A Beautiful Thursday with an Elephant Birthday Party, Concerts in the Park and the "O", Plus Music 'Round Town!

What a beautiful Thursday!

It's an Elephant Birthday Party at the Audubon Zoo!  Panya, the senior member of the beloved pair of female Asian elephants at the Audubon Zoo, celebrates her 50th birthday on today at 2 p.m. Zoo staffers will present Panya with a cake, gifts and a giant birthday card signed by guests. Everyone is invited to observe the "party'' celebrating this milestone birthday from the Asian Domain boardwalk.

Panya, who weighs in at 9,500 pounds, will be joined by her longtime sidekick, 7,500-pound Jean, who is a spry 41. The two pachyderms have been star attractions at Audubon Zoo for 30-plus years. Jean came to Audubon Zoo in 1978 and Panya arrived in 1980.  The special birthday "party'' will be held in the temporary elephant exhibit across from the white tiger enclosure.

Music!

It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy  Pianist Lars Edegran, leader of the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, as he teams up with world renowned clarinetist Tom Sancton for a fun evening of toe tapping New Orleans Jazz at the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series!  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...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the concert at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has the Gerald French Trio.  Gerald started playing drums at the age of 5. He is the son of George French and nephew of Bob French, the Frenches being part of the pantheon of illustrious New Orleans musical families. He has traveled and performed with hundreds of musicians, treating listeners all around the world to the many different genres of music he has mastered. And remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free!

Some More Thursday Night Music

Come on over to Freret Street to Gasa Gasa (4920 Freret) for an evening of lovely music from The Honeypots! Don't miss the trio of Margie Perez, Monica McIntyre and Lynn Drury at 8:00 pm!

And head on over to Frenchmen and the Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) cause they have a triple header with Sarah McCoy's Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 PM!!

There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with piano man Jon Cleary at 7:00 pm with no cover!!  And stay on for more music with Kristin Diable and The City ($5 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it!!

For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!


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Havin' a Happy Monday with Plenty of Music!

Happy Monday!

Monday Night Music!

If you're looking for some great Irish food and tunes - head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles Ave.).  They've got an amazing happy hour from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and stay on for an Irish Music Jam at 7:00 pm!

Head on Uptown and enjoy some cocktails over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight enjoy the sweet Summer sounds of The Swamp Lillies at 8:00 pm!

There's good times in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal). Come out for an evening with  Alexis & the Samurai (and we've heard Arsene DeLay will be sitting in ;) at 8:00 pm!

Enjoy your Monday even more with a happy hour over at the Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles Ave.) with music from Missy Meatlocker!!

Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!

There's some great music over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - Come hear Glen David Andrews for his Monday night gig at 10:00 pm!

Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Dominick 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!

And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny!  While you're there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!

To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for some funky piano with Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentleman at 10:00 pm - funkify your Monday night!

Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar...until tomorrow!



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Wednesday with Culture, Super Bowl Fun, Caps for Kids and Lots of Great Music!

Happy Hump Day Everybody!

Culture!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at the  Jazz Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new works by local artist Fran Barrineau with Cajun Mardi Gras mask collage/paintings - plus music from Javier Gutierrez, a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by  Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

Super Bowl Fun!

Today is Opening Day of the 2013 NFL Experience Driven by GMC, the NFL's interactive theme park, is on today from 3-10 p.m. at the Convention Center - Gate A. The NFL Experience returns to New Orleans for the first time since 2002, and for the third time in its 21-year history. New Orleans first hosted the NFL Experience in 1997.

NFL Experience festivities kick off with a grand opening ceremony at 3 p.m.!!
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:NFL PLAYERS Autograph Signings with MARK INGRAM and DEUCE MCALLISTER, New Orleans Saints (Autograph Stage)
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:New Orleans Saints Cheerleaders (Entertainment Stage)
3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.:NFL PLAY 60 Youth Football Clinics (Clinic Field)
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 Clinic (Rush Zone Clinic Field)
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.:NFL PLAYERS Autograph Signings with KYLE RUDOLPH, Minnesota Vikings, and MALCOLM JENKINS, New Orleans Saints (Autograph Stage)
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.:FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 Clinic (Rush Zone Clinic Field)
6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.:Game Day Prep (Locker Room)
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.:NFL PLAYERS Autograph Signings with TOBY GERHART, Minnesota Vikings, and STEPHEN TULLOCH, Detroit Lions (Autograph Stage)
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.:You Make the Call Referee Clinic (Command Center)
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.:FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 Clinic (Rush Zone Clinic Field)

General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under, and permit entry for a particular day and time. Tickets can be purchased by calling (866) TIX-4NFL (849-4635), online at www.SuperBowl.com, at the Superdome box office at Gate A or at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center box office (beginning Jan. 30). Tickets sold at the convention center box office go on sale one hour before opening daily.
**Today is Saints Appreciation Day at the NFL Experience. All fans wearing a Saints jersey and purchasing tickets from the convention center box office will receive $5 off admission for Wednesday only. Woo hoo!!

