Happy Tuesday Everybody,
Lots of good stuff going on 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! Beaucoup Juice Chef Dylan Williams and his team will keep you cool all month long with fresh juice sno-balls made with local fruit. Other cool items on the menu this week include vegan apple-currant-banana bread, vichyssoise, Greek blackened shrimp wrap or salad with cucumbers, Creole tomatoes, local Feta, greens and Greek vinaigrette, orzo salad with olives, Creole tomato, yellow bell pepper & basil, and acai bowls ....now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Get your happy hour going at Le Booze (300 Bourbon Street) this evening from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for Happy Hour Toasting with Margarita.....cool off with some refreshing cocktails with Margarita and her co-host one of our favorite Saints - Mike McKenzie!!!
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 the J.J. Mugler Band tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' ...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Celebrate NOLA!
Happy Monday Everybody!
I don't know about you, but after all the Katrina events this weekend I need a little music, food, fun....and celebrate the great City we are lucky enough to live in....So, let's get to it!
It's another HOT Monday, but there's a great breeze from the river today...so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee, 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.
You can get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have amazing singer/songwriter Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
There's a fun double header over at Maison (508 Frenchmen)...You got Jayna Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band at 7:00 pm, and the Monday Super Jam hosted by Gene Harding featuring Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm...now this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening!!
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!
Stick around Mid-City and go on over to the Banks Street Bar & Grill for the N'Awlins Johnnys at 9:00 pm and some free red beans and rice for your Monday night!
BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) has a special show tonight at 9:00 pm with King James and the Special Man...If you've never headed down to BJ's you gotta do it...and if they're serving those yummy burritos you have to get one...they are yummy!!!!
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....Brett Richardson 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.
I don't know about you, but after all the Katrina events this weekend I need a little music, food, fun....and celebrate the great City we are lucky enough to live in....So, let's get to it!
It's another HOT Monday, but there's a great breeze from the river today...so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee, 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.
You can get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have amazing singer/songwriter Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
There's a fun double header over at Maison (508 Frenchmen)...You got Jayna Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band at 7:00 pm, and the Monday Super Jam hosted by Gene Harding featuring Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm...now this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening!!
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!
Stick around Mid-City and go on over to the Banks Street Bar & Grill for the N'Awlins Johnnys at 9:00 pm and some free red beans and rice for your Monday night!
BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) has a special show tonight at 9:00 pm with King James and the Special Man...If you've never headed down to BJ's you gotta do it...and if they're serving those yummy burritos you have to get one...they are yummy!!!!
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....Brett Richardson 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.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Remembering that B**** Katrina
Happy Saturday Everybody,
It looks like it's going to be a damp Saturday, so make sure to confirm your outdoor events before you head on down!
Let's see what's happenin' today!!
It's the Saturday Art Market at Palmer Park....The monthly open air festival of creativity hosted by the Arts Council of New Orleans featuring local artists, live music, and good food is today from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.. In the Kids Tent at 10:30 am- Heal 2 Toe second-line dance class with Dancing Man 504; afterwards the Craft Project of the Day will be Second-Line Fans! Vodou priestess Sallie Ann Glassman will have a ceremony blessing New Orleans as it continues to recover after Hurricane Katrina at noon in the Music Tent. In the Music Tent, Eve's Lucky Planet will perform world music at 1:00 pm, then reggae by The Revealers at 2:30 pm.
Drink some beer for a good cause!!! RARE BEER AUCTION and BEER TASTING - Benefiting the GULF RELIEF FOUNDATION......The event starts up at 1:00 pm at the Avenue Pub (1732 St. Charles).....Rare and extraordinary beers create the basis for this benefit to help fishers and other families suffering financially due to the BP spill, with ALL proceeds donated to Gulf Relief Foundation (the folks who orchestrated the Gulf Aid concert). Admission is only $35 which includes 4 beer tickets and access to very special beers on tap especially for this event. Cash or checks preferred for admission and auction. Again, EVERYTHING collected from tickets, beer auction and raffles, Pub beer purchases, and even right down to the servers' tips are being donated to this worthy cause!!!!! If you can't attend but would like to bid in the auction, please contact Polly at 504-586-9243 or heavenuepub@gmail.com prior to the event.
There's also quite a few block parties today....
The Upper 9 Block Party today from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the New Salem Baptist Church Communicty Resource Center (Corner of N. Claiborne and Alvar) with LIVE MUSIC New Orleans Drum featuring Ken Afro Williams FREE Blood Pressure Screenings COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE Free Food Face Painting New Orleans Musician's Clinic Art Activities for Kids Free Acupuncture Free Snoballs Mental Health and Diabetes Screening Project Rising Sun River of Hope New Salem Baptist Church and don't forget to BYOC (chair)!!
Celebrate Rebuilding Together with the Fifty for Five Community Celebration at Lafayette Square (500 St. Charles) from 2:00 to 8:00 pm...It's a party celebrating the rebuilding in Gentilly with music from Germaine Bazzle, Treme Brass Band, and The World Classic Rockers, food and fun!!!
In honor of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) hosts a weekend of events, all of which are FREE and open to the public.
American photographer Richard Misrach will premiere an exhibition: UNTITLED [New
Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]: Photographs by Richard Misrach. The exhibition will be open to the public starting on Saturday, August 28, at 10 a.m. in NOMA's first floor Bay Gallery. Saturday evening is a members-only reception with the artist. The exhibition will be on display until October 24, 2010.
HBO's Grammy-nominated series Treme will screen in the Stern Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday.
NOMA Katrina Remembrance Weekend Schedule
Saturday, August 28:
10:30 a.m. - HBO Treme Episode 1
11:30 a.m. - HBO Treme Episode 2
12:30 p.m. - HBO Treme Episode 3
1:30 p.m. - HBOTreme Episode 4
2:30 p.m. - HBO Treme Episode 5
3:30 p.m. - HBO Treme Episode 6
4:30 p.m. - HBO Treme Episode 7
Sunday, August 29:
10:30 a.m. - HBO Treme Episode 8
11:30 a.m. - HBO Treme Episode 9
12:30 p.m. - HBO Treme Episode 10
1-4 p.m. - Family art-making activity in the Great Hall
2 p.m. - Misrach's lecture in Stern Auditorium
3 p.m. - Misrach's catalogue signing in the Museum Shop
Don't forget it's the Mid-Summer Mardi Gras with the Krewe of Oak.....the crowd meets up about 8:00 pm on Oak Street right in front of the Maple Leaf Bar.....This parade is more of a participant event, not really a spectator sport. Each year the parade is larger and more outrageous and is lots of FUN! Be sure to wear a cool costume!!! There's a post-party at the Maple Leaf afterwards, but it's invite only...so make other after parade fun plans by checking out the WWOZ livewire below.
After the parade you should head over to THE 5th ANNUAL KATRINA ARTISTICALLY REVISITED (on the 5th Anniversary Eve of Katrina) about midnight at the Canal Place Theatre (333 Canal).....The lobby opens at 10:30 pm and about midnight the Theartre will open up 11:30 pm.
The Katrina Artistically Revisited special commemorative multimedia events are annually produced by Patty Lee and Armand St. Martin and have been held every Anniversary Eve of Katrina, since Katrina, at the Theatres at Canal Place, "to remember all those we lost and to honor those who survived." Each year this special event is personally dedicated, by the producers, in memory of "Mom" Nona Lee, 88 1/2, and William "Uncle Bill" Ulmer, 99 - - neither survived the first year of Katrina's aftermath.
The meaningful date and time for Katrina Artistically Revisited was purposefully created to begin every August 28th before midnight "when our lives were normal" and to end after midnight on August 29th, "when our lives were changed forever." - P.Lee
**In the Theatre Lobby from 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm there will be a Katrina photo display, and a chance to meet the artist, award-winning staff photographer at the Louisiana State Museum, Mark Sindler; a book display of published Katrina books, offered for sale by the manager of Garden District Books, Amy Loewy; oral story sharing; food and drinks available for purchase at the lobby cafe, Gusto Restaurant, by Chef Adolfo Garcia.
**In the Theatre, 11:30 pm - 12:45 pm....the event begins with a brief introduction by Armand St. Martin; music and original Katrina songs performed solo, by award-winning zydeco and blues recording artist, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes; by legendary rockabilly Hall of Fame recipient and Louisiana troubadour with his official Katrina Recovery song, Jay Chevalier; by jazz orchestra leader, Orange Kellin; and by recording artist, New Orleans roots rock 'n roll pianoman and entertainer, Armand St. Martin; oral stories from Gisela Chevalierand several first responders and audience; a bxw short film by New Orleans photographer Dennis Couvillion, titled, Stillness. . . the Aftermath of Katrina; commercial short trailer for the documentary, "Katrina's Children" produced by Richard Colton and Babs Johnson; photo-slides by the New Orleans Kids Camera Project, produced by Joanna Rosenthal and Ariya Martin, with live music; backdrop photos on screen by New Orleans photographers Donn Young (Port of New Orleans photographer), Mark Sindler (Louisiana State Museum photographer), and Patty Lee (creator/producer of Katrina Artistically Revisited). As always, entrance is Free to the public (over the age of 18 admitted only)
For more things to do be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire...have a great day!
It looks like it's going to be a damp Saturday, so make sure to confirm your outdoor events before you head on down!
Let's see what's happenin' today!!
It's the Saturday Art Market at Palmer Park....The monthly open air festival of creativity hosted by the Arts Council of New Orleans featuring local artists, live music, and good food is today from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.. In the Kids Tent at 10:30 am- Heal 2 Toe second-line dance class with Dancing Man 504; afterwards the Craft Project of the Day will be Second-Line Fans! Vodou priestess Sallie Ann Glassman will have a ceremony blessing New Orleans as it continues to recover after Hurricane Katrina at noon in the Music Tent. In the Music Tent, Eve's Lucky Planet will perform world music at 1:00 pm, then reggae by The Revealers at 2:30 pm.
Drink some beer for a good cause!!! RARE BEER AUCTION and BEER TASTING - Benefiting the GULF RELIEF FOUNDATION......The event starts up at 1:00 pm at the Avenue Pub (1732 St. Charles).....Rare and extraordinary beers create the basis for this benefit to help fishers and other families suffering financially due to the BP spill, with ALL proceeds donated to Gulf Relief Foundation (the folks who orchestrated the Gulf Aid concert). Admission is only $35 which includes 4 beer tickets and access to very special beers on tap especially for this event. Cash or checks preferred for admission and auction. Again, EVERYTHING collected from tickets, beer auction and raffles, Pub beer purchases, and even right down to the servers' tips are being donated to this worthy cause!!!!! If you can't attend but would like to bid in the auction, please contact Polly at 504-586-9243 or heavenuepub@gmail.com prior to the event.
There's also quite a few block parties today....
The Upper 9 Block Party today from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the New Salem Baptist Church Communicty Resource Center (Corner of N. Claiborne and Alvar) with LIVE MUSIC New Orleans Drum featuring Ken Afro Williams FREE Blood Pressure Screenings COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE Free Food Face Painting New Orleans Musician's Clinic Art Activities for Kids Free Acupuncture Free Snoballs Mental Health and Diabetes Screening Project Rising Sun River of Hope New Salem Baptist Church and don't forget to BYOC (chair)!!
Celebrate Rebuilding Together with the Fifty for Five Community Celebration at Lafayette Square (500 St. Charles) from 2:00 to 8:00 pm...It's a party celebrating the rebuilding in Gentilly with music from Germaine Bazzle, Treme Brass Band, and The World Classic Rockers, food and fun!!!
In honor of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) hosts a weekend of events, all of which are FREE and open to the public.
American photographer Richard Misrach will premiere an exhibition: UNTITLED [New
Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]: Photographs by Richard Misrach. The exhibition will be open to the public starting on Saturday, August 28, at 10 a.m. in NOMA's first floor Bay Gallery. Saturday evening is a members-only reception with the artist. The exhibition will be on display until October 24, 2010.
HBO's Grammy-nominated series Treme will screen in the Stern Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday.
