Showing posts with label uncle lionel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label uncle lionel. Show all posts

Monday, July 23, 2012

Monday - Uncle Lionel's Second Line and Lots of Music 'Round Town!

Happy Monday!

Due to the bad weather on Friday Uncle Lionel's Second Line was rescheduled for today, and you're invited to the celebration beginning at 11 am at Charbonnet - Labat - Glapion Funeral Home (1615 Saint Philip St) with internment following the jazz procession at Mount Olivet Cemetery (4100 Norman Mayer Blvd.).

Monday Night Music

Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!

Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!

And while your Uptown - Enjoy some cocktail porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of Beausoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm tonight!

There's fun in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with piano playin' man Bob Andrews at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be a good time, and come hungry for some delicious pizza and Italian favorites from the kitchen!

And there's more good times in the neighborhood at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!

Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!

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 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 your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!

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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Friday, July 20, 2012

Friday - Saying Farewell to Uncle Lionel w/a Celebration of His Life

Celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel  today to remember and honor his memory and spirit! 

Funeral Services

* Viewing - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
* Funeral service starts at 11:00 a.m.
* Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
* 805 N. Rampart Street - Armstrong Park
*Jazz funeral procession from Mahalia Jackson

Jazz Funeral Procession Route

Start: Mahalia Jackson Theater. Proceed through Armstrong Park to gate entrance to Basin Street. Right on Basin Street to North Villere St. Right on Villere to St. Philip St. Right on St. Philip St. to St. Claude Street. Left on St. Claude St. to Ursuline Avenue. Left on Ursuline Ave. to N. Robertson Street.

STOP: Joe's Cozy Corner - corner of N. Robertson and Ursulines
STOP: Candlelight Lounge - 925 N. Robertson
STOP: Ernie K-Doe's Mother-in-Law Lounge - 1500 N. Claiborne
END: Hunter's Field - 1600 N. Claiborne

Internment (following jazz procession) - 4100 Norman Mayer Blvd., New Orleans, LA

Donations to the "Uncle" Lionel Memorial Fund to assist the family with medical and funeral expenses. Go to any Liberty Bank and Trust Branch - www.LibertyBank.net
Donations can also be mailed to:
"Uncle" Lionel Memorial Fund
c/o Liberty Bank and Trust
P.O. Box 60131
New Orleans, LA 70160-0131

Go to www.Treme2012.com and press "Donate" - Buy a poster at www.Treme2012.com and $10 will be donated to the fund. 

Friday Events!

Mardi Gras World presents Jammin' On the River - A free series along the riverfront @ Mardi Gras World this summer featuring premier talent from New Orleans artists along with gourmet food trucks, beverage and craft vendors all in a family friendly environment. DJs close out each night as the sun goes down. The series kicks off July 13th with The Boogiemen and Vox And The Hound and ...continues through August 31st with artists including the Grammy Winning Rebirth Brass Band, George Porter Jr., Hot 8 Brass Band, Bag of Donuts and many more. Events start at 5PM.

Complete Schedule:
 July 20 - Hot 8 Brass Band plus The Scorseses
Aug 3 - The Bucktown Allstars plus The Scott Schmidt Band
Aug 17 - Rebirth Brass Band plus Big History
Aug 24 - Bag of Donuts plus The Burgundy Collective
Aug 31 - George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners plus Earphunk


Cocktails!

It's Canines & Cocktails tonight at Belladoggie (815 Washington Ave.) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The resort spa for dogs is hosting a benefit for the nonprofit Dag's House, which provides housing and rehabilitation for special needs dogs, with live music, food and cocktails. Visit www.dagshouse.com for details. Admission for this fun event is only $10!!

Wine Tastings!

Hooray for wine!  It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and sample some fantastic wines and the tasting wines are always 10% off!

And you can double your wine tasting fun in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. 

Night at the Museum!

Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art beginning at 5:00 pm and celebrate the 1950's!  The event is FREE with museum admissions. $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free.

