A friend and local photographer did me a solid and highlighted all of the FQF bands that I probably haven't seen but definitely should. So here are my top picks combined with his:
WWL-TV Stage:
11:00-12:15 - Panorama Jazz Band
12:30-1:45 - Pfister Sisters
Abita Beer Stage:
11:00-12:00 - Thelonious Monk Jazz Institute Ensemble
2:00-3:30 - 101 Runners
Coca-Cola Esplanade in the Shade Stage:
2:00-3:30 - Creole String Beans
3:45-5:15 - Tin Men
300 Bourbon:
12:00-2:00 - Leo Jackson & the Melody Clouds
2:30-4:30 - Glen David Andrews
7:00-11:00 - Shannon Powell Trio
400 Royal Fest Family Stage:
4:30-5:45 - Linnzi Zaorski
533 Royal:
2:00-2:30 - Luke Winslow-King
700 Royal:
1:45-3:15 - Zazou City
200 Decatur:
3:00-4:45 - Khris Royal and Dark Matter
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Friday, April 8, 2011
The Short List: Saturday April 9th - Special French Quarter Fest Edition
A friend and local photographer did me a solid and highlighted all of the FQF bands that I probably haven't seen but definitely should. So here are my top picks combined with his:
Abita Beer Stage:
12:15-1:30 - Neslort
7:45-9:00 - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Harrah's Louis-Louis Pavillion Stage:
2:15-5:15 - Honey Island Swamp Band
5:30-7:00 - Alex McMurray
Capital One Bank Riverside Legacy Stage:
2:45-4:15 - Magnetic Ear
Offbeat Cajun/Zydeco Showcase at the Aquarium Plaza:
7:15-8:45 - Amanda Shaw
726 St. Peter:
6:00-7:00 - Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses
Malibu Rum Latin/World Stage:
12:45-2:00 - Mas Mamones
300 Bourbon:
2:30-4:30 - Baby Boyz Brass Band
400 Royal Fest Family Stage:
11:00-12:15 - Alex Bosworth
3:45-5:00 - Kid Merv
533 Royal:
4:15-5:00 - Kristin Diable
700 Royal:
1:45-3:15 - Helen Gillet's Wazozo
3:30-5:00 - Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
200 Decatur:
4:35-6:00 - Billy Iuso and the Restless Natives
Abita Beer Stage:
12:15-1:30 - Neslort
7:45-9:00 - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Harrah's Louis-Louis Pavillion Stage:
2:15-5:15 - Honey Island Swamp Band
5:30-7:00 - Alex McMurray
Capital One Bank Riverside Legacy Stage:
2:45-4:15 - Magnetic Ear
Offbeat Cajun/Zydeco Showcase at the Aquarium Plaza:
7:15-8:45 - Amanda Shaw
726 St. Peter:
6:00-7:00 - Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses
Malibu Rum Latin/World Stage:
12:45-2:00 - Mas Mamones
300 Bourbon:
2:30-4:30 - Baby Boyz Brass Band
400 Royal Fest Family Stage:
11:00-12:15 - Alex Bosworth
3:45-5:00 - Kid Merv
533 Royal:
4:15-5:00 - Kristin Diable
700 Royal:
1:45-3:15 - Helen Gillet's Wazozo
3:30-5:00 - Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
200 Decatur:
4:35-6:00 - Billy Iuso and the Restless Natives
Friday, April 1, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wednesdays at the Square - Back for the Spring!
Wednesdays at the square is one of my favorite free activities of the spring. All food and drink sales go to benefit the Young Leadership Council and the music is always good. This spring Lafayette square will host some of my favorite New Orleans performers. Check out the art tents too!
Here's the lineup:
March 30th - The Radiators
April 6th - Troy Andrews & Orleans Avenue
April 13th - Kermit Ruffins + Coot
April 20th - Anders Osborne
April 27th - Irvin Mayfield & the Jazz Playhouse Revue
May 4th - Marcia Ball
May 11th - George Porter Jr.
May 18th - The Iguanas
May 25th - Tab Benoit
June 1st - Eric Lindell
June 8th - Galactic
June 15th - Cyril Neville and Monk Boudreaux
Wednesdays 5:30-7pm at Lafayette Square. For more info check out the Wednesdays at the Square Website
Here's the lineup:
March 30th - The Radiators
April 6th - Troy Andrews & Orleans Avenue
April 13th - Kermit Ruffins + Coot
April 20th - Anders Osborne
April 27th - Irvin Mayfield & the Jazz Playhouse Revue
May 4th - Marcia Ball
May 11th - George Porter Jr.
May 18th - The Iguanas
May 25th - Tab Benoit
June 1st - Eric Lindell
June 8th - Galactic
June 15th - Cyril Neville and Monk Boudreaux
Wednesdays 5:30-7pm at Lafayette Square. For more info check out the Wednesdays at the Square Website
Hogs for the Cause at City Park in Retrospect
The tickets were cheap (with money to a good cause) and the music lineup was awesome at first glance. I didn't try the food (vegetarian alert), but my friends who did were pretty happy with what they ate. Not only did I see a few bands I already like, but I got to hear at least one I'd go see again.
