Good Morning Everybody - Lots of good stuff 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 get some yummy lunch with Beaucoup Juice - shoppers have been loving their salads, paninis, and of course juices. It's the last week to catch them under the Green Plate Special tent. Try a Carne-val Panini and a Flu Buster juice, or grab a Delicious Delachaise salad and a big cup of their Freret juice for a tasty, healthy lunch....yummy!!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar stylings of John Rankin - it's going to be a lovely evening to hang out on the Avenue!
Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) has an amazing show tonight with the one and only Twangobangorama with Jimmy Robinson & Michael Skinkus at about 8:00 pm - you don't want to miss this show - and come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salad and more!!
You need head on down to the Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) tonight for legendary guitarist Camile Baudoin (of The Radiators) and The Living Rumors as they return for two more shows! Tonight (8pm) and Friday Feb. 3rd (9pm)! There's probably a cover, but this show is worth the dinero - call for more info at 945.4446.
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 that's practically free!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Aurora Nealand's Royal Roses at 6:00 pm and top off the evening with Cassidy and the Orleans Kids 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!
www.gratisnola.com
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday Monday....with Music!!!!
Happy Monday Everybody - Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend..here's some good stuff going on tonight!
Monday Night Music
If you're 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!
Head on down to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for piano playin' man Jon Cleary at 8:00 pm...he'll get you in that Mardi Gras spirit and don't forget to come hungry for some delicious pizza and other good stuff from the kitchen!!
There's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by 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 red beans (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 Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm (no cover) 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!!
Satisfy your hunger for great food and music over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...Tonight they've got the amazingly talented Helen Gillet - don't miss her!
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!
www.gratisnola.com
Monday Night Music
If you're 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!
Head on down to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for piano playin' man Jon Cleary at 8:00 pm...he'll get you in that Mardi Gras spirit and don't forget to come hungry for some delicious pizza and other good stuff from the kitchen!!
There's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by 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 red beans (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 Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm (no cover) 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!!
Satisfy your hunger for great food and music over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...Tonight they've got the amazingly talented Helen Gillet - don't miss her!
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!
www.gratisnola.com
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Gratis NOLA Weekend Fun w/Art, Tet Fest, Beer, Pussyfooters & More!
Hooray for the weekend!!
There may not be any football going on this weekend, but there's lots of good stuff going on!
Saturday Fun and Music!
Come to the Palmer Park Arts Market between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and celebrate the Carnival season with over 100 of your favorite visual artists, tasty food and drink, live music, and kid's activities in beautiful Palmer Park on the corner of S. Carrollton and Claiborne. This is the last Market before Mardi Gras, so don't miss out on your chance to get one-of-a-kind Carnival essentials this weekend! They'll have crafts galore at the Kid's Tent, located near the newly renovated playground space. The fun starts at 10:30 with a performance for kids of all ages by the story teller Donald Lewis. Live Music begins at 1:00 with Sombras Brilhantes, followed by Estelle Campagne at 2:30...See you at the Market!
Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year all weekend long at the Tet Festival in New Orleans East at Mary Queen of Vietnam Church (5069 Willowbrook Dr.). The Vietnamese New Year's celebration marks the Year of the Dragon with food, entertainment and cultural activities. This is a truly fun and delicious event with so many yummy foods to try...Not only will there be Vietnamese delicacies this year, but there's also going to be samplings of Latin food!! The fest runs Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. For more info call 254-5660.
Carnival season is upon us and Cree McCree's Annual Mardi Gras House Sale is the costume motherlode (3728 Laurel St.)! Come by between noon and 5:00 pm and you'll find a wealth of vintage & recycled costumes, plus a fabulous array of 2012 Cree-ations hot off the glue gun. The $5 rack is bursting with OMG scores, and DIYers can dig in my famous $1 boxes for mix-and-match costume makings. Come transform yourself!
Would you like to try some interesting beers this Saturday? Then head on over to Stein's Market and Deli (2207 Magazine) from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm for its Fourth Annual Beer Day!! Experts will be at the Deli to answer any beer questions you might have and several styles of beer will be available for tasting. There's also gonna be a brewing demonstration by NOLA Brewing's own vice-president - Derek Lintern on the back patio! Remember all bottles you purchase will be 10% - Cheers!!! For more info call 527-0771.
Head on over to the Quarters and the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) for the free in-store concerts. Today they've got E. Company at 2:00 pm, Ryan Foret and Foret Traditionat 3:00 pm and to top it off The Soul Rebels at 4:00 pm. Remember to pick up your drink tickets for special beer prices down the street, and pick up a CD while you're there too - they have the best music selection in town!
