New Orleans Area Events: Jazz Fest and More

Darlings readers,
Are we ready for Jazz Fest?
I love our city as it gets decked out to welcome our beloved annual Jazz and Heritage Festival.
In addition to all the performers at the Fairground, there are many venues that will be competing for your attention.

On the eve of the first night of the Jazz Fest, Friday April 25, the barnstorming trombone collective Bonerama brings their high-energy rock and funk sound to Chickie Wah Wah. The group features a four trombone front line that includes former Harry Connick, Jr. band member Mark Mullins, and one of the most slammin’ rhythm sections in the world anchored by sousaphonist Matt Perrine. Da Truth Brass Band, one of the hottest of the next generation of new brass ensembles to emerge from the wreckage of Hurricane Katrina, opens the show.
Chickie Wah Wah is located at 2828 Canal Street in the heart of Mid City.
The phone number for more information is (504) 304-4714.
The web site is chickiewahwah.com.All shows begin around 10 PM.

The Norwegian Seamen's Church, 1772 Prytania Street, announces the following musical events for April:

Saturday, April 26, 7:30 pm: Annual "Crawjam" (all the crawfish you can eat). Music provided by the New Orleans Jazz Vipers, with Swedish trombonist Gunhild Carling.

Sunday, April 27, 11 am: Jazz service with Norwegian jazz band Gronnes Bad og Jazz.

This week, the Garden District Bookshop, 2727 Prytania is presenting some interesting book signings:

Friday, April 25, 2008 5:00 p.m.

Ace Atkins/Wicked City
Description: Ace Atkins discusses and signs his book Wicked City.

Saturday, April 26, 2008 12:00 p.m.

Katie Lee Joel/Comfort Table
Description: Katie Lee Joel, author and wife of musician – Billy Joel, discusses and signs her book Comfort Table. If you will like to reserve any signed edition call 895-2266 589904.895.2266

TAKE A SPIN AT THE CAROUSEL FOR JAZZY JAMS during the Jazz Fest weeks.
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival goers never fear --- the music doesn’t stop just because the gates to Jazz Fest close. The fun continues at the Hotel Monteleone as it presents Jazzy Jam Week.
It’s a tradition in New Orleans to present visitors with “lagniappe,” which means a little something extra. And starting on Friday, April 25th, music lovers can enjoy the sounds of New Orleans well into the night as they relax in the Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge at the Hotel Monteleone.
One of New Orleans' musical treasures – pianist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter John Autin – will share the stage with a host of musical guests through Jazz Fest. The Jazzy Jam Week schedule has Autin performing each night at 8:00 PM with his musical guest taking the stage at 10:30 PM. Guests include:
Friday, April 25th - Lady BJ
Saturday, April 26th - Wanda Rouzan
Sunday, April 27th - Jeff Spence
All performances will take place in the Hotel Monteleone’s Carousel Piano Bar

Preservation Hall is proud to present ‘Midnight Preserves,’ an intimate concert series scheduled to take place from April 24 to May 4 during the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The series, curated by Preservation Hall creative director Ben Jaffe now in its fourth year, began in 2005. It provides guests the unprecedented opportunity to see critically-acclaimed artists at the venerable music venue which rarely presents music outside the realm of New Orleans jazz. Celebrated two-time Grammy-winner Terence Blanchard, whose CD “A Tale Of God’s Will (A Requiem For Katrina)” was the recipient of this year’s Grammy Award for Best Jazz Ensemble, will serve as the artist in residence for the series.

In the spirit of tradition and innovation, Blanchard will perform as special guest with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on April 25 and with George Wein and the Preservation Hall All-Stars on April 26. Blanchard will also host a very special concert featuring the students of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz on Wednesday, April 30, from 5-8 p.m. "By connecting the students of the Monk Institute with New Orleans and Preservation Hall, we are perpetuating the New Orleans Jazz tradition," states Blanchard. The concert is open to the public (limited space available).
Mark Samuels, president and founder of New Orleans based Basin Street Records has announced a special concert and CD release party to celebrate the company's 10th Anniversary. The event will take place Saturday, May 3 at Le Chat Noir featuring performances by Basin Street artists Henry Butler and Irvin Mayfield. Show times are 8 and 10:30 p.m. "We have a lot to celebrate," states Samuels. "Not only is it our tenth anniversary, but we are back in full operation and releasing four new CDs in April and May.