NOMA Katrina Remembrance Weekend Schedule
Saturday, August 28:
10:30 a.m. - HBO Treme Episode 1
11:30 a.m. - HBO Treme Episode 2
12:30 p.m. - HBO Treme Episode 3
1:30 p.m. - HBOTreme Episode 4
2:30 p.m. - HBO Treme Episode 5
3:30 p.m. - HBO Treme Episode 6
4:30 p.m. - HBO Treme Episode 7
Sunday, August 29:
10:30 a.m. - HBO Treme Episode 8
11:30 a.m. - HBO Treme Episode 9
12:30 p.m. - HBO Treme Episode 10
1-4 p.m. - Family art-making activity in the Great Hall
2 p.m. - Misrach's lecture in Stern Auditorium
3 p.m. - Misrach's catalogue signing in the Museum Shop
Don't forget it's the Mid-Summer Mardi Gras with the Krewe of Oak.....the crowd meets up about 8:00 pm on Oak Street right in front of the Maple Leaf Bar.....This parade is more of a participant event, not really a spectator sport. Each year the parade is larger and more outrageous and is lots of FUN! Be sure to wear a cool costume!!! There's a post-party at the Maple Leaf afterwards, but it's invite only...so make other after parade fun plans by checking out the WWOZ livewire below.
After the parade you should head over to THE 5th ANNUAL KATRINA ARTISTICALLY REVISITED (on the 5th Anniversary Eve of Katrina) about midnight at the Canal Place Theatre (333 Canal).....The lobby opens at 10:30 pm and about midnight the Theartre will open up 11:30 pm.
The Katrina Artistically Revisited special commemorative multimedia events are annually produced by Patty Lee and Armand St. Martin and have been held every Anniversary Eve of Katrina, since Katrina, at the Theatres at Canal Place, "to remember all those we lost and to honor those who survived." Each year this special event is personally dedicated, by the producers, in memory of "Mom" Nona Lee, 88 1/2, and William "Uncle Bill" Ulmer, 99 - - neither survived the first year of Katrina's aftermath.
The meaningful date and time for Katrina Artistically Revisited was purposefully created to begin every August 28th before midnight "when our lives were normal" and to end after midnight on August 29th, "when our lives were changed forever." - P.Lee
**In the Theatre Lobby from 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm there will be a Katrina photo display, and a chance to meet the artist, award-winning staff photographer at the Louisiana State Museum, Mark Sindler; a book display of published Katrina books, offered for sale by the manager of Garden District Books, Amy Loewy; oral story sharing; food and drinks available for purchase at the lobby cafe, Gusto Restaurant, by Chef Adolfo Garcia.
**In the Theatre, 11:30 pm - 12:45 pm....the event begins with a brief introduction by Armand St. Martin; music and original Katrina songs performed solo, by award-winning zydeco and blues recording artist, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes; by legendary rockabilly Hall of Fame recipient and Louisiana troubadour with his official Katrina Recovery song, Jay Chevalier; by jazz orchestra leader, Orange Kellin; and by recording artist, New Orleans roots rock 'n roll pianoman and entertainer, Armand St. Martin; oral stories from Gisela Chevalierand several first responders and audience; a bxw short film by New Orleans photographer Dennis Couvillion, titled, Stillness. . . the Aftermath of Katrina; commercial short trailer for the documentary, "Katrina's Children" produced by Richard Colton and Babs Johnson; photo-slides by the New Orleans Kids Camera Project, produced by Joanna Rosenthal and Ariya Martin, with live music; backdrop photos on screen by New Orleans photographers Donn Young (Port of New Orleans photographer), Mark Sindler (Louisiana State Museum photographer), and Patty Lee (creator/producer of Katrina Artistically Revisited). As always, entrance is Free to the public (over the age of 18 admitted only)
For more things to do be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire...have a great day!
Friday, August 27, 2010
TGIF - Friday Free for All!!!
Morning Everybody...It's Friday - What's happenin'??
Fridays at the French Market Live Music Series is back!! The FREE outdoor event in Dutch Alley in the French Market District (between Decatur Street and the River) starts up at 5:00 pm!! Today is the CUTTING EDGE MUSIC CONFERENCE SHOWCASE and check out this line-up:
5:00-5:30 Jim Morey St. Petersburg, FL
5:45-6:15 David Bode Metairie, LA
6:30-7:00 Joel Nunez Miami, FL
7:15-7:45 Lindsey Mendez New Orleans, LA
8:00-8:30 Henry Turner & The Flavor Band Baton Rouge, LA
The French Market is gonna be a great place to be this afternoon!!
Get your wine on this evening with a little tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) with the Friday Free for All from 6 to 8:00 pm. George Brown from Vino Wholesale will be there with 4 great French wines!
Be sure to check out the big Happy Hour this evening at Chickie Wah Wah with Paul Sanchez & John Rankin at 8:00 pm and be sure to stay on Brian Seeger's big birthday bash with the Joe Krown Trio at 10:00 pm...this should be a super fun evening! And don't forget to come hungry for some yummy food!
If you're thinking about heading down to Frenchmen Street...there's lot of music to hear!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) has two bands tonight that will get you up and dancing...you got Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns (with no cover - but please tip the band :) at 6:00 and stay on for the Honey Island Swamp Band at 10:00 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 One Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
And you can catch another triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm and to top off the evening The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) this Friday with the Big Brass Bed, Native America, Big Cloud and more special surprises...show starts up about 10ish!
And of course....Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire! And of course GEAUX SAINTS!!!
Fridays at the French Market Live Music Series is back!! The FREE outdoor event in Dutch Alley in the French Market District (between Decatur Street and the River) starts up at 5:00 pm!! Today is the CUTTING EDGE MUSIC CONFERENCE SHOWCASE and check out this line-up:
5:00-5:30 Jim Morey St. Petersburg, FL
5:45-6:15 David Bode Metairie, LA
6:30-7:00 Joel Nunez Miami, FL
7:15-7:45 Lindsey Mendez New Orleans, LA
8:00-8:30 Henry Turner & The Flavor Band Baton Rouge, LA
The French Market is gonna be a great place to be this afternoon!!
Get your wine on this evening with a little tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) with the Friday Free for All from 6 to 8:00 pm. George Brown from Vino Wholesale will be there with 4 great French wines!
Be sure to check out the big Happy Hour this evening at Chickie Wah Wah with Paul Sanchez & John Rankin at 8:00 pm and be sure to stay on Brian Seeger's big birthday bash with the Joe Krown Trio at 10:00 pm...this should be a super fun evening! And don't forget to come hungry for some yummy food!
If you're thinking about heading down to Frenchmen Street...there's lot of music to hear!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) has two bands tonight that will get you up and dancing...you got Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns (with no cover - but please tip the band :) at 6:00 and stay on for the Honey Island Swamp Band at 10:00 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 One Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
And you can catch another triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm and to top off the evening The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) this Friday with the Big Brass Bed, Native America, Big Cloud and more special surprises...show starts up about 10ish!
And of course....Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire! And of course GEAUX SAINTS!!!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Cocktails, Levees and Music!!
Good Morning and Happy Thursday,
It's another fun Thursday at Twist Cocktails (628 St. Charles Ave - part of Mike's on the Avenue) with "Top Dog" a dog-friendly event going on this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! Celebrity bartending teams will vie for the title of "Top Dog"....This week’s celebrity bartenders are Curt Sprang of ABC 26 TV and Lorin Gaudin, “The Food Goddess.” The bartending duo that rings up the most sales during their two-hour bartending gig will be crowned "Top Dogs". Presented by Szimblich Vodka, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Southern Animal Foundation. The event is dog-friendly, so guests are invited to bring their pooches along to join in the fun!
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!
You should also check out The Ogden Southern Museum of Art concert this Thursday....better known as Ogden after Hours. Music starts up at 6:00 pm with the Lower Ninth Ward Revue featuring Al "Carnival Time" Johnson & Guitar Lightnin' Lee!!! So come on down for some music, culture, fun...and the "O" bar will be serving some Jack & Ginger specialty cocktails!! (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!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with the Motown sounds of the New Orleans Mystics! 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.
Everyone is encouraged to come out for the Levees.org 5th Annual Event to observe the Worst Civil Engineering Disaster in U.S. History at Touro Synagogue (4238 St. Charles Ave). Speakers will include Sandy Rosenthal, founder and guiding force behind Levees.org, and team leader Melissa Smith. There will be cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and a presentation from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m....and musical entertainment by the traditional jazz band Some Like It Hot. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT, but seating is limited so please reserve your seat by clicking the above link.
And of course you have more great music!!
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight for the FREE BBQ and Influencia de Jazz at 7:00 p.m.! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and $5.00 pitchers of beer.....be sure and stay on for Rue Fiya at 9:00 pm!
Head on Uptown to Le Bon Temps Roule' (4801 Magazine) for the Sould Rebels Brass Band weekly show at about 10ish or so....it's gonna be a packed house for this show!!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
It's another fun Thursday at Twist Cocktails (628 St. Charles Ave - part of Mike's on the Avenue) with "Top Dog" a dog-friendly event going on this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! Celebrity bartending teams will vie for the title of "Top Dog"....This week’s celebrity bartenders are Curt Sprang of ABC 26 TV and Lorin Gaudin, “The Food Goddess.” The bartending duo that rings up the most sales during their two-hour bartending gig will be crowned "Top Dogs". Presented by Szimblich Vodka, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Southern Animal Foundation. The event is dog-friendly, so guests are invited to bring their pooches along to join in the fun!
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!
You should also check out The Ogden Southern Museum of Art concert this Thursday....better known as Ogden after Hours. Music starts up at 6:00 pm with the Lower Ninth Ward Revue featuring Al "Carnival Time" Johnson & Guitar Lightnin' Lee!!! So come on down for some music, culture, fun...and the "O" bar will be serving some Jack & Ginger specialty cocktails!! (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!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with the Motown sounds of the New Orleans Mystics! 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.
Everyone is encouraged to come out for the Levees.org 5th Annual Event to observe the Worst Civil Engineering Disaster in U.S. History at Touro Synagogue (4238 St. Charles Ave). Speakers will include Sandy Rosenthal, founder and guiding force behind Levees.org, and team leader Melissa Smith. There will be cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and a presentation from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m....and musical entertainment by the traditional jazz band Some Like It Hot. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT, but seating is limited so please reserve your seat by clicking the above link.
And of course you have more great music!!
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight for the FREE BBQ and Influencia de Jazz at 7:00 p.m.! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and $5.00 pitchers of beer.....be sure and stay on for Rue Fiya at 9:00 pm!
Head on Uptown to Le Bon Temps Roule' (4801 Magazine) for the Sould Rebels Brass Band weekly show at about 10ish or so....it's gonna be a packed house for this show!!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
A Saintsational Evening for Books and Tapas!!
Hey Everybody,
A little late this Wednesday, but have a fun one!
Do you want to meet some Saintsations?? Of course you do...and today is the day!! The Royal Sonesta Hotel will host the official unveiling of the Saintsations 2011 Swimsuit Calendar......you are invited to join the Saintsations in a traditional Second-Line parade led by the Storyville Stompers Brass Band. Cheer on the ladies as they depart the Royal Sonesta Hotel promptly at 6:00 pm, and join in the fun as they roll through the French Quarter with Saints' mascots Gumbo and Sir Saint!!
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 Algiers Ferry Dock (200 Morgan) for MyNameIsJohnMichael with Mykia Jovan Duo for Back to School fun! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
And it's the Riverbend Tapas Crawl from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Along with Barcelona Tapas, participating restaurants include Brigtsen's Restaurant (723 Dante St.), Dante's Kitchen (736 Dante St.), Hana (8116 Hampson St.), and Jazmine Cafe (614 S. Carrolton), all of which are located within two blocks of each other. For the Crawl, you'll find the same format at each stop: Order at the bar, or at another specified area, hand over $5 and you get a tapa-sized dish...plus a short glass of wine. Bring cash to keep it simple...There's no itinerary, so diners are encouraged to wander from place to place...Hoping this inaugural event will be the start to tapas tradition in NOLA!!