Party with a Purpose! It's time to party down with the Pussy footer's at the Blush Ball from 9:00 to 1:00 am at The Foundry (333 St. Joseph St.)!! This fundraiser benefits the Metro Center for Women and Children (METRO). This super fun night features music from Big Sam's Funky Nation, DJ Brice Nice, MC Trixie Minx and performances by the Pussyfooters and other special guests!! Tickets are $30 in advance - buy from your favorite Pussyfooter, online, from Fleurty Girl (3117 Magazine St.) and at Miss Claudia's Vintage Clothing & Costumes (4204 Magazine St.) or $40 tickets at the door. For more info click - Blush Ball
Chicke Wah Wah (2828 Canal) has Mark Mullins this Saturday night at 10:00 pm!! You know Mark from Bonerama - I'm sure it's going to be one kickin' show!! There's a cover, but it's definitely worth the dinero!!
Frenchmen Street is kickin' with music! d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has John Boutte' at 7:00 pm and then come on back for the late show with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux at 11:00 pm - they're sure to please (there's a small cover for the Chief - but you don't want to miss the show!)
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header starting early with Shaye Cohn at 3:00 pm, Panorama Jazz Band at 6:00 pm and top off the night with Dominick Grillo & The Frenchmen St. All Stars again at 10:00 pm!!
And curb your hunger for food and music over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...Get some yummy food and listen to the sounds of the Calvin Johnson Quartet at 6:30 pm and stay on for the Frenchmen Street Jug Band at 10:00 pm.
And if you're Uptown over by Lee's Circle stop by The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) about 7:00 pm for one of the best Irish traditions in the world: a Ceili! What’s a Ceili, you ask? It is a big Irish party where people of all ages can come together to play music, dance, drink or sit back and relax with the company of friends and family...while you're there down some Guiness and some delicious shepherd's pie!
Right down the street head on over to Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles) the place is all new and shiny with the newly completed renovations and catch the Alex McMurray Band 10:00 pm!
Sunday Fun and Music!
More carnival fun and do it up right with a King Cake Kick-Off Party at Trinity Lutheran Church (620 Eliza - in Algiers). It's going to be an afternoon of fun, food and music, with Benny Grunch and da Bunch and of course king cakes (plus some beer and hot dogs!!) The fun goes from Noon to 4:00 pm - for more info call 361-7748.
Grab some delicious brunch and delight in the sounds of the Courtyard Kings starting up at 11:00 am over at Cafe' Rani (2917 Magazine)...Nothing like some Bloody Marys and some great music!
After brunch take a "free ride" over the might Mississippi to the Old Point Bar (545 Patterson) in Algiers...they've got the Blues Frenzy at 3:30 pm!
There's an early and late show over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) - come early for Harmonouche at 5:30 and stay on for Gal Holiday at 8:00 pm! Delicious food and great music!!
Funk it up over at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) with Treme Funktet featuring Corey Henry and special guests at 6:00 pm!! (Probably a small cover, but you don't want to miss Corey!)
There's more brass in the Warehouse District over at the Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" (901 S. Peters) with Brass Band Sundays with The Hot 8 Brass Band playing at 9:30 pm! (I'm guessing there's a cover)
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
There may not be any football going on this weekend, but there's lots of good stuff going on!
Saturday Fun and Music!
Come to the Palmer Park Arts Market between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and celebrate the Carnival season with over 100 of your favorite visual artists, tasty food and drink, live music, and kid's activities in beautiful Palmer Park on the corner of S. Carrollton and Claiborne. This is the last Market before Mardi Gras, so don't miss out on your chance to get one-of-a-kind Carnival essentials this weekend! They'll have crafts galore at the Kid's Tent, located near the newly renovated playground space. The fun starts at 10:30 with a performance for kids of all ages by the story teller Donald Lewis. Live Music begins at 1:00 with Sombras Brilhantes, followed by Estelle Campagne at 2:30...See you at the Market!
Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year all weekend long at the Tet Festival in New Orleans East at Mary Queen of Vietnam Church (5069 Willowbrook Dr.). The Vietnamese New Year's celebration marks the Year of the Dragon with food, entertainment and cultural activities. This is a truly fun and delicious event with so many yummy foods to try...Not only will there be Vietnamese delicacies this year, but there's also going to be samplings of Latin food!! The fest runs Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. For more info call 254-5660.