Benefit!

Capture the Night with Dijon and Friends at Dijon (1329 Annunciation), a gala cocktail reception in honor of Caps for Kids to be held tonight from 7:00 to 10:00 pm! Caps for Kids is one of our City's most amazing organizations that works with children battling cancer and we are proud to announce we will be working with great friends in the restaurant and entertainment community such as Antoine's, Rene's Bistro, Boucherie, Cochon, La Petite Grocery, Bizou wines, Cathead Vodka, and Republic National Distributors just to name a few. There will be live music with special guest appearances and a silent auction! All ticket sales, food, wine, champagne, cocktails, and entertainment will be donated to Caps for Kids!  Tickets are $50 in advance and $65 at the door - Contact Melanie at 504-896-9346 or kmculla@capsforkids.com

Music!

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header of music at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the The Tin Men at 7:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for Tom McDermott with Meschiya Lake at 7:00 - Stay on for the trio of Johnny Sansone, John Fohl & Seth Walker - it's a great evening of music!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

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 - it's the rockin' sounds of the Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Super Bowlin' Tuesday w/Fresh Veggies and Music!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special Chef Anne Churchill goes all out with a declicious menu - choose from duck and andouille gumbo with Cajun Grain rice or vegan mushroom boudin with a side of raw cauliflower salad or market veggies. For dessert, she'll have chocolate flourless cake with chicory coffee sauce. Visit the Green Plate Special tent this Tuesday to get your fill of Anne's healthy, hearty fare...yum.

And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box" today!

-Strawberries (Johnsdale Farm, Ponchatoula, LA)
-Mizuna (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Mustard Greens (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-LA Sweet Oranges (A & K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Meyer Lemons (A &K Citrus/Star Nursery)
-U-Pick: Sweet Potatoes or Bok Choy (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Navel Oranges (A & K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Beefsteak Tomatoes (Tomott’s, La Rose, LA)
-Beets (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Green Onion (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Lorenzo Tomatoes (Tomott's, La Rose, LA)
-Kumquats (A & K Citrus/Star Nursery)

Good Music Tonight!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the The New Orleans Guitar Quartet with Cranston Clements, Phil DeGruy, John Rankin, and Jimmy Robinson.

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for another great threesome with Tommy Malone (you know him from the Subdudes) with some special surprise guests at 8:00 pm!!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Smokin' Time Jazz Club  at 10:00 pm!

It's a full night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with and early show with the 101 Drummers featuring Lionel Batiste, Jr. at 8:00 pm and hang out for the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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A Tuesday with Veggies, A Gigantic Christmas Tree and Music!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special they welcome La Divina Gelateria. This week they'll have tomato basil soup, pancetta sandwich with fontina, greens and tomato jam, turnip parmesean fries and frutti di mare. Yummy!!

And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm, and they have a new pick-up location and from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.).  On most Tuesdays they're cookin' up all these delicious fruits and veggies in the Community Center Kitchen.  So come in for a taste, and great recipe ideas for all this delicious fresh food.  In order to pick up from the library location you need to pre-order.  So click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box" today!

-Shiitake Mushrooms (MS. Natural Products, MS)
-Double Share of Clementines (Star Nursery, Belle Chase, LA)
-Double Share of Navels (Star Nursery, Belle Chase, LA)
-Meyer Lemons (Star Nursery, Belle Chase, LA)
-Grapefruit (Star Nursery, Belle Chase, LA)
-Fairytale Eggplant or Black Beauty Eggplant (Vicknair Family Farm, Ponchatoula, LA)
-Organic Carrots(Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA)
-Head of Broccoli (Monica's Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Bok Choy or Napa Cabbage (Monica's Okra World/Mizell's Farms)
-Sweet Potatoes (Point Coupee Growers Co-op, Pointe Coupee Parish)
-All Natural Rapini (Garden Guy Produce, Hollygrove, NOLA)
-Tatsoi (Monica's Okra World/Mizell's Farms)

Christmas Fun!