*5pm to 8pm: Art Making Activity
*5:30pm to 8:30pm: Music by the Scott Sibley Outfit
*6pm: Ralston Crawford and Jazz: Gallery Talk with curator, Russell Lord
*7pm: Screening: WYES's New Orleans in the 50's
*7pm: Art You Can Eat: The crossroad of Art, Science and New Orleans Cuisine: Do-it-yourself molecular gastronomy meets bananas foster and other New Orleans classics: Haley Bitterman, Executive Chef: Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group (Reservations requested)
*8pm: Screening: WYES's The Nightlife That Was

More Music!

Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with Bluesman Michael Pearce from 5:30 to 7:30!  Then stay on for Brother Tyrone and the Mindebenders - Show starts at 8!  Be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!

And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with 61 South at 9:30 pm!! Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show! Happy rockin' and bowlin'!

Need even more music??

Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm.  It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!

You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.

d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Lightnin' Malcolm at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!

Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's the Honey Island Swamp Band plus Dave Jordan Band.

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire -  http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!  And be sure to listen to my hubby Bill deTurk from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with the Louisiana Music Party - You can listen online at www.wwoz.org!


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Friday, July 13, 2012

Friday w/Second Line for Uncle Lionel and Lots of Music!

Happy Friday!

Celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel this afternoon with a Second Line to remember and honor his memory and spirit! The second line will start at Tuba Fats Square on the corner of St. Philip and N. Robertson in the Treme, and end at Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club at 1931 St. Claude. See the route belwo. (We are also Asking All Second Line Clubs to Dress out)


Following the Second Line, there is a benefit at Sweet Lorraine's. Taking the stage to honor the legend will be trumpeters Kermit Ruffins and Kid Merv, singer Michael Baptiste, NOLA R&B mainstay Deacon John, singer Danon Smith and Jazz violinist Michael Ward. The show starts at 7 p.m.

A memorial fund has been set up for Uncle Lionel Batiste at Liberty Bank and Trust. Donations can be made to the fund by going to any branch. If you have any questions please contact Glenda McKinley at 504-915-1552.

Wine Tastings!

Hooray for wine!  It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and sample some fantastic wines and the tasting wines are always 10% off!

And you can double your wine tasting fun in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. 

Night at the Museum!

Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art beginning at 5:00 pm and start your Bastille Day celebration early!  The event is FREE with museum admissions. $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free.

*5pm to 8pm: Art Making Activity
*5:30pm to 7:30pm: Opera On Tap: Selections & French Opera with The New Orleans Opera Association . Also including selections from The Phantom of the Opera, which took place in the famed Paris Opera House!
*6pm: Book signing with artist, Gustave Blache III and Chef Leah Chase: Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III
*7pm: Art You Can Eat: Do It Yourself: Creole Cream Cheese, Mozzarella, & Ricotta: Chris Montero, Executive Chef, cafe b. Special Guest: Chef Leah Chase (Reservations requested)

More Music!

Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with The Pfister Sisters from 5:30 to 7:30! The grandson of another legendary songwriter - Leon Russell! Then stay on for Kevin Gordon -  Show starts at 8!  Be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!

And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with Bonerama at 9:30 pm!! Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show! Happy rockin' and bowlin'!

Need more music??

Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm.  It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!

You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.

d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Joe Krown trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!

Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's Good Enough for Good Times + Gypsyphonic Disko!

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire -  http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!! 


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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

A Wednesday Celebrating the Life of Uncle Lionel

Wednesday Events!

There's a complimentary wine tasting over at Chef Chris Cody's new restaurant, Dijon (1379 Annunciation St.), from  5:30 to 7 p.m. ( and repeating on Wednesdays through the end of the month). The  restaurant will offer various wines, paired to artisan cheeses. Sounds like a good time with delicious wine!  For more  information call (504) 522-4712.

Wednesdays on the Point concert series keeps on kickin' today in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for some Funk and Jazz with George Porter Jr. & The Runnin' Pardners and Sound Man Presents- remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

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 work by local artists -  and enjoy some 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)

Celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) with a tribute by The Treme Brass Band at 8:00 pm tonight.  He'll be there in spirit!

Wednesday Evening Music

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

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 and Meschiya Lake at 8:00 pm!  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 music time with 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 piano playin' man Joe Krown at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street

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 it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!

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 Slim and The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

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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