Carnival season is upon us and Cree McCree's Annual Mardi Gras House Sale is the costume motherlode (3728 Laurel St.)! Come by between noon and 5:00 pm and you'll find a wealth of vintage & recycled costumes, plus a fabulous array of 2012 Cree-ations hot off the glue gun. The $5 rack is bursting with OMG scores, and DIYers can dig in my famous $1 boxes for mix-and-match costume makings. Come transform yourself!
Would you like to try some interesting beers this Saturday? Then head on over to Stein's Market and Deli (2207 Magazine) from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm for its Fourth Annual Beer Day!! Experts will be at the Deli to answer any beer questions you might have and several styles of beer will be available for tasting. There's also gonna be a brewing demonstration by NOLA Brewing's own vice-president - Derek Lintern on the back patio! Remember all bottles you purchase will be 10% - Cheers!!! For more info call 527-0771.
Head on over to the Quarters and the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) for the free in-store concerts. Today they've got E. Company at 2:00 pm, Ryan Foret and Foret Traditionat 3:00 pm and to top it off The Soul Rebels at 4:00 pm. Remember to pick up your drink tickets for special beer prices down the street, and pick up a CD while you're there too - they have the best music selection in town!
Party with a Purpose! It's time to party down with the Pussy footer's at the Blush Ball from 9:00 to 1:00 am at The Foundry (333 St. Joseph St.)!! This fundraiser benefits the Metro Center for Women and Children (METRO). This super fun night features music from Big Sam's Funky Nation, DJ Brice Nice, MC Trixie Minx and performances by the Pussyfooters and other special guests!! Tickets are $30 in advance - buy from your favorite Pussyfooter, online, from Fleurty Girl (3117 Magazine St.) and at Miss Claudia's Vintage Clothing & Costumes (4204 Magazine St.) or $40 tickets at the door. For more info click - Blush Ball
Chicke Wah Wah (2828 Canal) has Mark Mullins this Saturday night at 10:00 pm!! You know Mark from Bonerama - I'm sure it's going to be one kickin' show!! There's a cover, but it's definitely worth the dinero!!
Frenchmen Street is kickin' with music! d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has John Boutte' at 7:00 pm and then come on back for the late show with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux at 11:00 pm - they're sure to please (there's a small cover for the Chief - but you don't want to miss the show!)
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header starting early with Shaye Cohn at 3:00 pm, Panorama Jazz Band at 6:00 pm and top off the night with Dominick Grillo & The Frenchmen St. All Stars again at 10:00 pm!!
And curb your hunger for food and music over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...Get some yummy food and listen to the sounds of the Calvin Johnson Quartet at 6:30 pm and stay on for the Frenchmen Street Jug Band at 10:00 pm.
And if you're Uptown over by Lee's Circle stop by The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) about 7:00 pm for one of the best Irish traditions in the world: a Ceili! What’s a Ceili, you ask? It is a big Irish party where people of all ages can come together to play music, dance, drink or sit back and relax with the company of friends and family...while you're there down some Guiness and some delicious shepherd's pie!
Right down the street head on over to Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles) the place is all new and shiny with the newly completed renovations and catch the Alex McMurray Band 10:00 pm!
Sunday Fun and Music!
More carnival fun and do it up right with a King Cake Kick-Off Party at Trinity Lutheran Church (620 Eliza - in Algiers). It's going to be an afternoon of fun, food and music, with Benny Grunch and da Bunch and of course king cakes (plus some beer and hot dogs!!) The fun goes from Noon to 4:00 pm - for more info call 361-7748.
Grab some delicious brunch and delight in the sounds of the Courtyard Kings starting up at 11:00 am over at Cafe' Rani (2917 Magazine)...Nothing like some Bloody Marys and some great music!
After brunch take a "free ride" over the might Mississippi to the Old Point Bar (545 Patterson) in Algiers...they've got the Blues Frenzy at 3:30 pm!
There's an early and late show over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) - come early for Harmonouche at 5:30 and stay on for Gal Holiday at 8:00 pm! Delicious food and great music!!
Funk it up over at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) with Treme Funktet featuring Corey Henry and special guests at 6:00 pm!! (Probably a small cover, but you don't want to miss Corey!)
There's more brass in the Warehouse District over at the Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" (901 S. Peters) with Brass Band Sundays with The Hot 8 Brass Band playing at 9:30 pm! (I'm guessing there's a cover)
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
Friday, January 27, 2012
TGIF w/Stompers, Offbeat Awards & Lots of Music!
Hey Everybody - hope you're ready for a fun Friday in NOLA!!
