebration continues this Tuesday with Chef Spencer Minch of Emeril's Delmonico under the GPS tent. Come by for opal basil macerated peaches with crème fraiche, chilled local melon soup with Louisiana crabmeat, Creole tomato gazpacho with mint oil, and roasted tomato tapenade with housemade capocollo crustino...that sounds delicious!
This afternoon and evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
It's a French inspired Happy Hour at Le Booze (300 Bourbon) starting up at at 5:30 pm and going on until 7:00 pm...it's "Toasting with Margarita" is spicing up the work-week by adding a dash of French flare to the most unique Happy Hour in town. Inspired by the French Summer Wine Festival, Margarita "Darling" Bergen and her guest Frank Stansbury, editor of La Fete News, are mixing up French inspired cocktails!
Chickie Wah Wah on Canal has an early show at 8:00 pm with a last minute replacement for their usual trio...Don't miss this rare opportunity to see one of the WORLD'S funkiest piano maestros! If you don't know Jon Cleary, you need to. If you do, you'll be here Tuesday night! Jon was gracious enough to fill the last minute slot and Chickie's is lucky enough he was in town to be able to ask him!
And one of my favorite things to do on a Tuesday....stroll down Frenchmen Street to Yuki Izakaya (525 Frenchmen) for the talented accordion player Norbert Slama Trio at 8:00 pm...Norbert plays some incredible French inspired accordion!
You can head on over to Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 AP Tureaud) at about 8:30ish and get down to the sounds of Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers...there's really no better place to spend your Tuesday night and have a few drinks to celebrate!
Here's a new event going on...OZ at 800 Bourbon has started up a concert series, so be sure to go by tonight for the Reggae sounds of the Revealers at 10:30 pm! It's a great space to see a band...you should check it out!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Looking for some fun things to do today??? You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even get some lunch! Emeril's restaurants' month-long farm to fork celebration continues this Tuesday with Chef Spencer Minch of Emeril's Delmonico under the GPS tent. Come by for opal basil macerated peaches with crème fraiche, chilled local melon soup with Louisiana crabmeat, Creole tomato gazpacho with mint oil, and roasted tomato tapenade with housemade capocollo crustino...that sounds delicious!
This afternoon and evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
It's a French inspired Happy Hour at Le Booze (300 Bourbon) starting up at at 5:30 pm and going on until 7:00 pm...it's "Toasting with Margarita" is spicing up the work-week by adding a dash of French flare to the most unique Happy Hour in town. Inspired by the French Summer Wine Festival, Margarita "Darling" Bergen and her guest Frank Stansbury, editor of La Fete News, are mixing up French inspired cocktails!
Chickie Wah Wah on Canal has an early show at 8:00 pm with a last minute replacement for their usual trio...Don't miss this rare opportunity to see one of the WORLD'S funkiest piano maestros! If you don't know Jon Cleary, you need to. If you do, you'll be here Tuesday night! Jon was gracious enough to fill the last minute slot and Chickie's is lucky enough he was in town to be able to ask him!
And one of my favorite things to do on a Tuesday....stroll down Frenchmen Street to Yuki Izakaya (525 Frenchmen) for the talented accordion player Norbert Slama Trio at 8:00 pm...Norbert plays some incredible French inspired accordion!
You can head on over to Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 AP Tureaud) at about 8:30ish and get down to the sounds of Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers...there's really no better place to spend your Tuesday night and have a few drinks to celebrate!
Here's a new event going on...OZ at 800 Bourbon has started up a concert series, so be sure to go by tonight for the Reggae sounds of the Revealers at 10:30 pm! It's a great space to see a band...you should check it out!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Monday Monday........
Happy Monday Everybody...Let's see what's goin' on this hot day!
Featured Monday Fun and Music
Get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have musical legend Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
Take a stroll along the River Road levee and stop at the River Shack Tavern at 7:00 pm tonight for some really GOOD red beans and rice, and the cool sounds of Amanda Walker....this is one great way to spend your hot Monday night with a cool river breeze!
It's also gonna be a lovely evening to spend some time on the Avenue at The Columns....Listen to some David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame and maybe even have a refreshing Ramos Gin Fizz...I hear they're famous for them!!
If you're headed to the Quarter go down to hear another amazing early show with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse show starts around 8:00 pm...with NO COVER. Hey, Bob was just on Treme' last night too!
If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge on St. Claude and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!
If you're hanging on Frenchmen Street be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Have a great Monday and, as always, check out WWOZ Livewire for more music and fun stuff....until tomorrow.
Featured Monday Fun and Music
Get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have musical legend Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
Take a stroll along the River Road levee and stop at the River Shack Tavern at 7:00 pm tonight for some really GOOD red beans and rice, and the cool sounds of Amanda Walker....this is one great way to spend your hot Monday night with a cool river breeze!
