Thursday, March 31, 2011

Havin' Fun on Thursday!

Good Morning Everybody,

Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!

Thursday Events

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orlenas ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free with these great samples.....2008 - Borsao - Tres Picos - Garnacha, 2007 - Coudoulet de Beaucastel - Cotes du Rhone, 2009 - Saintsbury - Carneros Pinot Noir!!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art - better known as Ogden after Hours.  The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Paul Eason a talented singer/songwriter with roots deep in the lone star state. ....so come on down for some music, culture and fun....don't miss it!!

Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series for Hot Stuff with Becky Allen, Chris Wecklein and Harry Mayronne!!! 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.

Are you hungry for some great music, dancing and food....then head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) the music is jammin' and their kitchen is back open with some amazing food!!  Check out the swing dance lessons from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and stay on for Tuba Skinny & Erika Lewis!!!

Need crawfish?  You can get your free crawfish cravin' fixed this evening at Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm!  Bar patrons can load up on crawfish for the low low price of $5 a pound and don't forget about the $5 pitchers!  And of course FREE live music all night long with Those Peaches at 5:00 pm and Doombalaya at 10:00 pm!

While on Frenchmen head on over to the Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) for some yummy food and the sounds of Mas Mamones at 7:00 pm - the latin rhythms will get you movin' on into the weekend with no problema!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!  And don't forget it's the last day of the membership drive...GET YOUR BRASS PASSES NOW! :)

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Food, Music and Fun!

Another beautiful Wednesday with so much pre-festin' to do!!

On your way to the Square you can stop on over at Ditcharo's Restaurant & Pub (640 Carondelet) for a cold beer and some pre-Square music with the Chris Alford & Jesse Morrow Duo...they get started at 4:30 pm....so maybe skip out of work a little early today!!

Come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue plus the Soul Rebels get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from all that early evening fun...check this out...

Do you love marching bands?  Well I've got just the thing for you this evening!  It's the Tulane Marching Band Spring Concert tonight at 7:00 pm over at Dixon Hall at the Uptown Campus.  Concert goers will enjoy music with a Latin-Jazz influence, plus feature performances by the Green Wave Brass Band and TUMB Color Guard.  The show culminates with a Mardi Gras finale, highlighting the music and spirit of the carnival season.  Come one - come all...and it's FREE!

If you forgot to eat some food at the Square and are looking for some great music and food after the concert head on over to The Rendon Inn (4501 Eve Street - in beautiful Broadmoor) for some great food and some excellent music with Marc Stone...he'll get things going at 7:00 pm!!

And there's more yummy food and music in Mid-City - Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Tom McDermott & Meschiya Lake at 8:00 pm!! 

Heading over to Frenchmen Street?  Start off your evening with the early show over at dba (618 Frenchmen)....The Tin Men get things kickin' at 7:00 pm....and then stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington & The Roadmasters at 10:00 pm (as always) it's gonna be a fun one!!

Another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat with Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., Swing Dance Lessons at 5:00 pm, 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.!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight they've got Johnny J & the Hitmen with Derek Huston at 8:30 pm!!

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

Monday, March 28, 2011

TGI Monday!!!!

Happy Monday Everybody!

What a beautiful weekend....now it's time to start celebrating the week!

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smokey Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

Head down Frenchmen Street to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for two great shows!!  It's the By & By String Band at 6:00 pm and stay on for The Panorama Jazz Band at 9:00 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.

Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) is the place to go for an amazing evening in Mid-City.....It's the best of New Orleans piano music with Jon Cleary at 8:00 pm...and come hungry - the kitchen is back open!!

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!  And stay on for the Old Tire Swingers at 11:00 pm!!

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!!!

Enjoy this lovely evening on St. Charles Avenue at The Columns (3811 St. Charles)...They've got David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame at 8:00 pm, and while you're enjoying the sounds be sure to have an adult beverage to make you're Monday even better!

