Ain't No Time for Restin'...Keep on Festin'!

Happy Monday Everybody!

Jazz Fest is in full gear...so here it goes!

Okay start off your day at the Louisiana Music Factory (201 Decatur) for their annual in-store Jazz Fest concerts...here's the line-up for today!!  Click on the link above for the complete Fest line-up:

• Tom McDermott and Evan Christopher at 12:00 PM
• Mark McGrain + Plunge with James Singleton + Tom Fitzpatrick at 1:00 PM
• Shannon McNally at 2:00 PM
• Eric Lindell at 3:00 PM
• Linnzi Zaorski at 4:00 PM
• Henry Gray at 5:00 PM
• Treme Brass Band at 6:00 PM

Remember to support the Music Factory by purchasing some of this great local music!!

You need more amazing music...no problem....go right across the street!  It's WWOZ Piano Night at the House of Blues (225 Decatur)!! With greats like Marcia Ball, Henry Gray, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Carol Fran and many more, Piano Night is going to be a key-pounding good time!  Piano Night is the flagship benefit for WWOZ 90.7FM and has become a tradition among New Orleans music lovers and loyal fans all over the world. Held each year on the Monday night between the two New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival weekends, Piano Night features New Orleans' best piano players and a host of special guests to put on a one-of-a-kind benefit concert for WWOZ!!  The concert starts at 7:00 pm, but click the link above for all the details!!

And then you've got the Tipitina's 10th Annual "Instruments A Comin" today from  5:00pm - 12:30am at Tipitina's Uptown (501 Napolean Avenue)....The outdoor festival kicks off at 5 p.m. with an epic battle of marching bands, followed by hours of entertainment with Galactic + Big Sam's Funky Nation + Ivan Neville + Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave + many more!!   General admission and VIP tix available.....VIP ticket includes upstairs balcony access, open bar from 5pm - 12am, and complimentary food from some of New Orleans' great restaurants, as well as access to the Tchoup House.  All proceeds benefit the Tipitina's Foundation!!  For more info click the link above!!

And Frenchmen and Decatur are kickin' with lots of music tonight!

Head down Frenchmen Street to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for three great shows!!  It's  Luke Winslow King at 5:00 pm, the Tin Men at 8:00 pm and stay on for Glen David Andrews 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.  (There's no cover...but remember to tip the band and your bartender!)

Head on down to Mid City for even more music at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with two amazing shows tonight...Spencer Bohren gets things rolling at 6:00 pm ($10 cover) and piano player (and sometimes guitar man) John Cleary is at 9:00 pm ($15 in advance, $17.50 online and $20 cash at the door)...make sure to click on the link above for all of Chickie's great Jazz Fest line-up!!

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 with the Hi Ho Bluegrass Allstars at 8:00 pm...Join the pickin' party for a Jazz Fest extravaganza of Bluegrass!!

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

Jazz Fest Day 3 - Bill deTurk's Tips and Picks!!

Happy Jazz Fest...and here's the first weekend and last day of Bill deTurk's "Tips and Picks"...Enjoy!!

 

Jazz Fest Tips – Take time to check out the amazing indigenous art in the Folk Crafts Area.  When you have nothing on your music schedule, go to the Fais Do Do Stage.  When you need to get out of the sun and sit down a minute, hit the Gospel Tent, although not sure how long you will be able to stay in your seat.  And number one tip is to master the “walk by”; face it, there is too much truly fabulous music, so “walk by” and check out an act for 10 minutes or so as you make your way to another mind-blowing destination.  Everyone have a great day and enjoy the world’s greatest music and heritage festival!

Top Picks - Day 3 looks like the busiest yet!  Jo “Cool” Davis (11:15 Gospel) – Look for an appearance from long lost local R&B legend “Sugarby” Crawford.  Freddy Omar con su Banda (11:10 Acura) – Chicks dig his cool Latin style.  Luther Kent, Phillip Manuel & Big Al Carson (12:35 Jazz Tent) – 3 stylistically diverse voices, one show.  Frankie Ford & Jean Knight (12:50 Gentilly) – Classic N. O. R&B revival.  Osborne, Fohl & Sansone (1:30 Blues) – All-star roots/blues trio.  Boukman Eksperyans (1:35 Congo) – Another chance to experience traditional Haitian music.  Dirty Dozen Brass Band (1:40 Acura) – One of New Orleans most famous brass bands.  Tom McDermott & Evan Christopher (2:00 Lagniappe) – Great place to have a seat and hear two brilliant musicians.  Honey Island Swamp Band (2:10 Fais Do Do) – Swampy bluesy southern roots rock.  Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s (2:45 Blues) – Boogie woogie meets N.O. piano.  Dr. John w/ Special Guest Dave Bartholomew (3:10 Acura) – Louisiana pick of the day.  Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band (3:40 Fais Do Do) – Zydeco form the Boozoo school meets today.  Pete Fountain (4:25 Economy Hall) – 80 years old and still “Swinging Dixie”.  Big Chief Monk Boudreaux (4:25 Jazz & Heritage) – Get your Mardi Gras Indian on.  Tom Jones (5:35 Gentilly) – Non-Louisiana pick of the day… and last time he was in town, he stopped in and sang at the Apple Barrel, not kidding.

