The following is cross-posted from the very cool music and literary blog, LargeheartedBoy.com. It was an honor for me to be invited to contribute there. Since most of my friends and readers have an interest in all-things-New Orleans, I thought it might be of interest here. I hope that’s right. Either way, here it is….

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Filling the Holes of History ( Read more... )

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For those who noticed I’m holding a guitar in the photos of my reading at Octavia but weren’t sure why, here’s a video from the event that will clarify:

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(words & music copyright 2009 by Louis Maistros, videography copyright 2009 by Claire Jordan)

Thanks to Claire Jordan of http://acityoffriends.com for pretty much dropping out of the sky like an ( Read more... )

Every now and then I stumble upon something on Youtube that really turns my head.

The use of the Dock Boggs recording was a huge bonus for me right off the bat, but the imagery in this one is very striking, disturbing, weirdly beautiful, and maybe even brilliant. It's also the stuff of nightmares, so if you are of a sensitive constitution, don't ( Read more... )

This 10 minute soundie music "drama" is almost too wonderful for words. The back and forth between Prima and Pee Wee Russell is priceless on its own. Lots of charming moments here, and yes, the dishy blonde who seems to be stalking Prima's New Orleans Gang around the country is a young starlet named Lucille Ball.

Enjoy.

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There's a reason this guy's face is tattooed on my forearm. And now you know, too.

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Illinois Jacquet is JIVE CRAZY!!!!!!!

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Dueling boogie pianos with Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson, from the classic short film, "Boogie Woogie Dream." Yes, that's the lovely Lena Horne standing between them and smiling.

So wonderful I can hardly stand it. View with caution.

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Best lines:

"If her sister calls you brother, you better get further."

and:

"If her mother calls you sonny, and asks about your money - that ain't funny."

Love it.

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