Stay Uptown and head on over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 11:00 pm they really know how to get your Monday night funkified!!!

Have a great Monday...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.  And don't forget about the membership drive...GET YOUR BRASS PASSES NOW! :)

Friday, March 25, 2011

Friday Festin'!!!

Happy Friday Everybody!!

There's sooo much going on this weekend - I wish I could be in two places at once!!

The Louisiana Crawfish Fest is kickin' in Chalmette, and the fun starts up tonight at 6:00 pm and all weekend long. There's going to be plenty of amazing food, music and you can ride the rides for one low low price!! Click on the link for all the info!!!

Lookin' to hang out on the Bayou and enjoy some lovely wine and beautiful weather...then go no further than the Pitot House on Moss Street for Vino on the Bayou tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 pm!!  This event is always a great way to kick off the evening. For more information concerning the Pitot House's springtime event, you can contact Louisiana Landmark Society at 504.482.0312.

Hangin' in the Quarter this beautiful evening?  Well then you have to head over to the French Market for the Fridays in the French Market music series where the fun gets started at 4:00 pm!!  The series starts with the award-winning Honey Island Swamp Band (Voted Best Roots Rock Artist 2010 by Offbeat Magazine) with special guests members of Bonerama and Walter Wolfman & the Roadmasters. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs and enjoy the concert "festival-style".   Remember it's always festival time at the French Market!!

There's good times at the New Orleans Museum of Art this evening with Where Y'Art from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, it's FREE and all events will be in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden!
* Outdoor film screening of King Kong (circa 1933) at dusk
* Walk-Through of the Sculpture Garden at 6 pm
* Art-Making activity: Guatemalan Worry Dolls
* Live music by Pepe Coloma
* Salsa dancing lessons by Cathy Bordelon 7-8 pm
The first 250 visitors get free German Kettle Popcorn from Ye Olde Kettle Cooker. It's $2 after that! And Ralph Brennan's Courtyard Cafe will be selling BBQ in the Garden, too!

The New Orleans Roadfood Fest gets kicked off this evening with a really big party!!  It's the Kickoff Party with Oysters, Cocktails 'n' Cracklin's - tonight from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum (Julia Street Entrance of the RiverWalk).....It's a party where festival chefs and foodies from around the country have a chance to talk about food, enjoy oysters on the half shell, hot cracklin's and hors d'oeuvres, and partake of an open bar featuring local cocktails!!  Admission to the museum is included in the price of a ticket, which is $50, including food and drinks.

Tomorrow is another day with the New Orleans Roadfood Fest, Hogs for the Cause, Taste at the Lake, and more Crawfish!!!  Click on all the links so you can make your weekend plans!!
 
Start enjoying your weekend and If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!  Don't forget about the membership drive...GET YOUR BRASS PASSES NOW! :)

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Celebratin' Springtime with Wine, Concerts and Mudbugs!!

Good Morning Everybody,

Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!

Thursday Events

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orlenas ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free with these great samples.....2008- Gini - Soave Classico, 2009 - Palazzone - Orvieto, 2008- Venito Ferrara - Greco di Tufo, 2006- Taburno - Aglianco and some beer with Gordon Biersch - Maibock and LA-31 - Grenade!!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art - better known as Ogden after Hours.  The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with jazz guitarist Brian Seeger....so come on down for some music, culture and fun and the amazing Bill deTurk (my hubby) will be doing the in depth interview this evening..don't miss it!!

Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with traditional jazz musicians, pianist Tom McDermott and clarinetist Evan Christopher. 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.

Are you hungry for some great music, dancing and food....then head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) the music is jammin' and their kitchen is back open with some amazing food!!  Check out the swing dance lessons from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and stay on for Smoking Time Jazz Club!!!