Check out The Where Y'Art? event this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:00 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours, lots of fun activities and music!! Join the panel discussion, "The Artist as Collector" moderated by John Bullard in collaboration with the exhibition "NOMA 100: Gifts for the Second Century." 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.
Tonight OffBeat Magazine celebrates the best of Louisiana music at its Best of the Beat Awards Show and party at Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Blvd. in the Warehouse District) from 6 p.m. to midnight. There will be delicious food from many New Orleans restaurants - and check out the musical line-up!!
Front Room
6 p.m. – Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses
7 p.m. – Glen David Andrews
9:45 p.m. – Lost Bayou Ramblers
10:45 p.m. – Big Freedia
Back Room
7:15 p.m. – the Soul Rebels
8 p.m. – The Awards Ceremony
9:30 p.m. – GIVERS
10:30 p.m. – George Porter & His Runnin’ Pardners and Friends
For more info and to purchase tix click: http://offbeat.com/store/Back-Issues/2011-Best-of-the-Beat-Ticket/prod_376.html
You still don't know what to do?
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour and a triple header of music this evening. Come on by around the 5 o'clock hour and music with Tom Marron, Sinead and Daron startin' up at 5:30, and stay on for Paul Sanchez and Alex McMurray at 8:00 pm and top off the evening with John Mooney with Uganda at 10:00 pm - there's a small cover for Paul, Alex and John - but you know it's worth it! Come hungry too - there's delicious pizza and other yummy items being served up!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review 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?? Then go to Frenchmen Street!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El de Orazio and Friends at 3:00 pm and Dana Abbot at 10:00 pm!!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got Tuba Skinny at 6:00 pm it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for Grayson Capps at 10:00 pm...there's a $5 cover, but you don't want to miss the show!!
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!! www.gratisnola.com
Check out The Where Y'Art? event this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:00 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours, lots of fun activities and music!! Join the panel discussion, "The Artist as Collector" moderated by John Bullard in collaboration with the exhibition "NOMA 100: Gifts for the Second Century." 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.
- 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm: an art making activity for the kiddies
- 6:00 pm: Lecture with Spanish architect, Rafael Moneo - (works include the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles)
- 5:30 to 8:30 pm: Music by the Patrice Fisher
- 7:00 pm: Artist Talk with Katie Holden
Tonight OffBeat Magazine celebrates the best of Louisiana music at its Best of the Beat Awards Show and party at Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Blvd. in the Warehouse District) from 6 p.m. to midnight. There will be delicious food from many New Orleans restaurants - and check out the musical line-up!!
Front Room
6 p.m. – Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses
7 p.m. – Glen David Andrews
9:45 p.m. – Lost Bayou Ramblers
10:45 p.m. – Big Freedia
Back Room
7:15 p.m. – the Soul Rebels
8 p.m. – The Awards Ceremony
9:30 p.m. – GIVERS
10:30 p.m. – George Porter & His Runnin’ Pardners and Friends
For more info and to purchase tix click: http://offbeat.com/store/Back-Issues/2011-Best-of-the-Beat-Ticket/prod_376.html
You still don't know what to do?
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour and a triple header of music this evening. Come on by around the 5 o'clock hour and music with Tom Marron, Sinead and Daron startin' up at 5:30, and stay on for Paul Sanchez and Alex McMurray at 8:00 pm and top off the evening with John Mooney with Uganda at 10:00 pm - there's a small cover for Paul, Alex and John - but you know it's worth it! Come hungry too - there's delicious pizza and other yummy items being served up!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review 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?? Then go to Frenchmen Street!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El de Orazio and Friends at 3:00 pm and Dana Abbot at 10:00 pm!!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got Tuba Skinny at 6:00 pm it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for Grayson Capps at 10:00 pm...there's a $5 cover, but you don't want to miss the show!!
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!! www.gratisnola.com
Thursday, January 26, 2012
TGIT w/Cookin' Fun, Happy Hours and Good Music!!
Good Morning Everybody - lots of good stuff going on!!
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 some amazing wines. So, come sip, shop and pick up your favorite wine or liquor! 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 (right outside the door) and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and maybe even be on TV!! Join James Beard Award-winning TV food personality Andrew Zimmern of the Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and MSN's new Appetite for Life with Andrew Zimmern, and WWNO Louisiana Eats! host Poppy Tooker as they cook up shrimp etouffee for the crowd beginning at 3pm. Tastes of the authentic New Orleans dish will be given in exchange for contributions in any amount to support community programming at the Crescent City Farmers Market. Watch Zimmern and Tooker shop for ingredients directly from local farmers and fishers at the market, then learn how to make the iconic dish. The free event will be recorded for an upcoming episode of the new MSN web series "Appetite for Life with Andrew Zimmern" and Poppy Tooker's "Louisiana Eats!" radio program on WWNO 89.9FM.