Tonight is the YLC's One Book's 2010 Kickoff Event: A Night with Louis! from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the McKenna Museum of African American Art (2003 Carondelet)....The YLC presents the kickoff for the Sixth Annual One Book One New Orleans campaign for literacy and community! There will be many spectacular New Orleans eateries showcased, including FREE FOOD from: Jacques-Imo's, Muriel's, Dooky Chase, Mother's, Langenstein's, Leidenheimer's Breads, Angelo Brocato's, The Kupcake Factory and more! Plus free wine and beer provided by: Abita Beer and - Elio's Wine Warehouse!!
And Enterntainment with performances by YLC's Project Prodigy and special guest Glen David Andrews! So come on down for raffles, photography by Dear New Orleans, with the official book selection available for sale by Octavia Books! And The New Orleans Public Library will be on-site to sign individuals up for library cards and the Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans will also be present. IMPORTANT: *PLEASE* bring a book to take your pic with and/or donate to NOPL for a One Book collection that will be housed at the library.
And of course you got more music!
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
If you're already in the Marigy (or even if you're not) make sure to stop by Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for some 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....
A little late this Wednesday, but have a fun one!
Do you want to meet some Saintsations?? Of course you do...and today is the day!! The Royal Sonesta Hotel will host the official unveiling of the Saintsations 2011 Swimsuit Calendar......you are invited to join the Saintsations in a traditional Second-Line parade led by the Storyville Stompers Brass Band. Cheer on the ladies as they depart the Royal Sonesta Hotel promptly at 6:00 pm, and join in the fun as they roll through the French Quarter with Saints' mascots Gumbo and Sir Saint!!
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 Algiers Ferry Dock (200 Morgan) for MyNameIsJohnMichael with Mykia Jovan Duo for Back to School fun! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
And it's the Riverbend Tapas Crawl from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Along with Barcelona Tapas, participating restaurants include Brigtsen's Restaurant (723 Dante St.), Dante's Kitchen (736 Dante St.), Hana (8116 Hampson St.), and Jazmine Cafe (614 S. Carrolton), all of which are located within two blocks of each other. For the Crawl, you'll find the same format at each stop: Order at the bar, or at another specified area, hand over $5 and you get a tapa-sized dish...plus a short glass of wine. Bring cash to keep it simple...There's no itinerary, so diners are encouraged to wander from place to place...Hoping this inaugural event will be the start to tapas tradition in NOLA!!
Tonight is the YLC's One Book's 2010 Kickoff Event: A Night with Louis! from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the McKenna Museum of African American Art (2003 Carondelet)....The YLC presents the kickoff for the Sixth Annual One Book One New Orleans campaign for literacy and community! There will be many spectacular New Orleans eateries showcased, including FREE FOOD from: Jacques-Imo's, Muriel's, Dooky Chase, Mother's, Langenstein's, Leidenheimer's Breads, Angelo Brocato's, The Kupcake Factory and more! Plus free wine and beer provided by: Abita Beer and - Elio's Wine Warehouse!!
And Enterntainment with performances by YLC's Project Prodigy and special guest Glen David Andrews! So come on down for raffles, photography by Dear New Orleans, with the official book selection available for sale by Octavia Books! And The New Orleans Public Library will be on-site to sign individuals up for library cards and the Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans will also be present. IMPORTANT: *PLEASE* bring a book to take your pic with and/or donate to NOPL for a One Book collection that will be housed at the library.
And of course you got more music!
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
If you're already in the Marigy (or even if you're not) make sure to stop by Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for some 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....
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Fresh Veggies and Music!!
Happy Tuesday Everybody,
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! Beaucoup Juice Chef Dylan Williams and his team will keep you cool all month long with fresh juice snoballs made with local fruit. Other cool items on the menu this week include vegan apple-currant-banana bread, vichyssoise, Greek blackened shrimp wrap or salad with cucumbers, Creole tomatoes, local Feta, greens and Greek vinaigrette, orzo salad with olives, Creole tomato, yellow bell pepper & basil, and acai bowls ....now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's a lot of fun stuff going on....
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has another triple header tonight with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin’ Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm...and as always there's NO cover, but please don't forget to tip the band!
If you're at the Spotted Cat (or even if you're not) you need to head down Frenchmen Street to Cafe' Negril (606 Frenchmen) for some Margie Perez at 9:00 pm....She will have you dancing the night away!!
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 the Danny Alexander Blues Band tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' ...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
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! Beaucoup Juice Chef Dylan Williams and his team will keep you cool all month long with fresh juice snoballs made with local fruit. Other cool items on the menu this week include vegan apple-currant-banana bread, vichyssoise, Greek blackened shrimp wrap or salad with cucumbers, Creole tomatoes, local Feta, greens and Greek vinaigrette, orzo salad with olives, Creole tomato, yellow bell pepper & basil, and acai bowls ....now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's a lot of fun stuff going on....
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has another triple header tonight with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin’ Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm...and as always there's NO cover, but please don't forget to tip the band!
If you're at the Spotted Cat (or even if you're not) you need to head down Frenchmen Street to Cafe' Negril (606 Frenchmen) for some Margie Perez at 9:00 pm....She will have you dancing the night away!!
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 the Danny Alexander Blues Band tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' ...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Beat the Monday Blues!!
Happy Monday Everybody!
It's another HOT Monday, but there's a great breeze from the river today...so take a stroll along the River Road levee, 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.
If you're looking for a great dinner special and some music too...be sure to stop by Matt and Naddies (937 Leonidas St.) for their summer special.....three appetizers and a glass of wine for only $28...and on Mondays you also get the Courtyard Kings for your entertainment pleasure!
Stay Uptown and 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.....this will surely start your evening off right!
Head on down to Mid-City for a fun evening at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have the amazing sounds Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy red beans too!!
Stick around the neighborhood and go on over to the Banks Street Bar & Grill (4401 Banks) for the N'Awlins Johnnys at 9:00 pm and some free red beans and rice for your Monday night!
If you're looking to head down to Frenchmen there's some good things going on!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat early for this great line-up of music....Brett Richardson 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.
There's a fun double header over at Maison (508 Frenchmen)...You got Jayna Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band at 7:00 pm, and the Monday Super Jam hosted by Gene Harding featuring Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm...now this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening!!
BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) has a special show tonight at 9:00 pm with King James and the Special Man...If you've never headed down to BJ's you gotta do it...and if they're serving those yummy burritos you have to get one...they are yummy!!!!
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!
Have a great Monday and stay cool...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow
It's another HOT Monday, but there's a great breeze from the river today...so take a stroll along the River Road levee, 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.
If you're looking for a great dinner special and some music too...be sure to stop by Matt and Naddies (937 Leonidas St.) for their summer special.....three appetizers and a glass of wine for only $28...and on Mondays you also get the Courtyard Kings for your entertainment pleasure!
Stay Uptown and 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.....this will surely start your evening off right!
Head on down to Mid-City for a fun evening at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have the amazing sounds Spencer Bohren for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy red beans too!!
Stick around the neighborhood and go on over to the Banks Street Bar & Grill (4401 Banks) for the N'Awlins Johnnys at 9:00 pm and some free red beans and rice for your Monday night!
If you're looking to head down to Frenchmen there's some good things going on!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat early for this great line-up of music....Brett Richardson 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.
There's a fun double header over at Maison (508 Frenchmen)...You got Jayna Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band at 7:00 pm, and the Monday Super Jam hosted by Gene Harding featuring Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm...now this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening!!
BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) has a special show tonight at 9:00 pm with King James and the Special Man...If you've never headed down to BJ's you gotta do it...and if they're serving those yummy burritos you have to get one...they are yummy!!!!
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!
Have a great Monday and stay cool...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Family Fun, Books and Pampered Ladies!!
Happy Sunday Everybody!!
It's time again for the best Summer County Fair in a City--the Ogden Family Fair! And it's FREE!!!
This year, the Ogden is celebrating our amazing Gulf of Mexico and the state's marshes and bayous " our theme is "A Coastal Celebration." This event is for all ages! Arts and crafts include: hobby sea horses (back by popular demand!), Gulf creature creations, sea turtle sculptures, art scavenger hunt, Wash tub fishing and more!!!!
Live entertainment too:
11 a.m.: Young Audiences African Drumming and Dancing
12:30 p.m.: Calliope Puppets
2 p.m.: The Greater New Orleans Suzuki Forum
Spend your Sunday afternoon at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with their line-up of great music today!!Rights of Swing at 3:00 pm, The Loose Marbles at 6:00 pm, and to top off the night Pat Casey & The New Sound at 10:00 pm!!
Head down to dba (618 Frenchmen) from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for the book release party of "New Orleans: What Can't Be Lost." Music by the Free Agents Brass Band. Complimentary food by Lil Dizzy's Cafe. It's free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase!!
Do the ladies need a break this evening?? Well it's Pamper Yourself - Ladies Night at the Bayou Park Bar (542 S. Jeff Davis) from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am...and there's a cheap drink happy hour all night for ladies!
Check out the drink specials:
$1.50 Domestic Beers
$2.50 Import Beers
$2.50 Well Drinks
$3.50 Call Drinks
There's also gonna be: $10 professional massages! $10 professional haircuts! AND a FREE drink for ladies with every haircut or massage! End there will also be revolving make-up artists and nail techs offering great deals....You just can't beat it and men are invited and welcome too, so come get pampered!!
Have a good one and savor the big Saints win....and for more fun stuff going on check out the WWOZ Livewire!!
It's time again for the best Summer County Fair in a City--the Ogden Family Fair! And it's FREE!!!
This year, the Ogden is celebrating our amazing Gulf of Mexico and the state's marshes and bayous " our theme is "A Coastal Celebration." This event is for all ages! Arts and crafts include: hobby sea horses (back by popular demand!), Gulf creature creations, sea turtle sculptures, art scavenger hunt, Wash tub fishing and more!!!!
Live entertainment too:
11 a.m.: Young Audiences African Drumming and Dancing
12:30 p.m.: Calliope Puppets
2 p.m.: The Greater New Orleans Suzuki Forum
Spend your Sunday afternoon at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with their line-up of great music today!!Rights of Swing at 3:00 pm, The Loose Marbles at 6:00 pm, and to top off the night Pat Casey & The New Sound at 10:00 pm!!
Head down to dba (618 Frenchmen) from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for the book release party of "New Orleans: What Can't Be Lost." Music by the Free Agents Brass Band. Complimentary food by Lil Dizzy's Cafe. It's free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase!!
Do the ladies need a break this evening?? Well it's Pamper Yourself - Ladies Night at the Bayou Park Bar (542 S. Jeff Davis) from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am...and there's a cheap drink happy hour all night for ladies!
Check out the drink specials:
$1.50 Domestic Beers
$2.50 Import Beers
$2.50 Well Drinks
$3.50 Call Drinks
There's also gonna be: $10 professional massages! $10 professional haircuts! AND a FREE drink for ladies with every haircut or massage! End there will also be revolving make-up artists and nail techs offering great deals....You just can't beat it and men are invited and welcome too, so come get pampered!!
Have a good one and savor the big Saints win....and for more fun stuff going on check out the WWOZ Livewire!!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Champions Square - Geaux Saints!!
Good Morning Everybody!!
Champions Square will open for New Orleans Saints' first exhibition game at the Superdome today!! There's gonna be food fun and music, so go on down and check it out!!
And I can guess what everybody's going to be doing between 7:00 pm and 10:30...but head on down to Twist Cocktails (628 St. Charles) early to watch the game and stay on for the Back to School Drive hosted by PlayNOLA, Time2PlayNO and the Deuce McAlister's Catch 22 Foundation with cocktails, music, games and food, from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am to collect school supplies for the children of New Orleans....Please bring any type of school item to donate and admission is $10 online at www.time2PlayNO.com or $15 at the door.
It's a quicky one today, but have a great one - GEAUX SAINTS and be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire for more fun events going on today!!
Champions Square will open for New Orleans Saints' first exhibition game at the Superdome today!! There's gonna be food fun and music, so go on down and check it out!!
And I can guess what everybody's going to be doing between 7:00 pm and 10:30...but head on down to Twist Cocktails (628 St. Charles) early to watch the game and stay on for the Back to School Drive hosted by PlayNOLA, Time2PlayNO and the Deuce McAlister's Catch 22 Foundation with cocktails, music, games and food, from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am to collect school supplies for the children of New Orleans....Please bring any type of school item to donate and admission is $10 online at www.time2PlayNO.com or $15 at the door.
