New Orleans Funk legend Art Neville announced recently that he is retiring from the music business.
He thanked the fans for all the wonderful years of support and for letting us share our music with the world.
Thursday December 9, 2021, 4:52 am
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra 10th Anniversary at Tipitina’s
The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a special concert at the legendary Tipitina’s nightclub on Friday, September 15th. Led by Trumpeter and Artistic Director, Irwin Mayfield, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra were the winners of a grammy award in 2009 for their recording “Book One.” To celebrate their 10th Anniversary, the group will be doing a series of special performances, including a tribute to Ray Charles. Joining the orchestra at Tipitina’s will soul diva Ledisi, who recently performed at the 2012 Essence Music Festival.
Irwin Mayfield
Ledisi
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Presents “The Legends Series”
August 25th, 2012 – Legendary Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief Monk Boudreaux is presenting a series of shows at the Hi Ho Lounge in what he is calling “The Legends Series.” Starting Sunday, September 9th, 2012 and continuing every Sunday, you will be able to see Big Chief Monk Boudreaux of the Golden Eagles and Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr of the Wild Magnolias playing the Mardi Gras Indian funky grooves that made them world famous. The shows will take place from 7pm to 9pm at the Hi Ho Lounge located on St. Claude Avenue.
Big Chief Monk @ Hi Ho Lounge
Fess’ House Party Benefit Announced
Saturday, August 25th, 2012 – Tipitina’s Foundation has announced a benefit on Saturday, September 29th, 2012 at world famous Tipitina’s night club. Entitled “Fess’ House Party New Orleans Stytle,” the event is a benefit to renovate and preserve the family home of legendary New Orleans pianist Professor Longhair, for whose song “Tipitina” the club is named. The music for the evening features an all star cast of new orleans legends, several of whom actually played with Professor Longhair. The house band will be George Porter Jr. and the Tipitina’s All Stars featuring special guests Dr. John, Ellis Marsalis, Jon Cleary, Ed Volker. The night will begin with the T.I.P.S interns, led by Donald Harrison Jr. Doors at 8pm.
Fess' House Party
Walter “Wolfman” Washington at the Cathedral
Monday- December 20, 2010- The Christmas Concert Series at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square will take a decidedly blues turn this evening at 6 PM when the great guitarist and singer performs.
I have seen Wolfman perform hundreds of times but I have never heard him play a holiday song, but he is a versatile musician who is comfortable playing soul, blues, funk and rock and roll, so I have no doubt that he has a couple of carols in him.
I must give a huge shout out for the people that book this event. “Wolfman†is a far cry from the unusual choral groups and jazzy ensembles that play during the season. I look forward to hearing a few howls from the altar.