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 Dave Jordan, has performed in all corners of the U.S., spreading the culture and vibe of New Orleans with a fierce dedication. Along the way, he and his band Juice have been named "Best Emerging Funk/Soul/R&B Band," been nominated for "Best Roots Rock Band" and "Best Roots Rock Record." They have been described by local media as a "supergroup" and "the personification of the New Orleans ethos." Not only will Jordan be releasing a new album at this show, but he'll also be celebrating his birthday! And head on over to the bar for this month's signature cocktail the "French 75 - O my!" Champagne, gin, simple syrup & lemon juice. Remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free!
*(Oh, and I can finally say it again...if you get there a little early head by the Circle Bar right around the corner on Lee's Circle for a happy hour drink...yea!!! And stop by after the Ogden too for Hot Club of New Orleans at 9:00 pm!)
Some More Thursday Night Music
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 Smokin' Time Jazz Club 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 more Dave Jordan and his CD Release Party ($5 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it and be sure to pick up a CD!!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
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 some amazing wines. So, come sip, shop and pick up your favorite wine or liquor! 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 (right outside the door) and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and maybe even be on TV!! Join James Beard Award-winning TV food personality Andrew Zimmern of the Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and MSN's new Appetite for Life with Andrew Zimmern, and WWNO Louisiana Eats! host Poppy Tooker as they cook up shrimp etouffee for the crowd beginning at 3pm. Tastes of the authentic New Orleans dish will be given in exchange for contributions in any amount to support community programming at the Crescent City Farmers Market. Watch Zimmern and Tooker shop for ingredients directly from local farmers and fishers at the market, then learn how to make the iconic dish. The free event will be recorded for an upcoming episode of the new MSN web series "Appetite for Life with Andrew Zimmern" and Poppy Tooker's "Louisiana Eats!" radio program on WWNO 89.9FM.
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 Dave Jordan, has performed in all corners of the U.S., spreading the culture and vibe of New Orleans with a fierce dedication. Along the way, he and his band Juice have been named "Best Emerging Funk/Soul/R&B Band," been nominated for "Best Roots Rock Band" and "Best Roots Rock Record." They have been described by local media as a "supergroup" and "the personification of the New Orleans ethos." Not only will Jordan be releasing a new album at this show, but he'll also be celebrating his birthday! And head on over to the bar for this month's signature cocktail the "French 75 - O my!" Champagne, gin, simple syrup & lemon juice. Remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free!
*(Oh, and I can finally say it again...if you get there a little early head by the Circle Bar right around the corner on Lee's Circle for a happy hour drink...yea!!! And stop by after the Ogden too for Hot Club of New Orleans at 9:00 pm!)
Some More Thursday Night Music
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 Smokin' Time Jazz Club 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 more Dave Jordan and his CD Release Party ($5 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it and be sure to pick up a CD!!
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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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
A Wednesday with Tales, Carousels and the Symphony!!
Good Morning Everybody - is it time for a cocktail yet?
Skip out of work a little early today and go for a spin on the carousel, the bar that is! You can double your party fun with the Countdown to the 10th Anniversay of Tales of the Cocktail celebration and the grand re-opening of The Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone (214 Royal).
*The fun starts with the official re-opening at 1:30 pm, the countdown to Tales of the Cocktail begins at 2:00 pm, and enjoy a performance by Robin Barnes from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In honor of the grand re-opening, the Carousel Bar will have complimentary Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds!!
The St. Louis Cathedral will be filled with music tonight at 7:30 pm for the Annual Concert with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra - Becoming American: The Musical Journey, the sixth installment of Musical Louisiana: America's Cultural Heritage sponsored by The Historic New Orleans Collection. This concert is FREE and open to the public. Selections for the concert will trace the evolution of regional musical tastes from the early 19th century to the modern age. An affinity for European masters, including familiar names like Beethoven and Bellini, melded with Caribbean and African influences over time to introduce a brand-new style: jazz.
**Featured performers include the LPO's principal Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto, classical pianist Peter Collins, jazz pianist James Dapogny, local anchor Angela Hill as narrator, young-artist-in-residence and organist Thomas Ospital, and soprano Alissa Rowe. Live Internet streaming of this concert is also available on www.LPOmusic.com. For more info contact 504-523-4662.