Join the Windsor Court (300 Gravier St.) for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the Grand Lobby at 5:00 pm!  There's going to be delicious hors d'oeuvres, holiday cocktails and the star attraction a - gorgeous 20 foot tree!

Good Music Tonight!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar sounds of John Rankin!

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an early show with Ben Labat at 6:30 pm and be sure to stay on for  Tommy Malone (you know him from the Subdudes) at 8:00 pm!! And be sure to come hungry "The sammich" is now open - with of course, yummy sammiches!!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Aurora and the Royal Roses  at 10:00 pm!

It's a full night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with and early show with the 101 Drummers featuring Lionel Batiste, Jr. at 8:00 pm and hang out for the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

Happy Thanksgiving Day Eve! 

Thanksgiving Day Eve can only mean one thing...and that's going to Superior Grill (yes, I know it's not Que Sera), but it's the closest thing you'll get to the good old days.  So head on over to 3636 St. Charles for beer specials all day, margarita and 2 For 1 Happy Hour from 3:30 to 6:00, and music from Flow Tribe starts up at 6:00 pm.  It's gonna be a party all day long and a portion of the proceeds benefit Children's Hospital!

Wednesday Evening Music

Don't drink too many margaritas - the night is still young and there's lots of partying to do.  Turkey tastes even better when your tired and hungover!

Head on down to Frenchmen Street for lots of music - d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has a double header this evening with Tin Men at 7:00 (no cover) and stay on for Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 ($10)!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Looking for music?  Mid-City has more for you!

Have fun over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with an early show with Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 8:00 pm and stay on for the Alex McMurray Band at 10:00 pm...bring your friends, family and neighbors to party at Chickie's tonight!

You don't have to go too far from Mid-City for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) is the place!  Get a Thanksgiving Eve meal 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 The Boogie Men at 8:30 pm - you'll be dancing the night away...you really don't want to miss it!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Monday Fun with a Movie, a Marching Band and Music All 'Round Town!

Good Morning Everybody - Celebratin' a short work week - Let's see what's going on!

Special Movie Event!

The NOLA Japanese Cinema Series at Cafe Istanbul (2372 St. Claude Avenue) continues with tonight's film - DEPARTURES by Yôjirô Takita. When his orchestra disbands, Daigo Kobayashi moves back to his hometown and takes a job preparing corpses for burial. Too embarrassed to admit his new career to his family, Daigo keeps his profession a secret, until he’s faced with the death of someone close to him.  Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Film.
*For more information contact mail@charitablefilmnetwork.org. Admission Free - Cash Bar.

Monday Night Music!

Kicks things off at 7:00 pm with a free concert from the Tulane University Marching Band tonight at Dixon Hall (corner of Newcomb Place and Zimple). Featured music includes the show ‘Extra Curricular Activities’ with music by Pink Floyd, the Police and Van Halen, PLUS a salute to the 200th anniversary of Louisiana statehood with the ‘1812 Overture,’ and the show entitled ‘Cirque de LA,’ featuring music from native Louisianans Britney Spears, the Meters and Louis Prima. Don't miss it!

Enjoy some cocktails and music after the concert with some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of fame BeauSoleil performs at 8:00 pm!

Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!

Glen David Andrews is back for his regular Monday night gig at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - So come on out and say hello, and enjoy the music!

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Lil Red and Big Bad...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Kristina Morales and the Bayou Shufflers at 10:00 pm!

And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny!  While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!

To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm - they'll get your Monday night funked up -remember there's a cover - but it's worth it!!!

Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar...until tomorrow!




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A Wednesday with the Ladies, Kermit Ruffins, Opera and Music All 'Round Town!

Happy Hump Day Everybody - Celebrate America with some great music tonight!

Come join the Ladies for the 6th annual LadyFest New Orleans! They're kicking things off with an Art Show with music at the New Orleans Healing Center (2372 St. Claude) at 6pm. For artists listings and much more, check out www.ladyfestneworleans.org. We will have raffles, cool LadyFest schwag, our 2012 LadyFest Compilation CD and much more!
Our music lineup for the night is:
6p Nattie
7p Dana Abbott
8p Kat Walker

Get Fired up for Kingsley House (1600 Constance) tonight with Kermit Ruffins at 6:30 pm! This fun event will feature entertainment by Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, drinks and raffle prizes. VooDoo BBQ and Grill will spend time at Ruffin's famous BBQ grill cooking some tasty treats for guests. The event is free, but guests must bring a business card to enter and donations will be asked for at the door. You know you don't want to miss this fun evening!