Need crawfish?  You can get your free crawfish cravin' fixed this evening at Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm!  Bar patrons can load up on crawfish for the low low price of $5 a pound and don't forget about the $5 pitchers!  And of course FREE live music all night long with The Loose Marbles at 7:00 pm and Doombalaya at 10:00 pm!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!  And don't forget about the membership drive...GET YOUR BRASS PASSES NOW! :)

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

It's a Wonderful Wednesday!!

Happy Hump Day Everybody!

The weather is beautiful, and there's lots of great stuff going on this afternoon and tonight!!

It's a Wonderful Wednesday in the Faubourg St. John!!  The merchants are hosting an evening of local art openings where you can meander from business to business, viewing cool local art, sample a little cheese and light food and enjoy our fabulous spring weather (Esplanade and Ponce de Leon).  Swirl is showing the colorful New Orleans themed work of Shaun Aleman in combination with “in nola words”.  Cafe Degas and Nonna Mia will be holding openings as well and please stop by Fair Grinds to check out “Gluttony” (this is not an opening, the show is already in progress). 

And while you're out there have dinner at Santa Fe' Restaurant (3201 Esplanade) and check out the silent auction.  You can help out Nuf-Nuf the dog with his vet bills.  He was hurt badly in a hit and run accident...a portion of tonight's dinner and auction proceeds will go to help him out :)



There's gonna be a block party tonigh from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.!!  It's the Naked Entrepeneur Experience - on Girod between Magazine and Camp...come celebrate your inner entrepeneur with vendors from around the City and music by Shamar Allen and the Underdawgs!!

 
And of course there's more music!!

Start off your evening with the early show over at dba (618 Frenchmen)....Leeroy Stagger gets things kickin' at 7:00 pm....and then stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington & The Roadmasters at 10:00 pm it's gonna be a fun one!!

Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with Olive String Band at 5:00 pm, and stay on for the the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm...go on and dance the night away!

Looking for some dinner and then some music?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Keep on dancin' with Johnny Angel and the Swingin' Demons tonight at 8:30 pm!

Another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat with 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!  And don't forget about the membership drive...GET YOUR BRASS PASSES NOW! :)

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Taco Tuesday, Degas Fun 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!  Woody's Tacos returns to the GPS tent....Woody will also have shrimp tacos and pork tacos, all are available with sides of vegan black beans and Cajun Grain Allen Parish-grown brown jasmine rice. ....yummy!!

Looking to get your art on this evening...well we have just the thing for you!!  It's the first ever “Bottles and Brushes with Degas” : A Painting and Pouring Experience at the Degas House (2306 Esplanade)!   Beginning at 6:30 PM, this one of a kind event provides artists and non-artists the opportunity to come and be inspired where Degas lived.  They’ll supply the paints, aprons, and brushes and  even one COMPLIMENTARY adult beverage. All you need to bring is a little creativity and a positive attitude.  Come a little early and enjoy the social hour at 5:30 pm....Cost is $40 and for more info and reservations call (504) 821-5009 or email: info@degashouse.com.

Good Stuff Tonight!

It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing trio of John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson and Phil Degruy at 8:00 pm...it's a beautiful night for moon gazing and porch sippin'!

You got to go to Mid-City tonight to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing New Orleans Nightcrawlers!!  Music starts about 8:00 pm and it's gonna be one excellent show!

For more musical fun head on over to Mid-City to the Banks Street Bar and Grill (4401 Banks) for a great night of music with The Nola Treblemakers....the show starts up at 9:00 pm!!

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!

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 (3016 S. Carrollton) right next door!!  Sweet Home New Orleans presents L.Y.L.A...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!  And remember the WWOZ Membership Drive starts today...SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION ;)

Monday, March 21, 2011

Monday with Music and Culture!

Happy Monday Everybody!

What a beautiful day...Wish I was outside enjoying more of this beautiful weather!!

There's an in-store concert at the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) at 6:00 pm with Tyne Darling the Milwaukee based roots rock band...it's sure to be a great show, and of course it's FREE!

