… at the R-Bar after Jazzfest yesterday and was told by a very good source that New Orleans-paramour and former Afghan Whigs lead singer will be one of the new owners of the too-cool-for-you Marigny hang-out. I can not wait for the opportunity to by Mr. Dulli a drink at his own bar and thank…
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Go See Irma
Not going to Wednesday At The Square tonight? When else are you going to see a Grammy winner for free. Yea, yea, I know the acoustics are less-than-great. But it’s all about the community. Get up off yer crawfish-eating asses and go see Irma! Varg will be there. And when she finishes up, you’ll be…
The Sun Came Out and the Wind Stuck Around
The sun came out and the wind stuck around yesterday but a lil breeze didn’t keep the fiance and I from hoping on the ferry and cruising over to FQF. I was a little hungover from the night before so, by the time I got over there, I needed the ole pelo de perro pretty…
Varg’s Fest Schedule
Well, I have looked over the line-up and coincided its artists with visits from out-of-town peaps and the decisions have been made. I’ll be going the first Sunday and the second Saturday. First Sunday acts you may find me at are: Irma Thomas Jill Scott Jerry Lee Lewis & the Killer Band, Gillian Welch Clarence…
8 Heads Of Cabbage In A Duffel Bag
The fiance and I attended the St. Patricks Day parade on Magazine and I was doing my best impersonation of Joe…I mean, Marques Colston fielding various cabbages from the riders. The biggest one that I got was from a guy who bore a passing resemblance to Bono. I kept yelling “Bono! Bono!” and he tossed…
Varg’s Jazzfest Must-Sees
So the line-up was released and here is my must-see-if-I-have-enough-money list… Gillian Welch T-Bone Burnett Jill Scott The Killer Irma Thomas Van Morrison Lucinda Williams Calexico Rebirf Galactic Shannon McNally Trombone Shorty Dirty Dozen Kermit Ellis NewBirth Brass Band Theresa Andersson Hot 8 Morning 40 The Jazz Vipers And because every yang deserves a yin…
Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Cafe: The Best Damn Bre-fass In Quite A While…
I just finished up the best damn bre-fas I have eaten in a long damn time. Common Grounds in Gretna, I salute you. Your Bayou Omelette has left me satisfied in both spirit and gustation. You atmosphere was everything one looks for in a coffeeshop. Your clientele was eclectic and friendly. Your menu was traditional…