Get yourself some culture with Opera on Tap at the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance St.). This is the last concert at the Rusty Nail for 2012 - so come hear all of your favorites and selections from their upcoming opera The Barber of Seville on November 16 & 18. It's free opera tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 pm!

Deanie’s Seafood (1713 Lake Ave.) in Bucktown introduces its inaugural open-air concert series, Deanie’s Bucktober Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. The event features live music, drink specials and, of course, great seafood by local favorite Deanie’s Seafood. A free family friendly event, tonight it's The Brass-A-Holics!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the  Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new works by local artist Lorenzo Bergen- plus the guitar stylings of Javier Gutierrez, a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by  Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

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

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header of music at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 7:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for  Meschiya Davis and Tom McDermott at 7:00 pm and stick around for Richard Julian at 9:30 - it's a great evening of music! Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

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 - it's the jamin' sounds of Clockwork Elvis at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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A Beautiful Wednesday w/Concerts, Opera, Art & Fun!

Happy Wednesday!

The last HARVEST THE MUSIC CONCERT is today with the Rebirth Brass Band + Mississippi Rail Company!!!

The free concert series benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana 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: Café Adelaide, CRÊPES À LA CART, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant, Martin Wine Cellar, Metairie Deli/Bistro, Ms. Linda THE YA-KA-MEIN LADY, Oceana Grill, Squeal BAR-B-Q and Second Harvest Food Bank Community Kitchen. An artists' village will feature artwork and crafts from regional artists and designers, all available for purchase.

Opera hits Bourbon Street with Opera on Tap - Fall is here - Celebrate with song, wine, and the New Orleans Opera Association! Join in tonight at 7:00 pm at the Puccini Bar located at the Four Points Sheraton on Bourbon (formerly the Inn on Bourbon - 541 Bourbon)! The hotel is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with a live performance series.  Special $5 parking is extended to all guests attending the performances.

Deanie’s Seafood (1713 Lake Ave.) in Bucktown introduces its inaugural open-air concert series, Deanie’s Bucktober Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. The event features live music, drink specials and, of course, great seafood by local favorite Deanie’s Seafood. A free family friendly event, tonight it's The Revivalists Duo featuring David Shaw and Zack Feinberg!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the  Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new works by local artist Lou Jordan - plus the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins, and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

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

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header of music at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the Tin Men at 7:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for  Meschiya Davis and Tom McDermott at 7:00 pm and stick around for Richard Julian at 9:30 - it's a great evening of music! Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

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 - it's piano man Joe Krown at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Wednesday w/the Kick-off of Harvest the Music & Lots More Fun!

Happy Wednesday!

Check it out..... It's the start of the 2011 HARVEST THE MUSIC CONCERT SERIES!!!

A free concert series benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana....Every WEDNESDAY, September 19 - October 24 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: Café Adelaide, CRÊPES À LA CART, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant, Martin Wine Cellar, Metairie Deli/Bistro, Ms. Linda THE YA-KA-MEIN LADY, Oceana Grill, Squeal BAR-B-Q and Second Harvest Food Bank Community Kitchen. An artists' village will feature artwork and crafts from regional artists and designers, all available for purchase.

Here's the line-up for the series!!!

September 19 - The Iguanas + Los Po-Boy-Citos
September 26 - Dr. John and the Lower 911 feat. Jon Cleary + Natalie Mae and Johnny Sansone
October 3 - Anders Osborne with the Bonerama Horns and Dave Malone + Mia Borders
October 10 - JJ Grey & Mofro + Colin Lake
Octpber 17 - North Mississippi Allstars with Alvin Youngblood Hart and Lightnin’ Malcolm + Young Pinstripe Brass Band
October 24 - Rebirth Brass Band + Mississippi Rail Company

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the  Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features Helio Zavalza exhibiting Mixed-media. Miniature paintings of landscapes, fish, and sailing - plus the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins, and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

Come visit Dijon (1379 Annunciation) for FREE Wine Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00.  We love wine!

