Monday, November 22, 2010

Celebrate Another Saints Winnin' Monday!!

Happy Monday Everybody!!

Head over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and you will definitely be feelin' whole lot better!!  Groove to the amazing sounds of Cranston Clements and Jimmy Robinson at 8:00 pm!!

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!

If you're looking for a new place to check out some great food and music....head on over to Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...tonight Kristin Diable hosts the New Orleans Singer Songwriters Night with Richard Julian and Rosita Kess  at 7:00 pm!

Enjoy the lovely evening and spend some time on the Avenue at The Columns....They've got 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!

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 (2239 St. Claude) and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!

If you love amazing burritos and great music, then BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) is the place for you, because they have one mean burrito, and the incredible sounds of King James & the Special Men...the fun starts up at 10:00 pm!!!

Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) 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 for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

John Mooney at the "O" and So Much More!

Happy Thursday,

Yea!!! It's finally getting cool (again) and feeling like Fall!!

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans) at about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free...check out their amazing wines!!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!  And stay on 'til 7:00 pm for Johnny Sansone at Clever Wine Bar...three fun things all at one place!!

Head on down to The Ogden Southern Museum of Art today for Ogden after Hours.   Music starts up at 6:00 pm with the talented John Mooney.....and to top it off the very talented Bill deTurk is doing the interview today, so you don't want to miss it!!  (and 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!)

It's a Coats for Kids Benefit Concert tonight at the St. Louis Cathedral at 7:30 pm..... The Faubourg Quartet presents a collection of its members' most beloved favorites, a fun and eclectic mix of varied genres, including tango, blues, jazz (composition by New Orleans native son, Wynton Marsalis), as well as some of the most beautiful works of Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Dvorak. And as a special treat, you will not want to miss Jeremy Davenport, as he joins the Faubourg Quartet in their finale, Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World"!   Admission is free, but please bring a coat for a needy child.

Fringe Fest continues today (corner of Press and Dauphine in the Marigny) and there are loads fun free events going on!!  Here's the link to all the fun starting tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Peep Show previews w/free NOLA Brew and Old New Orleans Rum....then from 7:30 to 9:30 pm it's Country/Blues Song Session featuring Tarek Isham & Riley Downing...click on the above link for the entire schedule fun FREE festival fun!!

Chickie Wah Wah has a great show tonight with John Boutte' at 8:00 pm...There's also going to be a big birthday celebreation for Nancy O tonight....so head on over for some great drinks, yummy food and give Nancy some birthday hugs!!

It's gonna be a fun evening at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen)with two great shows!!  Come for the early show at 7:00 pm with piano player extraordinairre Jon Cleary...and you really don't want to miss Egg Yolk Jubilee at 10:00 pm...you'll be dancing the night away!

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623  Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at  4:00 pm, a SMOKE FREE LIVE BROADCAST on WWOZ with Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 pm and close out the night with the The New Orleans Moonshiners at 10:00 pm!!!

And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Wine, Fringe Festin' & Lots O'Music!

What a gorgeous Wednesday!!

If you like wine.......Sip the bubbly at the Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots (1751 Gentilly Blvd - 4th Floor Clubhouse)  from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm tonight!!!  The event's theme is "All That Sparkles"....featuring more than 50 sensational champagnes and sparkling wines along with cheeses and wine experts, who will discuss and answer wine-related questions.  Held in partnership with Dorignac's Food Center, the tasting will showcase 25 top wines for $25.00 per person. Tickets are available at Dorignac's (710 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie) and, if not sold out, will be available at the door.

The Fringe Fest begins today and there are loads fun free events going on!!  Here's the link to all the fun starting tonight from 5-7 pm the Peep Show previews w/free NOLA Brew and Old New Orleans Rum....then at 7:15 pm Fashion Show with Calamity ...click on the above link for the entire schedule fun FREE festival fun!!
 

And of course you got more music!

Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) right after work for a fun happy hour that kicks up at 4:00 pm, the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm, and there's gonna be Zydeco dance lessons too (check out the website for sign-up info!!)

Head on down to the Sandbar (Deck area of the University Center’s cafeteria) over on UNO's campus at 7:30 pm tonight for Jacqui Naylor....it's going to be a great nite and admission is only $5.00 for this amazing show...UNO Faculty, Staff and Students get in for FREE!!!

There's a special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!!  Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam presents the music of Wayne Shorter this evening at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be an amazing concert!!

Another great evening foll of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!!  Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., Orleans 6 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 the early evening show with the Tin Men at 7:00 pm and stay on for John Gros & the Roadmasters...they come on at 10:00 p.m....for a very small cover and he's worth it!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Fresh Veggies Today and Beer Tappin' Tonight!!

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!  1st of the season satsumas from A&K Citrus, shelled pecans from Inglewood Farm, Timmy Perilloux is back with greens galore and one of our favorite Bywater breakfast spots, Satsuma, is under the GPS tent!!

Head on over to Gordon Biersch (Harrah's Casino) between 5:30 and 7:30 pm to celebrate the Winterbock Tapping Party!!  There's gonna be tasty Winterbock for great prices, gratis appetizers and I even heard a rumor about karaoke!!!

It's more amazing music from the Trinity Artist Series at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.)  Tonight experience the Organ & Labyrinth featuring Albinas Prizgintas...it promises to be a wonderful evening of music!  (Concert is free, but donations of $10 are appreciated.)

This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....

For more music fun....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy John Mooney!!  Music starts about 8:00 pm and come by early to get some yummy food before the show!

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 very talented Armand St. Martin tonight...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' (with some FREE food)...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!

Friday, November 12, 2010

Nutria-Palooza Friday!!!

TGIF...Let's celebrate!!

Get your wine on this evening with a little tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 pm....Join Nick Selby from Uncorked for a tasting of 4 wines from Southern France plus Cheese, charcuterie and tapas plates are available from $5-$12!!!

There's good stuff happenin' over in Gretna....where there's some great music and fun this evening!  It's Gretna's Rockin' on the River Concert Series from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm with Amanda Shaw!  Head on over to the River Front Amphitheater on Huey P Long Avenue at the intersection of First Street!!

Nutria-Palooza! Righteous Fur Fashion Show tonight from 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (925 Camp St.)...New nutria fashions making their debut, music by Helen Gillet, film screening and more!   Righteous Fur is on a save-the-wetlands mission to bring nutria fur back to the runway....Beneath the spectacular vaulted 19th-century ceilings of the Ogden's historic Patrick F. Taylor Library, Nutria-palooza! will showcase a fabulous array of fashions made from the byproducts of the state’s Coastwide Nutria Control Program (CNCP), which pays $5 a tail for captured nutria.  Admission is $10 for Ogden Museum members; $15 non museum members.  Five percent of the evening’s proceeds go to the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation, which is working to restore the coast.

TGIF at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) tonight for Happy Hour with stop by Chickie's for happy hour with Amy Trail at 5:30 pm, have some delicious dinner outside, and stick around for Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm....It's gonna be a fantastic show!

Head on down to The Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel (2031 St. Charles Ave.) and enjoy the amazing sounds of Armand St. Martin, New Orleans Celeb-Entertainer...the fun starts up at 7:00 pm and goes to 10 pm..and there's no cover charge and enjoy the smoke-free atmosphere for this fun evening!!

That should keep you busy this evening...and for even more fun stuff going on be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!!! 

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Wine, Blues and Jazz!!

Happy Thursday,

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle at about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free...Stay on for Jumpin' Johnny Sansone at 8:00 pm...And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

Head on down to The Ogden Southern Museum of Art today for Ogden after Hours.   Music starts up at 6:00 pm with the bluesy sounds of Kenny Brown, so you don't want to miss it!!  (and 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 have to check out this amazing FREE concert....A Tribute to Idris Muhammad featuring Donald Harrison & Congo Square Nation tonight at 7:30 pm Loyola University - Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall...The master saxophonist and his band will play a Jazz Journey concert in tribute to drummer Idris Muhammad!!