Need a little culture??  The New Orleans Civic Symphony is performing a program tonight at the UNO Performing Arts Center, University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus at 7:30 pm...The program includes the Grieg Piano Concerto, conducted by James Hammann; the overture from Glinka's "Ruslan and Ludmilla," conducted by Caroline Carson; and Hanson's "Symphony No. 2," conducted by Francis Scully. And yes it'sFREE too!

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smokey Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

Head over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an amazing evening of New Orleans piano music with Jon Cleary at 8:00 pm...and don't forget it's smoke free!!

Enjoy this lovely evening on St. Charles Avenue at The Columns (3811 St. Charles)...They've got David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame at 8:00 pm, and while you're enjoying the sounds be sure to have an adult beverage to make you're Monday even better!

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!

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.

Head on Uptown to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for the Honey Island Swamp Band at 11:00 pm they really know how to get your Monday night going!!!

Have a great Monday...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Good Morning Ya'll,

Now on to Saturday events.....

Saturday Day Events!

One of the most interesting festivals of the weekend is the Los Islenos Fiesta 1357 Bayou Road in St. Bernard Parish - Festivities start at noon Saturday and Sunday.  Food, crafts and music representing St. Bernard's unique Canary Island culture.  This is one not to be missed!

And for those of you who want to pull an all nighter - check out Bach around the Clock at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., NOLA.  Check out this incredible schedule.

Don't forget the St. Joseph's parade in the Quarter tonight at 6:00 pm!!  It's always a fun one, with lots of flowers and lucky beans for everyone!!  Check out the Italian American Marching Club site for more info and parade route: http://www.iamcnola.org


Saturday Evening Fun

Please check out the complete music listings for tonight from Offbeat magazine!

So much to do.....so little time - have a good one!!!


Friday, March 18, 2011

Buongiorno and Happy St. Joseph's Day Eve!!

BUONGIORNO!!

So glad it's Friday........really glad :)  Another fun spring weekend in New Orleans and there are lots of things to do - so let's get this party started!!

St. Joseph's Altars

For starters - click on the ALTAR link and don't forget to check out the Times-Picayune classifieds (today and tomorrow) for more altars at local residences - I think those are always the best!!

Friday Evenings at Swirl

This is always a fun way to start off the weekend.  Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm.  Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle!

You say - you still don't know what to do???  There's even more fun!!

Concerts in the Courtyard of the Historic New Orleans Collection

What a treat this is.....Experience a concert in the courtyard of the Historic New Orleans Collection in the heart of the French Quarter - 533 Royal Street.  The show is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with the New Orleans Moonshiners...FUN!!!

Admission is $10, FREE for THNOC members, and includes 3 complimentary beverages (Abita Beer and Wine from Republic National)!!!  Guests must be 21 or older to enter and memberships begin at the low low price of $35.00 per household.

Featured - Friday Music

This what I'd be doing if I was out tonite!!!

Head over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) early for happy hour with the Pfister Sisters at 5:30 p.m., and be sure to stay on for an amazing show with Paul Sanchez and friends at  8:00 pm, round off the night with Joan Caddell and the Midnight Choir at 10:00!!!

Check out d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) in the Marigny with their no cover show at 6:00pm Hot Club of New Orleans jams in the house and at 10:00pm (there is a cover) Johnny Vidacovich Trio with Matt Perrine & Keiko Komaki roll in for a funky show!

And if you're looking to dance the night away, you have to go on over to the one and only Rock 'N Bowl - it ain't free, but it's well worth the dinero....show starts at 9:30 with Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers!!!  And remember if you eat next door at Ye Olde College Inn you get a discounted ticket to the show!

Make sure you're listening to WWOZ 90.7 from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party...it promises to be an amazing show with my hubby Bill deTurk!!