Wednesday Evening Music

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

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header of music at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the Tin Men at 7:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for  Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00 pm and stay and swing out with April Mae and the June Bugs at 9:30!  Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

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 enjoy the Latin sounds of Santiago at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Holiday Monday!

Happy Monday Everybody!

Festive Monday Fun!!

Enjoy the sounds of the season at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis in Jackson Square. Produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the St. Louis Cathedral Concerts feature a variety of New Orleans artists including well-known jazz, classical, and gospel musicians. Beloved holiday classics and gospel favorites will be performed in one of the country's most beautiful and historic churches.

Tonight's concert is the Dan Vappie from 6:00 to 7:00 pm - check out the full schedule below and make plans to hear some great music in a beautiful setting!

•Monday December 19 -- Dan Vappie
•Tuesday, December 20 -- Irvan Mayfield
•Wednesday, December 21 -- St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir

Celebrate the season at Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Boulevard) - The annual “Holiday in the Park” The beautiful light display is nightly from dusk 'til 9:00 pm and admission is $3 a car.  The light display is generously donated by the family of the late Al Copeland - The park comes alive for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and displays.

And there's more holiday fun at City Park with Celebration in the Oaks! The Celebration runs nightly through January 1st - Sunday thru Thursday from 6:00 pm to 10:00pm and Friday & Saturday 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (closed Christmas Eve and New Years Eve). There are fabulous new exhibits, nightly entertainment, synthetic ice skating rink, amusement park rides. "Experience and enjoy one of the country's most unique month-long holiday festival of lights!" A beloved holiday tradition for the last 25 years - visit www.celebrationintheoaks.com for more info!

Monday Night Music

If you're Uptown - Enjoy an early holiday Monday with some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of Beausoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm tonight!

Head on down to Mid-City and to the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys and FREE red beans tonight!

And 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....plus cheap and yummy and red beans (veggie red beans too) and it's smoke-free!!

Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!

d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has an excellent double header tonight with Luke Winslow King at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Glen David Andrews at 9:00 pm (there's a $5 cover for the late show - but that's not much to pay for this performance!)

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 5:00 pm with Lil Red and Big Bad...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with The Royal Roses at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam 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, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for Kristina Morales and the Bayou Shufflers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.

To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm - they'll get your Monday night funked up - remember there's a cover - but it's worth it!!!

Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar...until tomorrow!



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Tuesdsay Festive Fun!

Happy Tuesday Everybody!

You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market and stock up on your holiday menu items too!!!  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 grab some lunch! December brings the fabulous food truck Geaux Plates to the Tuesday market. They'll be set-up right along side where the GPS tent usually is (making room for additional seating under the tent). Stop by and enjoy one of their delicious homemade soups or their Barq's Root Beer Braised Cochon de Lait......yummy!!

Festive Fun!!

Enjoy the sounds of the season at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis in Jackson Square. Produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the St. Louis Cathedral Concerts feature a variety of New Orleans artists including well-known jazz, classical, and gospel musicians. Beloved holiday classics and gospel favorites will be performed in one of the country's most beautiful and historic churches.

Tonight's concert is The Faubourg Quartet from 6:00 to 7:00 pm - check out the full schedule below and make plans to hear some great music in a beautiful setting!

•Wednesday, December 14 -- The Preservation Hall Allstars Present a Creole Christmas
•Sunday, December 18 -- St. Louis Basilica annual Christmas Concert ( at 5 p.m.)
•Monday December 19 -- Dan Vappie
•Tuesday, December 20 -- Irvan Mayfield
•Wednesday, December 21 -- St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir

Celebrate the season at Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Boulevard) - The annual “Holiday in the Park” The beautiful light display is nightly from dusk 'til 9:00 pm and admission is $3 a car.  The light display is generously donated by the family of the late Al Copeland - The park comes alive for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and displays.

And there's more holiday fun at City Park with Celebration in the Oaks! The Celebration runs nightly through January 1st - Sunday thru Thursday from 6:00 pm to 10:00pm and Friday & Saturday 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (closed Christmas Eve and New Years Eve). There are fabulous new exhibits, nightly entertainment, synthetic ice skating rink, amusement park rides. "Experience and enjoy one of the country's most unique month-long holiday festival of lights!" A beloved holiday tradition for the last 25 years - visit www.celebrationintheoaks.com for more info!

Good Music Tonight!

It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a hot toddy and listen to the guitar stylings of John Rankin at 8:00 pm!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but this show is definitely worth the dinero!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Tuba Skinny at 6:00 pm and top off the evening with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!