It's a quicky one today, but have a great one - GEAUX SAINTS and be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire for more fun events going on today!!
Friday, August 20, 2010
TGIF and CD Releasin' Friday!!
Morning Everybody...It's Friday - What's happenin'??
Get your wine on this evening with a little tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) with the Friday Free for All from 6 to 8:00 pm. Join Gina Warren from Glazer's tonight for 4 new wines from Argentina and Chile!
Be sure to check out the big Happy Hour this evening at Chickie Wah Wah with Wilson & Moore at 5:30 p.m. and be sure to stay on for the trad roots/rock fusion sounds of the Kelcy Mae Band at 8:00 pm for a super fun evening! Don't forget to come hungry for some yummy food!
There's some double fun going on at the House of Blues and HOB Parish tonight....In the HOB main room you've got the A CD release Party for Big "Al" Carson and the Blues Masters...doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts up around 8ish or so....Check out this line-up: Lindsay Mendez and the Back Seat Drivers, Waylon Thibodeaux, Big Daddy 'O', and of course...Big "Al" Carson and the Blues Masters!! Then in the Parish you've got The Help and the CD release party for Dash Rip Rock...show starts up around 10ish! It's the HOB so there will be a cover, but you may want to splurge on this one tonight!
If you're thinking about heading down to Frenchmen Street...there's lot of music to hear!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) has two bands tonight that will get you up and dancing...you got the The Hot Club of New Orleans (with no cover - but please tip the band :) at 6:00 and stay on for Funkifry'd at 10:00 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 One Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
And you can catch another triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm and to top off the evening The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) this Friday with the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington & Russell Batiste and Billy Iuso & Restless Natives...show starts up about 10ish!
And of course....Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire! And don't forget!! It's Bill deTurk Friday on WWOZ so be sure to listen from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for the Louisiana Music Party!!! (online or locally on 90.7 FM)
Get your wine on this evening with a little tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) with the Friday Free for All from 6 to 8:00 pm. Join Gina Warren from Glazer's tonight for 4 new wines from Argentina and Chile!
Be sure to check out the big Happy Hour this evening at Chickie Wah Wah with Wilson & Moore at 5:30 p.m. and be sure to stay on for the trad roots/rock fusion sounds of the Kelcy Mae Band at 8:00 pm for a super fun evening! Don't forget to come hungry for some yummy food!
There's some double fun going on at the House of Blues and HOB Parish tonight....In the HOB main room you've got the A CD release Party for Big "Al" Carson and the Blues Masters...doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts up around 8ish or so....Check out this line-up: Lindsay Mendez and the Back Seat Drivers, Waylon Thibodeaux, Big Daddy 'O', and of course...Big "Al" Carson and the Blues Masters!! Then in the Parish you've got The Help and the CD release party for Dash Rip Rock...show starts up around 10ish! It's the HOB so there will be a cover, but you may want to splurge on this one tonight!
If you're thinking about heading down to Frenchmen Street...there's lot of music to hear!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) has two bands tonight that will get you up and dancing...you got the The Hot Club of New Orleans (with no cover - but please tip the band :) at 6:00 and stay on for Funkifry'd at 10:00 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 One Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
And you can catch another triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm and to top off the evening The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) this Friday with the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington & Russell Batiste and Billy Iuso & Restless Natives...show starts up about 10ish!
And of course....Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire! And don't forget!! It's Bill deTurk Friday on WWOZ so be sure to listen from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for the Louisiana Music Party!!! (online or locally on 90.7 FM)
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Dogs, Museums and Happy Hours!
Good Morning and Happy Thursday,
It's another fun Thursday at Twist Cocktails (628 St. Charles Ave - part of Mike's on the Avenue) with "Top Dog" a dog-friendly event going on this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! Celebrity bartending teams will vie for the title of "Top Dog"...tonight's team is Maria Muro and John Sartori! The bartending duo that rings up the most sales during their two-hour bartending gig will be crowned "Top Dogs". Presented by Szimblich Vodka, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Southern Animal Foundation. The event is dog-friendly, so guests are invited to bring their pooches along to join in the fun!
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!
You should also check out The Ogden Southern Museum of Art concert this Thursday....better known as Ogden after Hours. Music starts up at 6:00 pm with the sounds of Texas Johnny Brown who is truly one of the legendary figures of the American blues scene. So come on down for some music, culture, fun...and the "O" bar will be serving some Jack & Ginger specialty cocktails!! (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!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Paul Soniat and John Rankin! 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. (Click link above to confirm this event due to rain).
If you're looking for some piano playing happy hour fun...check out these two places for some amazing music...You've got master musician Armand St. Martin at the newly opened Pontchartrain Hotel - Bayou Bar (2031 St. Charles) at 7:00 pm...or head on over to Ralph's on the Park (900 City Park) for 3 appetizers & a glass of wine for only $28 and you get the musical stylings of Joe Krown in the bar he gets playing at about 5:00 p.m.
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight for the FREE BBQ and Influencia de Jazz at 7:00 p.m.! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and $5.00 pitchers of beer.....be sure and stay on for Velvet Heir + Megafauna + Big Rock Candy Mountain at 10:00 pm!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
It's another fun Thursday at Twist Cocktails (628 St. Charles Ave - part of Mike's on the Avenue) with "Top Dog" a dog-friendly event going on this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! Celebrity bartending teams will vie for the title of "Top Dog"...tonight's team is Maria Muro and John Sartori! The bartending duo that rings up the most sales during their two-hour bartending gig will be crowned "Top Dogs". Presented by Szimblich Vodka, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Southern Animal Foundation. The event is dog-friendly, so guests are invited to bring their pooches along to join in the fun!
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!
You should also check out The Ogden Southern Museum of Art concert this Thursday....better known as Ogden after Hours. Music starts up at 6:00 pm with the sounds of Texas Johnny Brown who is truly one of the legendary figures of the American blues scene. So come on down for some music, culture, fun...and the "O" bar will be serving some Jack & Ginger specialty cocktails!! (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!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Paul Soniat and John Rankin! 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. (Click link above to confirm this event due to rain).
If you're looking for some piano playing happy hour fun...check out these two places for some amazing music...You've got master musician Armand St. Martin at the newly opened Pontchartrain Hotel - Bayou Bar (2031 St. Charles) at 7:00 pm...or head on over to Ralph's on the Park (900 City Park) for 3 appetizers & a glass of wine for only $28 and you get the musical stylings of Joe Krown in the bar he gets playing at about 5:00 p.m.
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight for the FREE BBQ and Influencia de Jazz at 7:00 p.m.! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and $5.00 pitchers of beer.....be sure and stay on for Velvet Heir + Megafauna + Big Rock Candy Mountain at 10:00 pm!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Drink Beer and Save Our Shore!!
Hey Everybody,
Hope the weather is going to cooperate today cause there's lots of fun stuff going on!!
First, you need to head on down to the Red Fish Grill (115 Bourbon) for the SOS Happy Hour from 5:00 to 7:00 pm!!
Sample Abita SOS (Save Our Shore) Beer.....and Taste Chef Brian’s Complimentary Creations:
Mini Crab Cakes with Fig Compote
Shrimp & Corn Beignets with Pepper Jelly
Crispy Jambalaya with Steen's Molasses & Creole Mustard
Escolar & Tuna 'Petit Four' with Blackened Avocado Relish
Shrimp & Andouille Corn Dogs
There's gonna be $2.00 Abita on Tap - Amber • Wheat • Turbo Dog • Double Kolsch and Red Fish Grill will match Abita's $0.75 donation for each SOS beer sold for the evening and you can register to win great prizes!! So come on out to eat and drink for a great cause!!
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 Algiers Ferry Dock (200 Morgan) for Anais St. John with Prohibition Jazz Band for Music & Massage! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Harrison Avenue Marketplace will come to life this evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at 801 Harrison Avenue. Please join in the neighborhood fun for delicious local food, drinks, kids activities, live music, special guests, unique arts & crafts, and so much more!!
And of course you got more music!
It's gonna be full afternoon and evening of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!! Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Loose Marbles at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 9:00 p.m....for a very small cover and he's worth it!
If you're already in the Marigny (or even if you're not) make sure to stop by Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for some Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review's weekly show at 10:00 pm!
And if you're looking for some fun in Mid-City check this out!! You can head on down to the Bayou Park Bar in Mid-City (542 S. Jeff Davis) for some Lynn Drury and Friends at 10:00 p.m....this always a fun show!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire! Until tomorrow....
Hope the weather is going to cooperate today cause there's lots of fun stuff going on!!
First, you need to head on down to the Red Fish Grill (115 Bourbon) for the SOS Happy Hour from 5:00 to 7:00 pm!!
Sample Abita SOS (Save Our Shore) Beer.....and Taste Chef Brian’s Complimentary Creations:
Mini Crab Cakes with Fig Compote
Shrimp & Corn Beignets with Pepper Jelly
Crispy Jambalaya with Steen's Molasses & Creole Mustard
Escolar & Tuna 'Petit Four' with Blackened Avocado Relish
Shrimp & Andouille Corn Dogs
There's gonna be $2.00 Abita on Tap - Amber • Wheat • Turbo Dog • Double Kolsch and Red Fish Grill will match Abita's $0.75 donation for each SOS beer sold for the evening and you can register to win great prizes!! So come on out to eat and drink for a great cause!!
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 Algiers Ferry Dock (200 Morgan) for Anais St. John with Prohibition Jazz Band for Music & Massage! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Harrison Avenue Marketplace will come to life this evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at 801 Harrison Avenue. Please join in the neighborhood fun for delicious local food, drinks, kids activities, live music, special guests, unique arts & crafts, and so much more!!
And of course you got more music!
It's gonna be full afternoon and evening of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!! Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Loose Marbles at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 9:00 p.m....for a very small cover and he's worth it!
If you're already in the Marigny (or even if you're not) make sure to stop by Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for some Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review's weekly show at 10:00 pm!
And if you're looking for some fun in Mid-City check this out!! You can head on down to the Bayou Park Bar in Mid-City (542 S. Jeff Davis) for some Lynn Drury and Friends at 10:00 p.m....this always a fun show!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire! Until tomorrow....
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Groovin' Tuesday Music!
Happy Tuesday Everybody,
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! Beaucoup Juice Chef Dylan Williams and his team will keep you cool all month long with fresh juice snoballs made with local fruit. Other cool items on the menu this week include vegan apple-currant-banana bread, vichyssoise, Greek blackened shrimp wrap or salad with cucumbers, Creole tomatoes, local Feta, greens and Greek vinaigrette, orzo salad with olives, Creole tomato, yellow bell pepper & basil, and acai bowls ....now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
If you're looking for an early show this evening....head on over to the Circle Bar (Lee's Circle) for The Tom Paines at 6:00 pm and stay on for The Nightmare River Band at 10:00 pm...not sure if they're any relation to the Little River Band...
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has another triple header tonight with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin’ Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm...and as always there's NO cover, but please don't forget to tip the band!
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 Connie Jones tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' ...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
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! Beaucoup Juice Chef Dylan Williams and his team will keep you cool all month long with fresh juice snoballs made with local fruit. Other cool items on the menu this week include vegan apple-currant-banana bread, vichyssoise, Greek blackened shrimp wrap or salad with cucumbers, Creole tomatoes, local Feta, greens and Greek vinaigrette, orzo salad with olives, Creole tomato, yellow bell pepper & basil, and acai bowls ....now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
If you're looking for an early show this evening....head on over to the Circle Bar (Lee's Circle) for The Tom Paines at 6:00 pm and stay on for The Nightmare River Band at 10:00 pm...not sure if they're any relation to the Little River Band...
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has another triple header tonight with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin’ Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm...and as always there's NO cover, but please don't forget to tip the band!
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 Connie Jones tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' ...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, August 16, 2010
New Orleans on a Monday!!
Happy Monday Everybody!
Here are some great ways to stay cool this Monday evening!
It's another HOT Monday, but there's a great breeze from the river today...so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee, 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.