Be sure to check out tomorrow's post - Saturday is going to be another good day with the Los Islenos Fiesta in St. Bernard, some free shows at the Louisiana Music Factory on Decatur and so much more!!

Arrivederci ya'll!!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Erin Go Braugh - Dueling Block Parties and More!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day - I hope you got your green on, or you're gonna get pinched!!!

St. Patrick's Day Events

Parasol's/Tracey's Block Party!
10:00 a.m. til 7:00 (or whenever ;)  The Annual celebration in the Irish Channel - corner of Third and Constance Streets. Lots o' green beer!

The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club
This a great event!!  It's a benefit block party from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Annunciation Square Playground, directly in front of St. Michael's Special School; to whom the proceeds of the block will be donated - so be sure to drink a lot o' beer and eat a lot o' food.

Downtown Irish Club Parade - MY FAVORITE!!!
Starts up around 6:30 p.m. around Markey's Bar, but come a little earlier for the street party!The annual downtown St. Patrick's Day parade begins on the corner of Burgundy and Piety in the Bywater, proceeds roughly up Royal, across Esplanade to Decatur, up Bienville to Bourbon.

And if you're hanging in the Quarter - make sure to stop by the best Irish Pubs in the WORLD!!  Boondock Saint and Pat O'Brien's are both conveniently located on the 700 block of St. Peter.  Also, check out my website Nola Pub for a complete listing of the best Irish pubs in NOLA....and always remember...

May the road rise up to meet you.  May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

ERIN GO BRAUGH!!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Tuesday with Tacos!

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!  Woody's Tacos returns to the GPS tent....Woody will also have shrimp tacos and pork tacos, all are available with sides of vegan black beans and Cajun Grain Allen Parish-grown brown jasmine rice. ....yummy!!

Good Stuff Tonight!

It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing John Rankin and Friends at 8:00 pm...it's a beautiful night for porch sippin'!

You got to go to Mid-City tonight and to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing New Orleans Nightcrawlers!!  Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come out early for some yummy food!

For more musical fun head on over to Mid-City to the Banks Street Bar and Grill (4401 Banks) for a great night of music with The Nola Treblemakers....the show starts up at 9:00 pm!!

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!

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!!  Sweet Home New Orleans presents the music of Brint Anderson's New Orleans Tribute 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, March 14, 2011

Mo' Celebratin' on Monday!

Happy Monday Everybody!

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smokey Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

Head over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an amazing evening of New Orleans piano music with Jon Cleary at 8:00 pm...they've also got some amazing food and don't forget it's smoke free!!

Enjoy this lovely evening on St. Charles Avenue at The Columns (3811 St. Charles)...They've got David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame at 8:00 pm, and while you're enjoying the sounds be sure to have an adult beverage to make you're Monday even better!

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!

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.

Head on Uptown to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 11:00 pm they really know how to funk up your Monday night!!!

Have a great Monday...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Catchin' Cabbage this Weekend!!

It's parade time again (again???) - and there ain't nothing more free than a parade where you can catch your own dinner. Throw me some cabbage Mister!!!!

Below are a list of all the St. Patrick's parades and events for the week starting today:

Jim Monaghan's Annual Irish Parade - Friday, March 11th at 6:00 or 6:30 pm (i see two times) parade starts at Molly's at the Market - 1107 Decatur Street

Irish Channel St. Patrick's Parade - Saturday, March 12th parade begins after Noon mass at St. Mary's Assumption Church - corner of Constance and St. Mary Street

Metairie Road St. Patrick's Day Parade - Sunday, March 13th at Noon parade starts at Rummell High School.

Tracey's (Parasol's) St. Patrick's Day Block Party - Thursday's, March 17th party starts in the morning and ends when the sun goes down (or possibly longer) corner of Third and Constance Streets.

Downtown Marching Club St. Patrick's Day Parade - (my personal favorite!) Thursday, March 17th at 6:30 starts at the corner of Burgundy and Piety Street (near Markey's Bar)

More fun stuff this weekend!