Enjoy another beautiful day out there...and if you can't make it out to the Fest you can catch it online at www.WWOZ.org...see you by the flagpole!!

Jazz Fest Day 2 - Bill deTurk's Tips and Picks!

It's Day No. 2 At the Fest...Below is the next installment of Bill's Tips and Picks for the Day!!

Jazz Fest Tips – Take time to check out the amazing indigenous art in the Folk Crafts Area. When you have nothing on your music schedule, go to the Fais Do Do Stage. When you need to get out of the sun and sit down a minute, hit the Gospel Tent, although not sure how long you will be able to stay in your seat. And number one tip is to master the “walk by”; face it, there is too much truly fabulous music, so “walk by” and check out an act for 10 minutes or so as you make your way to another mind-blowing destination. Everyone have a great day and enjoy the world’s greatest music and heritage festival!

Jazz Fest Picks - Day 2 is strong in Louisiana talent – and Grammys, in fact nobody makes the cut for non-Louisiana pick of the day.  Shannon McNally & Hot Sauce (11:20 Gentilly) – Best skin in show business. Savoy Center of Eunice Cajun Jam (12:40 Fais Do Do) – Saturday morning in Eunice comes to N. O.  Wayne Toups & Zydecajun (1:40 Acura) – Louisiana pick of the day.  Don Vappie & the Creole Jazz Serenaders (1:45 Economy Hall) – Learn what Creole Jazz is.  Midnight Disturbers (1:55 Jazz & Heritage) – Another Stanton Moore all-star jam.  Pine Leaf Boys (3:00 Fais Do Do) – 4 time Grammy nominees.  Irma Thomas (3:05 Acura) – Hope the Soul Queen of N. O. does not get booed by Bon Jovi Fans.  Emeline Michel (3:35 Congo) – Haitian girl singer.  John Boutte’ (4:05 Jazz Tent) – Good luck getting a seat for this one.  Ricky Scaggs (4:20 Fais Do Do) – Multi-instrumentalist with 14 Grammys.  Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (6:00 Fais Do Do) – Winner of the very first Cajun-Zydeco Grammy.

Enjoy another beautiful day out there...and if you can't make it out to the Fest you can catch it online at www.WWOZ.org...see you by the flagpole!!

Jazz Fest Day 1 - GratisNOLA Tips and Picks!

Happy Jazz Fest Everybody....GratisNOLA is gonna be a little different during Jazz Fest.

Below is your Jazz Fest Tips and Picks from WWOZ man - Bill deTurk!

Jazz Fest tips – Take time to check out the amazing indigenous art in the Folk Crafts Area. When you have nothing on your music schedule, go to the Fais Do Do Stage. When you need to get out of the sun and sit down a minute, hit the Gospel Tent, although not sure how long you will be able to stay in your seat. And number one tip is to master the “walk by”; face it, there is too much truly fabulous music, so “walk by” and check out an act for 10 minutes or so as you make your way to another mind-blowing destination.  Everyone have a great day and enjoy the world’s greatest music and heritage festival!

Day one kicks off the Fest in comparably subdued fashion; there is no one that would kill me to miss. That said, there is the usual plethora of musical plenty. Ti-Coca & Wenga Neges (12:35 at Lagniappe Stage) – indigenous Haitian music. Joe Krown Trio (1:20 at Blues Tent)– all bandleaders in their own right. Jon Cleary: Piano, Bass & Drums 1:50 at Acura Stage) – amazing N. O. piano for a British guy.  These next four picks can test your skill at the “Walk-by”; Meschiya Lake & dem Little Big Horns (3:15 at Lagniappe Stage) – charismatic siren from Frenchmen St. scene. Jeff Beck (3:20 at Acura State) – one word, guitar. Mumford & Sons (3:25 at Gentilly Stage)– non-Louisiana pick of the day. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk (3:30 at Congo Square) – phunk is an understatement. Robert Plant & The Band of Joy (5:25 at Acura Stage) – rock god loves New Orleans. The Avett Brothers (5:30 at Gentilly Stage) – who wouldn’t want to see a bluegrass/folk/punk band. New Orleans Nightcrawlers (6:00 at Jazz & Heritage Stage) – Louisiana pick of the day.