PRESERVATION HALL CONCERTS
726 St. Peter 504-522-2841 http://www.preservationhall.com/

MIDNIGHT PRESERVES 2008
--Revised 4/3/08--

FRI            4/25            PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND            9 PM            $15
                                    PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS TERENCE BLANCHARD

*LATE SHOW*                 DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND                  12 AM            $20adv/$25dos

SAT            4/26            AN EVENING WITH GEORGE WEIN          9 PM            $15gen/$30seated
                                    & THE PRESERVATION HALL ALL-STARS
                                    PLUS Special GUEST TERENCE BLANCHARD

*LATE SHOW*                     BENEVENTO/RUSSO DUO ACOUSTIC   12 AM            $15adv/$20dos

This week gathering of the Obituary Cocktail Society will be, as always, on Friday between 6 to 7 p.m. at Louisiana Bistro 337 Rue Dauphine. Phone: 525-3335.

This is the last weekend to see the Southern Repertoire's production of "For Better." Southern Rep Theatre, Third Floor Canal Place, 333 Canal,BOX OFFICE: 504-522-6545
Validated Parking is available at Canal Place Garage

"Annie" is playing to full house at Le Petite Theatre, 616 S. Peter St., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 4. Tickets $32. Call 504-522-2081.

On Tuesday, April 29 and 30, the Seventh Annual Ponderosa Stomp will take place at the House of Blues.

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of the Blues, Garage, Soul, Funk, Rockabilly, Swamp Pop and New Orleans R&B
Back in New Orleans on Three Stages for Two Big Nights Ponderosa Stomp #7, 2008 Music Festival Lineup April 29th and 30th, 2008 at the House of Blues and the Parish, New Orleans, From 5 P.M. till 2 A.M.(Complete line-up below)

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Friday, April 25, 2008
TAKE A SPIN AT THE CAROUSEL FOR JAZZY JAMS
Revolving Carousel Bar to Host Hot Local Talent for Jazz Fest Week

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival goers never fear --- the music doesn’t stop just because the gates to Jazz Fest close. The fun continues at the Hotel Monteleone as it presents Jazzy Jam Week.
It’s a tradition in New Orleans to present visitors with “lagniappe,” which means a little something extra. And starting on Friday, April 25th, music lovers can enjoy the sounds of New Orleans well into the night as they relax in the Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge at the Hotel Monteleone.
One of New Orleans' musical treasures – pianist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter John Autin – will perform solo Thursday, April 24th, then share the stage with a host of musical guests through Jazz Fest. The Jazzy Jam Week schedule has Autin performing each night at 8:00 PM with his musical guest taking the stage at 10:30 PM. Guests include:
Friday, April 25th - Lady BJ
Saturday, April 26th - Wanda Rouzan
Sunday, April 27th - Jeff Spence
All performances will take place in the Hotel Monteleone’s Carousel Piano Bar and Lounge, which is immortalized in the writings of Ernest Hemingway among others. The revolving Carousel Bar is a part of New Orleans history and was voted by Gambit Magazine as the “Best French Quarter Bar.” The Carousel now also happens to be one of the first “non-smoking” bars in the city!
Friday, April 25, 2008
2008 VooDoo Schedule
Friday, April 25 vs. Utah Blaze - 7:30PM
To keep up with the VooDoo throughout the year, visit our official website at www.GoVooDoo.com.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Free Music Fridays - Mandeville Trailhead

With the onset of springtime weather Free Music Fridays will offer an enjoyable and affordable way to spend a Friday evening. The musical line-up includes: Pine Leaf Boys Trio, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Maggie Brown, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, AsheSon Cuban Band, The Iguanas, 30 x 90 Blues Band, The Stringbeans, Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, Paula and the Pontiacs, Christian Serpas and Ghost Town, Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show, Robert Fortune Band, and Big Sam's Funky Nation.

The venue gates will open at 5:30pm with the opening musical act starting at 6:00pm and the headliner starting at 7:00pm. Please feel free to bring Lawn chairs, blankets, cameras, and children are all welcome. Sorry- no outside food or drink allowed. Concessions sales keep it free. See you at the Mandeville Trailhead!