You can get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have amazing singer/songwriter Andrew Duhon for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
There's a fun double header over at Maison (508 Frenchmen)...You got Jayna Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band at 7:00 pm, and the Monday Super Jam hosted by Gene Harding featuring Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm...now this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening!!
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!
Stick around Mid-City and go on over to the Banks Street Bar & Grill for the N'Awlins Johnnys at 9:00 pm and some free red beans and rice for your Monday night!
BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) has a special show tonight at 9:00 pm with King James and the Special Man...If you've never headed down to BJ's you gotta do it...and if they're serving those yummy burritos you have to get one...they are yummy!!!!
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....Brett Richardson 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.
Here are some great ways to stay cool this Monday evening!
It's another HOT Monday, but there's a great breeze from the river today...so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee, 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.
You can get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have amazing singer/songwriter Andrew Duhon for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
There's a fun double header over at Maison (508 Frenchmen)...You got Jayna Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band at 7:00 pm, and the Monday Super Jam hosted by Gene Harding featuring Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm...now this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening!!
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!
Stick around Mid-City and go on over to the Banks Street Bar & Grill for the N'Awlins Johnnys at 9:00 pm and some free red beans and rice for your Monday night!
BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) has a special show tonight at 9:00 pm with King James and the Special Man...If you've never headed down to BJ's you gotta do it...and if they're serving those yummy burritos you have to get one...they are yummy!!!!
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....Brett Richardson 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.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Red Dresses and Dirty Linen!!!!
Good Morning Everybody,
If you're already not out at the Red Dress Run...then you must know it's Dirty Linen Night, and I'm saving myself up for this event!!!
But if you've got yourself a red dress you probably already know the lowdown...but for you Red Dress newbies, here's what's going on!!
OFFICIAL RED DRESS RUN ROUTE from the NOPD
"This year's annual Red Dress Run which is set for Saturday at Noon.
The run shall begin at Washington Square (located at Royal and Frenchmen) then proceed on Royal toward Esplanade Ave then to Bourbon St. The run shall then be contained from the 200-700 blocks of Bourbon until 2pm at which time they will head down Bourbon to Esplanade then onto Dauphine. The run shall then continue on Dauphine back to Washington Square for dispersal."
And here's the schedule for the day:
9:00am Gates open
9:00-11:30am Registration
10:30-11:30 Snack
9:30-11:30 Blackened Blues Band
12:00-2:00 Run
2:00-3:00 DJ
3:00-6:00 Boogie Men
3:30-5:30 Dinner served. Food service will end promptly at 5:30 PM.
6:30 THE END!!!
Then it's DIRTY LINEN NIGHT!!
Join the celebration on Royal Street from the 200 block of Royal to the 1000 block ending at Ursulines Street, from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Dirty Linen Night will feature more than 60 galleries and shops and an exclusive shopping experience. Most galleries will serve cool refreshments, and special surprises between!
Dirty Linen Night is free and open to the public; the shops will welcome visitors into their businesses and offer a chance to meet the artists and owners. This has become a favorite summer event for both locals and visitors alike. Dirty Linen Night began 9 years ago as a grassroots effort to bring visitors to this unique strip of Royal Street, and to this day it remains a free event that truly belongs to the Artists.
If you're already down on Royal be sure to take a slight detour over to Conti Street to Broussard's Restaurant (just 2 short blocks from Royal) for some eating, drinking and carrying on! The spacious courtyard will feature the the sounds of James Andrews and the Crescent City All Stars, in addition to a display of the inspired works of New Orleans' top artists. Settle into the comfortable bar & lounge where you can beat the heat and enjoy complimentary passed specialties while sipping on the Bacardi sponsored Mojito!!!
If you don't end up on Frenchmen after Dirty Linen here are a few fun things going on around the City.
It's the Banks Street Bar's (4401 Banks) Luau Beach Party starting up at 900 pm with music by Hawaii 504....Tropical drink specials, FREE food on the grill (pineapple, anyone?), leis, limbo and ladies (and maybe men) in grass skirts!!! Wear your sarongs and flip-flops or your best Hawaiian attire!
And it's the big Clockwork Elvis 10th Anniversary Party over at the Kingpin (1307 Lyons)...You don't want to miss this one, it should be a blast!!
If you're looking for even more music and fun be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire for all the good stuff going on!!
If you're already not out at the Red Dress Run...then you must know it's Dirty Linen Night, and I'm saving myself up for this event!!!
But if you've got yourself a red dress you probably already know the lowdown...but for you Red Dress newbies, here's what's going on!!
OFFICIAL RED DRESS RUN ROUTE from the NOPD
"This year's annual Red Dress Run which is set for Saturday at Noon.
The run shall begin at Washington Square (located at Royal and Frenchmen) then proceed on Royal toward Esplanade Ave then to Bourbon St. The run shall then be contained from the 200-700 blocks of Bourbon until 2pm at which time they will head down Bourbon to Esplanade then onto Dauphine. The run shall then continue on Dauphine back to Washington Square for dispersal."
And here's the schedule for the day:
9:00am Gates open
9:00-11:30am Registration
10:30-11:30 Snack
9:30-11:30 Blackened Blues Band
12:00-2:00 Run
2:00-3:00 DJ
3:00-6:00 Boogie Men
3:30-5:30 Dinner served. Food service will end promptly at 5:30 PM.
6:30 THE END!!!
Then it's DIRTY LINEN NIGHT!!
Join the celebration on Royal Street from the 200 block of Royal to the 1000 block ending at Ursulines Street, from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Dirty Linen Night will feature more than 60 galleries and shops and an exclusive shopping experience. Most galleries will serve cool refreshments, and special surprises between!
Dirty Linen Night is free and open to the public; the shops will welcome visitors into their businesses and offer a chance to meet the artists and owners. This has become a favorite summer event for both locals and visitors alike. Dirty Linen Night began 9 years ago as a grassroots effort to bring visitors to this unique strip of Royal Street, and to this day it remains a free event that truly belongs to the Artists.
If you're already down on Royal be sure to take a slight detour over to Conti Street to Broussard's Restaurant (just 2 short blocks from Royal) for some eating, drinking and carrying on! The spacious courtyard will feature the the sounds of James Andrews and the Crescent City All Stars, in addition to a display of the inspired works of New Orleans' top artists. Settle into the comfortable bar & lounge where you can beat the heat and enjoy complimentary passed specialties while sipping on the Bacardi sponsored Mojito!!!
If you don't end up on Frenchmen after Dirty Linen here are a few fun things going on around the City.
It's the Banks Street Bar's (4401 Banks) Luau Beach Party starting up at 900 pm with music by Hawaii 504....Tropical drink specials, FREE food on the grill (pineapple, anyone?), leis, limbo and ladies (and maybe men) in grass skirts!!! Wear your sarongs and flip-flops or your best Hawaiian attire!
And it's the big Clockwork Elvis 10th Anniversary Party over at the Kingpin (1307 Lyons)...You don't want to miss this one, it should be a blast!!
If you're looking for even more music and fun be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire for all the good stuff going on!!
Friday, August 13, 2010
The Mother in Law and Frenchmen Fun on Friday!!
Morning Everybody...It's Friday - What's happenin'??
You can also 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. Join Gabe Daigle from Select for four new California wines from Spain...(I'm not sure if I got this right...California wines from Spain?? But there's gonna be some good wine to taste, regardless)
It's Friday at da lounge that is the "Mother in Law Lounge" (1500 N. Claiborne) for the Big Bash tonight at 7:00 pm...There gonna be Guitar Lightning Lee, 3 G Production Band, Kahrizma Band and Armand St. Martin...and to top it off your first drink free and free food...there's just the very small donation of $10.00 donation at the gate! More surprise musicians will be there also so come out and show your support..V.I.P cards will be given to the first 30 people who enter the gate...so get their early and stay late for Armand St. Martin 'round midnight!!!
It's a gonna be a good night to be at Chickie Wah Wah join the Happy Hour with Jeff and Vida at 5:30 p.m. and stay on for the Creole Stringbeans at 8:00 pm for a super fun evening! And I know there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
If you're thinking about heading down to Frenchmen Street...there's lot of music to hear!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) has two bands tonight that will get you up and dancing...you got the The Hot Club of New Orleans (with no cover - but please tip the band :) at 6:00 and stay on for the Soul Rebels at 10:00 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 the One Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
Head on down to the Maison (508 Frenchmen) at 10:00 pm it's Margie Perez special performance that will be broadcast live on WWOZ followed by another amazing young brass rock band and soon to be legendary Ashton Hines and the Big Easy Brawlers and this event is sponsored by Let's Be Totally Clear..so, there's gonna be no smoking...yea!! And head on upstairs to the Penthouse for the great Cyril Neville who will be performing for his lovely wife Gaynielle's birthday bash along with Rockin' Dopsie and the Caesar Brothers Funk Box!!!
Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire!
You can also 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. Join Gabe Daigle from Select for four new California wines from Spain...(I'm not sure if I got this right...California wines from Spain?? But there's gonna be some good wine to taste, regardless)
It's Friday at da lounge that is the "Mother in Law Lounge" (1500 N. Claiborne) for the Big Bash tonight at 7:00 pm...There gonna be Guitar Lightning Lee, 3 G Production Band, Kahrizma Band and Armand St. Martin...and to top it off your first drink free and free food...there's just the very small donation of $10.00 donation at the gate! More surprise musicians will be there also so come out and show your support..V.I.P cards will be given to the first 30 people who enter the gate...so get their early and stay late for Armand St. Martin 'round midnight!!!
It's a gonna be a good night to be at Chickie Wah Wah join the Happy Hour with Jeff and Vida at 5:30 p.m. and stay on for the Creole Stringbeans at 8:00 pm for a super fun evening! And I know there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
If you're thinking about heading down to Frenchmen Street...there's lot of music to hear!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) has two bands tonight that will get you up and dancing...you got the The Hot Club of New Orleans (with no cover - but please tip the band :) at 6:00 and stay on for the Soul Rebels at 10:00 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 the One Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
Head on down to the Maison (508 Frenchmen) at 10:00 pm it's Margie Perez special performance that will be broadcast live on WWOZ followed by another amazing young brass rock band and soon to be legendary Ashton Hines and the Big Easy Brawlers and this event is sponsored by Let's Be Totally Clear..so, there's gonna be no smoking...yea!! And head on upstairs to the Penthouse for the great Cyril Neville who will be performing for his lovely wife Gaynielle's birthday bash along with Rockin' Dopsie and the Caesar Brothers Funk Box!!!
Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Saints are the Top Dogs!!
Good Morning and GEAUX SAINTS!!
If you think this rainy day has gone to the dogs maybe it has, but that's a good thing....because Twist Cocktails (628 St. Charles Ave - part of Mike's on the Avenue)has "Top Dog" a dog-friendly event going on this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! Celebrity bartending teams will vie for the title of "Top Dog"...tonight's team is Kelder Summers-Jones and Wendy Waren!! The dynamic bartending duo that rings up the most sales during their two-hour bartending gig will be crowned the "Top Dogs". Presented by Szimblich Vodka, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Southern Animal Foundation. The event is dog-friendly, so guests are invited to bring their pooches along to join in the fun...and don't worry....there will be plenty of tv's to watch your favorite football team!!!
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!
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 sounds of Christian Serpas and Ghost Town. So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving some Jack & Ginger specialty cocktails!! (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!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with M. I. Scoggin! 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. (Click link above to confirm this event due to rain).
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight for the FREE BBQ and of course the magnificent New Orleans Saints game at 6:30! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and $5.00 pitchers of beer.....be sure and stay on for Yojimbo at 10:00 pm!
And of course...most importantly....GO SAINTS!!!!!!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great black & gold Thursday!!
If you think this rainy day has gone to the dogs maybe it has, but that's a good thing....because Twist Cocktails (628 St. Charles Ave - part of Mike's on the Avenue)has "Top Dog" a dog-friendly event going on this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! Celebrity bartending teams will vie for the title of "Top Dog"...tonight's team is Kelder Summers-Jones and Wendy Waren!! The dynamic bartending duo that rings up the most sales during their two-hour bartending gig will be crowned the "Top Dogs". Presented by Szimblich Vodka, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Southern Animal Foundation. The event is dog-friendly, so guests are invited to bring their pooches along to join in the fun...and don't worry....there will be plenty of tv's to watch your favorite football team!!!