Enjoy this beautiful day...and if you can't make it out to the Fest you can catch it online at www.WWOZ.org...see you out there!!

Music Factory, Symphonies and Threadheads!!!

Good Morning Everybody,

So much to do....so little time...let's get going!!

Okay start off your day at the Louisiana Music Factory (201 Decatur) for their annual in-store Jazz Fest concerts...here's the line-up for today!!  Click on the link above for the complete Fest line-up

• Los Po-Boy-Citos at 2:00 PM
• Andy J Forest at 3:00 PM
• Johnny Sansone with Anders Osborne + Stanton Moore at 4:00 PM
• Neslort at 5:00 PM
• Jamie McLean at 6:00 PM
• Troy Turner at 7:00 PM
• Delfeayo Marsalis at 8:00 PM

While you're in the Quarter head on over La Belle Galerie (309 Chartres) from 4:00 to 8:00 pm for their Jazz Fest Kick-Off Party with The annual celebration features:

• The Revealers
• Rebirth Brass Band
• The Revolution Steppers and more!!

And head on down to City Park early because there's two amazing events happening this evening!!

It's the LPO Swing in the Oaks starting up 5:30pm on the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn....Join City Park and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra for the annual LPO program!  At 5:30 p.m. it's the British Band of New Orleans and at 6:30 p.m. it's the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra!  Be sure to bring chairs, your picnic basket and blankets. Concessions available for purchase and it's FREE!

It's also Threadhead Thursday this evening for with an, only New Orleans line-up:  Shamar Allen and the Underdawgs, Ensemble Fatien, Alex McMurray Band, New Orleans Nightcrawlers and Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show!!  Gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm and goes to 11:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden at the Robert B. Haspel Outdoor Garden Stage...Admission is FREE and there will be concessions available for purchase...be sure to bring your chairs and blankets!!

Don't worry if you're not headed to City Park there's more music and more culture!  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 Preservation Hall Hot 5: Ben Jaffe, Clint Maedgen, Rickie Monie, Charlie Gabriel and Joe Lastie ....so come on down for some music, culture and fun....don't miss it!!

That should keep you busy this evening, and get you groovin' for Jazz Fest!!  If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Windy Wednesday with Lots to Do!!

It's a pre-festin' Wednesday, and there's lots to do!!

First things first...don't head down to City Park this evening for the "Swingin' in the Oaks" due to inclement weather the event has been rescheduled for tomorrow evening.

Never fear....there's other good stuff goin' on to keep you busy.

Knock off of work a little early and head on down to Lafayette Square you can stop by 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!!

Then head on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Irvin Mayfield & The Jazz Playhouse Review get things blowin' 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 your early evening fun...check this out...

Since you're already downtown at the Square stop by Victory (339 Baronne) for some great cocktails, delicious bites and music with Sombras Brilhantes at 6:30 pm...if you haven't been here yet you really need to check it out....it's super cool!!

Hang out in Mid-City where there's yummy food and great music at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an early show at 7:00 pm with Tom McDermott & Meschiya Lake, and stay on for the Iguanas at 10:00 pm...they'll have you dancing the night away!! 

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 Swing-A-Roux to get you swingin' at 8:30 pm!!

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

Pre-Jazz Festin' Tuesday!!

Happy Tuesday Everybody - start getting into gear for some Jazz Festin' and find a spot to watch the Hornets!!

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!  Chef Alon Shaya of John Besh's Domenica (Italian for Sunday) is back at the market today with matzo ball soup w/ Jim Core's greens & tomatoes, risotto w/ MS rabbit sausage & the Monica's favas, Gulf Ahi tuna, olive & roasted local squash pizza, and buttermilk chocolate cake w/ Smith Creamery chocolate mousse.....yummy!!

Looking to get your art on this evening...well we have just the thing for you!!  “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 - tonight paint a beautiful Degas....tonight's painting is based on"Two Dancers".  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, John Vidacovich, & Jesse Boyd at 8:00 pm...it's a lovely night for porch sippin'!

You got to go to Mid-City tonight to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) to enjoy the amazing Grayson Capps at 8:00 pm!!  If you have never checked Grayson out (and especially if you have) you really need to head out for this great evening of music!!  And don't forget they got yummy food with Taceaux Loceaux over there too!

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 10:00 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!!

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! 

And where ever you are...be sure to cheer on our team....GEAUX HORNETS!!!

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!