Chickie Wah Wah has a great show tonight with Phil DeGruy & Michael Skinkus
at 8:00 pm...and make sure you come hungry for some yummy food!!

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623  Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at  4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 pm and close out the night with the The New Orleans Moonshiners at 10:00 pm!!!

And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Fun on the Other Avenue and Food for Funk!!

Yea it's finally Hump Day!!

Celebrate all things Lakeview at the Harrison Avenue Marketplace....today from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM at 801 Harrison Avenue.....It's time to start your holiday shopping and Buy Local! With over 70 arts and craft vendors with items that would make great gifts.  St. Paul's will offer complimentary gift wrapping as well.  Entertainment for the evening provided by Big Daddy 'O' a blues guitarist who is a mainstay on WWOZ!!  It's gonna be a fun evening on the Avenue!

Head on over to the New Orleans Museum of Art and meet one of my favorite New Orleans Chefs!!!  Chef John Besh will be signing his latest book, "My New Orleans: The Cookbook" from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm....This beautiful publication features 200 recipes as well as fascinating stories about New Orleans. Perfect for holiday gifts!  Also, at the Museum....artists Matt Vis and Tony Campbell discuss their work in the Déjà Vu All Over Again exhibition, including photography, video, and sculpture.  Both event are free and open to the public. For more information, please call (504) 658-4133.  

Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) right after work for a fun happy hour that kicks up at 4:00 pm, the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm, and there's gonna be Zydeco dance lessons too (check out the website for sign-up info!!) 

Head on down to the Sandbar (Deck area of the University Center’s cafeteria) over on UNO's campus at 7:30 pm tonight for guitarist, Ted Ludwig....it's going to be a great nite and admission is only $5.00 for this amazing show...UNO Faculty, Staff and Students get in for FREE!!!

There's another special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!!  Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam presents the music of Wynton Marsalis this evening at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be an amazing concert!!

Another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!!  Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!

And you really want to go on over to Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) tonight for "Givin' Up Food Fo' Funk": A Benefit for New Orleans Food Banks featuring Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove + Jesse Hiatt Band...the show gets kickin' about 9:00 pm...Come party for a great cause!!  Bring a can or more of food and cover is only $10 in advance and $12 at the door for this incredible musical line-up!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Proud to Call it Home with NOLA Fun Tonight!

Happy Tuesday Everybody,

And what a beautiful day it is!!

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!  1st of the season satsumas from A&K Citrus, shelled pecans from Inglewood Farm, Timmy Perilloux is back with greens galore and one of our favorite Bywater breakfast spots, Satsuma, is under the GPS tent!!

Head on over to Cork & Bottle/Clever Lounge (3700 Orleans Ave. in American Can Company) to celebrate!!  They've got a new owner, so to celebrate this "passing of the bottle" they'll be opening LOTS of bottles. Join the fun for wine, spirit and brew tastings and hors d'oeuvres by Vega Tapas Cafe!!!

Tonight head on down to Harrah's Theater from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for the relaunch of the New Orleans: Proud to Call it Home campaign!!!  There's going to be entertainment by Big Sam's Funky Nation plus free food and beverages...get 'em while they last..it's gonna be a fun night!

It's more amazing music from the Trinity Artist Series at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.)  Tonight experience the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Chamber Music Concert featuring Dr. Jee Yeoun Ko, Joe Meyer, Matthew Ernst & John Rankin...it promises to be a wonderful evening of music!  (Concert is free, but donations of $10 are appreciated.)

This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....

For more music fun....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy John Mooney!!  Music starts about 8:00 pm and come by early to get some yummy food before the show!