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!
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 sounds of Christian Serpas and Ghost Town. So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving some Jack & Ginger specialty cocktails!! (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!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with M. I. Scoggin! 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. (Click link above to confirm this event due to rain).
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight for the FREE BBQ and of course the magnificent New Orleans Saints game at 6:30! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and $5.00 pitchers of beer.....be sure and stay on for Yojimbo at 10:00 pm!
And of course...most importantly....GO SAINTS!!!!!!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great black & gold Thursday!!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Rain Rain Go Away....There's Fun Stuff Goin' On!!
Hey Everybody,
Let's hope the rain stays away for a little while....make sure to check all outdoor activities and click on the below links in case of cancellations.
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 Algiers Ferry (200 Morgan) for Jon Cleary plus special guests the Mykia Jovan Duo for Wine Down Wednesday! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Harrison Avenue Marketplace will come to life this evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at 801 Harrison Avenue. Please join in the neighborhood fun for delicious local food, drinks, kids activities, live music, special guests, unique arts & crafts, and so much more!!
And of course you got more music!
It's gonna be full afternoon and evening of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!! Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Loose Marbles at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 9:00 p.m....for a very small cover and he's worth it!
If you're already in the Marigny (or even if you're not) make sure to stop by Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for some Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review's weekly show at 10:00 pm!
And if you're looking for some fun in Mid-City check this out!!
Head on down to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) for some bacon!! Major Bacon is serving up sizzlin' blues and FREE lip-smackin' BLT SANDWICHES to patrons (while supplies last)....show starts at 9:30 p.m. so got get your pork fix tonight!
You can head on down to the Bayou Park Bar in Mid-City (542 S. Jeff Davis) for some Lynn Drury and Friends at 10:00 p.m....this always a fun show!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire! Until tomorrow....
Let's hope the rain stays away for a little while....make sure to check all outdoor activities and click on the below links in case of cancellations.
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 Algiers Ferry (200 Morgan) for Jon Cleary plus special guests the Mykia Jovan Duo for Wine Down Wednesday! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Harrison Avenue Marketplace will come to life this evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at 801 Harrison Avenue. Please join in the neighborhood fun for delicious local food, drinks, kids activities, live music, special guests, unique arts & crafts, and so much more!!
And of course you got more music!
It's gonna be full afternoon and evening of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!! Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Loose Marbles at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 9:00 p.m....for a very small cover and he's worth it!
If you're already in the Marigny (or even if you're not) make sure to stop by Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for some Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review's weekly show at 10:00 pm!
And if you're looking for some fun in Mid-City check this out!!
Head on down to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) for some bacon!! Major Bacon is serving up sizzlin' blues and FREE lip-smackin' BLT SANDWICHES to patrons (while supplies last)....show starts at 9:30 p.m. so got get your pork fix tonight!
You can head on down to the Bayou Park Bar in Mid-City (542 S. Jeff Davis) for some Lynn Drury and Friends at 10:00 p.m....this always a fun show!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire! Until tomorrow....
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
A Tuesday with Margarita and Margie!
Happy Tuesday Everybody,
Lots of good stuff going on 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! Beaucoup Juice Chef Dylan Williams and his team will keep you cool all month long with fresh juice sno-balls made with local fruit. Other cool items on the menu this week include vegan apple-currant-banana bread, vichyssoise, Greek blackened shrimp wrap or salad with cucumbers, Creole tomatoes, local Feta, greens and Greek vinaigrette, orzo salad with olives, Creole tomato, yellow bell pepper & basil, and acai bowls ....now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Get your happy hour going at Le Booze (300 Bourbon Street) this evening from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for Happy Hour Toasting with Margarita.....cool off with some refreshing, seductive cocktails prepared by Bradley Taylor of Szambelan Vodka!!
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 Glen David Andrews tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
For your late night evening pleasure you need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad you stayed up late!
And if you're looking for a trip to OZ, but were having trouble finding the Emerald Brick Road...you have to head down to OZ on Bourbon for some Margie Perez and her amazing band at 11:00 am for some fun music!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Lots of good stuff going on 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! Beaucoup Juice Chef Dylan Williams and his team will keep you cool all month long with fresh juice sno-balls made with local fruit. Other cool items on the menu this week include vegan apple-currant-banana bread, vichyssoise, Greek blackened shrimp wrap or salad with cucumbers, Creole tomatoes, local Feta, greens and Greek vinaigrette, orzo salad with olives, Creole tomato, yellow bell pepper & basil, and acai bowls ....now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Get your happy hour going at Le Booze (300 Bourbon Street) this evening from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for Happy Hour Toasting with Margarita.....cool off with some refreshing, seductive cocktails prepared by Bradley Taylor of Szambelan Vodka!!
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 Glen David Andrews tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
For your late night evening pleasure you need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad you stayed up late!
And if you're looking for a trip to OZ, but were having trouble finding the Emerald Brick Road...you have to head down to OZ on Bourbon for some Margie Perez and her amazing band at 11:00 am for some fun music!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, August 9, 2010
It's Madden Gras!!
Happy Madden Gras Monday!!
If you're a Saints Fan, or a gamer, or both...you have to be sure to head down to Harrah's/Ernst Cafe'today for the all day Madden Gras events!!
LAUNCH OF MADDEN NFL 11 with "N'AWLINS" STYLE MADDEN GRAS CELEBRATION at Ernst Cafe (600 South Peters) today from 11:00 am 'til midnight!!
To mark one of the most anticipated events of the year, the launch of Madden NFL 11, EA SPORTS will be celebrating the occasion with a Mardi Gras-themed event today!! Madden Gras will feature a full day of musical guests, on-site Madden NFL 11 tournaments, appearances by former New Orleans Saints and members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Keeping with the tradition of Mardi Gras, Madden Gras will also include a parade through the French Quarter, featuring themed floats and commemorative beads to celebrate the arrival of Madden NFL 11 at midnight!
SCHEDULE:
Fulton Street
11:00 AM Official kick-off of Madden Gras (Stage Presentation and Donation)
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Media Availability at Ernst Café
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Music, games, food, activities
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Rebirth Brass Band on Fulton stage
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Bucktown All-Stars on Fulton stage
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Rockin' Dopsie Jr. on Fulton stage*
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM Radiators on Fulton stage
7:00 PM Start of Madden Gras parade on Decatur Street
7:30 - 8:30 PM Parade on Bourbon Street
9:15 PM - 10:00 PM Galactic on Main Stage
11:00 PM First copy of Madden NFL 11 sold on Main Stage
11:00 PM Cowboy Mouth on Main Stage
Here are some great ways to stay cool this Monday evening!
There's a fun double header over at Maison (508 Frenchmen)...You got Jayna Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band at 7:00 pm, and the Monday Super Jam hosted by Gene Harding featuring Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm...now this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening!!
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!
Stick around Mid-City and go on over to the Banks Street Bar & Grill for the N'Awlins Johnnys at 9:00 pm and some free red beans and rice for your Monday night!
BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) has a special show tonight at 9:00 pm with King James and the Special Man...If you've never headed down to BJ's you gotta do it...and if they're serving those yummy burritos you have to get one...they are yummy!!!!
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....Brett Richardson 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
If you're a Saints Fan, or a gamer, or both...you have to be sure to head down to Harrah's/Ernst Cafe'today for the all day Madden Gras events!!
LAUNCH OF MADDEN NFL 11 with "N'AWLINS" STYLE MADDEN GRAS CELEBRATION at Ernst Cafe (600 South Peters) today from 11:00 am 'til midnight!!
To mark one of the most anticipated events of the year, the launch of Madden NFL 11, EA SPORTS will be celebrating the occasion with a Mardi Gras-themed event today!! Madden Gras will feature a full day of musical guests, on-site Madden NFL 11 tournaments, appearances by former New Orleans Saints and members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Keeping with the tradition of Mardi Gras, Madden Gras will also include a parade through the French Quarter, featuring themed floats and commemorative beads to celebrate the arrival of Madden NFL 11 at midnight!
SCHEDULE:
Fulton Street
11:00 AM Official kick-off of Madden Gras (Stage Presentation and Donation)
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Media Availability at Ernst Café
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Music, games, food, activities
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Rebirth Brass Band on Fulton stage
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Bucktown All-Stars on Fulton stage
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Rockin' Dopsie Jr. on Fulton stage*
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM Radiators on Fulton stage
7:00 PM Start of Madden Gras parade on Decatur Street
7:30 - 8:30 PM Parade on Bourbon Street
9:15 PM - 10:00 PM Galactic on Main Stage
11:00 PM First copy of Madden NFL 11 sold on Main Stage
11:00 PM Cowboy Mouth on Main Stage
Here are some great ways to stay cool this Monday evening!
There's a fun double header over at Maison (508 Frenchmen)...You got Jayna Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band at 7:00 pm, and the Monday Super Jam hosted by Gene Harding featuring Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm...now this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening!!
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!
Stick around Mid-City and go on over to the Banks Street Bar & Grill for the N'Awlins Johnnys at 9:00 pm and some free red beans and rice for your Monday night!
BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) has a special show tonight at 9:00 pm with King James and the Special Man...If you've never headed down to BJ's you gotta do it...and if they're serving those yummy burritos you have to get one...they are yummy!!!!
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....Brett Richardson 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, August 8, 2010
Satchmo Sunday and Seafood!!
Good Morning Everybody,
Feeling a bit slow today, but don't let last night's drinking prevent you from having a good time today!!
It's the last day of Satchmo Summerfest, so you have to down to the Quarter for all the festivities, fun and music!!
Here's the lowdown....
10:00 a.m. - Noon Jazz Mass at St. Augustine Church (1210 Governor Nicholls Street) Free and open to the public St. Augustine Church (the church of Sidney Bechet) in the historic Treme neighborhood. Celebrate a
unique Sunday morning musical ministry with the Treme Brass Band, along with the St. Augustine Church Choir. Followed by a second-line parade (10-15 blocks) from the church to the Satchmo SummerFest site at the Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint
At noon, immediately following mass, join us for the 'Satchmo Salute' Second Line Parade, featuring Grand Marshall Boe Monkey Red, Grand Marshall Jenn Jones, Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Million dollar Baby Dolls, Baby Boyz Brass Band, Dumaine Street Gang Social Aid and Pleasure Club, The Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Undefeated Divas Social Aid and Pleasure Club, TBC (To Be Continued) Brass Band, and the The Young Ones Brass Band, presented by Rhodes Funeral Home. This very special second line parade visits Louis Armstrong Park, and then proceeds to Satchmo SummerFest at the Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint (approximately 15 blocks). The Jazz Mass is held at historic St. Augustine Church in the Treme neighborhood, known for its authentic cultural and musical history. Treme includes Congo Square within Armstrong Park, where slaves gathered on Sundays to worship, sing and dance. This weekly gathering played a significant role in the evolution of jazz.
And here's the musical line-up!!
Big Butter & Egg Man Brunch at The Market Cafe
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM The Last Straws
Brass Bands-Start/End: Fr Mkt Dutch Alley Fountain
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM New Wave Brass band
Back o' Town Stage: 3rd Floor of the Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Second Line Dance Lesson with Dancing Man 504
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM New Orleans Young Traditional Brass band
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Trad Jazz Dance Lesson with NOLA Jitterbugs
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Frank Oxley and the Joint Chiefs of Jazz
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Swing Dance Lessons with Dance Quarter
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM George French Jazz Band
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Blues Dance Lessons with NOLA Jitterbugs
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM SherriLynn Colby and The Racket Makers
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Leah Chase
Red Beans & Ricely Yours: grounds of Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Miss Sophie Lee
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Baby Boyz Brass band
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Lars Edegran's New Orleans Ragtime
Orchestra featuring Lionel Ferbos
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Jeremy Davenport
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM 10th Annual Trumpet Tribute and Louis
'Satchmo" Armstrong Birthday Party!
Cornet Chop Suey Stage: grounds of Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM New Orleans Moonshiners
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Connie Jones
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Treme Brass Band
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Leroy Jones & New Orleans' Finest
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
West End Blues: French Market Pl at Gov. Nicholls
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Tom Sancton New Orleans Quintet
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Hot 8 Brass Band
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM Kid Merv
And today is also Part Deaux to the Great American Seafood Cook-off!!