Music Schedule:
April 25 - Maggie Brown / Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Music in the Park
For the second year, concerts will be held each Friday at Heritage Park in Rivertown.
The concerts will continue through May 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Coming up:
April 25, Gashouse Gorillaz
Free. The park is at 303 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. Concessions by local nonprofit organizations. Chairs and blankets are welcome. Call (504) 468-7293.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Thais Clark w/Palm Court Jazz Band
No cover at the bar. $5.00 cover at the tables.
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St
525-0200
Fine dining and live traditional jazz
7p-11p Music starts at 8p
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Eric Asher Show “Inside New Orleans”
12 noon to 3pm       WIST   690AM
2:30pm to 3pm Event Highlights from LaFete News
Eric’s show can be heard Monday thru Friday   12 noon to 3pm
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Harrahs Casino
Masquerade
Ladies of Masquerade     10:00 pm- 3:00 am
Masquerade, Harrah’s New Orleans’ exciting nightlife zone, is setting the stage with their nightly live entertainment. Set in the heart of the casino, this venue has become THE spot for locals downtown. The dynamic performance schedule features themed nights and well-known local artists.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Jazz Piano
Ellis Marsalis
Quartet
1:00 JUMP
Amina Figerova Sextet
Shows at 8pm & 10pm
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Friday, April 25, 2008
8:00 pm
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
Plus Special Guests
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
$15
Friday, April 25th @ 12:00 am
DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
$20adv/$25dos
Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter Street
504 522-2841
www.preservationhall.com
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Friday, April 25, 2008
DJ/VJ Friede's "REWIND" 80's Nite is every Friday
features all your favorite music from the 80's, all on video, just like MTV used to play.
Come relive your 80's memories, or make some new ones every Friday
The Hangar @ 1511 S. Rendon St.
New Orleans
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Friday, April 25, 2008
"A Funky Miracle: Celebrating the Music and Culture of New Orleans"
show 9pm, doors 8pm
Zigaboo's Funk Revue with Special Guests Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews,
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Donald Harrison, Big Sam, and Marva Wright
Lindsay Adler
Promotions and Box Office Manager
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans LA 70115
ph: 504-895-8477
fax: 504-891-7996
tipitinas.com
tipitinasfoundation.org
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Ingrid Lucia-8pm-$5
Doyle Brammhall w/CC Adcock & the Layfayette Marquis -midnight- $15
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse's weekly Friday evening street music
Between the friday eve music and Swirl's nearby wine tasting,
the 3100 block of Ponce deLeon is becoming a Friday evening destination.
www.fairgrinds.com

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Friday, April 25, 2008
Vavavoom
New Orleans gypsy jazz.
No cover.
10pm
Mimi's in the Marigny
2601 Royal Street, corner of Franklin Street
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Adella Gautier Directs the Louisiana Premiere of “The Bluest Eye” On April 25-27

The Anthony Bean Community Theater presents the Louisiana Premiere of The Bluest Eye, A powerful drama adapted by Lydia Diamond from the novel by Toni Morrison. The play is directed by Adella Gautier. Performances take place April 25-27. On Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm with Sunday’s matinee at 3:00pm. On April 6, Sunday’s performance will be at 8:00pm ONLY. Tickets are $18.00 for adults, $16.00 for students and seniors, and are available by calling the Box Office at (504) 862-7529. (Box Office hours are Tuesday-Saturday at 2-6pm. and two hours before performances). You can also charge by phone or charge on line at www.anthonybeantheater.com

Friday, April 25, 2008

Trinity Church - 1329 Jackson Avenue - New Orleans
Call Albinas 670-2520 – aprizgintas@trinitynola.com
Free
Friday, April 25 at 7:30 pm : From Greenwich, Connecticut :
A joint performance with The Greenwich Honor Choir (100 Voices)
And the New Orleans Children’s Chorus directed by Cheryl Dupont      www.faf.org
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Friday, April 25, 2008
7pm – 10pm
Danny T. (Cajun)
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565