The Foburg Music Festival - Make sure you check out the Foburg Music Festival this weekend in the Marigny - it's New Orleans answer to SXSW. It's a 3 day event starting today and going through Sunday. Check out the lineup and website for ticket info and schedule!!

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

Have a lucky weekend and Erin go Braugh!!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Farmers, Concerts, and Frenchmen St. Fun!!

Happy Thursday,

What a beautiful day Mardi Gras may be over...but we're not slowing down!

Don't miss out on the Crescent City Farmer's Market from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!  It's over by the American Can Company on the corner of Orleans and Moss Streets!

It's a night of inspired music at The Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp)this evening for Ogden after Hours.   Music starts up at 6:00 pm featuring the sultry sounds of Kristin Diable and singer/songwriter extraordinaire Jim McCormick!

The Thursdays at Twilight series kicks off the season tonight at City Park’s Botanical Garden from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, with Leah Chase!!  She's a versatile singer who makes a smooth transition from jazz-laden love songs to the up-tempo.  Her artistry is sensual and soul stirring.  Adults $8, Children (5-12) $3, Children under 4 free.

Party down on Frenchmen Street tonight with all kinds of great music!!

You don't want to miss Margie Perez and Monica Macintyre tonight at the Apple Barrel (609 Frenchmen) for an amazing show at10:00 pm!!

It's gonna be a fun evening at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with Lynn Drury's cd release party at 10:00 pm!!!

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623  Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at  4:00 pm, a 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!

Friday, March 4, 2011

Vendredi Gras!!!

It may be a little damp out there...but that's not gonna slow us down tonight!! Happy Vendredi Gras!!!

The Krewe of Hermes kick off the parades Uptown at 6:00 pm!! The founding fathers of Hermes were local businessmen who formed and incorporated their organization in 1936. The first ball and parade were held in 1937. As per tradition, the Hermes captain leads the procession in full regalia on a white horse.  Often named one of the most beautiful carnival parades of the season....you don't want to miss this one!



Le Krewe d'Etat rolls at 6:30 pm (Nola.com says 6:30 and 6:00...map says 6:00...either way..come out early so you don't miss a thang!!)....The highly satirical krewe keeps its theme secret until the parade rolls. The name is a pun on "coup d'etat", which is the takeover of a ruling party by an outside force. The krewe "heeds only edicts from their Dictator, whose identity is never revealed." The organization's most coveted throw is a strand of glow-in-the-dark beads with green eyeballs.

The famed Budweiser Clydesdales will lead the parade up the longer Uptown-to-Downtown route, an idea initiated by the D'Etat captain. Nearly a dozen marching bands (St. Augustine, Brother Martin High School, Citadel's Summerall Guard, Central Lafourche High School, the St. Charles Streetcar Band and others) are also scheduled to provide musical accompaniment as the parade sojourns through town.  The identity of the "Dictator," as the D'Etat monarch is known, is never revealed. He will ride on his own signature float, followed by the Dictator's Banana Wagon, the High Priest float and others.



Established in 2000, the Krewe of Morpheus is named for the god of dreams and follows d'Etat at 7:00 pm! The krewe strives to be both inclusive in membership as well as provide parade goers an 'old-school' parade experience. Morpheus is one of the largest co-ed krewes in the area and kicks off the long weekend leading up to Mardi Gras.



And after the parades you got music!!!

Sorry, folks, I'm feeling lazy...the morning after parades will do that to you...don't forget the free shows at the Howlin' Wolf the next few days - Check out Chickie Wah Wah's (2828 Canal) Endymion party tomorrow (great place for music, food and clean bathrooms!!)

And for all the fun check click on the WWOZ Livewire!  And tune into 90.7 FM and http://www.wwoz.org/ from 11 am to 2:00 pm for the incredible Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!!  See you later!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Happy Jeudi Gras!!!