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 James Andrews tonight...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' (with some FREE food)...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, November 8, 2010

Celebrate the Big Weekend Wins on Monday!!!

Happy Monday Everybody!!  Celebrate a fantastic sports weekend for New Orleans and do some fun stuff today!!!

Head over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and you will definitely be feelin' whole lot better!!  Groove to the amazing sounds of Ed Volker’s Jolly House at 8:00 pm....and of course come a little early for a very yummy dinner!!

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!

If you're looking for a new place to check out some great food and music....head on over to Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...tonight Kristin Diable hosts the New Orleans Singer Songwriters Night at 7:00 pm!

Enjoy the lovely evening and spend some time on the Avenue at The Columns....They've got 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!

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 (2239 St. Claude) and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!

If you love amazing burritos and great music, then BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) is the place for you, because they have one mean burrito, and the incredible sounds of King James & the Special Men...the fun starts up at 10:00 pm!!!

Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) 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 for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Free Wine, Pub Crawl, Art and Ladies Festin'!!!

It's another gorgeous Friday...Let's celebrate!!

Get your wine on this evening with a little tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) Opening Art Reception and Friday Free For All tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 pm....Join local artist Kathy Schorr tonight and view her gorgeous handpainted silks....There will also be a tasting of five really great wines from the Babcock winery in the Santa Ynez Valley with Scott Howett from Mystic Vine plus tapas from Chef Dan Esses' of 3 Muses!!!

And more wine over at Cork & Bottle FREE TASTINGS on FRIDAYS TOO!  This week they'll have a line-up of 6 wines sure to ease you into your weekend...Come on by between 5 and 7 and check them out for free...2008 C&B Selections "There's No Place Like Home" Syrah, 2008 Vista Hills Pinot Noir, 2009 Vista Hills Pinot Grigio, 2008 Anne Amie Amrita, and 2007 Hobo Zinfandel!

There's good stuff happenin' over in Gretna....where there's some great music and fun this evening!  It's Gretna's Rockin' on the River Concert Series from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm with Burgundy.  Head on over to the River Front Amphitheater on Huey P Long Avenue at the intersection of First Street!!

It's the First Friday Art Exhibition at Blackett-Peck Gallery (509 Royal Street) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm....In addition to the work already featured in Blackett-Peck Gallery, “First Fridays” presents an exciting new artist, group, or series on the first Friday of every month. This month, on the Gallery is delighted to exhibit new works by artists Robin Daning, Michelle Levine, and Bill Young III!!

LadyFest New Orleans 2010 continues tonight at Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club (1931 Saint Claude Ave) with another amazing line-up!!
6:00 Kat Walker
7:00 Amy Trail
8:00 Miss Sophie Lee
9:00 Holley Bentdsen and Amasa Miller
10:00 Charmaine Neville
11:00 Michaela Harrison

You really don't want to miss the Wisner Playground Pub Crawl with J Monque'D as master of ceremony!  Tonight from 6:00 to 10:00 pm...
The fun starts up at 6:00 p.m. @ The King Pin Bar, 1307 Lyons Street with food available from Taceaux Loceaux - portions of proceeds will be donated toward the Tree Planting.
7:00 p.m. on to Le Bon Temps Roule, 4801 Magazine St.
8:00 p.m. it's Grits Bar, 530 Lyons St.
Last but not least 9:00 p.m. @ F&M Patio Bar, 4841 Tchoupitoulas St.
Ticket price is $25.00 and entitles you to four beers! Tickets can be purchased at the door.  For more information, email friendsofwisnerpark@gmail.com!!!

TGIF at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) tonight for Happy Hour with stop by Chickie's for happy hour with the Pfister Sisters at 5:30 pm, have some delicious dinner outside, and stick around for Stephanie Nilles Songwriter’s Extravaganza at 9:00 pm....It's gonna be a fantastic show!