It's also gonna be a lovely evening to spend some time on the Avenue at The Columns....Listen to some David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame and maybe even have a refreshing Ramos Gin Fizz...I hear they're famous for them!!
If you're headed to the Quarter go down to hear another amazing early show with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse show starts around 8:00 pm...with NO COVER. Hey, Bob was just on Treme' last night too!
If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge on St. Claude and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!
If you're hanging on Frenchmen Street be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Have a great Monday and, as always, check out WWOZ Livewire for more music and fun stuff....until tomorrow.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
More Oysters Please!!
Good Morning Everybody,
Yesterday, turned out to be quite nice, and hope you got to do many fun things in our fair City.
Here's what's happenin' today........
It's the second day for the first annual New Orleans Oyster Festival with great Louisiana music, a cultural oyster tent, the finest local cuisine, and competitions for oyster shucking and the largest oyster. The "Acme Oyster House, World Oyster Eating Competition" will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the revered New Orleans institution. Weekend performances on the Event's Stage include the James Andrews Band, Mustang Sally, and closing out the day Cowboy Mouth. Be sure to click on the above link for complete details!
For you folks on the Northshore...it's the 2nd Annual Gospel Music Jubilee with the Zion Harmonizer +Ron Snow & the French Market All-Stars at the Abita Trailhead. The Music will begin at 1:00 pm and go on until 7:00 pm...This would be a lovely day for a trip across the Causeway!
For all you history buffs.....I'm sure you know this weekend is the anniversary of D-Day...and it's D-Day and the 10th Anniversary of the WWII Museum. If you haven't taken the time to check this museum today would be the day....with all kinds of activities going on, from kids activities, PT Boat tours, the Living History Corps, and be sure to see the amazing 4-D movie "Beyond all Boundaries" while your visiting....for a complete list of events going on today!
Don't forget it's the second day at Back to the Beach (where Williams meets the Lake)...There's gonna be more food, fun and music today...check out today's line-up! Gates open at 10:00 and Booby Cure & the Summertime Blues starts things up at 11:45, The Wiseguys at 1:30, The Huey Lewis Experience at 3:25, The Boogie Men at 5:20 and to close out The Topcats at 7:15...Go out and support our Lake and our Coast!!
Later this evening there will be a Second Line and Procession for Jane Allen Sessions today at 6:00 pm....Gary Reiger's companion, Jane Allen Sessions, recently passed away. Gary is the drummer for the Danny Alexander Blues Band and he is having a second line/jazz funeral memorial for Jane. The procession will begin at Grit's Bar (Lyons & Annunication in New Orleans). Bring, your umbrella, 2nd line rag, tambourine, etc......Jane Allen Sessions (January 8, 1953 - May 2, 2010) Jane was a wonderful lady and made a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her time in this world was short, but she will not be forgotten.
For you folks on the Northshore...it's the 2nd Annual Gospel Music Jubilee with the Zion Harmonizer +Ron Snow & the French Market All-Stars at the Abita Trailhead. The Music will begin at 1:00 pm and go on until 7:00 pm...This would be a lovely day for a trip across the Causeway!
For all you history buffs.....I'm sure you know this weekend is the anniversary of D-Day...and it's D-Day and the 10th Anniversary of the WWII Museum. If you haven't taken the time to check this museum today would be the day....with all kinds of activities going on, from kids activities, PT Boat tours, the Living History Corps, and be sure to see the amazing 4-D movie "Beyond all Boundaries" while your visiting....for a complete list of events going on today!
Don't forget it's the second day at Back to the Beach (where Williams meets the Lake)...There's gonna be more food, fun and music today...check out today's line-up! Gates open at 10:00 and Booby Cure & the Summertime Blues starts things up at 11:45, The Wiseguys at 1:30, The Huey Lewis Experience at 3:25, The Boogie Men at 5:20 and to close out The Topcats at 7:15...Go out and support our Lake and our Coast!!
Later this evening there will be a Second Line and Procession for Jane Allen Sessions today at 6:00 pm....Gary Reiger's companion, Jane Allen Sessions, recently passed away. Gary is the drummer for the Danny Alexander Blues Band and he is having a second line/jazz funeral memorial for Jane. The procession will begin at Grit's Bar (Lyons & Annunication in New Orleans). Bring, your umbrella, 2nd line rag, tambourine, etc......Jane Allen Sessions (January 8, 1953 - May 2, 2010) Jane was a wonderful lady and made a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her time in this world was short, but she will not be forgotten.
No matter what you do this evening have a good one...and if you're looking for more events be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire link...Have a good Sunday.
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