Friday, April 25, 2008

New Orleans Jazz Fest

Day	Date	Venue	Band	Type	Time
FRI	Apr 25	WWOZ Jazz Tent	Amina Figarova Group of The Netherlands	Jazz, Contemp.	12:25 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Gentilly Stage	Anders Osborne	Rock, Blues	3:35 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Economy Hall Tent presented by Peoples Health presented by Peoples Healt	Andrew Hall’s Society Brass Band	Brass Band	1:35 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Jazz and Heritage Stage	Bamboula 2000	Reggae/World Beat	3:05 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Economy Hall Tent presented by Peoples Health presented by Peoples Health	Banu Gibson & New Orleans Hot Jazz	Jazz, Traditional	5:45 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Southern Comfort Blues Tent	Barbara Lynn	Blues	1:30 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Congo Square "My Louisiana Stage	Big Sam’s Funky Nation	Funk	2:15 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Allison Miner Music Heritage/ Lagniappe Stage	Bonsoir Catin	Cajun	5:55 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Chouest Family Kid's Tent	Brice Kapel of the Togo	CH	3:15 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage	Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band	Cajun	4:15 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Southern Comfort Blues Tent	Buckwheat Zydeco	Zydeco	5:50 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Congo Square "My Louisiana" Stage	Burning Spear	Reggae/World Beat	5:40 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Jazz and Heritage Stage	Creole Wild West and Semolian Warriors Mardi Gras Indians	Funk	1:50 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Southern Comfort Blues Tent	Doyle Bramhall with C.C. Adcock & the Louisiana Marquis	Blues	2:55 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage	Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers	Zydeco	2:50 pm
FRI	Apr 25	WWOZ Jazz Tent	Ellis Marsalis	Jazz, Contemp.	4:15 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Parade	Family Ties and Big Nine SAPCs	SAPC	3:30 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage	the Figs		11:15 am
FRI	Apr 25	AIG Gospel Tent	Gregg Martinez	Gospel	12:00 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Chouest Family Kid's Tent	Hazel & the Delta Ramblers	Folk/Ethnic	5:15 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Gentilly Stage	Iguanas	RT	2:05 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Southern Comfort Blues Tent	J. Monque’D Blues Band	Blues	12:20 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Economy Hall Tent presented by Peoples Health	Jamil Sharif’s New Orleans Jazz Professors	Jazz, Traditional	2:50 pm
FRI	Apr 25	WWOZ Jazz Tent	Jesse McBride	Jazz, Contemp.	1:35 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage	Joe Hall	Cajun	12:20 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Allison Miner Music Heritage/ Lagniappe Stage	Jonno & Bayou Deville	Cajun	11:30 am
FRI	Apr 25	Economy Hall Tent presented by Peoples Health	June Gardner	Jazz, Traditional	11:15 am
FRI	Apr 25	Parade	Keep N it Real and Single Ladies SAPCs	SAPC	1:30 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Acura Stage	Kim Carson	Country	12:30 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Gentilly Stage	Kumbuka African Drum and Dance Collective	Dance	11:30 am
FRI	Apr 25	Economy Hall Tent presented by Peoples Health	Kustbandet of Sweden	Jazz, Traditional	4:15 pm
FRI	Apr 25	WWOZ Jazz Tent	Leah Chase	Vocal, Female	3:05 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Congo Square "My Louisiana" Stage	Leo Nocentelli’s “Rare Gathering” feat. Bernie Worrell, Doug Wimbish & Will Calhoun	Funk	3:45 pm
FRI	Apr 25	WWOZ Jazz Tent	Lizz Wright	Rhythm & Blues	5:45 pm
FRI	Apr 25	AIG Gospel Tent	McDonogh #35 Gospel Choir	Gospel	3:20 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Jazz and Heritage Stage	Moov of Martinique	Dance	5:55 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Jazz and Heritage Stage	New Orleans Nightcrawlers	Brass Band	4:35 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Economy Hall Tent presented by Peoples Health	Original Dixieland Jazz Band	Jazz, Traditional	12:25 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Congo Square "My Louisiana" Stage	Otra	Latin	12:45 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Gentilly Stage	Ozomatli with Chali 2na	Rap/Hip-Hop, Latin	5:25 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Allison Miner Music Heritage/ Lagniappe Stage	Paky Saavedra’s Bandido	Latin	1:35 pm
FRI	Apr 25	AIG Gospel Tent	Pastor Sean T. Elder & the Mt. Hermon BC Mass Choir	Gospel	2:30 pm
FRI	Apr 25	AIG Gospel Tent	Paul Porter of the Legendary Christianaires	Gospel	4:40 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Jazz and Heritage Stage	Real Untouchables Brass Band	Brass Band	12:40 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Acura Stage	Robert Plant and Alison Krauss	Country, Rockabilly	3:30 pm
FRI	Apr 25	AIG Gospel Tent	Rosalie “Lady Tambourine” Washington	Gospel	1:40 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Southern Comfort Blues Tent	Rufus “Rip” Wimberly & the Dreamers	Blues	11:15 am
FRI	Apr 25	Jazz and Heritage Stage	Shamarr Allen	Jazz, Traditional	1:40 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Acura Stage	Sheryl Crow	Rock, Pop/Top 40/Covers	5:35 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Parade	Smitty Dee’s Brass Band	Brass Band	3:30 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Southern Comfort Blues Tent	Tab Benoit	Blues	4:20 pm
FRI	Apr 25	Chouest Family Kid's Tent