Celebrate the holidays over at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) with the All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree starting at 9:00 pm.  It's local Honky-Tonk Legends, The Wasted Lives, bringing you up when yer feelin those low-down country blues! Bring a dish to pass around - See you there!

End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with  the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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A Tuesday with Veggies, Holiday Music and More!

Happy Tuesday Everybody!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market and stock up on your holiday menu items too!!!  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 grab some lunch! December brings the fabulous food truck Geaux Plates to the Tuesday market. They'll be set-up right along side where the GPS tent usually is (making room for additional seating under the tent). Stop by and enjoy a Bayou or Veggie Banh Mi, one of their delicious homemade soups or their Barq's Root Beer Braised Cochon de Lait......yummy!!

Festive Fun!!

Enjoy the sounds of the season at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis in Jackson Square. Produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the St. Louis Cathedral Concerts feature a variety of New Orleans artists including well-known jazz, classical, and gospel musicians. Beloved holiday classics and gospel favorites will be performed in one of the country's most beautiful and historic churches.

Tonight's concert is Ronnie Kole from 6:00 to 7:00 pm - check out the full schedule below and make plans to hear some great music in a beautiful setting!
•Sunday, December 11 -- Rachel Van Voorhies
•Monday, December 12 -- Philip Manuel & the Shades of Praise
•Tuesday, December 13 -- The Faubourg Quartet
•Wednesday, December 14 -- The Preservation Hall Allstars Present a Creole Christmas
•Sunday, December 18 -- St. Louis Basilica annual Christmas Concert ( at 5 p.m.)
•Monday December 19 -- Dan Vappie
•Tuesday, December 20 -- Irvan Mayfield
•Wednesday, December 21 -- St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir

Celebrate the season at Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Boulevard) - The annual “Holiday in the Park” The beautiful light display is nightly from dusk 'til 9:00 pm and admission is $3 a car.  The light display is generously donated by the family of the late Al Copeland - The park comes alive for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and displays.

And there's more holiday fun at City Park with Celebration in the Oaks! The Celebration runs nightly through January 1st - Sunday thru Thursday from 6:00 pm to 10:00pm and Friday & Saturday 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (closed Christmas Eve and New Years Eve). There are fabulous new exhibits, nightly entertainment, synthetic ice skating rink, amusement park rides. "Experience and enjoy one of the country's most unique month-long holiday festival of lights!" A beloved holiday tradition for the last 25 years - visit www.celebrationintheoaks.com for more info!

Good Music Tonight!

It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a hot toddy and listen to the guitar stylings of John Rankin at 8:00 pm!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but this show is definitely worth the dinero!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and top off the evening with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!

Celebrate the holidays over at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) with the All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree starting at 9:00 pm.  It's local Honky-Tonk Legends, The Wasted Lives, bringing you up when yer feelin those low-down country blues! Bring a dish to pass around - See you there!

End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with  the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Tuesday with a Saint, Christmas Fun & Lots of Music!

Good Morning All - Let's see what's going on today!

Special Events Today!

You know him, you love him!!  Come meet one of our most beloved Saints ever, Hollywood Joe Horn at the Rouses on Tchoupitoulas this afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 pm!  I hear he has some delicious bbq sauce and maybe he'll even sign a bottle for you!

Tonight is the Ceremonial Lighting of The Roosevelt's Waldorf Wonderland Lobby from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm! To kick off the holiday season, The Roosevelt New Orleans will flip the switch to light the Waldorf Wonderland Lobby with the help of actor and New Orleans native Bryan Batt. The hotel's grand lobby will be transformed into a canopy of white birch branches and tens of thousands of twinkling lights. Tonight's event will feature live entertainment, a visit from Santa, complimentary champagne and hors d'ouevres by The Roosvelt's Executive Chef Stefan Kauth and Cody Curl, sous chef of the Sazerac Restaurant also will be served. And don't forget the one-of-a-kind gingerbread village, created by Deborah Heyd, pastry chef at The Roosevelt, will be on display in Teddy's Café - it's going to be a magical Christmas filled evening!

The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and it's FREE!

Good Music Tonight!

It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the trio of John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson and Phil DeGruy at 8:00 pm!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but this show is definitely worth the dinero!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and top off the evening with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!