Head on down to The Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel (2031 St. Charles Ave.) and enjoy the amazing sounds of Armand St. Martin, New Orleans Celeb-Entertainer...the fun starts up at 7:00 pm and goes to 10 pm..and there's no cover charge and enjoy the smoke-free atmosphere for this fun evening!!

That should keep you busy this evening...and for even more fun stuff going on be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!!!  And tune into Wist Radio 690....or check out the link cause......my hubby's gonna be on from 2:15 to 2:30 talkin' about his crazy Gambit-tini Cocktail!!!!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Everybody Gambit-tini Tonight!!!

Happy Thursday,

Yea!!! It's finally getting cool and feeling like Fall (again)!!

Most important event of the day...cause the amazing Bill deTurk created the Gambit-tini!!!  Celebrate the Gambit's 30th Anniversary tonight!!  See below for all the details!!!



Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free...check out these amazing wines.....2008 Cline "Cashmere" Pinot Noir, 2008 Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay, 2007 B. R. Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon, N/V Juve Y Camps Cava and . . .Sunny Groom will be showing the Groom Wines from Southern Australia, 2009 Groom Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 Groom Shiraz!!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

Head on down to The Ogden Southern Museum of Art today for Ogden after Hours.   Music starts up at 6:00 pm with the amazing Papa Mali.....so you don't want to miss it!!  (and 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!)

LadyFest New Orleans 2010 continues tonight at the BMC (504 Esplanade Ave.) with this amazing line-up:
6:00 Zena Moses
7:00 Wendy Darling
8:00 Meschiya Lake
9:00 Jayna Morgan
10:00 Jenn Howard

Chickie Wah Wah has a great show tonight with Uncle Daddy at 9:00 pm...so wear your dancing shoes and make sure you come hungry for some yummy food!!

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623  Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at  4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 pm and close out the night with the The New Orleans Moonshiners at 10:00 pm!!!

And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

One Mo' Harvest, Rock N' Bowl Celebrates 22 and Much More!!

Good Morning Everybody,

It's the last concert for the 2010 HARVEST THE MUSIC CONCERT SERIES with only TWO concerts left!!!  The free concert series benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana....is every WEDNESDAY from September 15-November 3 from 5:00 pm to  7:30 pm at LAFAYETTE SQUARE!!  In addition to a free, weekly concert, concert-goers will enjoy food and drinks for purchase (no outside food or drinks, please) from local favorites including: Rouses, Beaucoup Juice Snoballs, Crepes a la Cart, Miss Linda's Soul Food Catering, Lil Dizzy's Café, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, Oceana Restaurant, Boucherie, and Squeal. An artists' village will feature artwork and crafts from regional artists and designers, all available for purchase.

The last act for the series!!!
NOVEMBER 3 NEW ORLEANS NIGHTS with Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton and The Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste Jr. plus Little Freddie King

To learn more about 2010 Harvest the Music Presented by Hancock Bank, visit www.harvestthemusic.org!!

It's the Food Network Premiere Party at Henry's Bar (5101 Magazine) tonight!!!  Watch Food Network Tailgate Warriors with Guy Fieri....this episode features a tailgating competition between the Saints and the Vikings fans and most importantly a special appearance by the Jambalaya Girl, who is cooking Cook Me Somethin’ Mister Jambalaya in her Who Dat Pot!!!  Airs Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 9:00 PM CT on Food Network, but come by Henry's for  FREE JAMBALAYA, cheap drinks and lots of "Yum Yum, Come Get You Some!!!"

Celebrate the opening night of LadyFest New Orleans 2010 GOSPEL GLORIFICATION at St Anna's Episcopal Church (1313 Esplanade Ave.) Music starts in the Parish Hall at 7:30pm (Worship Service in the Church 6:00 pm)...You'll be glad you came for this truly inspiring music....Danielle Wilson & The Truth and N*Harmone'!

And of course you got more music!

It's the Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) 22nd Anniversary Party tonight!!  You need to do some rockin' and bowlin' and head on over around 8:30 pm for the party music of Johnny J & Derek Huston!!  It's gonna be a good time!

