News story: "A New Orleans civil judge has ruled that a case brought by a couple who were turned back by police when they tried to cross a Mississippi River bridge following Hurricane Katrina should be heard by a court." "Turned back" makes the situation sound much more civil than it was.

Nice profile of pianist/composer Tom McDermott from ( Read more... )

"American Creole: New Orleans Reunion" is airing nationwide on PBS tonight. It was first shown last week here in New Orleans. It follows New Orleans musician Papa Don Vappie, his family, and musical colleages, making the best of life in post-Katrina New Orleans.

Froggy says check it out.

Last month I mentioned using the phrase "far out" to describe something at a gig ( Read more... )

Just heard about the death of "Bear" Lemoine, trumpeter with various groups such as the Down N Dirty, Pair-O-Dice Tumblers, MOM's Royal Band, etc, former King of the Krewe of Dreiux, and authentic New Orleans colorfull character.


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