Louisiana Seafood Soiree, is noon until 3:30 p.m at the New Orleans Convention Center Hall J. This event features 4 Louisiana Culinary schools competing using Louisiana Seafood - Delgado Community College, Nicholls University, American Culinary Federation of New Orleans and Louisiana Culinary Institute.
Okay...this all I can handle this today...if you're looking for more fun, be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire for all kinds of musical fun!!!
Feeling a bit slow today, but don't let last night's drinking prevent you from having a good time today!!
It's the last day of Satchmo Summerfest, so you have to down to the Quarter for all the festivities, fun and music!!
Here's the lowdown....
10:00 a.m. - Noon Jazz Mass at St. Augustine Church (1210 Governor Nicholls Street) Free and open to the public St. Augustine Church (the church of Sidney Bechet) in the historic Treme neighborhood. Celebrate a
unique Sunday morning musical ministry with the Treme Brass Band, along with the St. Augustine Church Choir. Followed by a second-line parade (10-15 blocks) from the church to the Satchmo SummerFest site at the Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint
At noon, immediately following mass, join us for the 'Satchmo Salute' Second Line Parade, featuring Grand Marshall Boe Monkey Red, Grand Marshall Jenn Jones, Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Million dollar Baby Dolls, Baby Boyz Brass Band, Dumaine Street Gang Social Aid and Pleasure Club, The Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Undefeated Divas Social Aid and Pleasure Club, TBC (To Be Continued) Brass Band, and the The Young Ones Brass Band, presented by Rhodes Funeral Home. This very special second line parade visits Louis Armstrong Park, and then proceeds to Satchmo SummerFest at the Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint (approximately 15 blocks). The Jazz Mass is held at historic St. Augustine Church in the Treme neighborhood, known for its authentic cultural and musical history. Treme includes Congo Square within Armstrong Park, where slaves gathered on Sundays to worship, sing and dance. This weekly gathering played a significant role in the evolution of jazz.
And here's the musical line-up!!
Big Butter & Egg Man Brunch at The Market Cafe
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM The Last Straws
Brass Bands-Start/End: Fr Mkt Dutch Alley Fountain
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM New Wave Brass band
Back o' Town Stage: 3rd Floor of the Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Second Line Dance Lesson with Dancing Man 504
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM New Orleans Young Traditional Brass band
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Trad Jazz Dance Lesson with NOLA Jitterbugs
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Frank Oxley and the Joint Chiefs of Jazz
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Swing Dance Lessons with Dance Quarter
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM George French Jazz Band
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Blues Dance Lessons with NOLA Jitterbugs
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM SherriLynn Colby and The Racket Makers
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Leah Chase
Red Beans & Ricely Yours: grounds of Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Miss Sophie Lee
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Baby Boyz Brass band
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Lars Edegran's New Orleans Ragtime
Orchestra featuring Lionel Ferbos
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Jeremy Davenport
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM 10th Annual Trumpet Tribute and Louis
'Satchmo" Armstrong Birthday Party!
Cornet Chop Suey Stage: grounds of Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM New Orleans Moonshiners
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Connie Jones
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Treme Brass Band
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Leroy Jones & New Orleans' Finest
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
West End Blues: French Market Pl at Gov. Nicholls
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Tom Sancton New Orleans Quintet
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Hot 8 Brass Band
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM Kid Merv
And today is also Part Deaux to the Great American Seafood Cook-off!!
Louisiana Seafood Soiree, is noon until 3:30 p.m at the New Orleans Convention Center Hall J. This event features 4 Louisiana Culinary schools competing using Louisiana Seafood - Delgado Community College, Nicholls University, American Culinary Federation of New Orleans and Louisiana Culinary Institute.
Okay...this all I can handle this today...if you're looking for more fun, be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire for all kinds of musical fun!!!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Satchmo, Seafood and White Linen...Tonight!
Good Morning Everybody,
If you can't find a way to entertain yourself today, you have to be a person who despises really good music, food and art! Cause if you're in NOLA right now...there is a lot of really good stuff going on today to make you happy!!
First we got the all the Satchmo Summerfest!! Here's just a portion of the music and events going on today the fest starts up around 9:00ish with a Big Butter and Egg Man Brunch!!...click the above link for all the good stuff!!
Summerfest Schedule
Big Butter & Egg Man Brunch at The Market Cafe
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Some Like It Hot
Back o' Town Stage: 3rd Floor of the Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Second Line Dance Lesson with Dancing Man 504
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM The Young Ones Brass Band
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM African Dance Lesson with Seguenon Kone
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Ensemble Fatien
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Swing Dance Lesson with NOLA Jitterbugs
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Kimberly Longstreth Trio
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM 1920's Charleston Lesson with Dance Quarter
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Clive Wilson and Butch Thompson
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Wendell Brunious
Red Beans & Ricely Yours: grounds of Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Adult Jazz Camp Ensemble
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Jane Harvey Brown
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM The Palmetto Bug Stompers
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Rebirth Brass Band
Cornet Chop Suey Stage: grounds of Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Bone Tone Brass Band
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Linnzi Zaorski
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Yoshio Toyama & the Dixie Saints
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM Wanda Rouzan and A Taste of New Orleans
West End Blues: French Market Pl at Gov. Nicholls
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Jamil Sharif
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Tim Laughlin's New Orleans All Stars
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown
And if you're looking for more air conditioned fun and a big cooking contest....you need to head down to the Convention Center (all the way to the end by Mardi Gras World) For the 2010 Great American Seafood Cook-off!! The event kicks off at 11:30 am 'til 4:00 pm...Your host, local chef John Folse, will be there to guide you through this culinary contest!!!
And of course tonight is the night for breaking out your Whitney White Linen and cruising down Julia Street around 6ish...and there's an after party at the CAC (900 Camp St.)... Check out the White Linen link for all the amazing art and music going on this evening...
And there's also some great art on Magazine Street this evening...check out the opening of the Sibley Gallery's (3427 Magazine) new sculpture garden from 4:00 to 8:00 pm....and Poet's Gallery (3113 Magazine) from 6:00 to 10:00 is having an amazing exhibition showing the works of Jason Hawkins, Christopher Kirsch, Kristin Littwin Gile, Billy Corcoran and Christopher Morrison-Slave.
And if you're heading down the Avenue, St. Charles Avenue that is be sure to stop in the Piano Celeb-Entertainer, Armand St. Martin, who's performing this Saturday night from 7:00 to 10 pm (or later!) at the Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain (2031 St. Charles Ave)...no cover for this fun evening!!
Well have a good one today and this evening....and for more musical fun check out the WWOZ Livewire!!
And a big P.S. to all you Cold fans!! Barbara Menendez is at Rock "n Bowl tonight with her new Band "The Help"...don't know if I can make it, but if anyone goes let me know if there's a "Cold" vibe going on!!!
If you can't find a way to entertain yourself today, you have to be a person who despises really good music, food and art! Cause if you're in NOLA right now...there is a lot of really good stuff going on today to make you happy!!
First we got the all the Satchmo Summerfest!! Here's just a portion of the music and events going on today the fest starts up around 9:00ish with a Big Butter and Egg Man Brunch!!...click the above link for all the good stuff!!
Summerfest Schedule
Big Butter & Egg Man Brunch at The Market Cafe
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Some Like It Hot
Back o' Town Stage: 3rd Floor of the Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Second Line Dance Lesson with Dancing Man 504
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM The Young Ones Brass Band
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM African Dance Lesson with Seguenon Kone
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Ensemble Fatien
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Swing Dance Lesson with NOLA Jitterbugs
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Kimberly Longstreth Trio
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM 1920's Charleston Lesson with Dance Quarter
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Clive Wilson and Butch Thompson
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Wendell Brunious
Red Beans & Ricely Yours: grounds of Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Adult Jazz Camp Ensemble
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Jane Harvey Brown
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM The Palmetto Bug Stompers
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Rebirth Brass Band
Cornet Chop Suey Stage: grounds of Old U.S. Mint
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Bone Tone Brass Band
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Linnzi Zaorski
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Yoshio Toyama & the Dixie Saints
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM Wanda Rouzan and A Taste of New Orleans
West End Blues: French Market Pl at Gov. Nicholls
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Jamil Sharif
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Tim Laughlin's New Orleans All Stars
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown
And if you're looking for more air conditioned fun and a big cooking contest....you need to head down to the Convention Center (all the way to the end by Mardi Gras World) For the 2010 Great American Seafood Cook-off!! The event kicks off at 11:30 am 'til 4:00 pm...Your host, local chef John Folse, will be there to guide you through this culinary contest!!!
And of course tonight is the night for breaking out your Whitney White Linen and cruising down Julia Street around 6ish...and there's an after party at the CAC (900 Camp St.)... Check out the White Linen link for all the amazing art and music going on this evening...
And there's also some great art on Magazine Street this evening...check out the opening of the Sibley Gallery's (3427 Magazine) new sculpture garden from 4:00 to 8:00 pm....and Poet's Gallery (3113 Magazine) from 6:00 to 10:00 is having an amazing exhibition showing the works of Jason Hawkins, Christopher Kirsch, Kristin Littwin Gile, Billy Corcoran and Christopher Morrison-Slave.
And if you're heading down the Avenue, St. Charles Avenue that is be sure to stop in the Piano Celeb-Entertainer, Armand St. Martin, who's performing this Saturday night from 7:00 to 10 pm (or later!) at the Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain (2031 St. Charles Ave)...no cover for this fun evening!!
Well have a good one today and this evening....and for more musical fun check out the WWOZ Livewire!!
And a big P.S. to all you Cold fans!! Barbara Menendez is at Rock "n Bowl tonight with her new Band "The Help"...don't know if I can make it, but if anyone goes let me know if there's a "Cold" vibe going on!!!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Satchmo Struttin' and Mo'!!
Happy Friday and TGIF!!
There is so much going on this weekend....So, where to get started??
First there's a very important event going on tonight at Zeitgeist (1618 Oretha Catle Haley) at 9:30 pm it's the Wenny Kelly Memorial Benefit Concert and this event is for a very good cause...There's gonna be performances by Johnny J. and the Hitmen, Egg Yolk Jubilee, Hawaii 504 plus a silent auction, food from area chefs and a jam session in Wenny’s honor. Wenny Kelly was an area musician, Zeitgeist volunteer. He suffered a massive stroke on June 26 as he was preparing to watch the U.S. vs. Ghana in the World Cup. After a seven hour emergency surgery and over a week in the hospital, he died on July 4, just three days shy of his 49th Birthday. Unfortunately Wenny had no health insurance and his family needs your help. Suggested donation is $10...come on down and show your support!! For more info and how you can help click on the above link.
And of course tonight is the 10th Annual Satchmo Strut on Frenchmen Street....Here's just a sample of some of the music tonight!! There will be plenty of music on the street (for free)...and if you want into the clubs, it's $30 for general admission, and $80 for VIP...click on the above link for a complete list and details of all the fun stuff going on with the Strut!!