Make sure to go to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm, and there's gonna be Zydeco dance lessons too (check out the website for sign-up info!!  Go there a little early for a good table and some yummy food!

Head on down to the Sandbar (Deck area of the University Center’s cafeteria) over on UNO's campus at 7:30 pm tonight for John Ellis....it's going to be a great nite and admission is only $5.00 for this amazing show...UNO Faculty, Staff and Students get in for FREE!!!

There's a special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!!  Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam presents the music of the music of Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker this evening at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be an amazing concert!!

Another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!!  Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Happy Tuesday!!

Happy Tuesday Everybody,

Don't let the rain get you down....there's 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!  1st of the season satsumas from A&K Citrus, shelled pecans from Inglewood Farm, Timmy Perilloux is back with greens galore and one of our favorite Bywater breakfast spots, Satsuma, is under the GPS tent!!

This evening there's lot of fun stuff going on....

It's gonna be a lovely evening to hang out on the porch at The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the musical stylings of John Rankin & Friends and watch the streetcars go by!

For more music fun....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy The New Orleans Nightcrawlers!!  Music starts about 8:00 pm and if you've never seen the Nightcrawlers you really need to go!! Come by early and get some yummy food before the show!

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 Clarence "Tadpole" Henry tonight...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' (with some FREE food)...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, November 1, 2010

Remember Those Who Have Passed Before Us....

What a wonderful Halloween it was...with the Saints helping us out with a big win...Now it's time to remember our loved one's who are with us in spirit.  Here are some good ways to celebrate their lives.

It's the 11TH ANNUAL ALL SAINTS DAY TRIBUTE TO JAZZ FUNERALS today at 3:00 pm...."Keeping Jazz Funerals Alive" with the Treme Brass Band!!

Start: D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1716 N. Claiborne Ave. Out Claiborne to St. Anthony. Right on St. Anthony to N. Robertson to St. Bernard Ave. Right on St. Bernard Ave. to N. Claiborne Ave. Left on St. Philip.

Stop: Charbonnet Family Services, 1615 St. Philip. Proceed down St. Philip to Treme St. Left on Treme to Barracks St. Right on Barracks to Little People's Place.

Stop: Little People's Place. Proceed down Barracks to N. Rampart St. Right on N. Rampart to Ursulines St. Right on Ursulines to St. Claude Avenue. Right on St. Claude.

Disband: Backstreet Cultural Museum, 1116 St. Claude Ave. Presentation and Refreshments.  This second line honors Honoring Al Morris, Chief of the Northside Skull & Bone Gang, 1942-2010 and Ernest Skipper, creator of "Shot Gun Joe," 1948-2009.

Today is also the 30th Annual Day of the Dead/ Gede Celebration from 7:00pm - Midnight at 3319 Rosalie Alley (Dirt Alley off of N. Rampart, Between Piety and Desire, in Bywater)  Please wear white white with purple headscarf or black and purple for Gede. Bring a dish for the people and an offering for the Dead or Gede.  Gede's tastes tend towards peppers, flatbreads, rum, cigars, goat stew, crosses, grave digger's tools, black cock feathers, skeletons, sunglasses with one lens, hot Creole foods, money, the colors black, mauve, and white. He is syncretized with St. Gerard.  Or you can bring something that your ancestors or loved  ones enjoyed in life.  RSVP or for more info: (504) 948-9961.

It's always good to remember our loved ones with music!

Head over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and you will definitely be feelin' whole lot better!!  Groove to the amazing sounds of piano man extraordinaire, Jon Cleary at 8:00 pm....and of course come a little early for a very yummy dinner!!

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!

If you love amazing burritos and great music, then BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) is the place for you, because they have one mean burrito, and the incredible sounds of King James & the Special Men...the fun starts up at 10:00 pm!!!

Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) 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 for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.