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Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the “New Suit”….sew, sew, sew
Spent some of yesterday afternoon with good friend Big Chief Monk Boudreaux checkin on the status of this years suit, since Mardi Gras is right around the corner, the streets will be loaded with all of the new colors and suits form all of the Mardi Gras Indian tribes. Monk is the “Big Chief” of [...]
Tribe Nunzio had their Reunion show last weekend at Chickie Wah Wah in New Orleans…
I spent a LOT of time going to their shows all over in the 90’s, especially enjoyed those nights late night ones at Cafe Brasil, some of the best memories of and funnest shows I’ve frequented over the years, for many reasons. Tribe did not disappoint over the weekend, it was a packed house at [...]
Here are some of the shots I was able to take while out at the Crescent City Blues Fest last weekend…
There was soooo much great music out there over the weekend and such wonderful people, my favorites were of course Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes, kinda expected cause I manage them too…that being said Sonny Landreth was on fire, Buddy Guy brought his powerful self as usual, but I think the shows I really [...]
Offbeat’s Weekly Beat
Weekly Beat – August 6, 2009
By OffBeat staff
OffBeat Weekly Beat Newsletter
NEW ORLEANS
AND LOUISIANA
MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE
August 6, 2009
Volume 7, No. 30
ON MY MIND…
In the wake of a successful 2009 Satchmo Summerfest, it’s been discovered that our Mayor has authorized new construction in Armstrong Park, including the commission of several statues [...]
Here is some new inventory added recently….
These are some of the most popular right now, there are Slideshows under the Portfolio/Slideshow tab above……I will continue to add to the shows and I can…..Enjoy!
Some pics from Tipitinas Instruments a’ Comin last night….
Great night all the way around! Here are some of the shots from last night. As soon as I have time, I’ll put it all in a slideshow in the portfolio section. Enjoy!
A few images from The French Quarter Festival…..
Made it out to the fest for a bit yesterday to get a fix….;-) Enjoy the pics….To use the Tiltviewer larger, just right click and go to full screen. Jerry
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Second Lines fot the first time in 30 yrs!
Normally behind the scenes making all of the outfits for second lines, Monk participated in one for the first time in 30yrs. I asked my friend Monk why its been so long and he said quite simply, ” I’m just always on tour or out of town when the Men of Unity parade…..” Monk made [...]
Studio and Gallery open this Saturday and Sunday!
Happy French Quarter Fest Everyone!! 1 more week till the big one…..
This Saturday and Sunday, my studio at 725 Montegut St. in the Bywater will be open to the public from 9-at least 1 on Saturday and 9-1 on Sunday. I will be more than happy to take appointments outside these hours or early next [...]
Can you say “JAZZ FEST”……
Here are some images from the official press conference to unveil the Jazz Fest posters for this year feauting Allen Toussaint and friend Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews! One more blink of the eye and we’ll all be in heaven!!
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Offbeat’s BEST of the BEAT 2008 Music Awards THIS Saturday, January 31st at the House of Blues, no excuse for missing this one!
Where else can $25 get you food from 20 restaurants, free drinks, 16 bands, including Bo Dolis, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, The Wild Magnolias, Donald Harrison, Jon Cleary, Little Freddie King, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and Orleans Ave, Glen David Andrews, The New Orleans Bingo Show, and more…….There are also video tributes to Harold Battiste, [...]
Adele, here are some additional pics for Mr. Bart to look over…
I will put more up along the lines of his taste as I come across them, and my studio will be open all weekend if he wants to come by to see more….jerry
New “Frenchman Street” website launched!
A brand new website has been launched to promote the bands, the clubs and the cafes on Frenchmen Street, probably the most under publsized jewel New Orleans has to offer and conveniently located immediately adjacent to the well traveled French Quarter. “While we celebrate and love all of New Orleans, Frenchmen Street is a wonderful [...]
John Mooney’s Sunday night “CHURH” shows return to Chickie Wah Wah ….
For the month of February(8th,15th,22nd), John will be starting up his solo, stripped down, multiple guitar laden, foot stompin’ Delta Blues shows from 6-10pm. These legendary shows from the day’s at Madigans are truly something to behold. Hopefully, this will be the start a regularly occurring show. I think the last one I saw may [...]
Willie Nelson picks up Shamarr Allen for a portion of the tour, dates and cities are listed below for those Shamarr Allen fans lucky enough to be near one of the sites!
Shamarr Allen Set to Hit the Road with Willie Nelson!
When Willie Nelson established the need for a trumpeter to complete the lineup for his forthcoming Willie and the Wheel tour, he wisely turned to the birthplace of jazz and sought out one of the city’s finest musicians.
2008
Best Emerging Artist!
Hailed by star drummer Bob French [...]
Shamarr Allen has his hands full
with his son Jarrel Allen and best friend Dinerral Shavers Jr. What was supposed to be a simple 3rd grade school project for Jarell and Dinerral Jr. has turned into something quite different. The two young men who were initially in separate groups at school, talked their way into working on a project together as [...]
Cyril Neville sings the blues…..the “Brand New Blues”….
Cyril Neville, recently signed by Mark Carpentieri of MC Records based in New York, will be releasing a new roots/blues cd entitled “Brand New Blues” on April 7th. I had the pleasure of doing the photo shoot with Cyril last week for the the cd cover which turned out great! (some of the shoot [...]
Perfect Gentlemen Second Line
Another one of big Chief Monk Boudreaux’s countless contributions to our culture are the costumes he makes at home by hand for many of the second lines throughout the year.