400 & 500 Block of Frenchmen Street
Struttin along the Street
Rebirth Brass Band
7:30pm-10:30pm
Struttin along the Street
To Be Continued Brass Band
10:30pm-12:00pm
Dragon's Den
Simon Lott's Things
10:00pm to 1:00pm
Checkpoint Charlie's
Woodenhead plus Cranston Clements
11:00pm-2:00am
J's Island Fish House
David Ostwald Jazz Band
10:00pm-1:00am
Vaso
Seguenon Kone & Fatien Ensemble with Guardians of the Flame
9:30pm-11:00pm
Vaso
Donald Harrison & Congo Nation
11:30pm-1:00pm
Maison
Lionel Ferbos & Louisiana Shakers
6:30pm- 8:00pm
Maison
Charles Neville Quartet
8:30pm-10:00pm
Maison
Delfeayo Marsalis & Uptown Jazz Orchestra
10:30pm-12:00pm
Maison
To Be Continued Brass Band
12:30pm-2:00pm
Maison Penthouse (upstairs)
UNO Showcase: A-T-C Trio
8:00pm-9:30pm
Maison Penthouse
UNO Showcase: Tarik Hassan Quartet featuring Ed Petersen
10:00pm-11:30pm
Maison Penthouse
UNO Showcase: Sasha Masakowski's Musical Playground
12:00pm-1:30am
13 Monoghan
The Storyville Stompers
6:00pm-9:00pm
Blue Nile
Butch Tompson Jazz Band
7:00pm-8:30pm
Blue Nile
Henry Butler's Steamin Syncopators
9:00pm-10:30pm
Blue Nile
Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers
11:00pm-2:00am
Back o'Town Balcony Party (Nile)
Wolf Jazz: Walter Washington & the Jazz Masters
8:00pm-10:00pm
Yuki Izakaya
Norbert Slama Trio
7:30-10:30pm
Frenchmen & Chartres
Dance Contest 9:30pm-10:00pm
Whew!! Alright...I think the Wenny Kelly Benefit and Satchmo Strut are the way to go tonight, but if you need more fun stuff check out the WWOZ Livewire....Also, don't forget about White Linen Night and the Great American Seafood Cookoff tomorrow...just click links for more info about these fun events this weekend!! Have a good one!
P.S. Be sure to listen to WWOZ online or on your radio dial, 90.7, from 11 am -2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with Bill deTurk...get your weekend party started off right!!
There is so much going on this weekend....So, where to get started??
First there's a very important event going on tonight at Zeitgeist (1618 Oretha Catle Haley) at 9:30 pm it's the Wenny Kelly Memorial Benefit Concert and this event is for a very good cause...There's gonna be performances by Johnny J. and the Hitmen, Egg Yolk Jubilee, Hawaii 504 plus a silent auction, food from area chefs and a jam session in Wenny’s honor. Wenny Kelly was an area musician, Zeitgeist volunteer. He suffered a massive stroke on June 26 as he was preparing to watch the U.S. vs. Ghana in the World Cup. After a seven hour emergency surgery and over a week in the hospital, he died on July 4, just three days shy of his 49th Birthday. Unfortunately Wenny had no health insurance and his family needs your help. Suggested donation is $10...come on down and show your support!! For more info and how you can help click on the above link.
And of course tonight is the 10th Annual Satchmo Strut on Frenchmen Street....Here's just a sample of some of the music tonight!! There will be plenty of music on the street (for free)...and if you want into the clubs, it's $30 for general admission, and $80 for VIP...click on the above link for a complete list and details of all the fun stuff going on with the Strut!!
400 & 500 Block of Frenchmen Street
Struttin along the Street
Rebirth Brass Band
7:30pm-10:30pm
Struttin along the Street
To Be Continued Brass Band
10:30pm-12:00pm
Dragon's Den
Simon Lott's Things
10:00pm to 1:00pm
Checkpoint Charlie's
Woodenhead plus Cranston Clements
11:00pm-2:00am
J's Island Fish House
David Ostwald Jazz Band
10:00pm-1:00am
Vaso
Seguenon Kone & Fatien Ensemble with Guardians of the Flame
9:30pm-11:00pm
Vaso
Donald Harrison & Congo Nation
11:30pm-1:00pm
Maison
Lionel Ferbos & Louisiana Shakers
6:30pm- 8:00pm
Maison
Charles Neville Quartet
8:30pm-10:00pm
Maison
Delfeayo Marsalis & Uptown Jazz Orchestra
10:30pm-12:00pm
Maison
To Be Continued Brass Band
12:30pm-2:00pm
Maison Penthouse (upstairs)
UNO Showcase: A-T-C Trio
8:00pm-9:30pm
Maison Penthouse
UNO Showcase: Tarik Hassan Quartet featuring Ed Petersen
10:00pm-11:30pm
Maison Penthouse
UNO Showcase: Sasha Masakowski's Musical Playground
12:00pm-1:30am
13 Monoghan
The Storyville Stompers
6:00pm-9:00pm
Blue Nile
Butch Tompson Jazz Band
7:00pm-8:30pm
Blue Nile
Henry Butler's Steamin Syncopators
9:00pm-10:30pm
Blue Nile
Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers
11:00pm-2:00am
Back o'Town Balcony Party (Nile)
Wolf Jazz: Walter Washington & the Jazz Masters
8:00pm-10:00pm
Yuki Izakaya
Norbert Slama Trio
7:30-10:30pm
Frenchmen & Chartres
Dance Contest 9:30pm-10:00pm
Whew!! Alright...I think the Wenny Kelly Benefit and Satchmo Strut are the way to go tonight, but if you need more fun stuff check out the WWOZ Livewire....Also, don't forget about White Linen Night and the Great American Seafood Cookoff tomorrow...just click links for more info about these fun events this weekend!! Have a good one!
P.S. Be sure to listen to WWOZ online or on your radio dial, 90.7, from 11 am -2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with Bill deTurk...get your weekend party started off right!!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Art, Music, Free Crabs and Fancy Dinners!
Good Morning Everbody!
Let's see what's going on this TGIT!!!
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 for an Art Opening tonight at Crescent City Brewhouse (527 Decatur) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm....there will be parting and noshing upstairs with with an art exhibition both upstairs and downstairs....Come see at work by the following artists: Michael Fedor, Richie Fitzgerald, Pat Jolly, Mitchell Long, Patricia Kaschalk and Generic Art Solutions!!!
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 Singer-songwriter Mary McBride. So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving this month's cocktail the "Jack and Ginger"!! (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!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Bayou Deville! 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 Free Boiled Crab Night with Influencia de Jazz! Bar patrons can load up yummy crabs and support the local seafood industry and don't forget the $5.00 pitchers of beer.....be sure and stay on for Rue Fiya at 9:00 pm!
If you're looking for a very special and yummy dinner...check out the Live to Eat Dinners going on every Thursday this August...click on the link for more info and dinner menus...Tonight's restaurants include Pier 424, Besh Steak and Jackson Restaurant!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great Thursday!
Let's see what's going on this TGIT!!!
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 for an Art Opening tonight at Crescent City Brewhouse (527 Decatur) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm....there will be parting and noshing upstairs with with an art exhibition both upstairs and downstairs....Come see at work by the following artists: Michael Fedor, Richie Fitzgerald, Pat Jolly, Mitchell Long, Patricia Kaschalk and Generic Art Solutions!!!
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 Singer-songwriter Mary McBride. So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving this month's cocktail the "Jack and Ginger"!! (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!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Bayou Deville! 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 Free Boiled Crab Night with Influencia de Jazz! Bar patrons can load up yummy crabs and support the local seafood industry and don't forget the $5.00 pitchers of beer.....be sure and stay on for Rue Fiya at 9:00 pm!
If you're looking for a very special and yummy dinner...check out the Live to Eat Dinners going on every Thursday this August...click on the link for more info and dinner menus...Tonight's restaurants include Pier 424, Besh Steak and Jackson Restaurant!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Party on the Point!
Hey Everybody,
A little late this Wednesday, but have a fun one!
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 Old Point Bar (500 Patterson) for Amanda Shaw and Party on the Point! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
And of course you got more music!
You can head on down to the Bayou Park Bar in Mid-City (542 S. Jeff Davis) for some Cary Hudson at 10:00 pm.
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
If you're already in the Marigy (or even if you're not) make sure to stop by Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for some 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....
A little late this Wednesday, but have a fun one!
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 Old Point Bar (500 Patterson) for Amanda Shaw and Party on the Point! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
And of course you got more music!
You can head on down to the Bayou Park Bar in Mid-City (542 S. Jeff Davis) for some Cary Hudson at 10:00 pm.
You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
If you're already in the Marigy (or even if you're not) make sure to stop by Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for some 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....
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Take Back the Night in Your Neighborhood!
Happy Tuesday Everybody,
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! Beaucoup Juice Chef Dylan Williams and his team will keep you cool all month long with fresh juice snoballs made with local fruit. Other cool items on the menu this week include vegan apple-currant-banana bread, vichyssoise, Greek blackened shrimp wrap or salad with cucumbers, Creole tomatoes, local Feta, greens and Greek vinaigrette, orzo salad with olives, Creole tomato, yellow bell pepper & basil, and acai bowls ....now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Don't forget it's the National Night Out Against Crime....If you can't make it to one of the many block parties, don't forget to leave your porch light on!
The City's kickoff party will begin at 6 p.m. at St. Rita Church, 2729 Lowerline St. Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas where you can come on down and meet our Mayor and Police Chief. There's also a big shindig at 3600 Esplanade at 6:30...in the Faubourg St. John neighborhood where you can catch Rockin' Doopsie, Jr. and meet your neighbors! Check your neighborhood association and the WWOZ livewire link below for block parties in your area!!
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 Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show .Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' ...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
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! Beaucoup Juice Chef Dylan Williams and his team will keep you cool all month long with fresh juice snoballs made with local fruit. Other cool items on the menu this week include vegan apple-currant-banana bread, vichyssoise, Greek blackened shrimp wrap or salad with cucumbers, Creole tomatoes, local Feta, greens and Greek vinaigrette, orzo salad with olives, Creole tomato, yellow bell pepper & basil, and acai bowls ....now that sounds delicious!
This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....
Don't forget it's the National Night Out Against Crime....If you can't make it to one of the many block parties, don't forget to leave your porch light on!
The City's kickoff party will begin at 6 p.m. at St. Rita Church, 2729 Lowerline St. Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas where you can come on down and meet our Mayor and Police Chief. There's also a big shindig at 3600 Esplanade at 6:30...in the Faubourg St. John neighborhood where you can catch Rockin' Doopsie, Jr. and meet your neighbors! Check your neighborhood association and the WWOZ livewire link below for block parties in your area!!
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 Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review tonight...and the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show .Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' ...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Stay Cool this Monday!
Happy Monday Everybody!
Here are some great ways to stay cool this Monday evening!
It's another HOT Monday, but there's a great breeze from the river today...so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee, 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.
You can get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have amazing singer/songwriter Andrew Duhon for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
There's a fun double header over at Maison (508 Frenchmen)...You got Jayna Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band at 7:00 pm, and the Monday Super Jam hosted by Gene Harding featuring Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm...now this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening!!
And you can't forget it's SHAGGY'S BIRTHDAY BASH at the Blue Nile on Frenchmen Street tonight at 8:00...Come celebrate with Shaggy and the Honey Island Swamp Band, Joe Lawlor & Friends plus Derrick Freemans "Smokers World" with special guests Billy Iuso, Ernie Vincent, Westbank Mike, Irene Sage, Jimmy Carpenter and many more!!!
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!
Stick around Mid-City and go on over to the Banks Street Bar & Grill for the N'Awlins Johnnys at 9:00 pm and some free red beans and rice for your Monday night!
BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) has a special show tonight at 9:00 pm with King James and the Special Man...If you've never headed down to BJ's you gotta do it...and if they're serving those yummy burritos you have to get one...they are yummy!!!!
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....Brett Richardson 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
Here are some great ways to stay cool this Monday evening!
It's another HOT Monday, but there's a great breeze from the river today...so it's a good night to take a stroll along the River Road levee, 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.
You can get your evening started off right at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal....they have amazing singer/songwriter Andrew Duhon for an early show at 7:00 pm...and I'm sure there's gonna be some yummy food too!!
There's a fun double header over at Maison (508 Frenchmen)...You got Jayna Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band at 7:00 pm, and the Monday Super Jam hosted by Gene Harding featuring Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm...now this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening!!
And you can't forget it's SHAGGY'S BIRTHDAY BASH at the Blue Nile on Frenchmen Street tonight at 8:00...Come celebrate with Shaggy and the Honey Island Swamp Band, Joe Lawlor & Friends plus Derrick Freemans "Smokers World" with special guests Billy Iuso, Ernie Vincent, Westbank Mike, Irene Sage, Jimmy Carpenter and many more!!!
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!
Stick around Mid-City and go on over to the Banks Street Bar & Grill for the N'Awlins Johnnys at 9:00 pm and some free red beans and rice for your Monday night!
BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) has a special show tonight at 9:00 pm with King James and the Special Man...If you've never headed down to BJ's you gotta do it...and if they're serving those yummy burritos you have to get one...they are yummy!!!!
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....Brett Richardson 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
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