Celebrate the holidays over at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) with the All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree starting at 9:00 pm.  It's local Honky-Tonk Legends, The Wasted Lives, bringing you up when yer feelin those low-down country blues! Bring a dish to pass around - See you there!

End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with  the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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A Thursday with Wine, Bubbles and Musical Benefits!

Good Morning Everybody - go out enjoy this beautiful cool weather with some great music!

Thursday Events

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City - Taste of the NFL will feature 6 awesome wines & each bottle you buy, provides 2 meals to those in need. So, come sip, shop and do good! You can also stop at Clever (right next door) for their "tasting special" - $1 off your first cocktail after attending the free wine tasting.  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

And there's more wine!! Come to Tastings at the Track and enjoy 35 plus "A Bounty of Bubbles from Champagne to Prosecco" with 65 top bubblys from French Champagne to Spanish Cava. Held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the clubhouse at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots (1751 Gentilly Blvd.), the spirited sampling is sponsored by Dorignac's. Wine experts are on hand to answer all of your wine questions, and there will be gourmet cheeses to compliment the wines. Cost to attend is $25 per person. Tickets are sold at Dorignac's or at the door. Don't miss it!

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) -better known as Ogden after Hours.  The concert starts up at 6:00 pm with Rising Appalachia.....Tom Sancton, John Rankin and Tom Fischer - Out of informal jam sessions on John Rankin's regular Tuesday night performances at the Columns Hotel in New Orleans came their album "The Classic Jazz Trio." The blending of the three players and their acoustic wooden instruments is effortless. Come enjoy the delicious Fall Sangria at the "O" bar, and remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free!

A very special night at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) - Eric Cashus Clay Memorial Celebration at 7:00 pm.   It's going to be a Super Great and Gettin' Better Tribute to festival friend and family member.  Proceeds from this benefit will to go help defray medical costs from Cashus' battle against cancer. The musical lineup is superb: A house band with Gregory Davis, Derrick Freeman, Thaddeus Richard, Todd Duke & Mark Brooks. Guest appearances by Dirty Dozen and Treme Brass Bands, Delfeayo Marsalis, Kermit Ruffins, James Andrews, Roland Guerin, Renard Poche, Dr. Michael White and even more we can't mention! If that list doesn't say something about how much this guy was loved and is missed, I don't know what could!

Some More Thursday Night Music

It's a lovely evening for some yummy cocktails and Latin music over at the the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles) this evening.  Enjoy the sounds of Fredy Omar at 8:00 pm.

Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with The New Orleans Moonshiners at 10:00 PM!!

There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with piano playin' man Jon Cleary at 7:00 pm with no cover!!  And stay on for Little Freddie king, Meschiya Lake, Washboard Chaz & more at 9:00 pm - it's a Benefit for the New Orleans Women's Shelter - come out and show our support!!

If you're 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....There's gonna be some dancing going on cause it's Zydeco Night with Lil’ Nathan & the Zydeco Big Tymers at 8:30 pm - it's another fun night of rockin' and bowlin'!!

For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Monday!!

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend - I've been out of pocket the last few days, but I'm back on this fine Monday!

Monday Night Music

If you're Uptown - Enjoy the lovely Fall weather with some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of Beausoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm tonight!

Head on down to Mid-City and to the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys and FREE red beans tonight!

And 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...plus cheap and yummy and red beans early (veggie red beans too) plus it's smoke-free!!

Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!

Head on over to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for some Glen David Andrews at 9:00 pm (there's a $5 cover for the late show - but that's not much to pay for this performance!)

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 5:00 pm with Lil Red and Big Bad...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with The Royal Roses at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam 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, Dominick 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.

To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm - they'll get your Monday night funked up - remember there's a cover - but it's worth it!!!

Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar...until tomorrow!



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Wednesday Fun w/Scotch Tastings, Holiday Shopping & the Blues!

Happy Hump Day Everybody!  There's some fun stuff going on today!

Are you a lover of Scotch?  If so, Cork & Bottle (3700 Orleans Ave.) has an amazing tasting event for you this evening.It's the Luxury Scotch Tasting at 6:30 with a sampling of these fine flavors - Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Glenmorangie Signet, Glenmorangie Finealta, Johnnie Walker Gold 18yr, Buchanan's Special Reserve 18yr, Buchanan's Red SealCall 483-6314 for reservations - cost is $30.