Happy Jeudi Gras Everybody...the parades keep on rolling along!!

First up this evening are the Knights of Babylon at 5:45 pm....Formed in 1939 by professional men of New Orleans, the Knights of Babylon proudly adhere to traditional float design, which has remain unchanged for over 60 years. Also according to tradition, they continue to light floats with flambeaux and ride on 12-man floats. The king's float is drawn by a team of mules, followed by 12 riding lieutenants. Collectors of Mardi Gras throws are expected to line the route in droves, in quest of Babylon's exclusive jester heads and hats, Knights of Babylon backpacks, Knights of Babylon lighted disc necklaces, soft baseballs, cups and doubloons.



Following right behind is the highly secretive Knights of Chaos, formed by former members of the Knights of Momus, first paraded on the traditional Uptown route in 2000 and does not unveil its theme until the procession takes to the streets.

Baseball-type collectible cards, depicting each float and with a description of that particular title, will be thrown by Chaos members. This tradition began in 2006 and was the first of its kind in the history of Carnival throws.  Plentiful beads and trinkets are also promised, including Chaos Orange Demon lighted beads, plus plush Chaos knights, float-specific cups and more. Also expected to be thrown to spectators will be doubloons and many trinkets signifying the generosity of the riders.



And rounding up the evening the Krewe of Muses rolls on a slightly different parade route (see below), named for the daughters of Zeus and patrons of the arts and sciences, is New Orleans' only all-female night parade. The parade has become one of Mardi Gras' favorites, thanks not only to its humorous and biting parade themes, but also for its sought-after throws....SHOES!!  Muses began parading in 2000 and is the only all-female krewe to roll at night.



And AFTER the parades there's much more!!!

Head on down to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) tonight - for Tuba Skinny and Erika Lewis at 8:00 pm....they're gonna show you how to get in that Carnival spirit!!

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

And it's free shows at the Howlin' Wolf (828 S. Peters) every night at 10:00 pm thru Lundi Gras!!  Check out the line-up! 
Thursday March 3 - Rebirth Brass Band
Friday March 4 - Anders Osborne plus Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers
Saturday March 5 - Rebirth Brass Band plus Papa Grows Funk
Sunday March 6 - Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk plus Hot 8 Brass Band in the Den
Monday March 7 - George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners plus The Revivalists

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

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Mercredi Gras!!

Happy Mercredi Gras!

Parades get in gear tonight with the Krewe of Druids Uptown at 6:30 pm.  The krewe’s parade theme is kept secret until the actual parade, and the identity of the parade-only krewe’s King, the Archdruid, is never revealed!




And there's more!!

There's another special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!!  Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam this evening at 8:00 pm!

Hang out on Frenchmen tonight!!

Check out Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) and Support Sweet Home New Orleans as they bring you a show by the amazing Steven Walker at 7:00 pm....Sweet Home N.O. has been helping to revitalize the damage suffered by musicians and other contributors to New Orleans’ cultural heritage since 2005.

There's another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) 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 Street Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!

d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has two fun show tonight with The Tin Men at 7:00 and Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm!!

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

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Countdown to Fat Tuesday!

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!  Woody's Tacos returns to the GPS tent (and every Tuesday this month, except for Fat Tues); Cajun Grain, Nick Usner of GROW Farm & Heather Robertson (Ponchatoula berries) are all there! And of course - Windfield Bakery will have king cakes....yummy!!

Good Stuff Tonight!

It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing John Rankin and Friends at 8:00 pm...it's a beautiful night for porch sippin'!

You got to go to Mid-City tonight and to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing New Orleans Nightcrawlers!!  Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come out early for some yummy food!

For more musical fun head on over to Mid-City to the Banks Street Bar and Grill (4401 Banks) for a great night of music with The Treblemakers....the show starts up at 9:00 pm!!

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!

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!!  Enjoy the music of Andrew Duhon 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!