Amanda Shaw was a little spitfire - playing killer fiddle and singing louder than I thought anyone her size could. Girl's got range, energy and a damned good voice.
Honey Island Swamp Band was good as always. They played favorites from both of their albums and kept the crowd dancing. They also did a sweet set with members of Soul Rebels, who had a set right after. The Soul Rebels Brass Band complemented the rest of the lineup nicely - giving the audience a good segue from country to rock/jam band music.
Anders Osborne followed up after a short break in music to announce the winners of the cook off. I never figured out who actually won - I was too busy dunking my friend in the Squeal BBQ dunking booth. Anders killed it though. I'll never get sick of hearing him play guitar.
I didn't catch much of the Radiators. I had already had a full day of drinking and had seen the band the night before at the Maple Leaf. The sky, towards this point in the evening, was an amazing shade of purple so I wandered around staring at it before heading home.
All in all, the fest was great. Next year they should lay out a few more signs throughout City Park to let people know where it is. While getting lost trying to find it, Jill and I gathered a group of eight other people who were all walking in different directions trying to find the field. Once I got there I had a blast though and will absolutely be back next year.
Amanda Shaw was a little spitfire - playing killer fiddle and singing louder than I thought anyone her size could. Girl's got range, energy and a damned good voice.
Honey Island Swamp Band was good as always. They played favorites from both of their albums and kept the crowd dancing. They also did a sweet set with members of Soul Rebels, who had a set right after. The Soul Rebels Brass Band complemented the rest of the lineup nicely - giving the audience a good segue from country to rock/jam band music.
Anders Osborne followed up after a short break in music to announce the winners of the cook off. I never figured out who actually won - I was too busy dunking my friend in the Squeal BBQ dunking booth. Anders killed it though. I'll never get sick of hearing him play guitar.
I didn't catch much of the Radiators. I had already had a full day of drinking and had seen the band the night before at the Maple Leaf. The sky, towards this point in the evening, was an amazing shade of purple so I wandered around staring at it before heading home.
All in all, the fest was great. Next year they should lay out a few more signs throughout City Park to let people know where it is. While getting lost trying to find it, Jill and I gathered a group of eight other people who were all walking in different directions trying to find the field. Once I got there I had a blast though and will absolutely be back next year.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
French Quarter Fest Schedule Released - Check it
The French Quarter Fest schedule is out - day by day, stage by stage. I'm going to ask around for recommendations but try to not see anything I've seen before this year (unless I can't resist). This is gonna be fun.
Hogs for the Cause 2011 looks like a lot of fun
My experiences with events at City Park have always been good (Martini Madness is a fantastic party). The lineup for the upcoming "Hogs for the Cause" event looks awesome, as does the ticket price.
For $10 advance/$15 you get to try a whole bunch of BBQ and vote for the cook off winner while listening to the music stylings of:
-Honey Island Swamp Band
-Soul Rebels Brass Band
-Anders Osborne with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
-The Radiators
All the money goes to the families of children with brain cancer.
For $10 advance/$15 you get to try a whole bunch of BBQ and vote for the cook off winner while listening to the music stylings of:
-Honey Island Swamp Band
-Soul Rebels Brass Band
-Anders Osborne with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
-The Radiators
All the money goes to the families of children with brain cancer.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Mardi Gras Invasion: Tips From the Pros
Mardi Gras is a time for great parties, fun parades, live music and.. having ten people passed out on your floor. As I considered the dangers of having a big house with old toilets, I decided to head out and ask some of the more seasoned locals I know to impart some Gras wisdom:
1. Do one load of towels every day.
2. Keep water bottles, band aids and Tylenol in stock.
3. Make sure everyone has the number for United Cab: (504)-522-9771
(I usually give guests my lawyer's number too)
4. Clean out your fridge to make room for beer.
5. Make sure everyone knows that they are on their own. You are not a tour guide.
6. Stock up on toilet paper and to-go cups.
7. Give the guests you trust a key.
8. Share the drugs or hide them.
9. Put out lots of trash cans.
or..
10.Just don't let anyone stay at your house.
1. Do one load of towels every day.
2. Keep water bottles, band aids and Tylenol in stock.
3. Make sure everyone has the number for United Cab: (504)-522-9771
(I usually give guests my lawyer's number too)
4. Clean out your fridge to make room for beer.
5. Make sure everyone knows that they are on their own. You are not a tour guide.
6. Stock up on toilet paper and to-go cups.
7. Give the guests you trust a key.
8. Share the drugs or hide them.
9. Put out lots of trash cans.
or..
10.Just don't let anyone stay at your house.
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