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 is Helio Zavalza, presenting mixed media, ink on paper abstract landscapes and Louisiana nature paintings. Enjoy the sounds of guitarist, Javier Gutierrez 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
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!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Brett Richardson at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Hang out in Mid-City for all kinds of good stuff tonight - first stop Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out 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 a triple header of amazing music with the Sweet Olive String Band at 5:30, Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand at 8:00 pm and then top it off with Freddie Stevenson and Julia Haltigan at 10:00 pm! And come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
Lookin' for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) is the place! Get some yummy dinner 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 at 8:30 pm - you'll be dancing the night away!
The Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles) is back open and there's another great show tonight!! Check out Eric Lindell at 10:00 pm...it's going to be a fun one on the Circle!!
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!
www.gratisnola.com
Skip out of work a little early today and go for a spin on the carousel, the bar that is! You can double your party fun with the Countdown to the 10th Anniversay of Tales of the Cocktail celebration and the grand re-opening of The Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone (214 Royal).
*The fun starts with the official re-opening at 1:30 pm, the countdown to Tales of the Cocktail begins at 2:00 pm, and enjoy a performance by Robin Barnes from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In honor of the grand re-opening, the Carousel Bar will have complimentary Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds!!
The St. Louis Cathedral will be filled with music tonight at 7:30 pm for the Annual Concert with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra - Becoming American: The Musical Journey, the sixth installment of Musical Louisiana: America's Cultural Heritage sponsored by The Historic New Orleans Collection. This concert is FREE and open to the public. Selections for the concert will trace the evolution of regional musical tastes from the early 19th century to the modern age. An affinity for European masters, including familiar names like Beethoven and Bellini, melded with Caribbean and African influences over time to introduce a brand-new style: jazz.
**Featured performers include the LPO's principal Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto, classical pianist Peter Collins, jazz pianist James Dapogny, local anchor Angela Hill as narrator, young-artist-in-residence and organist Thomas Ospital, and soprano Alissa Rowe. Live Internet streaming of this concert is also available on
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 is Helio Zavalza, presenting mixed media, ink on paper abstract landscapes and Louisiana nature paintings. Enjoy the sounds of guitarist, Javier Gutierrez 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
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!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Brett Richardson at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Hang out in Mid-City for all kinds of good stuff tonight - first stop Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out 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 a triple header of amazing music with the Sweet Olive String Band at 5:30, Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand at 8:00 pm and then top it off with Freddie Stevenson and Julia Haltigan at 10:00 pm! And come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
Lookin' for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) is the place! Get some yummy dinner 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 at 8:30 pm - you'll be dancing the night away!
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!
www.gratisnola.com
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Happy Tuesday w/Veggies, Susan Spicer and Great Music!
Good Morning Everybody - Lot of good stuff 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 get some yummy lunch with Beaucoup Juice - shoppers have been loving their salads, paninis, and of course juices. Only a few weeks left to catch them under the Green Plate Special tent. Try a Carne-val Panini and a Flu Buster juice, or grab a Delicious Delachaise salad and a big cup of their Freret juice for a tasty, healthy lunch....yummy!!
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 - it's going to be a lovely evening to hang out on the Avenue!
You need head on down to the Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) tonight for legendary guitarist Camile Baudoin (of The Radiators) and The Living Rumors as they return for not one but three shows! Tonight (8pm), Tues. Jan. 31st (8pm) and Friday Feb. 3rd (9pm)! There's probably a cover, but this show is worth the dinero - call for more info at 945.4446.
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 that's practically free!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Aurora Nealand's Royal Roses 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!
www.gratisnola.com
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 get some yummy lunch with Beaucoup Juice - shoppers have been loving their salads, paninis, and of course juices. Only a few weeks left to catch them under the Green Plate Special tent. Try a Carne-val Panini and a Flu Buster juice, or grab a Delicious Delachaise salad and a big cup of their Freret juice for a tasty, healthy lunch....yummy!!
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 - it's going to be a lovely evening to hang out on the Avenue!
You need head on down to the Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) tonight for legendary guitarist Camile Baudoin (of The Radiators) and The Living Rumors as they return for not one but three shows! Tonight (8pm), Tues. Jan. 31st (8pm) and Friday Feb. 3rd (9pm)! There's probably a cover, but this show is worth the dinero - call for more info at 945.4446.
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 that's practically free!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Aurora Nealand's Royal Roses 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!
www.gratisnola.com
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