Head on over to Lakeview and the Harrison Avenue Marketplace presented by Beacon of Hope tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Lakeview Grocery at 801 Harrison Avenue.  You'll enjoy music by Omega 3 and with the holidays almost here, get a jump start on your holiday shopping and support the featured local artists who can help you find that perfect something. There will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors on hand.  Edgewater Baptist Church will be there with great activities for the little ones. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or baked Alaska from Antoine's.  Stop by the Beacon Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing libation from an array of thirst quenchers.  It's going to a fun evening!

Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy complimentary Ciroc cocktails and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from Fifteen 22 Boutique. This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad and Niki Walker Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal Street)from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The featured artist this week Beatriz Soco Ocampo featuring "Portraits of Masquerades and Fire Catchers", a special appearance by the New Orleans Fire Fighters with the calendar "New Orleans Fire Fighters Look Hot 2012" (available for sale)!!! And Gypsy swing by Raphael Bas and Pierre Pichon and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by either of our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

More Wednesday Evening Music

Head on down to Rendon Inn (4501 Eve) in beautiful Broadmoor for a very special show - Tulane Associate Prof. and WWOZ DJ Joel Dinerstein is bringing the students from his "The Blues" class to the Rendon Inn for a special performance and discussion of Blues music and history with Marc Stone and Patrick Williams. A look at the music of Son House, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Fred McDowell, and other greats of the Blues from the 20s to the present. The event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Hope you can join us!

Hang out in Mid-City for all kinds of good stuff tonight - first stop Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Have more fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an amazing night of  romantic, medieval and Spanish blues with Claude Bourbon at 8:00 pm...the kitchen is rolling so come check out the new menu!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) catch the early show at 7:00 pm with The Tin Men - and stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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A Tuesday at the Market and Music!

Good Morning All - Let's see what's going on today!

Special Events 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 grab some lunch!  November brings Ann Churchill of Karma Kitchen to the Green Plate Special tent.  We're super excited to try the Khmer pumpkin curry soup, lemongrass pork patties over Malaysian coconut rice, shiitake mushrooms and cabbage, Asian slaw and carrot cake cupcakes with candied ginger white chocolate frosting......yummy!!

The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and it's FREE!

Good Music Tonight!

It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the classic jazz trio reunion of John Rankin, Tom Sancton, and Tom Fischer! One guitar and two clarinets prove that there's no such thing as too much clarinets!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but this show is definitely worth the dinero!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and top off the evening with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!

End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with  the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Celebratin' Football Wins with Fun Monday Music!

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend - Celebrate the Tigers and the Saints big winning weekend with great music all around town!

Monday Night Music

If you're Uptown - Enjoy the lovely Fall weather with some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of Beausoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm tonight!

Head on down to Mid-City and to the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys and FREE red beans tonight!

And there's more good music in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with Chandler Travis Philharmonic at 8:00 pm...There's also super delicious food in the kitchen so come hungry for some delicious eats!

And 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 and stay on for Missy Meatlocker at 10:30 pm...plus cheap and yummy and red beans early (veggie red beans too) plus it's smoke-free!!

Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!

d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has an excellent double header tonight with Jesse Moore at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Glen David Andrews at 9:00 pm (there's a $5 cover for the late show - but that's not much to pay for this performance!)

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 5:00 pm with Lil Red and Big Bad...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with The Royal Roses at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam 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, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for Kristina Morales and the Bayou Shufflers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.

To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm - they'll get your Monday night funked up - remember there's a cover - but it's worth it!!!

Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar...until tomorrow!



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Tuesday w/Veggies, a Radiator, a Guitar & a Sax!

Good Morning and happy Tuesday!

Special Events 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 grab some lunch!  October brings the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group to the Green Plate Special tent.  This week the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group returns with lunch items from the Red Fish Grill. We're super excited to try the Hominy, Ham & Onion Soup, Local Goat Cheese, Arugula & Clover Honey Tart, and BBQ Oyster Wrap.....yummy!!

The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and it's FREE!

Good Music Tonight!

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Camile Baudoin & The Living Rumors at about 8:00 pm - Of course, you know Camile from the Radiators, so it's going to be an amazing show!  (There's might be a cover for the show - but it will be well worth it!)

It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing guitar playing of John Rankin along with Ray Moore on sax, flute, clarinet, and tonette at 8:00 pm...this is going to be a good one!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with The New Orleans Night Crawlers at 9:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but the Night Crawlers are definitely worth the dinero!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and top off the evening with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!

End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with  the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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