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The Day After Mardi Gras

 

HEY DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR?

WHY ARE THERE BEADS & MASKS IN MY FRIDGE?

I HAVEN'T EATEN REAL FOOD IN WEEKS

WHY IS THERE GLITTER EVERYWHERE 

IN MY BATHROOM?

UH OH, WHAT'S THAT ON THE FRONT LAWN?

WHY DO I…

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The Life and Times of James Booker

 

James Booker: The Piano Prince of New Orleans

James Carroll Booker III (December 17, 1939 – November 8, 1983) was an American New Orleans rhythm and blues keyboardist and singer. Flamboyant in personality and style, and possessing extraordinary technical skill…

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Legendary New Orleanians Who Helped Create The New Orleans Sound!

 

Today, as part of our celebration of 

MARDI GRAS

we take a look at 4 legendary New Orleanians

Who played major roles in the development of 

the New Orleans music scene!

 

ESQUERITA

 

 

“In the early 1950s, Richard Penniman, who would…

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Something Cool To Read Mardi Gras Edition

 

 

It's Time For Our Mardi Gras Compendium  Of 

Random New Orleans Articles 

From The World Wide Web!

 

 

From Mardi Gras To The Meters… And All That Jazz

An Oral History of the Beloved Bars of Mardi Gras

Storyville: Madams and…

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My Mardi Gras Playlist

 

 

 

I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres.  One of my favorite music genres to collect is New Orleans…

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Rock Geography: Remembering 5 New Orleans Music Clubs!

 

 

THE DEW DROP INN

2836 Lasalle St   New Orleans

 

"Meet those fine gals, 
Your buddies and your pals, 
Down in New Orleans on a street they call LaSalle 
Down at the Dew Drop Inn, 
You meet all your fine friends. …

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My Mardi Gras Playlist

 

 

I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres.  

One of my favorite music genres to collect is New Orleans…

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Lost Music: I Wish I Was In New Orleans (Tom Waits)

 

 

Remembering Lost Songs!

 

Tom Waits - I Wish I Was In New Orleans

Today's Lost Music song is a beautiful Tom Waits piece that captures the essence of New Orleans.  The tune has a wistful melody and lyrics that combine…

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The Legendary Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans

 

One of the most unique aspects of Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the existence of the Mardi Gras Indians.  From the neworleans.com site: “Mardi Gras is full of secrets, and the Mardi Gras Indians are as much a part…

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It's Time For My 2004 Mardi Gras Playlist Part One!

 

 

The Clock On The Wall Sez

It's Time For Some Tasty Mardi Gras Sounds!

 

 

 

 

Let's start things off with Galactic 

welcoming us all to Nawlins!

 

 

 

Galactic's sound has evolved from organic New Orleans funk to a more modern style, incorporating…

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My Mardi Gras Playlist 2022

I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres.  One of my favorite music genres to collect is New…

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Mardi Gras Eats!

 

 

Along with costumes, music, and libations, it's important to serve up some tasty authentic Cajun/Creole dishes!  Once again, as I did last year, thought it would be fun to once again to share with all of you some of my…

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